| Job Title: | Peacebuilding Project Officer |
| Location: | Cueibet County, Lakes State |
| Direct Reports to: | Area Coordinator – Greater Tonj – Warrap |
| Duration | 12 Months (with possibility of extension) |
Background
Peace Canal is implementing the second phase of the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization and Resilience in South Sudan RSRTF-funded Kong Koc peacebuilding project covering Greater Tonj and Northern Lakes. The project focuses on restoring norms of restraint through peace dialogues, reconciliation processes, strengthening justice and rule of law, delivering peace dividends, and promoting skills development to foster diversified livelihoods. Following successful progress in the initial phase, Phase Two of the Kong Koc ABP (2025–2028) will expand its geographical coverage to include Northern Lakes State—specifically Rumbek North and Cueibet Counties.
Job purpose
The Peacebuilding Project Officer will play a key role in implementing field-level activities in Cueibet County. S/he will facilitate community peace dialogues, support local peace structures, and coordinate activities that foster trust, inclusion, and resilience among target communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and facilitate peace and reconciliation dialogues with community leaders, youth, and women’s groups.
- Support the establishment and functionality of local peace committees and early warning systems.
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of cultural and social cohesion events.
- Monitor field activities, collect reports from communities, and contribute to project documentation.
- Liaise with government authorities, civil society partners, and other stakeholders in Cueibet.
- Ensure inclusive participation and uphold conflict sensitivity and do-no-harm principles in all activities.
- Provide timely field updates and contribute to periodic project reports.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, Social Sciences, or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing community-based peacebuilding or development programs.
- Strong facilitation, mediation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience working with traditional leaders, youth, women, and local government structures.
- Fluency in English and the local language(s) spoken in Cueibet and surrounding areas.
- Strong understanding of conflict dynamics in Lakes State.
Application procedure
Interested applicants can submit their application (max. four pages) in English, including copies of certificates/ diplomas, national ID, providing names of three referees and a telephone contact.
The applications are to be submitted to: Imatong Employment Solutions
For online application please click here.
Hard copies may be dropped to the Imatong Employment Solutions office in Thong Ping. Please contact +211 921 277 383 for directions.
OR
The Peace Canal Office at Rumbek Airport Hotel, opposite Airport, Lakes State. Please contact: 0928224445 for directions.
Applications should not reach later than 2 July 2025 at 5pm.
To view the approved advert from the South Sudan Ministry of Labour, please click here.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.
