Adviser, Peacebuilding and Private Sector Engagement

Salary (if position based in London): £34,628 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Duration: Permanent
Based: London (with the possibility of being based in The Hague or Nairobi)
Closing date: August 7 (23:59 UK time)

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our Economic Development for Peace team in our London-based thematic Peacebuilding Advisory Unit (PAU).

You will be responsible for leading on implementation of Alert’s conflict-sensitive business practice work with businesses, supporting and collaborating with country programmes and other PAU strands to develop and implement projects on issues related to private sector engagement. You will conduct research and analysis to develop key advocacy messages that inform project development and implementation. Your work will also include fundraising and delivering trainings to a range of actors, including the private sector, government agencies and civil society and/or community members.

With a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, you will have extensive experience in working with commercial enterprises, particularly from the extractives sector and/or natural resources, operating in conflict-affected areas with the specific aim of improving their business practices and working on business and human rights, and/or sustainable development issues globally, locally and in particular in conflict-affected countries.

With strong analytical, research and writing skills, coupled with a proven ability to develop and sustain strategic relationships with key actors and partners implementing projects jointly, you will enjoy working in a diverse team and contributing to the development and fulfilment of our team strategy. Knowledge and understanding of frameworks relevant to business and human rights, a proven track record in successful project management, experience of designing and delivering high-quality training – particularly to companies, and knowledge of political economy of conflict policy initiatives and research debates, are some of the essential requirements.

More information and application:

https://www.international-alert.org/jobs/adviser-peacebuilding-and-private-sector-engagement-london