Peacebuilding Project Assistant

Company Overview:

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is an international non-profit organization mandated to work with people around the world to eradicate poverty and injustice. Guided by its vision of ‘Together for a Just World’, NCA provides humanitarian assistance and supports long-term development. NCA is affiliated with the World Council of Churches and is a member of the ACT Alliance with a presence in 31 countries worldwide. 

In Ethiopia, NCA has been operating since 1974, marking 50 years of service in the country this year. NCA’s programs are implemented together with local faith-based partners. NCA is a member of various civil society networks, coordination mechanisms, and clusters in Ethiopia. In its current strategic period (2025-2029), NCA Ethiopia implements programs focused on Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (CRWASH); Climate and Environment Stewardship/Economic Development and Food Security; Peacebuilding; Gender-Based Violence/Sexual/ Reproductive Health; and Humanitarian Emergency Response.

NCA is a member of the ACT Alliance, a coalition of organizations working together in over 140 countries to create positive and sustainable change in people’s lives.

 Job Summary:

1. Position Title: Peace Building Project Assistant  

         Number Required:1 Position

         Reports to: Senior Project Officer, Gambella

         Duty Station: Itang Turpham, Gambella Region  

         Length of Contract: up to December 2025 with a possibility of extension 

         based on fund availability and performance  

        Basic Salary:Based on NCA’s salary scale 

Job Summary: 

The Assistant Peacebuilding Project Officer will provide crucial support to the Peacebuilding Senior Project Officer in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of peacebuilding activities in the Gambella region. The role involves significant engagement with local communities, peace communities, religious structures, and partners, requiring strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills. The Assistant Project Officer will contribute to the effective delivery of the peacebuilding program's objectives and outcomes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Implementation Support:

• Assist in the planning and organization of peacebuilding activities, including workshops, dialogues, trainings, and community mobilization events in Itang woreda and Refugee camps.

• Participate in the implementation of field-level activities, ensuring adherence to project plans and timelines.

• Contribute to the development of activity-specific implementation plans and tools.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local authorities, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders in the project implementation areas.

• Assist in facilitating community consultations, focus group discussions, and peace dialogues.

• Support the identification of local peacebuilding needs and priorities.

• Work closely with community-based peace structures, women of faiths, peace committees etc.

• Assist in the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

• Contribute to the preparation of regular progress reports, activity reports, and other project-related documentation.

• Identify and report any challenges or delays in project implementation.

• Work closely with other NCA program staff and partners in the Gambella 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in peacebuilding, community development, or related fields, preferably in the Gambella region or similar contexts.

• Demonstrated understanding of peacebuilding principles and approaches.

• Experience in community mobilization, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

• Fluency in English and at least one local language spoken in the Gambella region (e.g., Nuer, Anuak). Knowledge of multiple local languages is an advantage.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills and Qualities:

• Experience in participatory approaches and methodologies.

• Knowledge of conflict analysis and peacebuilding frameworks.

• Experience in report writing and data collection.

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability. 

  N.B.:

• Registration dates will be starting from 25th March to 2nd April 2026.
• Inquiry by phone is not accepted.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted via telephone.
• NCA is an equal-opportunity organization.
• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply for both roles.
• Applicants must attach their residence identification card.
• We kindly ask you to carefully read the  ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation, and abuse, including sexual, and to ensure child safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for the above positions, you will be asked to complete and sign our Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy. 
• In accordance with the core humanitarian principles, the NCA implements a range of safeguards to prevent or reduce the possibility of humanitarian aid falling into the wrong hands. This includes individuals and groups subject to sanctions by the United Nations Security Council. As part of this process, NCA will screen the details of the successful candidates for this post against the sanction lists maintained by the UN and by some of NCA's governmental donors. 

How To Apply

interested and qualified applicants should submit their updated CV here on the website or through email to “ruth.teka@ethiojobs.net” using the subject line “Peacebuilding Project Assistant”