Danish Refugee Council, one of the worldโs leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Peace Building Officer for our operations in our Sheraro Field Office.
Overall purpose of the role
The Peace Building Officer will be responsible for various activities related to conflict resolution, peacebuilding, Conflict early warning systems, Trauma healing and community engagement aimed at promoting peace, social cohesion and reconciliation in the conflict affected communities. The role holder will closely work with stakeholders at various level (regional, woreda, kebele, and local level) including community structures, and project partners to facilitate dialogue, build relationships, and create sustainable peace building strategies. He / she will be also responsible for organizing workshops, peace dialogues and trauma healing sessions at woreda and local level, monitoring progress, and monitoring impact to contribute for positive social change.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Key responsibilities
Support the peacebuilding component of projects, overseeing project activities, budgets, and reporting. Conduct participatory conflict and conflict sensitivity analyses through community consultations and participatory processes to identify and prioritize the drivers of instability and opportunities for positive peace outcomes Establish peace building committees (including women and young people, IDPs/returnees/host) and provide training on negotiation, mediation and non-violent conflict resolution Develop early warning action plans with the community representatives and key stakeholders Support CSOs, groups, initiatives, and local change makers promoting peace and social cohesion and responding to conflict displacement with skills reinforcement on dialogue building and conflict prevention/management/resolution Facilitate/ support community dialogue forums and trauma healing sessions (local and regional gatherings) Establish joint working groups and integrate conflict-sensitive programming principles into project interventions to mitigate potential conflicts and enhance effectiveness. Ensuring smooth coordination with authorities, security providers, and other organizations to avoid duplication of activities. Monitoring, reporting, and evaluating project implementation, including data collection, maintaining monitoring forms and submitting reports.Experience and technical competencies:
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in conflict and peacebuilding which in an NGO setting; Good command of English (written, read, and spoken); Good computer skills (MS Word and MS Excel); Strong knowledge and experience of working in conflict-prone and insecure areas; Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; Personal/Professional Skills: Aptitude to work in difficult conditions and stressful situations Excellent internal and external communication and coordination capabilities and excellent team building and coordination skills Creativity and Initiative; someone who actively seeks new ways of improving programs, services and partnerships; Performance Management; a person who identifies ways and implements actions to improve the performance of self and others; Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance and supervision;EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
BSc degree in Peace Studies, Conflict Management, Law, Psychology, Social Studies or related fieldsLANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)
Full Proficiency in English languages and local language.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRCโ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 9 Months
Contract Type: National Contract
Band: H2 โ Non-Management
Designation of Duty Station: Sheraro Field Office
Start date: 15th April 2026
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Councilโs Terms of Employment for National employees
Offers will be extended only once funding has been confirmed
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered
Closing date for applications: February 26, 2026
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics
We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.