Manager, Conflict Transformation and Peace Building

About Religions for Peace

World Conference of Religions for Peace Inc. (Religions for Peace) is the largest and most representative global multi-religious coalition advancing common action among religious communities for peace. Headquartered in New York City and accredited to the United Nations, Religions for Peace works through more than 90 regional and national inter-religious councils (IRCs) and groups; global, regional, national and local networks of religious youth and women of faith; and a World Council of senior religious leaders. Through these infrastructures built on the principle of religious representativity, reflecting the fabric of religious demography on those levels, Religions for Peace creates effective multi-religious partnerships to build peace, including working to stop war, end poverty and protect the earth.

Religions for Peace is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Conflict Transformation and Peace Building (CTP) Manager, tasked with advancing Religions for Peace’s peace efforts.

Position Overview

The CTP Manager will be responsible for developing a strategy and leading Religions for Peace’s conflict transformation and peacebuilding programmatic efforts. This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on all related activities.

The CTP Manager will work under the supervision of the Deputy Secretary General. In that capacity the Manager will contribute to providing general oversight for and guidance to staff working on related areas and will liaise with the International Development Manager, Information and Communication Manager, the Networks Coordinator and the Chief Financial Officer.

The CTP Manager works at the Religions for Peace International Secretariat in New York City (in person), is a member of the Senior Management Team and reports to Deputy Secretary General and Director of Programmes.

Responsibilities

These include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop a strategy and an integrated, cross-disciplinary framework for Religions for Peace related to its conflict transformation and peacebuilding work
• Lead in the management of Religions for Peace’s conflict management and peacebuilding programmes and development of new programme initiatives, as well as liaising with appropriate strategic partners
• Develop relevant equipping tools, including training manuals and resource guides, related to conflict transformation and peacebuilding
• Provide day-to-day oversight of related project coordination, implementation and reporting, including gathering of learnings and their disseminations
• Manage the formulation, oversight and reporting of relevant programme budgets, and donor compliance supporting documents
• Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals as well as prepare regular reports on specific programme activities.
• Conduct regular research and analyses of current situation to develop policy briefs and inform programme strategy and implementation.
• Provide regular updates on new developments, main relevant actors, trends and challenges
• Guide and work in close collaboration with the Communication Specialist and the Knowledge Management Officer to develop relevant stories, case studies and collect/analyze data from Religions for Peace affiliated Interreligious Councils (the IRCs)

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree in peacebuilding or relevant field preferred
• At least seven years’ experience in and with peacebuilding work in a non-profit or faith-based organization
• Creative and strategic thinker with a track record of generating innovative ideas and taking initiative.
• Demonstrated management record of diverse and multicultural staff in multiple countries.
• Strong organizational/planning and analytical skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable strong training, presentation and facilitation experience and skills.
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills with multi-cultural/multi-religious sensitivity.
• Ability to multitask to ensure timely and efficient delivery in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines within a small team
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• English fluency is required. Language skills or fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is a plus.

Salary Range

110,000 - 120,000 USD (depending on qualification and experience) + generous benefits.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications, and samples of your previous work to: jobs@rfp.org with the subject title “Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding Manager Job Opening.”

The deadline for submission of application is September 15, 2025.

Only candidates selected for the first round of interview will be contacted.