Strategic Conflict Analysis & Mediation Advisor

World Council of Churches; Middle (NV); Remote; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

World Council of Churches is seeking a consultant to provide strategic advice on dialogue, mediation and preventive engagement within Syria-focused peacebuilding. The role involves analysing conflicts, tensions, and stakeholder dynamics, and shaping adaptive strategies in collaboration with local coordinators and the Geneva-based team.

The consultant will ensure conflict sensitivity, do-no-harm approaches, and quality assurance of analyses and strategy papers, with travel to assigned locations

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent with a focus on political science, peace and conflict studies or international relations.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict analysis, peacebuilding, mediation support and strategic advisory work.
• Proven ability to assess conflict dynamics, risks and opportunities for preventive engagement.
• Experience facilitating sensitive dialogue and mediation with political judgement and discretion.
• Strong track record in strategic advisory, multi‑stakeholder coordination and donor liaison.
• Excellent writing, analysis and communication skills; deep understanding of Syria context; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on dialogue, mediation and preventive engagement for Syria-related peacebuilding.
• Analyse local peacebuilding processes, tensions and stakeholder relationships for context-informed interventions.
• Interpret information from local coordinators and early-warning networks to identify patterns and priorities.
• Contribute to adaptive programme management, risk mitigation and do-no-harm principles.
• Review and quality assure conflict analyses, strategic papers and concept notes for stakeholders.
• Prepare concise notes and recommendations for programme management and partners.

Skills

Conflict analysis

Strategic advisory

Mediation support

Stakeholder coordination

Drafting & communication

English fluency

Education

Advanced university degree in political science / peace and conflict studies / IR

Job description

World Council of Churches is seeking a consultant to provide strategic advice on dialogue, mediation and preventive engagement within Syria-focused peacebuilding. The role involves analysing conflicts, tensions, and stakeholder dynamics, and shaping adaptive strategies in collaboration with local coordinators and the Geneva-based team.

The consultant will ensure conflict sensitivity, do-no-harm approaches, and quality assurance of analyses and strategy papers, with travel to assigned locations