25-Sep-2024
DRC
Rights and Conflict Sensitivity Advisor
DRC
Global Conservation Full-Time
GLOBAL CONSERVATION
Job Description
Report to: DCD in charge of Programs, DRC
Liaises with: National Safeguards Manager and Regional
Rights & Communities team,
Location: Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
Country Program/Sector: WCS DRC Program
Start date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-time
Expected travel: Local travel to field sites, sub-offices
and Kinshasa.
Organization Background:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private
organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by
understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking
conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century
of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more
than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas
across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural
understanding, and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and
wildlife thrive alongside local communities. Working with local communities and
organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat, and ecosystem
management issues critical to improving the livelihoods that depend on the
direct utilization of natural resources.
Position Overview:
WCS DRC is seeking a dynamic and experienced DRC Rights and
Communities to support its rights-based approach to conservation efforts across
the country. The successful candidate will be based in Goma and will work
closely with teams in Okapi Wildlife Reserve, Kahuzi Biega National Park, and
Kabobo Wildlife Reserve. Working closely with site-based Community Conservation
technical staff, the primary responsibility of the position is to facilitate
conflict mitigation initiatives through enabling environments that foster
inclusive community engagement strategies that involve all relevant
stakeholders, including civil society organizations, local partners, and
Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop
and implement conflict mitigation strategies to address community
conservation-related conflicts in WCS sites across DRC.
- Collaborate
with WCS field teams in particular GRM leads to identify conflict hotspots
and develop proactive measures to mitigate conflicts.
- Facilitate
dialogue and negotiation processes among stakeholders to promote consensus
on rights-based solutions.
- Work
in close collaboration with site-based Community Conservation teams to
design and implement community engagement initiatives that promote the
participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in conservation
planning, community development, and decision-making processes.
- Communicate
a rights-based conflict mitigation strategy to local NGOs, local partners,
civil society organizations, and community leaders to strengthen
relationships, foster collaboration and mutual understanding.
- Provide
technical support and capacity building to WCS staff and partners on
conflict mitigation, community engagement, and stakeholder consultation
techniques.
- Support
a rights-based approach that integrates Indigenous Peoples' perspectives
and traditional knowledge into WCS conservation programs and
policies.
- Contribute
to the development of funding proposals, reports, and communications
materials related to conflict mitigation and community engagement
activities.
- Work
with site teams to develop monitoring and evaluation indicators that are
conflict resolution focused.
- Lead
on the implementation of conservation-related conflict-resolution
initiatives at the site and country level, in partnership with Indigenous
Peoples and local communities, local partners, and local CSOs and
community leaders.
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications:
- Advanced
degree in environmental management, social sciences, conflict resolution,
or related field.
- Minimum
of 5 years of experience working in conflict management, community
engagement, or related fields, an added advantage in the context of
conservation or natural resource management
- Proven
experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder processes and conducting
participatory decision-making processes.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work
effectively with diverse stakeholders, including IP & LCs.
- Fluency
in French and English, both written and verbal, is required. Knowledge of
Swahili or other local languages spoken in DRC is an asset.
- Familiarity
with the political, social, and environmental context of DRC.
Interested
candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, should
apply through the application tab below by October 25,2024 but
applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis .
WCS
is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse
workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and
look for future team members who share that same value.
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Salary Range
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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