Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding Officer At DanChurchAid

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DCA mission:

  • Saving human lives
  • Strengthening the resilience of communities
  • Fighting inequality

DCA program in the Central African Republic:

“For Safer Communities”:

  • Social cohesion
  • Strengthening community resilience and livelihoods
  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
  • Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
  • Emergency response

Job objective:

The Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding Officer: An expert in peacebuilding and social cohesion will put their technical expertise at the service of DCA within the framework of the intervention “Youth for Peace: Community Reintegration and Reduction of Violence within the framework of DDRR in CAR” funded by the European Union (EU), but may also come to support other DCA projects and activities in CAR.

Under the leadership of the Project Manager (EU) and in collaboration with stakeholders (partners, social workers), the Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding Officer will contribute to all stages of the project cycle and ensure proper follow-up of beneficiaries in all intervention areas.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Monitoring and coordination

  • To ensure continuous monitoring of the socio-political and humanitarian context, including conducting conflict-sensitive and gender-sensitive analyses,
  • Contributing to local conflict analyses and the identification of risks and opportunities for social cohesion and peacebuilding,
  • Participate in relevant coordination mechanisms (OCHA, clusters, sectoral working groups, local and national authorities) and represent DCA on the themes of Peacebuilding and social cohesion,
  • To ensure close collaboration with State Technical Services and local authorities, while maintaining constructive working relationships,
  • Ensuring the consistency, complementarity, and alignment of DCA’s interventions with those of other actors operating in the same areas or on the same themes,

Implementation of activities / control and supervision

  • Supporting the participatory and inclusive selection of beneficiaries and targeted community structures,
  • Develop weekly and monthly plans for social cohesion and peacebuilding activities in coordination with the project manager,
  • Ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with DCA’s quality standards and donor requirements, systematically integrating conflict sensitivity, gender considerations, and the Do No Harm approach.
  • To train, supervise and support field agents, partners and local actors involved in the project in carrying out social cohesion and peacebuilding activities;
  • Providing technical support in peacebuilding and social cohesion, with an emphasis on strengthening the capacities of local NGOs, youth structures, and community initiatives,
  • Supporting youth structures and community actors in the development and implementation of local peace action plans,
  • Facilitating and leading training sessions, workshops, and community dialogues on conflict prevention, social cohesion, gender, human rights, civic space, and other related topics,
  • To contribute to strengthening the meaningful participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in local peace processes,
  • To organize and support the implementation of local peace initiatives such as community dialogues, mediations, and local or national advocacy,
  • Prepare and submit terms of reference, status reports, provisional budgets and narrative reports relating to project activities,
  • To ensure the implementation and monitoring of social cohesion and peacebuilding activities in accordance with approved plans, quality and accountability standards, and within deadlines,
  • Ensure the proper use and compliance of the management and accountability tools entrusted to us, including databases, lists of beneficiaries, partner and service provider files,

Project management

  • Contribute to conducting sensitivity analyses regarding conflict and gender at different stages of the project,
  • Ensuring the technical quality of interventions in peacebuilding and social cohesion,
  • Identify, mobilize and strengthen the capacities of local actors, community leaders and focal points in social cohesion and peacebuilding,
  • Ensuring the meaningful participation of young people and communities throughout the project cycle, from design to evaluation,
  • Supporting the project manager on the technical aspects related to Peacebuilding in the development of project documents and proposals to donors,
  • Provide technical support for the project in conjunction with the project manager and the MEAL team, including data collection and adherence to deadlines.
  • Contribute to the development of concept notes, action plans and budgets in collaboration with the DCA RCA program team,

Reporting and writing

  • Contribute, in collaboration with the project manager, to the preparation of technical reports, progress reports and other project documents.
  • Participate in the drafting of internal reports, learning and knowledge management documents,
  • Supporting the development of concept notes, project proposals and budgets,
  • Contribute to the timely production of reports for donors,

Logistics, Human Resources and Administration

  • To provide direct support and technical guidance to field agents and partner staff involved in the implementation of social cohesion and peacebuilding activities,
  • Ensure compliance with DCA’s internal procedures regarding program, logistics, finance, human resources and administration.
  • Ensure the regular updating of project monitoring tools,
  • Monitor the receipt, quality, storage and use of materials and equipment related to project activities,
  • To ensure efficient and responsible management of the resources made available,
  • To promote internal communication, coordination, and active participation of all project team members,

General obligations:

  • Seize every opportunity for skills development and learning,
  • Regularly inform your line manager of the progress of activities and any difficulties encountered.
  • Share all relevant information relating to security, operational constraints, or contextual issues.
  • Actively participate in internal coordination meetings,
  • Report any damage, incident or malfunction observed.
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by management in a professional manner.
  • Work in strict compliance with the Code of Conduct, SOPs and DCA safety rules,

Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (peacebuilding, sociology, anthropology, political science, community development or equivalent) minimum,
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in implementing peacebuilding, social cohesion, conflict prevention or transformation projects in fragile contexts within national or international civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs),
  • Demonstrated prior experience in supporting community workers, including providing them with technical training in the areas of social cohesion and peacebuilding,
  • Prior practical experience in inclusive community work involving youth, women, community, religious and/or traditional leaders is required.
  • Additional training or certification in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, community mediation, social dialogue or social cohesion is considered an asset.
  • Proven experience working in the Central African Republic or in a comparable context, with a good understanding of local conflict dynamics.

Personal qualities:

  • Flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure in complex and multicultural environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and facilitation skills,
  • Rigour, punctuality and respect for deadlines,
  • Proficiency in common computer tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and data collection tools such as Kobo

Skills and competencies:

  • Adherence to DCA’s principles, vision, approaches and Code of Conduct,
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders,
  • Ability to address sensitive topics in a professional, ethical, and thoughtful manner.
  • Proven skills in organization, administration and reporting,
  • Strict adherence to confidentiality and principles of protection and dignity.
  • Commitment to gender equality, inclusion and the empowerment of women and young people,
  • Keen sense of professional judgment, integrity, and the ability to manage complex situations diplomatically.
  • Proficiency in English is an asset,

How to apply

SUBMISSION METHODS:

Interested candidates should send their complete application (cover letter, detailed CV including references, copies of diplomas, work certificates, and certificates of service) to the following email address: nana@dca.dk

The deadline for submitting applications is January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Central African Republic time).

Note: Applications from women are strongly encouraged.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.