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Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies Graduate Assistantships.

Posted September 13, 2011 with no close listed.
Director of Student Grievance Resolution
Location(s): San Diego, California
Min Education: Master's Degree
Min Experience: 7-10 Years
Required Travel: 10-25%

See full announcement

Posted August 30, 2011 with no close listed.
Senior Conflict Specialist/Trainer

Full announcement.

AMEX International, Inc., a Washington, DC-based international development firm, seeks to employ a Senior Conflict Specialist/Trainer to perform training facilitation and design services in conflict assessment and mitigation, under AMEX's contract with USAID's Office of Military Affairs (OMA). Duties include:

• Provide analysis and guidance in the development and implementation of detailed training for civilian and military officers, in anticipation of their deployment to Iraq, Afghanistan, or other conflict countries.
• Provide training and disseminate information in conflict assessment and management.
• Play an active role in monitoring, evaluating and determining best practices for conflict-related programs and activities.
• Help with USAID/OMA's efforts to mainstream conflict management and mitigation programs and activities within USAID's more traditional development and humanitarian sectors, operating in a complex environment requiring interaction and negotiations with senior level USAID, DOD and other donor officials.
• Work full-time, primarily in downtown Washington, DC, with some possible travel to conflict zones, Europe, and one or two US military bases.

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required, in order to be eligible for a security clearance.
• Have solid expertise on the causes and consequences of conflict, including the policies and practices of developing countries and regions as they relate to and influence conflict issues dealing with security sector reform.
• Have practical knowledge in the areas of conflict management and mitigation practices, fragility frameworks, early warning, support to peace processes, reconciliation, and security sector reform.
• Be familiar with USAID's Tactical Conflict Assessment Framework (TCAF).
• Have practical as well as theoretical knowledge of stability operations in non-permissive environments, such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Sudan.
• Have experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Have a minimum of eight years' experience in a relevant international development field, working on program designing, planning and management.
• Minimum Level of Education: Hold a master's degree in a field relevant to development and program planning in the area of conflict, such as conflict studies, international relations, political science and/or related area sufficient to design, facilitate and evaluate technically appropriate conflict management and mitigation activities. Holding a Ph.D. is a plus.

If you meet the qualifications and are available in the near future, please email (1) your most current and complete resume, (2) a TCAF skills summary form that addresses your qualifications and experience in each of the above-specified requirements, (3) a cover letter that specifies your earliest availability for this position, and (4) a USAID 1420 form to: resumes@amexdc.com with the subject line "TCAF Conflict Training Specialist." The skills summary and 1420 forms can be found on the Recruitment-Job Openings page of www.amexdc.com.

Posted August 27, 2011 with no close listed.
Executive Director, Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR), Chicago, IL

CCR is looking for a collaborative leader and outstanding manager with an understanding of conflict resolution and mediation and proven ability to manage diverse programs and people to serve as Executive Director. In this capacity, s/he will represent CCR externally to the courts, funders, partners and community organizations while maintaining internal communication with volunteers, staff, and the Board of Directors. S/he will manage and be responsible for all areas of the organization, including mediation services, training, volunteers, development, and operations. The Executive Director reports directly to the board of directors.

Successful candidates must be able to multitask, cultivate relationships with diverse groups in the community, commercial, legal, academic and government sectors, as well as have excellent verbal and written communication skills. S/he will be an innovative and strategic thinker who can foster the collaborative translation of a strategic plan into realistic goals and programs. S/he will have significant management experience providing guidance and feedback. Additionally, experience in management and organizational development is necessary. Knowledge of financial planning is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctorate or Masters Degree in conflict resolution, communications, non-profit/management or related field, preferable but experience may substitute. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong history of management/supervisory experience, preferably in non-profit organizations. Experience in mediation is desired.

HOW TO APPLY
Send fax or mail a cover letter, résumé and salary history to C. Agee, Center for Conflict Resolution, 11 E. Adams, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60603. FAX: 312-922-6463. PHONE OR EMAIL INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Posted August 27, 2011 with various closings.
Four positions with Crown Heights Community Mediation Center. See link for details.

Posted August 27, 2011 with no close listed.
Executive Director, Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Salaryrange: $30,000 - $35,000

See http://adrhub.com/forum/topics/executive-director-mediation-center-green-bay-wisconsin for full description:

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 2-4 years mediation experience is preferred
• Knowledge of mediation is required
• Capable of conducting comprehensive mediation training
• Good communication skills (good listener, excellent written and oral communication skills)
• Strong leadership skills
• Works in a collaborative style
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly ethical/unquestionable integrity
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self motivated
• Good computer skills

  How To Apply:
  If you are interested in applying for this position, please email (preferred) or send your resume to:
  Harvey Medress
  Chairman, Executive Director Search Committee
  Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay
  2458 Wildwood Dr.
  Green Bay, WI 54302

  [ed. note: yes, we see that no email address is listed.]

