International Peacebuilding Expert for Training and Capacity Development

2 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya FDFA - Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) Full time

The FDFA - Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) is seeking a highly skilled expert to join its team as a Senior Learning Specialist. This individual will play a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of peace support operations through comprehensive training and research.

About Us

The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Nairobi, Kenya, is an institution dedicated to providing training, research, and education in peace support operations. Established in 2001, it initially focused on training Kenya Defense Forces for United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. In 2011, it was expanded and designated as an autonomous regional training center mandated to carry out capacity building in peace support operations for the benefit of military, police, and civilian personnel from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), other African countries and the rest of the world.

The IPSTC has the mission to improve the effectiveness of peace support operations through comprehensive training and research. Within the IPSTC, the Curriculum Design Section manages over 70 IPSTC owned courses and a sizeable number of hosted training programs. About 14 IPSTC owned courses have received accreditation from the UN Integrated Training Service.

Switzerland supports the IPSTC currently with four military secondments. The TORs below envisage to complement the already existing efforts by the Swiss Department of Defense by seconding a civilian expert to the IPSTC through the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. This effort is in line with Switzerland's International Cooperation Strategy so support capacity building activities and training institutions to strengthen sustainable peace.

Job Description
  • Designing new curricula and/or reviewing existing ones, including revisiting and improving methodologies and formats where needed;
  • Performing training quality control and evaluation;
  • Liaising with partners to seek opportunities to host already existing courses at IPSTC;
  • Facilitating courses;
  • Building up e-learning courses or modules where relevant.
Qualifications and Experience

A Master's degree in international studies, international law, development studies, or similar. Knowledge and experience in designing learning materials for adults. Experience and/or knowledge with various participatory methodological approaches to training and learning. Experience and/or knowledge in emerging topics such as Mental Health and Psychological Support (MHPSS), Digital Peacebuilding/Peacekeeping, Climate Security, etc. Basic knowledge on gender mainstreaming in peace and security.

Presentation, facilitation, and communication skills. Strong teamwork skills. Ability to respect diversity and work in a multi-dimensional and multi-national setting. Ability to take initiative and seek innovative approaches and solutions. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in English.

Proficiency in French will be considered an asset. Physical and mental fitness to work in this context. Possession of a valid automobile driving license. Swiss nationality (Dual citizenship with country of assignment not possible).

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