Peacebuilding Specialist

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Peacebuilding Specialist to support the development and implementation of DRC’s peacebuilding activities in Libya.

About the job

The Peacebuilding Specialist is primarily responsible for 1) monitoring the conflict context and conducting conflict analysis, 2) providing technical guidance to the peacebuilding programme staff and quality assurance of all peacebuilding activities, 3) support capacity development of DRC staff and partners, 4) and contributing to the development of project proposals.  Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provide regular updates to the line manager on information relevant to the conflict context.
• Conduct participatory conflict analysis in DRC’s areas of intervention to ensure conflict-sensitive programming.
• Develop technical guidance, tools, and standard operating procedures to support the peacebuilding programme staff with the implementation of high-quality peacebuilding activities.
• Support the peacebuilding programme staff with mobilization of civil society networks and facilitation of community dialogues.
• Support the peacebuilding programme staff with awareness raising activities on social cohesion and human rights.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting of peacebuilding projects, including developing monitoring and evaluation tools, tracking progress on peacebuilding indicators and drafting inputs for donor reports.
• Conduct trainings of DRC staff (peacebuilding and other sectors) and partners (CSOs, local authorities) on conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity, conflict management and other relevant topics.
• Identify entry points and opportunities to promote social cohesion and strengthen DRC’s peacebuilding programming.
• Provide technical inputs to project concept notes and proposals on peacebuilding.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to at least 3 years of work experience in peacebuilding, conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity, conflict management or another relevant field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of the conflict context and dynamics in Libya.
• Experience working with local authorities, communities, and civil society.
• Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, and dialogues.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, including an ability to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to set priorities and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt to different contexts and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Affinity with working with displacement-affected populations.
• University degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or any other relevant degree
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Fluent in Arabic
• Working proficiency in English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: until 31st March 2026

Band: Non-Management G level 2

Start date: 16th November 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national; please refer to our website. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Rym Cherif, rym.cherif@drc.ngo.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 27/10/2025.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.