The Civil Peace Service Programme of GIZ, is a conflict transformation programme aimed at preventing violence and promoting peace in crisis and conflict regions. The programme works with Peace Building Advisors to implement peacebuilding measures. Since 2009, GIZ CPS cooperates with Civil Society Organizations and Governmental Organizations to strengthen their capacities in non- violent approaches to conflict transformation, prevention of displacement as well as organizational development for the partner organizations. GIZ CPS works with inclusive, participatory methods and integrates the ‘do no harm’-approach in its intervention. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Alternative Justice System (AJS) are some of the approaches employed by CPS Kenya. Over the years, the programme has seen the gradual integration of MHPSS into peacebuilding work. Since the roll-out of court annexed mediation in Kenya, the need for AJS services has increased and at the same time the need for MHPSS to enhance access to AJS continues to grow.

• Main/Key contact person for the identified Partner Organization(s) at Programme’s technical level
• Participation in planning/and exchange meetings or workshops with the selected partner organization(s) to advise and discuss relevant interventions, in line with programme’s objectives and agreed upon areas of priority for the partner(s)
• Strengthening the knowledge and capacities of partner organization as well as community structures to enhance AJS effectiveness through MHPSS support
• Advise and support partner organizations on sustainable approaches of psychological support for frontline workers (i.e. legal and MHPSS counsellors, paralegals, and Human rights defenders)
• Act as liaison person between the partner and the programme to ensure a constructive communication and coordination
• To hold regular meetings with partners, share progress updates and change stories
• Coordinate with other programme components including the admin team for effective support and implementation of projects
• Development of relevant material on AJS e.g. flyers, information leaflets/fact sheets, etc.
• Any other task as discussed and agreed upon with the line manager or the programme coordination team

• Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Political science, Law, Counselling Psychology, any relevant social sciences
• Several years of work experience in the field of Alternative dispute resolution, Alternative Justice, Mediation
• Experience in using MHPSS methodologies in community conflict transformation is an asset
• Experience working at community level and with grassroot or civil society organizations
• Experience in offering capacity development measures for organizational strengthening
• Experience in project planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation
• Working experience in the global south is an asset
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Kiswahili will be an added advantage

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