Participatory Action Research (PAR) Advisor Non-profit Jobs – Saferworld UK
Job Title: Participatory Action Research (PAR) Advisor
Organisation: Saferworld UK
Reports to: Africa Funding and Programme Design Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with local people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security. We do this by supporting effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others. We have a strong thematic focus to our conflict prevention work prioritising: people’s security and access to justice services; gender norms that cause and perpetuate violent conflict; the impact of external conflict drivers including weapons flows; conflict-sensitive political, economic, development, and security engagement; and inclusive and accountable governance and peacebuilding processes.
Job Summary: The Participatory Action Research (PAR) Advisor will work with select programme teams in adapting our methodology/tools to their contexts. The post holder will work in collaboration with the Organisational Development and Programme Support Units, and accompanying programme and partner staff in the use of tools, analysis and adaptation of programming.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tasked with adapting and/or designing participatory action research (PAR) tools for community programmes in Yemen and East Africa, together with staff and partners.
- Accompaniment of staff and partners in the use of tools/methodologies, including regular check-ins, debriefs and collective analysis of findings.
- Mentor and train staff and partners in PAR methodologies and tools.
- Ensure quality control of findings, analysis and processes, and take necessary measures to address/improve quality and community focus.
- Work closely with the Yemen and East Africa programmes team to ensure that information coming from community research and action planning informs the projects and the programme vision.
- Work closely with the Organisational Development Unit, feed into organisational thinking about PAR and the systematisation of methodologies and tools.
- Ensure relevant documentation is stored, ensuring security of participants and confidentiality of information provided.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Saferworld Participatory Action Research (PAR) Advisor career placement should preferably have previous experience in designing and using participatory action research (PAR) methodologies in community programming
- Previous experience of supporting and accompanying staff and partners in developing and using PAR tools
- Training and facilitation skills
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced in project implementation in conflict affected environments
- Fluency in English and Arabic both written and spoken.
- High level communication skills, including experience of communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing
- Strong planning skills
- Ability to work in a non-partisan and neutral manner, particularly in high-stress and highly politicised environments, appreciating gender, cultural and ethnic diversity
- Previous experience of providing remote support and accompaniment
- Experience in Yemen and/or East Africa (Sudan and/or South Sudan would be an advantage)
- Experience of working in an INGO that has a commitment to partnership or works with partners.
- Understanding (experience) in volatile environments
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a complete application form, download here and send to jobs@saferworld.org.uk with the subject line as PARA.
Deadline: 18th January 2018
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