About Communities in Transition (CIT)

CIT is a conflict management consulting firm that empowers communities to address conflict-related challenges in a collaborative and sustainable way. We achieve our mission by:

• Advancing the understanding of complex crisis through comprehensive conflict analysis and assessments;
• Facilitating inclusive and sustainable conflict resolution dialogue processes; and
• Insuring knowledge transfer and ownership to empower local peacemakers.

CIT currently works in the US and in the Central African Republic.

Job Description

Communities in Transition is seeking applications for a conflict resolution curriculum training development expert position. The curriculum will be used primarily in conflict-affected Francophone Africa. The consultant will be tasked to write the following conflict resolution trainer’s manual and participant handouts:

• Conflict assessment (3 day training)
• Communication ecosystem (5 day training)
• Mediation (5 day training)
• Restorative Justice (3 day training)
• Re-entry Circle (2 day training)
• Non-violent communication (1 day training)
• Strategic communication (1 day training)
• Social cohesion (2 day training)

The Technical Curriculum Development Consultant will use CIT's existing training material and translate CIT's approach into 8 different courses. Working closely with the CEO and in consultation with CIT’s international staff and past training participants, the consultant will design a highly participative and interactive curriculum (30% theory and 70% practical skills) that will include a:

• Trainer’s manual
• Participant’s manual
• Participant handouts
• Role-plays
• Exercises

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• 4-6 year proven expertise in the writing, delivery and development of pedagogical tools.
• 2 years relevant experience in the field of conflict resolution, restorative justice and other dialogue processes.
• Experience in international conflict resolution and international development in an overseas setting.
• Experience working in Africa preferred.
• Great visual design skills and creative skills
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, identify priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for the provision of quality, innovative, conflict- sensitive education.
• Bilingual (English-French) necessary.

Application Process

To apply for the position, please send a cover letter, an updated CV and a sample curriculum you wrote to jobs@communitiesintransition.com, including in the subject line the position you are applying for. Please include your daily consulting rate in your cover letter.

Applicants who meet the above criteria will be interviewed on a rolling basis and the position will stay open until filled. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Compensation will be based on experience. The position is not eligible for benefits.

Communities in Transition (CIT) team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and as such all staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and CIT policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all venues.