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Join a team that believes in the power of sport and is passionately committed to creating a more peaceful and equitable world. PeacePlayers Middle East has been working in Israel and the West Bank since 2005, using the game of basketball to unite and educate Arab and Jewish communities. Our programs serve children and youth, ages 6 to 26 years old, providing young people an opportunity for long-term engagement, as they grow from players, into leaders and advocates for positive social change in their communities. PeacePlayers seeks to improve relationships between Arab and Jewish young people and their communities, providing opportunities for relationship
building, as well as leadership and professional development.

PeacePlayers Middle East is part of a global movement of organizations that operate in Israel/West Bank, South Africa, United States, and Northern Ireland. PeacePlayers’ culture is driven by three core values: seeing people as people, inside-out transformation and culture of collaboration.

For more information about PeacePlayers, please visit our website. https://www.peaceplayers.org

Position Summary:PeacePlayers Middle East is seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as Director. This is a unique opportunity for a talented, driven individual to co-lead a strong organization and advance it in its next chapter and beyond. The Director will co-lead PeacePlayers International’s Middle Eastern site in collaboration with the organization’s Program and Strategy Director, overseeing operations, finance, human resources, monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, and will include oversight of the annual budget. Together, the Director and Program and Strategy Director will manage and empower a staff of 24+, maintaining a deep dedication to professional development and growth for team members, who are primarily alumni of PeacePlayers’ programs.

Responsibilities:

 Responsible for the overall management and oversight of operations, finance, human resources, and monitoring, evaluation and learning
 Supervises and reviews staff and ensures sound collaboration and effective systems between the office and the field (in collaboration with Program and Strategy Director)
 Ensure effective and frequent communication among staff members
 Monitor personnel performance, provide regular performance reviews and support to project staff, with a view to supporting them achieve their KPIs
 Serves as lead representative and spokesperson for the organization (when needed)
 Represents the Middle East site globally, particularly during collaborative efforts with other sites in the global network
 Serves as lead representative and spokesperson for a three-year cooperative agreement with the United States Agency for International Development (MEPPA Program, $1.6M USD over 3 years).

Specific responsibilities include:
o Responsibility for the overall management and oversight of the MEPPA/USAID cooperative agreement, including operations, finance, human resources, and monitoring, evaluation and learning, ensuring the outcomes and obligations are met.

o Attending all USAID related meetings and trainings or ensure they are attended and implemented by the appropriate staff member
o Oversight of all reporting and communications for MEPPA and related staff training
o Providing leadership to team ensuring communication of project goals and collaboration between team members and systems

Qualifications:
 Leadership Experience: Demonstrated leadership expertise with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a senior management or leadership position, ideally within a nonprofit or international development context, with a track record of effectively overseeing operations,
finance, human resources, and monitoring and evaluation functions. Experience in budget oversight and financial management is essential.
 Project Management: Strong project management skills, including the ability to monitor personnel performance, provide regular performance reviews, and support staff in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs).
 Collaborative Skills: A commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, both internally among team members of the Middle East and with PeacePlayers sites globally, as well as with external partners and stakeholders.
 Fundraising and Resource Development Experience: Proven experience in fundraising and resource mobilization, including grant writing, donor relations, and diversifying funding sources.
 Cross-Cultural Competence: Understanding of the cultural, social, and political context in Israel and the West Bank, and the ability to navigate these complexities in a sensitive manner.
 Passion for Peace building: A deep commitment to the mission and values of PeacePlayers Middle East, including a belief in the power of sports to foster peace and equity.
 International Development Experience (preferred): Familiarity with international development principles, including reporting requirements and compliance, especially if experienced with agencies like the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
 Education: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; a master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Location: PeacePlayers will provide an office in Tel Aviv (location TBD) and is flexible with an in-
office/hybrid combination. The organization works in Jerusalem, central and northern Israel and in

several West Bank communities. The candidate will be required to visit certain programs in the field
as needed.
Hours: Full-time (including occasional evenings and weekends)
Salary: 20,000 ILS per month
To apply: Please send your CV and statement of interest to: infome@peaceplayers.org

