Role Information:
Job Title: Liaison Officer
Location: Based either in the Abyei office or remotely in Warrap State
Reporting to: Line Management by Hub Peacebuilding Manager, and administratively, to the
Project Peacebuilding Manager in Juba
Supervising: No supervisory role
Salary: $1900 monthly gross of tax. 33 days of annual leave to include all public and religious holidays
Status: The applicant needs to have authorisation to work in the Abyei Administrative Area
Build and maintain a network of key contacts relevant to Concordis’ programme in the Warrap
- Particularly building and expanding Concordis’ network with Nuer-speaking communities present in the area.
- Contribute to building networks of key stakeholders across the country and beyond, ensuring the participation in the peace process of those who might otherwise boycott or attempt to obstruct it.
- Liaise proactively with local authorities and institutions, prominent community members and other key stakeholders, keeping them informed about and engaged with the programme
Assist with the implementation of Concordis’ project activities including
- Facilitation of dialogue and consultation within communities to identify significant issues, challenges and opportunities, ensuring the voices of women and youth are also heard.
- Facilitation of high-level workshops with community groups in Abyei, Warrap and further afield if appropriate, aimed at identifying and addressing the root causes of conflict.
- Support and facilitation in holding a series of conferences focussing on seasonal livestock movements
- Monitoring of migration routes and assisting with the early identification of potential conflict or tension.
- Contribute to the development of a conflict map.
- Conduct consultations to collect quantitative and qualitative data on social cohesion and conflict analysis.
- Contribute to the development of conflict analysis in the intervention areas.
- Write activity reports and other notes on training sessions, meetings, and any other activities carried out within the program and submit them to the base manager for review.
- Facilitate training on peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms.
- Understand and comply with local and international security policies, guidelines, and best practices.
- Report any information regarding the security context or any contextual or other event that may have an impact on Concordis International’s activities and the safety of its teams to the appropriate authorities.
- Translate during individual interviews, focus groups, workshops, or other activities between different local languages as appropriate.
Assist the Abyei Peacebuilding Manager with the day-to-day logistics for programme activities, including:
- Sourcing venues for training and conferences;
- Organising travel arrangements and accommodation for participants;
- Provision of event materials, including food and refreshments
- Acquiring the relevant authorisation and approval to conduct activities
Person Specification:
Essential:
- At least 5 years’ experience and proven track record of promoting peaceful dialogue between herders and farmers in the border areas between Sudan and South Sudan
- Strong networks amongst local communities, civil society and regional government in the Abyei Administrative Area and/or Warrap State. Proven networks among Nuer-speaking communities are preferable for this role.
- Minimum three years’ professional experience working with an international development or peacebuilding organisation;
- Excellent analytical, presentation, communication and reporting skills;
- Fluency in English and at least one other language that is widely spoken in Abyei and/or Warrap. Strong preference for Nuer language abilities.
- Must be willing to travel regularly across Abyei and/or Warrap for extended periods;
- Excellent IT skills
- Personal efficiency, resourcefulness, organisational ability and the ability to be flexible and maintain good humour in challenging circumstances
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability to challenging field conditions
- Familiarity with conflict-sensitive approaches
- Awareness of cultural diversity and political sensitivities and ability to address such issues with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity
- Commitment to Concordis’ mission, principles, values (available at our website)
- The role is open to Sudanese or South Sudanese nationals only who must be prepared to be based in Abyei Town, Abyei Administrative Area, or remotely in Warrap State. (No relocation allowance).
Desirable:
- Fluency in at least three languages spoken widely in Abyei and/or Warrap including, but not limited to English, Arabic, Nuer and Dinka
- Training in dialogue facilitation, mediation, negotiation related skills
Practical experience and/or training in NGO Security Management.
How to apply
How to apply:
Applications will only be considered if they are submitted as follows:
Submit your resume and a cover letter as two separate documents. The cover letter should be no longer than two pages and explain:
- Why you’re interested in the job and why you’d like to work for Concordis
- How your skills and experience make you a good candidate for the person’s specifications
- Tell us about your existing networks and how you plan to use them
- Your experience in a liaison role
- The level of your IT skills and whether you’ve used Kobo before
- Please confirm that you have authorisation to work in the Abyei Administrative Area
The document must be saved in PDF format in the following format:
Your first name-Your last name–Name of the document–Date (mmyy), e.g. John-Smith-CV-0524
Method 1: Please send both documents to [email protected] with an email title of Abyei/Warrup Liaison Officer
or
Method 2: Physical applications will be received at Concordis International’s office in Abyei Town, Abyei Administrative Area OR at Concordis International’s office at AFEX River Camp, Juba.
Deadline :
Closing Date: 18th December 2025
Selection process:
All online applications submitted will receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt but we regret that we are unable to enter into individual correspondence with unsuccessful candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
Declaration of equality:
Concordis International is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We actively promote equality and diversity and seek to recruit people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds to support our peacebuilding mission.
Queries:
If you have any queries or you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact the HR team by email on [email protected] and we’d be happy to help.
We will keep your personal data carefully and within the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and appropriate screening. This includes criminal records checks, review of sanctions and proscribed groups lists. Concordis also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
For more information about Concordis International please visit our website at www.concordis.international
