Job Description

Building Peace from the Inside Phase II: Supporting Insider Mediation for Sustainable Transformation of Conflict in Zimbabwe

Trainer Description
The Berghof Foundation and their local partner Africa University are looking for two trainers who will facilitate a Training of Trainers (ToT) for a group of insider mediators in Zimbabwe. The trainers should be specialized in and have a proven track record of facilitating ToTs on mediation, with experience supporting trainings on relevant themes and skills, such as dialogue facilitation and should have a good understanding of the context of Zimbabwe and/or the Southern African region. With that knowledge and experience, the trainers will support Berghof Foundation and Africa University in training an existing pool of insider mediators in Zimbabwe, to enable them to act as multipliers and themselves train new insider mediators. The trainers will conduct this ToT from 16
019 September 2024 in Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Duties and Responsibilities

Africa University's and Berghof Foundation's Work in Zimbabwe
Search for Common Ground (Search), the Berghof Foundation (Berghof), Africa University, and Interpeace are mplementing a 24-month project with the global objective of contributing to national peace and stability efforts in Burundi, Niger, and Zimbabwe. The consortium jointly addresses ongoing and emerging conflicts in the three arget countries by supporting locally-led mediation. The project activities in Zimbabwe implemented by Africa University-Institute of Peace Leadership and Governance mainly entail capacity-building workshops to strengthen he insider mediators' knowledge and skills in the areas of mediation, negotiation, and dialogue. Additionally, the network provides spaces for peer-exchange and networking and supports the implementation of mediation nterventions in different localities throughout the country.
3. Scope of the Service Contract
The trainer (s) is expected to be based in the region or have extensive experience working in Zimbabwe or the Southern African region. The duration of the service contract is 1 September until 30 September 2024. The ToT should be fully contextualised and tailored to the needs of the insider mediation network. The ToT itself will take place from 16 to 19 September 2024.
The trainer(s) will receive a lump-sum honorarium of 4, 000 USD (Four thousand United States Dollars each). The amount is at their disposal for adequate allocation for activities to ensure the production of a high-quality product.
The amount includes preparation, development of training materials, delivery, report writing and all administration and overhead costs. The amount is subject to Zimbabwe taxation unless a valid tax clearance certificate is produced. Travel, accommodation and potential visa costs will be covered by the project budget and is not ncluded in the budget.
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The honorarium will be paid on the basis of the presentation of approved invoices and in two instalments. The first ayment will be made upon signature of the contract (50%) and the second will be paid once the training has veen implemented and a report has been submitted (50%).
4. Supervision and Reporting
The successful candidate will work together with Africa University and Berlin-based Advisors and the Project Vanagers.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
Applicants shall demonstrate that they fulfil the following criteria (to be assessed on the basis of all supporting documents listed in Section 7:
- Comprehensive knowledge of mediation, negotiation, dialogue and conflict transformation, and a proven track record working in this field for at least 5 years;
- An understanding of the socio-political contexts in Zimbabwe is desired but not essential;
- Demonstrated e experience facilitating Training of Trainer workshops;
- Excellent training/workshop facilitation skills;
- Excellent verbal and written language skills in English.
Applicants should bring the following additional skills:
- Strong ability to work as part of a team as well as independently;
- Strong empathetic skills;
- Good coordination skills;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision;
- Professionalism, creativity, passion and perseverance.
6. Excluding and Awarding Criteria
Excluding criteria:
- Not being able or willing to work in Zimbabwe;
- Insufficient expertise and experience facilitating ToTs on relevant topics;

How to Apply

7. Application Procedures
The applicant must submit the following documents in English to Ms. Nura Detweiler at: [email protected] and [email protected] by 5pm CET, 11
August 2024:
- A cover letter;
- A detailed CV including a track record of previous experience and professional capacity.
Africa University and the Berghof Foundation project team will evaluate applications will be based on the information provided. For more information, please write to [email protected] and [email protected]