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Program Manager

  • Organization: NP - Nonviolent Peaceforce
  • Location:
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental
organization. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected
by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian
protection programming.


JOB SUMMARY:
Nonviolent Peaceforce is seeking a program manager to provide leadership and project
management to its program in the Twin Cities, MN. The program manager will be responsible
for development, implementation, evaluation and personnel management of programming
designed to increase safety of residents and civilians using unarmed and community-based
approaches. This entails developing strong relationships with community leaders and
organizers committed to public safety that does not use force or threat of force. The position is
part of the US Programs team and must work collaboratively with Development,
Communications, International Programs and Advocacy.


KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and
general administration of NP projects within the Twin Cities in accordance with the project
description, policies and donor agreements.
• Provide supervision and monitoring of activities and processes and provide oversite to
evaluate program effectiveness.
• In collaboration with Director of Community Peacebuilding, develop tools to assess,
analyze and evaluate the impact of NP programs in the Twin Cities.
• Build effective networks and collaborative relationships with partners, communities,
NGOs/Community Organizations.
• Implement procedures for internal monitoring and reporting of activities in accordance
with project objectives and indicators and provide regular reporting to Director of
Community Peacebuilding.
• Provide regular support and supervision to program staff, including guidance in
formulating individual work plans and professional development.
• Lead, guide and support program staff to carry out and meet program objectives and
goals to illustrate the effectiveness of unarmed civilian protection methods and practices.
• Lead and support the facilitation and content creation of unarmed civilian protection
trainings with local community organizations & residents.


COMMITMENT TO NP’S PRINCIPLES:
• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mission and principles
• All NP employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization's guiding
principles:
     o Nonviolence
     o Non-partisanship
     o Primacy of local actors
     o Civilian-to-civilian action
These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in
violent conflicts through unarmed strategies.


QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Five years’ work experience, preferably with a non-profit, civil society organization or
community-based organization or group, in a management capacity.
• Strong commitment to the safety and security of civilians, human rights and racial justice and
mission of the organization.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the political and social dynamics in the US.
• A demonstrated background in grassroots organizing, training facilitation and building
effective teams. Preferred areas of expertise around nonviolent direct action, mutual aid and
solidarity-based organizing.
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyze data.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills grounded in social justice principles.
• Must be able to work independently and with a diverse group of colleagues.
• Good skills in Microsoft Office applications; IT hardware skills a definite asset.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a
calculator, copy machine, and/or printer.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to work in small or enclosed spaces.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to
exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Some travel may be required.


This is a hybrid position with three days typically spent in office and two days spent virtually. 

 

Application deadline: March 31, 2023. Interviews will be on a rolling basis.


Special Notice:
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving gender
balance in its staff at all levels. All qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability,
sexual orientation, or age, will be considered.


We believe that systemic inequality disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in
society, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), people from working-class
backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because NP believes that these communities must be
centered in the work we do to reduce violence, we strongly encourage applications from people
with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.


Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of
employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries and other stakeholders and is
committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government
guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector

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