Join a team that believes in the power of sport and is passionately committed to creating a more peaceful and equitable world. PeacePlayers Middle East has been working in Israel and the West Bank since 2005, using the game of basketball to unite and educate Arab and Jewish communities. Our programs serve children and youth, ages 6 to 26 years old, providing young people an opportunity for long-term engagement, as they grow from players, into leaders and advocates for positive social change in their communities. PeacePlayers seeks to improve relationships between Arab and Jewish young people and their communities, providing opportunities for relationship
building, as well as leadership and professional development.

PeacePlayers Middle East is part of a global movement of organizations that operate in Israel/West Bank, South Africa, United States, and Northern Ireland. PeacePlayers’ culture is driven by three core values: seeing people as people, inside-out transformation and culture of collaboration.

For more information about PeacePlayers, please visit our website. https://www.peaceplayers.org

Position Summary
The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with donor and partner contractual obligations. A significant portion of this compliance work concerns the organization’s cooperative agreement with the United States Agency of International Development (USAID). Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated experience working with
USAID. The Compliance Manager will report to the Director.

Responsibilities:

 Serve as first point of contact for USAID Agreement Officer Representative (AOR) in matters
relating to compliance
 Responsible for ensuring and overseeing organizational compliance to the organization’s
cooperative agreement with USAID, including compliance with Mission Order 21
 Responsible for regular, accurate and timely reporting to USAID, including but not limited to
DIS, vetting, and in accordance with cooperative agreement. This includes meeting pre-set
deadlines and responding to ad-hoc requests from the AOR
 Responsible for supporting Financial Manager and field staff to ensure subaward and vetting
requirements are complied with in a timely and accurate manner
 Audit organizational procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with USAID
standards
 With the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager, make regular field visits and spot
checks to ensure monitoring materials are being collected regularly and that activities
comply with requirements
 Work with M&E manager to ensure accurate and timely records are kept

Qualifications:
 The ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience in a USAID compliance role
 Superb level of spoken and written English (native tongue level)
 Minimum of undergraduate degree or equivalent; graduate degree is an asset
 Detail oriented and organized
 Strong command of excel
 Proficiency with computers and ability to quickly learn new software
 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team
 High level of professionalism
 Written and spoken Hebrew and Arabic are an asset
 Passion for the organization’s mission and identification with core values

Location: PeacePlayers will provide an office in Tel Aviv (location TBD) and is flexible with an in-
office/hybrid combination. The organization works in Jerusalem, central and northern Israel and in

several West Bank communities. The candidate will be required to visit certain programs in the field
as needed.
Hours: Part-time: 30 hours per week
Salary: 8,000 to 10,000 ILS per month – commensurate with experience
To apply: Please send your CV and statement of interest to: infome@peaceplayers.org

Join a team that believes in the power of sport and is passionately committed to creating a more peaceful and equitable world. PeacePlayers Middle East has been working in Israel and the West Bank since 2005, using the game of basketball to unite and educate Arab and Jewish communities. Our programs serve children and youth, ages 6 to 26 years old, providing young people an opportunity for long-term engagement, as they grow from players, into leaders and advocates for positive social change in their communities. PeacePlayers seeks to improve relationships between Arab and Jewish young people and their communities, providing opportunities for relationship
building, as well as leadership and professional development.

PeacePlayers Middle East is part of a global movement of organizations that operate in Israel/West Bank, South Africa, United States, and Northern Ireland. PeacePlayers’ culture is driven by three core values: seeing people as people, inside-out transformation and culture of collaboration.

