Global Peace Development (GPD), an NGO founded in April 2002 as Global Peace International, focuses on promoting peace for development in Nigeria. Our vision is to have a country where peace and development is enjoyed by all.
Experience5 years
Location Yobe
Position Summary
- The Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Manager will provide leadership and technical guidance for GPD’s peacebuilding initiatives in Yobe State.
- The role focuses on strengthening community-based peace structures, promoting social cohesion, and advancing strategies that prevent violent conflict and build resilient, inclusive communities.
- This position requires strong leadership, program design and implementation skills, and the ability to engage government, donors, partners, and communities in building inclusive and peaceful societies.
- In addition to programmatic responsibilities, the Manager will oversee the operations of GPD’s Yobe office, ensuring effective coordination, administration, and delivery of all activities within the state.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, planning, and implementation of conflict prevention and peacebuilding programs in Yobe State.
- Strengthen community-based peace committees and support inclusive dialogue platforms.
- Promote youth and women’s active participation in conflict resolution and peace processes.
- Coordinate early warning and early response systems (EWER) in conflict-prone areas.
- Build partnerships with government, civil society, and development actors to advance peacebuilding efforts.
- Provide technical oversight, capacity-building, and mentorship to state project teams.
- Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems to measure project impact.
- Prepare quality reports, advocacy briefs, and program documentation for donors and partners.
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, Political Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, or related programming within NGOs, or development organizations.
- Strong understanding of conflict dynamics in Northeast Nigeria, including community resilience strategies.
- Proven experience in program management, stakeholder engagement, and donor reporting.
- Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover profile in one document to: [email protected] using “Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Manager – Yobe State. ” as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted eligible candidate swill be contacted.
