Skills, Networks & Knowledge

This report contains the results of a survey of employers in international peace and conflict resolution fields which asked questions regarding career opportunities in this area. The authors believe this publication will be of interest to employers, students and professionals pursuing a career in this field, and the academic and professional organisations that seek to prepare them.

For this report, the Alliance for Conflict Transformation (ACT) interviewed 55 employers involved in international and peace and conflict resolution work, from leading non-profit organisations, United States government agencies, international organisations, foundations and universities. The report focuses on what skills and type of experience individuals need to develop a successful career in the field. In addition, a resource section for job seekers is included.

Information includes:

• Terminology and Focus of Work
• Conflict Programming: Integrated and/or Separate
• Peace and Conflict Resolution and Staffing
• Career opportunities in Peace and Conflict Resolution
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for a Career
• Main Resources for Recruitment
• Potential Challenges for Professionals in the Field
• Organisational Training in Peace and Conflict Resolution
• Words of Wisdom for Individuals Seeking to Enter the Field

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