For more information about PeacePlayers, please visit our website. https://www.peaceplayers.org

Position Summary:
The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager is a pivotal role within PeacePlayers Middle East, dedicated to enhancing the organization’s impact through robust monitoring, evaluation and organizational learning practices. This position is particularly instrumental in ensuring the alignment of PeacePlayers Middle East’s programs with its mission to utilize basketball as a catalyst for unity and
social change in the region. The position also includes MEL responsibilities as part of compliance within a cooperative agreement for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) candidate will report to PeacePlayers ME’s Director.

Responsibilities:
 Responsible for creating and implementing PeacePlayers ME’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning strategy in cooperation and in compliance with an array of granting entities, including a large government grant with the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) that requires monitoring of progress and other performance indicators
 Oversee AmDigital database used to track participant attendance, responding to system bugs, and supporting field staff with timely data entry
 Responsible for capturing qualitative and quantitative data concerning project impact, including storytelling and annual survey collection and analysis as per M&E and Learning plan
 Responsible for ensuring data quality by conducting ongoing Data Quality Assurance (DQA) according to USAID guidelines

 Serve as main contact with academic consultants to create and modify research instruments and analyze data
 Requires making regular field visits and spot checks to ensure monitoring materials are being collected regularly and that activities are led in a way that contributes to performance indicators
 Collect and archive stories, photos and testimonials from the field for relevant collateral on a regular basis and in coordination with marketing and communications plan
 Support marketing and communications activities by providing relevant information and data to support narrative reports, impact reports and collateral
 Engage in cooperation with other PeacePlayers sites to contribute to global MEL initiatives

Qualifications:
 A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, international development, data analytics), with a master’s degree being a valuable asset.
 Minimum 3-5 years of experience in designing and implementing M&E systems, preferably within the nonprofit or international development sector, including work with USAID-funded projects.
 Familiarity with M&E software solutions and experience in customizing and implementing such software, especially for programs supported by USAID.
 Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in data visualization tools.
 Excellent level of spoken and written English
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
 Detail oriented and organized
 A profound commitment to PeacePlayers Middle East’s mission and values, as well as a passion for utilizing sports as a means for social change.

Location: PeacePlayers will provide an office in Tel Aviv (location TBD) and is flexible with an in-office/hybrid combination. The organization works in Jerusalem, central and northern Israel and in several West Bank communities. The candidate will be required to visit certain programs in the field as needed.
Hours: Part-time: 30 hours per week
Salary: 8,000 to 10,000 ILS per month – commensurate with experience
To apply: Please send your CV and statement of interest to: infome@peaceplayers.org

Job Title:  Local Project Coordinator (LPC)

Specific AOR:  Belfast City Council 

Reports To:  Operations Team Leader

Location of Post:  Peace House, 224 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6GE)

Status of Post: 100 hrs a month. Initially for 12 months with possible extension subject to funding.

Payment Rate:  £12.85 per hour

Overview

The Local Project Coordinator (LPC) is a full-time (sessional) operations professional that will be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing all tasks related to the planning and delivery of PP-NI’s cross-community basketball/community relations programmes in a specified geographical area. 

Geographical area of responsibility

Belfast

Networking:

Develop delivery and funding relationships with local schools, sports, youth and church groups and with other local community organisations/centres and stakeholders (i.e. institutions e.g. PSNI, EA) that will facilitate:

• Recruitment of 5 new local coaches to deliver PP-NI programme in the Belfast area 
• Establish a local steering group
• Participant recruitment (including Twinings and CCL)

School Twinnings:

• Coordinate School Twinnings in close liaison with the Operations Team Leader:
  • Schedule/conduct initial meetings with school principals and/or coordinating teachers.
  • Arrange dates, times, and staff (including a lead coach) to facilitate sessions – identify, contact and confirm coaches for sessions via weekly email. 
  • Book and confirm all logistics for programs.
  • Dissemination and collection of paperwork, to include but not exclusively, participant registration sheets, attendance records, pre-programme and post-programme surveys.
  • Provide the Core Programming & Curriculum Specialist (CP&CS) with confirmed delivery details (dates, venues and coaches) for inclusion on annual/ semester twinning calendar.Will they just be passing the info to JF or will they be putting it on themselves
  • Contribute to  recruitment of new schools to the programme (assemblies / single ID taster sessions)
  • Contribute  the on-going review and revision of the School Twinning curricula with the CP&CS.