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  Posted March 25, 2011 open until filled.
  Conflict Awareness and Mitigation Specialist, N'Djamena, Chad

  Project/Proposal Summary:
  MSI supports the implementation of the Promoting Elections, Accountability and Civic Engagement Project (PEACE) in Chad under a sub-agreement with Counterpart International. The project aims to promote broader citizen participation in democratic processes through peaceful and increasingly credible, free and fair legislative and presidential elections in Chad. A critical aspect of the PEACE’s intervention in Chad is to actively engage and provide conflict awareness and mitigation training to religious leaders and actors, such as the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Protestant denominations through their association, Entente of Churches and Evangelical Missions in Chad, the Catholic Church, and traditional rulers through the Chadian Association of Traditional Chiefs.

  Position Summary:
  MSI expects the consultant to develop and deliver trainings in conflict awareness and mitigation to provide religious and community leaders, actors and communities with tools to prevent, mediate and resolve conflict that may emerge following elections. These trainings will be delivered to religious and community leaders and actors and journalists in a culturally-sensitive manner by providing the recipients with tools and methodologies to engage their communities in local conflict resolution approaches, and helping journalists understand and be aware of the conflict information they will manage and disseminate. The consultant will work in May 2011. The total Level of Effort should not exceed more than 35 days, with around 14 days in the field. While the preparation and design of trainings can be done remotely, travel to N'Djamena, Chad, will be required for the delivery and execution of training sessions.

  Responsibilities:

  • Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved by MSI and Counterpart International, in conflict awareness, management, resolution and prevention specially tailored for religious authorities in Chad, so that they can better understand and engage their communities in peaceful conflict resolution practices. Training materials should be sent to CPI before the arrival of the consultant to Chad. The training materials should be prepared in French;
  • Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved by MSI and Counterpart International, in conflict awareness, management, resolution and prevention specially tailored for journalists in Chad, so that they can better understand conflict and drivers of instability helping them improve their dissemination of information;
  • These trainings shall emphasize election-related conflict information;
  • Once trainings have been developed, they must be delivered to the different audiences in Chad during different sessions;
  • Original copies of training modules and materials must be given to MSI and Counterpart International, both in French and English;
  • Copies of the training’s attendance lists must be given to MSI and Counterpart International. These lists should identify the name, role and organization of each participant for religious leaders and actors; for journalists they need to specify name and related media outlet;
  • Training Recommendations on the assignment with recommendations for future trainings for CSOs in this field should be submitted to CPI and MSI no later than one week of the completion of the assignment in French and English. The document should be 5 to 7 pages.

  Qualifications:

  • Experience in implementing conflict awareness and mitigation trainings;
  • Expertise in election-related conflict;
  • Experience delivering trainings to sensitive and diverse audiences;
  • Fluency in English and French;
  • Experience working in Francophone Africa.

  Complete description and application information.

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  Posted March 2, 2011 with no closing date specified.
  Sr. Associate/Facilitator

  Kearns & West's Washington DC and Portland OR offices are seeking a Senior Associate/Facilitator as an affiliate. Kearns & West is a collaboration and strategic communications firm with offices also in Sacramento, CA, and San Francisco, CA.

  The Senior Associate/Facilitator will serve as part of a team and will assist with marketing, managing and facilitating collaborative processes involving stakeholders from state and federal natural resource and regulatory agencies, tribes, environmental organizations, industry, and local interests. The individual will assist with client relations and development of status reports to clients, will assist with facilitating and serving client needs and address them via current or potential new programs, and will provide status reports to the project lead or principal on progress towards client goals. The individual will also support the firm's business development and proposal writing for these types of projects.

  Job Requirements
  

  Criteria for Successful Candidate
  • Demonstrated subject matter knowledge in areas related to projects (collaborative processes, renewable energy, water, natural resources, etc.).
  • Demonstrated facilitation skills able to lead diverse groups to identify issues/concerns, develop solutions, or achieve group objectives.
  • Demonstrated communications skills including clear, effective writing/editing and speaking capabilities.
  • Experience developing and executing client programs according to project scope; implementing project work as appropriate (facilitating, training, materials development, reporting, strategy memos, etc.)
  • Experience in researching, developing, and writing new idea proposals, including project budgets.
  • Experience supporting business development, including indentifying, setting up and participating in business development meetings and presentations.

  About Kearns & West

  • Established in 1984, Kearns & West is a collaboration and strategic communications firm specializing in water, energy, natural resources, and environmental mediation, collaboration, public involvement, and communications.
  • Subject matter experts in a number of areas including energy/renewable energy, water, marine resources, and other natural resources/land management areas.
  • Collaborative process experts with demonstrated results in large, multi-party, multi-year decision making and dispute resolution including national policy negotiations, rulemakings, and on-the-ground negotiations.
  • Experienced professionals with a team of more than 30 mediators/facilitators, public involvement and communications specialists with backgrounds in government, engineering, communications and environmental sciences.
  • Collegial, energetic, team-spirited culture-supporting mediators/facilitators with teams experienced in meeting management, process management and consensus management.

