Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified national Peacebuilding Specialist to support the development and implementation of DRC’s peacebuilding activities in Libya. DRC selects the best qualified candidate for any role, based on pre-defined criteria, such as competencies, qualifications and values. We strive for diversity and inclusion in all our recruitments, by selecting the best suited candidate based on the requirements for the job without discriminating against age, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, those with a disability or similar.
About the job
The role will focus on monitoring the conflict context and conducting conflict analysis, providing technical guidance to the peacebuilding programme staff and quality assurance of all peacebuilding activities, support capacity development of DRC staff and partners and contributing to the development of project proposals.
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 are looking for an individual with strong communication skills, able to come up with technical guidance and related tools, able to deliver conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity, conflict management and other relevant topics , and able to provide technical inputs to project concept notes and proposals on peacebuilding.
Required
- At least 3 years of work experience in peacebuilding, conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity, conflict management or another relevant field.
- University degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or any other relevant degree
- 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.
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
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 of December 2026
Band: G (Non-management level 2)
Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli Libya
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of national Employment.
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: 24.06.2026
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
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Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.