Cross Community League (CCL)

• Coordinate 4 Cross Community Leagues (north, south, east and west Belfast):
  • Programme promotion and participant recruitment (Juniors 9-11yrs and Seniors 11-14yrs).
  • Meet TBUC funder requirements to recruit 20 senior participants (11-14 yrs ) for each CCL (side of the city) to participate in 20 weeks CCL and  4 day Interface Games Camp and Flagship.
  • Logistics coordination for the 20-week programmes (venue, transport, and initial communication with parents).
  • Dissemination and collection of paperwork, to include but not exclusively; participant registration sheets, attendance records, pre-programme and post-programme surveys.
  • Contribute to on-going review and revision of the Cross Community League curricula with the CP&CS.

General Duties:

• To live into PeacePlayers core values (Seeing People as People; Inside Out Transformation and Culture of Collaboration) and culture statements.
• To act as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the people with whom you work.
• Supporting delivery, including Community Relations facilitation as required.
• Assist with the planning and execution of annual tournaments planning and delivery (e.g. Jingle Ball and Summer Jam).
• Attend internal meetings: 

• Bi-weekly staff meetings 
• Bi-weekly operations meetings
• Blue-sky meetings
• Support and Supervision meetings
• Support and attendance at coaches training

• To undertake other such tasks as reasonably required for the benefit of the organisation

Project Coordinator – Belfast

Selection Criteria

PeacePlayers is seeking to recruit a Local Project Coordinator (LPC) for Belfast.

This is an open call, though PeacePlayers particularly welcomes applications from those who are currently registered as PeacePlayers coaches as well as to those that have served as a PeacePlayers coach in the past.  

Applications should be returned by 12 noon on Friday 23rd September.  There is no formal application form, rather candidates are asked to demonstrate and evidence in their written response how they meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined below.

Interviews for those shortlisted after this first stage of recruitment have provisionally been scheduled for the week commencing Monday 26th of September.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

Established in 2001, PeacePlayers is a peacebuilding nonprofit organization that uses sport as a vehicle to unite, educate and inspire young people living in divided communities. Based on the premise that “children who play together can learn to live together,” PeacePlayers has become a worldwide leader in the use of sport to build a more peaceful world, reaching more than 75,000 youth in 15 countries. 

By offering equitable basketball programming, peace education, leadership development, and professional training, PeacePlayers challenges the status quo of hatred and fear that grips societies in conflict – making cross-community cooperation desirable and giving young people practical skills to deal with conflict and grow into advocates for peace in their communities. The organization operates year-round programs in the Middle East, South Africa, Northern Ireland, and Cyprus, internationally. Domestically programming is in five major US cities Baltimore, Brooklyn, Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles. 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION 

PeacePlayers believes that basketball has the power to be a catalyst for change. We achieve this by using the game of basketball to bridge divides, create equitable opportunities, and develop youth leaders. 

The aftermath of redlining is still felt in communities of color in the city of Baltimore today. Studies show that Baltimore has the lowest rate of mobility out of poverty in the country, a statistic tied directly to education as much as it is economic opportunity. Neighborhoods that are less than 50 percent African American receive nearly four times the investment of neighborhoods that are over 85 percent African American. Low-poverty neighborhoods receive one and a half times the investment of high-poverty neighborhoods. 

PeacePlayers engages youth within these communities in different quadrants of the city by providing access to sports-based after-school programming led by committed and effective local coaches grounded in leadership development and peace education. Youth develop the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that enhance their ability to reduce conflict in positive ways and emerge from the program as leaders uniting the different quadrants of Baltimore. Ultimately, our goal is to create youth-led strategies to bridge societal divides and be the catalyst for institutional and structural change within the city.

