Peacebuilding Specialist

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Contract

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

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the PaCC Project Manager, the Peacebuilding Specialist will undertake the following tasks:

Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of peace and community cohesion related activities:

  • Maintain regular communication and coordination with relevant partners, CSOs and local and national Government counterparts to ensure timely implementation of project activities;\
  • Facilitate and provide technical inputs for the implementation of peace and community cohesion related activities, enabling delivery of high-quality outputs and activity results as per the PaCC project documents;
  • Strengthen synergies with/between PaCC activities and work of other UNDP projects/UN Agencies/other relevant partners to ensure the achievement of integrated results;
  • Support local peace partners in the coordination of local level peacebuilding activities and facilitate the coordination with relevant state level actors;
  • Participate in relevant events and networks related to the specific scope of work.

Support the strengthening/capacity development of local peace infrastructure and civil society partners:

  • Facilitate the strengthening of local peace infrastructures, such as peace committees, Council of Traditional Authorities and Leaders (COTAL) to encourage joint and inclusive and gender sensitive peacebuilding approaches at the local level;
  • Monitor and provide technical inputs /advice to the CSOs implementing parts of the UNDP’s Peace and Community Cohesion related work to ensure the achievement of results that are aligned to human rights and gender and conflict sensitive;
  • Identify capacity needs of local peace partners/structures and support the design and implementation of capacity development initiatives.
  • Support strengthening capacities for local conflict early warning reporting and response system working under CEWARN system;

Support gender and conflict mapping and analysis, monitoring and evaluation and lessons learned studies:

  • Promote community-led participatory conflict and context analyses to inform project programming;
  • Monitor and assess activity progress against the project’s Annual Work Plan targets and indicators;
  • Ensure the project lessons learned and best practices are captured, documented and periodically shared;
  • Support identification of new entry points for PaCC activities that contribute to social cohesion and community security;
  • Support gender analysis and mainstreaming in all project activities and operations, and monitor and advise, especially CSOs and Government counterpart on this requirement;
  • Draft reports, updates, and briefing notes as necessary.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers;
  • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Advanced University degree in social sciences, international development, conflict studies, public policy or another related field.

Advance skills in the use of Word, publisher and Excel.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experiences at national and international levels;

  • Experience in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, community development, social development and community reconciliation;
  • Experience in project design and management, gender and conflict sensitivity mainstreaming in project implementation is desirable.
  • Field experience working in post conflict environment is also desirable.
  • Knowledge of the region and national context is preferred;
  • Experience in working with CSOs on especially at the grassroots level preferred;

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Development programme management, Development programme/project administration, Other development programme/project experience

Area of expertise details:

  • Communicate effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking;
  • Set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieve project goals;
  • Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Demonstrate and share detailed technical knowledge and expertise;
  • Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans.

Values

  • Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.
  • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
  • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
  • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
  • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;
  • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

  • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary;

  • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

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Application deadline: 19 November 2020

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