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democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C.,
Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong
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Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding
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Job Position: Criminal Justice/CVE Expert
Position Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Summary:
The Criminal Justice/CVE Expert will lead technical assistance
efforts for ECOWAS staff members in criminal justice, countering violent
extremism, and violence prevention. The position will require the
ability to conduct trainings, generate consensus among variety of
stakeholders, and develop policy recommendations. Previous experience
working with multi-lateral organizations and/or in the West Africa
region is preferred.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Criminal Justice/CVE Expert will report to the Program Director.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides technical assistance to ECOWAS;
- Develops and delivers trainings as needed;
- Develops and/or modifies CVE and criminal justice tools based on capacity building needs; and
- Provides policy and strategy recommendations to ECOWAS.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in countering violent extremism,
criminal justice, counterterrorism and/or crime & violence
prevention;
- Demonstrated experience working in West Africa, developing countries and/or multi-lateral organizations;
- Experience in policy development;
- Ability to relocate to Abuja, Nigeria; and
- Fluency in French a plus.
- Advanced degree in counterterrorism, security studies and/or criminal justice;
- Demonstrated experience in applying public health models of crime prevention, especially in developing countries;
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering trainings;
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