Peace and Development Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Ghana launched its first National Action Plan (NAP) on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) in 2012. In 2020, Ghana launched her second NAP, a five-year Plan that will expire in 2025. Uganda carried out a highly inclusive process for the development of a third NAP 2021-2025 (NAPIII) that was launched by President Museveni on March 8th, 2021. The overall goal of NAP III is to ensure sustained peace and security through enhanced meaningful participation of women in peace and development processes. Ghana is fully committed to national, regional and global frameworks that protect the rights of women and girls and has ratified several international protocols and frameworks to promote the participation of women in peace processes (including on conflict prevention and peace-building; eradication of sexual and gender-based violence; and ending impunity). Despite these laws and policies, gaps still exist in implementation and women are often excluded in conflict prevention processes. However, on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security, Ghana is yet to develop a national action plan in that regard. UNDP Ghana is committed to the implementation of the WPS and YPS agenda to advance women and youth participation in enhancing social cohesion and reducing interethnic conflicts; participation of women and youth in reducing violent extremism; participation of women (including young women) in preventing and mitigating natural and human made disasters; and strengthening systems and structures.

• Support to analyze information to identify trends and gaps in youth and women participation in peace building and local governance in Ghana, and propose relevant actions;
• Support to analyze relevant information, technology information, data and/or statistics for technical and professional inputs in governance and peace research and various documents; -contribute to the development of strategic documents, annual work plans, project proposals, as well as other documents as needed;
• Provide support on regional research projects, as well as in the drafting and contributing to concept notes, activity reports, and other materials;
• Provide support in the promotion of various programs and projects related to the advocacy for the effective implementation of UNSCR 1325, 1820, 2250 and the supporting resolutions on Women and Peace and Security (WPS) and Youth, Peace and Security (YPS);
• Monitor and track UN Security Council activities on Women, Peace and Security (WPS);Youth, Peace and Security (YPS); and Sustaining Peace as they relate to ongoing work in Ghana

2. Support communication of project outcomes and lessons learnt: -contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes, by collecting, analyzing and reporting data and results; -contribute to production of relevant communication and advocacy materials, including website and social media content for UNDP Ghana ; -propose and assist with development of information and publicity materials to raise public awareness and dissemination of project results, in close coordination with the relevant peace and governance Groups in UNDP Regional Hubs and Headquarters.
3. Support to facilitate knowledge building and sharing related to the peace and governance: -support and participate in the organisation of workshops, seminars and trainings; -Assist to identify and formulate lessons learnt and recommendations to be integrated into broader UNDP Ghana Country Office and UNDP Regional Bureau of Africa knowledge management efforts; contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

or demonstrated interest in women and youth in peace and security, local governance, peace and security. • Ability to write reports
• High proficiency in Microsoft office tools; experience in statistical analysis software • would be highly desirable
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

The UN Volunteer will be based in Accra, Ghana which is currently classified as hardship category A and a family duty station. This confirms that transport, medical, education and other services are at a high level compared to other countries in the region. At sea level, the climate of the country is tropical-hot and humid with average yearly temperatures of about 27oC (80oF) and little daily variation. At the interior's higher altitudes, the average yearly temperature is 20oC (68oF), and nights are generally cool. Annual rainfall varies from 500 centimetres (200 in.) on the southwestern slopes to 100 centimetres (40 in.) in the northern lowlands. The rainy season runs from April to October. The total population of Ghana is about 30,000,000. Ghana is a Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) country. Regarding accommodation and food, houses and apartments can be rented from 800$ to 1500$ per month and meals at the restaurant cost between 20$ and 60$. Food, household commodities and clothing can be found in shops and local markets at reasonable prices. An entry visa is required for all travellers and must be obtained prior to arrival from an embassy. The Cedi is the local currency and according to the UN exchange rate system, a USD 1 is equivalent to 11.85GHS in February 2023. Some commercial banks are operating in the country and Visa cards are accepted in very limited hotels.