Our programming consists of: 

Summer Camp 

PeacePlayers offers an 8-week basketball summer camp for youth ages 10-18. Summer programming is a combination of basketball skills development and experiential learning activities. Summer camp serves as an added enrichment program for youth that allows them to experience the best of our basketball and leadership programming 

Peace League 

Peace League is an after-school leadership through sports program serving youth ages 8-13. Peace League creates a safe space for youth to have fun and build friendships with peers across community divides, as well as opportunities to access positive, caring role models in their coaches. Peace League is offered in the Fall (September through December) and Spring (February through June). Sessions, which take place 1-2 times a week, include a combination of leadership workshops and basketball drills. Cities also host Twinning events that bring together youth in the Peace League program. 

Leadership Development 

The Leadership Development Program is a community-based program that serves youth ages 14-18 with the goal of equipping them to be leaders in their communities. Leadership Development Program (LDP) participants walk through a more in-depth PeacePlayers’ peace education curriculum. The four pillars of the LDP are basketball skill development, personal development, experiential learning, and community service. LDP provides opportunities to mentor younger participants, access caring adult role models, and resources to support their personal development and academic goals. 

We are looking for two passionate Youth Development Basketball Coaches to support our programming needs as we return to play this 2021 -2022 academic school year. As a PeacePlayers coach, you will help create fun, on-the-court experiences for Baltimore youth. You will also join a global community of coaches who are passionate about the power of sport to break down barriers and unite communities all over the world. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Key responsibilities and specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Build relationships with youth, school representatives, and other community stakeholders 
• Represent PeacePlayers in a positive and professional manner at all times 
• Assist PeacePlayers Program Coordinator in planning, organizing & executing all summer camp & fall programming activities and curriculum. 
• Lead basketball sessions at select parks & gyms in East & West Baltimore 
• Coaches are expected to arrive 30 minutes before camp sessions begin
• Available to attend onboarding sessions (TBA) 
• Available to attend all virtual meetings, yearly trainings, and coaches summits 
• Available to support some evening and weekend sessions as necessary
• Other duties as specified by PeacePlayers Baltimore Director and/or Coordinator 
• Adhere to PeacePlayers United States COVID-19 regulations and local guidelines 
• Adhere to PeacePlayers United States US Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and complete abuse prevention and concussion training 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Passion for the PeacePlayers mission 
• Demonstrated passion for using sport as a tool for social change 
• Knowledge of and/or experience in sports-based youth development philosophy
• Personal sporting experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred 
• You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and you pride yourself on being a team player 

The Youth Development Basketball Coach position is a part-time position for approx. 12-16 hours per week. Compensation for this position is $16-$20 per hour 

The Youth Development Basketball Coach position will be based in Baltimore, Maryland 

To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter to 

cnwagbo@peaceplayers.org with the subject header “Youth Development Basketball Coach – Baltimore” 

It is the policy of PeacePlayers to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. PeacePlayers evaluates all candidates on a merit basis.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

Established in 2001, PeacePlayers is an international peacebuilding nonprofit organization that uses sport, primarily basketball, as a vehicle to unite, educate and inspire young people living in divided communities. Based on the premise that children who play together can learn to live together, PeacePlayers has become a worldwide leader in the use of sport to build a more peaceful world, reaching more than 75,000 youth in 20 countries. 

At PeacePlayers, our vision is to foster individual and communal connections that create a more peaceful world. The world we live in today has far too many divides – whether racial, religious, ethnic or geographic – and these divisions have created an environment of conflict and instability in our local communities. In partnership with local leaders, we support young people on opposite sides of these divides by using sport as a vehicle to strengthen their leadership and peacebuilding skills to show that we are all more alike than different. We stay with them for the long-term to work towards a more peaceful society for us all – currently operating in nine year-round sites: the Middle East, South Africa, Northern Ireland, as well as five cities in the U.S. – Baltimore, Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles. 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION 

In January of 2017, PeacePlayers launched a partnership with Nike to bring PeacePlayers’ proven model of uniting communities through sport to the United States. This partnership piloted growth in 2017 first to Baltimore, Brooklyn, Detroit, and then in the summer of 2018 added programs in Chicago and Los Angeles. 

