Position: Senior Programme Officer – Transitional Justice & Reconciliation (TJ &R)

Background 

The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is an international centre that supports and promotes nonviolent

approaches to conflict transformation through a combination of research and action that entails the strengthening of existing local capacities and enhancing the preconditions for building peace. LPI envisions a world where peace, justice and non-violent relations prevail through people’s active work and commitment. LPI works with a variety of partners in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region with strategic offices in Somalia, Sudan (temporarily relocated), Kenya and Ethiopia).

Building on decades of peacebuilding work as an Institution, and for the last eight (8) years as a Programme, LPI’s Horn of Africa Regional Programme (HARP) has been linking community peacebuilding work across the Horn of Africa to the regional and global levels, through policy engagement focusing on decision makers engaging on issues of human security across country contexts. The partnerships over the years with various stakeholders have created a solid foundation for productive collaboration at the various levels that have allowed the Programme to scale upd building on progress made over the years. 

With the support from our development partner, the Swedish International Development Agency, the third phase of HARP (4 years) has been officially activated to run up until the end of 2028. This new phase has introduced new opportunities to enable us to continue advancing our Programme objectives. Therefore, LPI’s HARP is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Senior Programme Officer to join our team and lead our Transitional Justice & Reconciliation (TJ &R) thematic strand. We are looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record in peacebuilding and policy work, who is deeply committed to working closely with the HARP team to advance this thematic strand.

For more details on this role please visit https://life-peace.org/work-with-us/senior-programme-officer-transitional-justice-and-reconciliation-tj-and-r/.

Job Requirements

1. Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Arts or Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Human Rights Law, or other related disciplines.

b. Relevant Experience 

• At least 8 or 6 years of relevant experience (Bachelor of Arts or Master’s degree respectively) that clearly demonstrates work experience in the sector;  

• Experience working in International Organizations (e.g. INGOs) is highly valued;

• Good understanding of transitional justice processes in Africa;

• Experience in conflict analysis, risk assessments, policy development, research and programme design;

• Indepth knowledge of the Horn of Africa and the Greats Lakes region would be an added advantage.

• Experience in designing and delivering training programmes on transitional justice.

           c. Language Requirement

• Proficiency in English is mandatory (written and spoken);

• Knowledge of other working languages of the AU would be an added advantage.

                d. Skills & Other Competencies  

• Providing high-level project deliverables that meet deadlines and budget requirements;

• Excellent communication and social media skills;

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment; 

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills are essential for engaging with diverse stakeholders;

• Excellent drafting, editing and presentation skills;

• Ability to perform tasks efficiently and in an organised and professional manner;

• Fundraising and resource mobilisation skills;

• Ability to work well in a team and contribute to a positive work culture;

• Ability to consistently meet high quality work deadlines;

• Strong analytical skills;

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and at times to hardship areas.

How to Apply

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter and a summarized CV with the job title as the subject heading to: applications.addisababa@life-peace.org 

Deadline:  13 July 2025 (17h00 EAT)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted – interested women candidates are encouraged to apply