Job Title LACoE Research Project Officer

Faculty/ Department Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security

FTE (based on 35 paid hr work week) 100%

Duration 12 months. Full-time

Date Created/Updated 11/2024

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Employee Group Grant-Paid

Salary $45,000 - $48,000 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)

About the Dallaire Institute                                                                               

Lt. General Romeo Dallaire founded the Child Soldiers Initiative in 2007 and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, provided a home to the Initiative in 2010.  In 2020, the Initiative became the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, an international repository of expertise, research, and advocacy to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence.  The Dallaire Institute is the co-developer of the 2017 Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers. As part of Dalhousie University, the Dallaire Institute hosts a prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair on International Peace, Security and Children and offers undergraduate and graduate courses. Through academic and practitioner training and community engagement, the Dallaire Institute’s interdisciplinary and applied research advances innovative strategies for preventing recruitment and use of children in armed violence.  The Dallaire Institute is supported through private, public and international contributions.      

To achieve this important objective, the Dallaire Institute conducts activities on four fronts:   

  • World-class, interdisciplinary research to build and share knowledge, which in turn leads to new solutions. 

  • High-level advocacy activities to create and promote the political will to end the use of children in violence as central to the achievement of global peace and security. 

  • Education and programming to sustain the efforts to make the recruitment and use of children as soldiers unthinkable by inspiring leaders, educators, and policy makers to implement new approaches, conduct research, and actively share their knowledge on the prioritization of the children’s rights upfront approach.   

  • Comprehensive, prevention-oriented training to security sector actors, in the service of broader security sector reform, as well as collaboration with civil society to create and implement tools that protect children from the dangers associated with recruitment."

Job Purpose                                                                                               


Reporting to the LACoE Deputy Director of Policy and Partnerships, the LACoE Research Project Officer supports the day-to-day operations, communications, and project activities of the Dallaire Institute’s Latin American Centre of Excellence (LACoE). Critical areas of responsibility include logistics; technical support; partnership development and communications; and research and knowledge mobilization.

Duties and Responsibilities                   

  • Coordinate logistical arrangements for LACoE activities, including (but not limited to) research activities, community engagement activities, and training.

  • Undertake activities to support the completion of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements for LACoE projects (e.g., developing training evaluation reports, tracking project activities, updating relevant project racking databases, and reviewing participant feedback).

  • Produce reports on LACoE activities for various audiences (Institute staff, funders, stakeholders, the public, etc.). Reports will often need to be produced in both English and Spanish.

  • Working in collaboration with the LACoE Deputy Director of Policies and Partnership, support the partnership development practices of the LACoE. This may include (for example) the management of partner communications and MOU development.

  • Produce and/or translate additional documentation and communications materials in Spanish and English as required.

All staff are additionally responsible to:

  • Proactively participate in planning and performance processes as outlined in the Employee Handbook including annual appraisals, regular meetings, and ensuring that annual reviews are an integral component of work plans and priorities.

  • Promote a safe and secure work environment in line with the organization’s core values including the Dallaire Institute Workplace Principles and foster strong communication between teams within the organization.

  • Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of children, particularly the prevention of the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict.

  • Comply with Dallaire Institute’s financial and operational requirements and uphold high

  • standards of honesty and integrity in personal conduct.

  • This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The responsibilities and duties may evolve based on the organization's needs, and additional tasks may be assigned as required.

Qualifications                                                                                                                      

Requirements

  • Postsecondary degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., Peace & Conflict Studies, Latin American Studies, International Development Studies, International Relations, or Political Science).

  • 2+ years of experience in administrative support, monitoring and evaluation, project management, or a related field.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish (full fluency in Spanish required).

  • Strong visual design skills and a creative mindset, with experience creating engaging and professional documents and presentations.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Experience working with Microsoft SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, word processing, and other relevant applications and software.

    Note

    Hybrid role: The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (a combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Assets

  • Experience in the production and management of research grant applications and budgets.

  • Experience working with security sector institutions, the media/journalists, and community groups.

  • Expertise in the use of graphic design, multi-media, and visual tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, video editing software).

  • Event planning experience.

  • Experience and/or training in gender-based analysis+ (GBA+).

  • Experience supporting projects and field-level staff remotely.

“The Dallaire Institute supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Dallaire Institute commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The Institute encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to dallairehr@dallaireinstitute.org””