  Please e-mail resume and cover letter to personneldc@kearnswest.com. No faxes or phone calls please. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

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  In addition, Kearns & West anticipates additional hires in the near future for all offices (Washington DC, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR). Resumes from senior mediators and public involvement specialists along with resumes from project coordinator candidates should be submitted to personneldc@kearnswest.com.

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  Posted February 25, 2011 open until filled.
  Coordinator for Criminology and Restorative Justice Studies - Bakersfield / Visalia
  Full-time faculty member (Faculty at Fresno Pacific University are unranked.)

  STARTING DATE: August 2011
  Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately, and an appointment made as soon as a suitable candidate is discerned.

  POSITION:
  Full-time faculty member in the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies and Regional Coordinator of Criminology and Restorative Justice Studies, in the School of Humanities, Religion and Social Sciences.

  ROLE:

  • Depending upon areas of specialization, may teach courses such as Theories of Criminology, Restorative Justice, and Victimology
  • Coordinate the degree completion program in criminology and restorative justice studies in Bakersfield and Visalia
  • Mentor and advise students in the criminology and restorative justice studies degree completion program
  • Recruit and supervise adjunct faculty in the criminology and restorative justice studies degree completion program
  • Teach in graduate, undergraduate and/or degree completion programs as needed Contribute to community-related CPACS activities and services Participate in scholarly, departmental and university activities

  OPPORTUNITY:
  The criminology and restorative justice studies degree completion program offers a well-rounded curriculum for students interested in working in the criminal justice system, corrections or related fields. As a position designed to engage students in practical as well as theoretical instruction, the program includes a practical component. The program will be made available at the regional centers.

  QUALIFICATIONS:
  Required:

  • Commitment to the Christian faith and the university's mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning
  • Masters degree in criminology, victimology, restorative justice or related fields from an accredited institution
  • Understanding of issues pertaining to peacemaking, criminology, victimology, restorative justice and the Christian faith, compatible with the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies Desire to prepare students for positions where they can exercise leadership which reflects the goals of the program
  • Experience in, or aptitude for, college-level teaching
  • Ability to work with students, staff and faculty in a collegial environment
  • Evidence of involvement in a church and the larger Christian community
  
  Desired:
  • Demonstrated college-level teaching ability and program administration experience
  • Doctorate (or nearly completed doctorate) in criminology, victimology, restorative justice or related fields from an accredited institution
  • Evidence of scholarly contributions to criminology, victimology, restorative justice, peacemaking, conflict studies or related fields
  • Experience in victim-offender mediation

  UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION:
  Fresno Pacific University is a Christian university sponsored by the Mennonite Brethren Church. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In addition, extensive professional development coursework is offered. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is known for its academic excellence, strong sense of community and Christian commitment. All employees of the university must express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university.

  COMPENSATION:
  Dependent on qualifications and experience, and paid out over 12 months. Benefits include insurance (medical, dental, LTD, life), retirement (TIAA-CREF), Section 125 options, and tuition remission for dependents.

  See the full announcement and apply on the FPU web site.

  Fresno Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic or social background, sex, age, or physical handicap in its hiring practices. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply.

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  Posted January 24, 2011 with no close listed.
  ADR Associate

  ADR Vantage, Inc. a nationwide conflict management and organizational consulting firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking an Associate to provide a range of related duties and practical support. Duties include:

  • Manage mediation case assignment and processing for all mediations
  • Function as a conflict management practitioner as needed on agency assignments
  • Serve as the first point of contact for client communications and subcontractors
  • Manage roster of conflict management practitioners, act as liaison for the roster, identify and vet new additions to the roster, and maintain a current roster publication, maintain current Professional Services Agreements, and CMP descriptions on the website
  • Assist in managing work orders and subcontractor referrals, tracking and reporting of assignments
  • Assist in proposal development
  • Support invoicing and financial administration processes
  • Build business development capacity

  The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Degree in Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, or related field, Masters degree preferred
  • 5 years of experience as a mediator or related work, preferably with an employment mediation focus and some experience with the federal sector workplace
  • Experience in conflict management related training, facilitation, curriculum design, and coaching. Experience with organizational change is also a plus
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational ability
  • Ability to work well with minimal supervision
  • Sensitivity and professionalism supporting subcontractors
  • Knowledgeable about use of new media, social network, and internet applications for networking, marketing, and project administration
  • Some experience with project management

  ADR Vantage, Inc. is a leading provider of organizational effectiveness consulting and conflict management services. Established in 1983 and based in Washington, DC, the firm helps organizations throughout the U.S. achieve and sustain superior performance by connecting their vision to the work processes and people skills needed for success. We provide facilitation, training, dispute resolution, conflict coaching, mediation, leadership development, and strategic planning. Our services allow clients to focus on and enjoy their work while improving the work environment for everyone.

  To apply, please send a current resume, cover letter, writing sample and list of three recent references to admin@adrvantage.com.

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