The Director of PeacePlayers Chicago will have a deep understanding of the Chicago communities in which we partner (current programming takes place in Roseland, Cabrini Green and Austin), have experience in fundraising, outstanding management skills, and will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of PeacePlayers Chicago and adhering to PeacePlayers 10 Unifying Principles. The Director will work closely with the US Leadership team and Chicago team members, local partners, coaches, and their peers across other PeacePlayers locations. The Director will need to be both entrepreneurially driven and capable of being a team player, recognizing that their success will be dependent on the empowerment of their staff and the youth the program serves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Leadership and Strategy: 

• Collaborate closely with PeacePlayers-U.S. to develop a multi-year PeacePlayers Chicago strategy focused on financial sustainability and programmatic excellence that is in line with the PeacePlayers Global Strategic Plan. 
• Lead the PeacePlayers Chicago team in the implementing high quality programming, participant recruitment and parent involvement as well as the evaluation of that programming, and overseeing of the part-time coaching team 
• Responsible for maintaining communication with other PeacePlayers sites—domestic and international—PeacePlayers U.S. office, and PeacePlayers Global support team; to share learnings and best practices for the good of PeacePlayers as a whole 
• Identify and strategically partner with organizations and institutions to deepen, sustain and scale PeacePlayers’ programmatic impact across Chicago. 
• Adherence to PeacePlayers’ unifying principles. These “unifying principles” ensure all PeacePlayers’ sites are similar enough to each other to achieve the shared mission of the organization and also afford the flexibility for local leaders in each site to innovate and make contextually driven decisions for the greatest overall impact. 

Fundraising and Development: 

• Work closely with PeacePlayers national team to understand the current PeacePlayers’ financial landscape, existing donor base and to identify opportunities for incremental support in Chicago. 
• Responsible for the development and expansion of local fundraising activities to support existing program operations and expansion. 
• Collaborate with PeacePlayers Global Support team and U.S. staff to effectively steward existing Chicago-focused donors and build a pipeline of future supporters of PeacePlayers work in the U.S. 

Financial Performance and Operations: 

• Responsible for budgeting and fiscal management of PeacePlayers Chicago ● Responsible for key Human Resources functions such as ensuring PeacePlayers Child Protection and Abuse Policy is followed; local staff are onboarded and trained effectively and provided ongoing support from US Leadership and the PeacePlayers Global Support Team. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A demonstrated passion and connection to the mission of PeacePlayers to unite divided communities through sport and its values of Seeing People As People, Culture of Collaboration, and Inside-out transformation. 
• Entrepreneurial mindset and not afraid to get involved in all aspects of the organization and programming in Chicago 
• Possesses an understanding and passion for addressing challenges created by inequity across racial and socioeconomic divides in the United States and in Chicago specifically. 
• A belief in the inherent strengths of young people to actualize their greatest potential despite challenges and adversity, and positively impact society 
• 5+ years of management experience with a track record of effectively leading a scaling program or nonprofit
• Successful track record of developing and stewarding individual donors and developing corporate partnerships 
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Experience cultivating new fundraising relationships, managing current funder relationships, and/or planning fundraising events 
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performing teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and oversee a budget 
• An understanding of how sport can be used as a transformational development tool; interest and experience in basketball also helpful. 

The Director of PeacePlayers Chicago position is a full-time salaried position with benefits, including health insurance and an employer retirement plan matching program. Starting salary range of $65k-75k/annually. 

The Director of PeacePlayers Chicago position is based in the Chicago metropolitan area. 

To apply for this position, please email a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to PeacePlayers at apply@peaceplayers.org with the subject header “Director of PeacePlayers Chicago.” 

It is the policy of PeacePlayers to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. PeacePlayers evaluates all candidates on a merit basis.