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Natale Lual

Peacebuilder/Conflict Analyst
Juba

Summary

A seasoned peacebuilding and conflict management professional with an impressive 9-year track record across various complex conflict situations. Having a varied portfolio comprising key roles such as National Conflict Analyst, Head of Programs at Geneva Call, and Peacebuilding Project Lead in South Sudan, I have a rich experience in successfully managing multi-million dollar projects funded by major donors. My skill set encompasses peacebuilding, conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity innovation, policy research, advocacy, and civil society development, combined with remarkable project design, report creation, staff mentorship, coordination, and presentation capacities. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Dinka, I am eager to bring my broad skills and expertise to further strengthen your team. Talented Program manager skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 10 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization. Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 10 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

National Conflict Analyst

IOM
Juba, Central Equatoria
08.2023 - Current
  • Lead the development and design of Conflict Analysis survey tools
  • Provide capacity building to field teams on conflict analysis techniques
  • Lead data collection including Focused Groups Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and desk reviews
  • Provide capacity support to DRC staff and partners on conflict sensitivity
  • Advise other components of the consortium on conflict sensitivity and adaptation of project activities to contexts
  • Facilitate capacity building to conflict management structures formed in the community
  • Lead Community Action Planning sessions to develop local solutions to conflict drivers
  • Plan and implement conflict analyses in project locations (Wau and Unity state)
  • Provide technical guidance to field teams on peacebuilding approaches and conflict management strategies
  • Produce and publish conflict analysis reports
  • Facilitate meetings with DRC staff and consortium partners to disseminate conflict analysis findings and support them to mainstream conflict sensitivity into their programs
  • Provide technical support to field-based teams on the quality of activities such as participatory community consultations and inter-communal dialogues.

Head of Programs

Geneva Call
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led country program strategy development
  • Oversaw project budgets & implementation, monitoring and learning
  • Managed GC protection of civilian projects
  • Conducted negotiations with armed non-state actors
  • Ensured quality assurance in all project executions
  • Assisted in fundraising and donor engagement
  • Led Geneva Call South Sudan program team operations
  • Supervised GC protection of civilian projects across the country
  • Conducted analytical reports on conflict dynamics
  • Developed strategies for engagement with armed groups
  • Provided quality assurance in project execution
  • Supported director in fundraising through proposal writing and donor engagement.

Head of Programs

The Organization for Children's Harmony (TOCH)
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provide overall leadership for TOCH program strategy in planning, implementation and reporting of grant projects
  • Ensure TOCH's programs are consolidated and interlinked at the national level and contribute to overall organization vision
  • Leads program team in learning and sense making events to help inform annual program development
  • Lead program resource mobilization by drafting proposals and concept notes for in response to call for funding proposals
  • Support Executive Director in building and maintaining donor relationship
  • Lead the program monitoring, evaluation and reporting both to TOCH management and donors
  • Ensure quality and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual donor reports
  • Directed TOCH project planning, execution, and reporting
  • Strengthened overall organization vision by consolidating programs nationally
  • Boosted program development by leading team in learning events
  • Spearheaded resource mobilization by drafting funding proposals
  • Assisted Executive Director in maintaining key donor relationships
  • Headed monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program to management and donors
  • Guaranteed timely submission of donor reports ensuring superior quality.

Conflict Analyst

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Juba, Central Equatoria
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Developed and executed peacebuilding projects at state-level, maintained key relationships
  • Led annual context analyses through CSAs ensuring informed work plan preparations
  • Advised project partners on gender and conflict sensitivity for optimal project execution
  • Built capacity of community-based structures like peace committees, action groups
  • Facilitated Community Action Planning for conflict resolution within communities
  • Drafted briefing papers to highlight advocacy issues demanding stakeholders' attention
  • Reviewed activity plans and provided technical oversight to implementing partners
  • Verified financial and narrative reports ensuring compliance with grant terms
  • Facilitated peace dialogues, campaigns, trainings and round table discussions
  • Ensured compliance with SAFERWORLD's gender and conflict sensitivity policies.

Civic Engagement Coordinator

Democracy International
Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal
01.2020 - 06.2021

▪ Built and maintained strategic relationships with community leaders to
raise awareness on child protection and equal education opportunities
▪ Led radio-based education programs for awareness and formed youth
peace clubs across Wau
▪ Supported Civil Society organizations in undertaking advocacy activities
to improve learning environments
▪ Oversaw the implementation of civic engagement activities, developing
advocacy strategies and maintaining stakeholder relationships
▪ Facilitated the direct implementation of USAID funded activities in
peacebuilding, advocacy, and human rights
▪ Ensured compliance in budget spending in line with donor guidelines and
prepared budget projections for program activities

Peacebuilding Project Coordinator

Saferworld
Rumbek and Wau, Lakes and Western Bahr el Ghazal
05.2017 - 12.2019
  • Facilitated teacher training and developed safe schools integrating peace and protection mainstreaming
  • Built and maintained strategic relationships with community leaders to raise awareness on child protection and equal education opportunities
  • Led radio-based education programs for awareness and formed youth peace clubs across Wau
  • Supported Civil Society organizations in undertaking advocacy activities to improve learning environments
  • Oversaw the implementation of civic engagement activities, developing advocacy strategies and maintaining stakeholder relationships
  • Facilitated the direct implementation of USAID funded activities in peacebuilding, advocacy, and human rights
  • Ensured compliance in budget spending in line with donor guidelines and prepared budget projections for program activities.

Safe Space Coordinator

World Vision South Sudan
02.2012 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for implementation of recreational activities at child friendly spaces
  • Facilitates child-friendly activities at the child-friendly center
  • Carry out Family Tracing and Re-unification services
  • Training of Child protection committees (CPCs)
  • Provided psycho-social support to separated and unaccompanied children
  • Trains parents on positive parenting
  • Design materials for various training
  • Prepare cash projection for project activities
  • Monitor and report child abuse
  • Advocate for children in cases of abuse
  • Preparation of monthly reports among others.

Education

Masters of Arts in Development Studies majoring in Human Rights and Governance -

Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Academic distinctions in Statistics and Demography course - undefined

University of Juba

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PDC

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Mayom Boys' Secondary Sch

Soon to attain a Masters in Peace & Conflict Studies - undefined

African Nazarene University

Skills

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Languages

ENGLISH
ARABIC
DINKA

References

  • LOKUDU COSMAS, 0920003238, lokudu.ponsiano@drc.ngo
  • MAJOK MON MAREEC, 0925252726, majokmon.mareec@gmail.com
  • DAVID AMOL, +2 119 10001857, davidamol2011@gmail.com

Timeline

National Conflict Analyst

IOM
08.2023 - Current

Head of Programs

Geneva Call
11.2022 - 07.2023

Head of Programs

The Organization for Children's Harmony (TOCH)
03.2022 - 11.2022

Conflict Analyst

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
06.2021 - 03.2022

Civic Engagement Coordinator

Democracy International
01.2020 - 06.2021

Peacebuilding Project Coordinator

Saferworld
05.2017 - 12.2019

Safe Space Coordinator

World Vision South Sudan
02.2012 - 09.2012

Masters of Arts in Development Studies majoring in Human Rights and Governance -

Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Academic distinctions in Statistics and Demography course - undefined

University of Juba

undefined

PDC

undefined

Mayom Boys' Secondary Sch

Soon to attain a Masters in Peace & Conflict Studies - undefined

African Nazarene University
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