Programme Associate - Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE)

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.

As a member of the Governance and Peacebuilding Team, the UN Youth Volunteer will assist UNDP in implementing programmes/projects in the area of PVE. The work includes conducting research, supporting project/programme implementation both at the regional level and in Country Offices, assisting in the production of communication and knowledge materials, and other tasks as directed by the supervisor and the Team Leader.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional PVE Specialist and under the overall guidance of the Regional Team Leader on Governance and Peacebuilding, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support regional coordination on PVE agenda • Participate in the identification of good practices in the areas of PVE, conflict prevention and peacebuilding by sharing knowledge and approaches for better serving national counterparts and ensuring relevance of programming; • Assist in the development and dissemination of tools for PVE across the regional community of practice; • Support the organization of events related to PVE, such as roundtable discussions; UN/DP technical missions and coordination with national counterparts and civil society; draft briefs and updates on PVE efforts for tailored audience; maintain contacts with relevant stake-holders, including NGOs, research institutions, etc.; • Contribute to seek entry points, and opportunities for synergies and collaboration. This may include liaison and exchange with regional initiatives both at the level of Middle East and North Africa and Africa Regional Hub with the objective to enhance in-country knowledge and share expertise.

• Support development, implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation and reporting of PVE programmatic interventions in the region • Support the PVE programmatic interventions in the region through coordination, communication and knowledge sharing, as appropriate; • Support drafting and revising briefing notes, reports, concept notes, analytic papers, talking points, and proposals as may be required; • Perform analysis and research in the thematic areas across the region through online sources and virtual libraries to help the team and network practitioners be abreast of trends and developments (both on VE policies and initiatives around issues of gender, human rights, rule of law, media, etc.); • Assist in planning and organization of necessary administrative support to missions, work-shops/webinars, other project activities, Support the development of M&E plans and risk management plans with reflecting contextual indicators and measures for mitigation; • Coordinate with PVE M&E and reporting colleagues at the Country Offices for inputs into M&E Framework and reports as required and applicable.

-Stakeholder and partners coordination • Help to maintain relations with relevant stakeholders and partners including UN agencies, government, civil society, and PVE networks, including (updating stakeholders and partners’ mapping documents and spreadsheets); • Support the coordination of partnerships/relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, donors and partners to understand needs, identify resources and gain support; • Analyse and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation; accompany the identification of opportunities for initiation of new areas of cooperation; support exchange at regional level through initiatives and sharing of lessons learned and good practices. • Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

• Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Creativity • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

or demonstrated interest in Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding, Role of Law, Prevention of Violent Extremism and related fields. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; • Interest in human rights, and gender issues would be highly regarded; • Previous experience in coordinating activities, and organizing events, as well as proven communication and drafting skills (English) are required. Knowledge of French or Arabic would be a plus.

Location: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west.

Weather: Jordan’s climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan's location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms. About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months.

Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. In all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly. Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents. Amman is a category A duty station with security level 1.

Transportation and housing: Taxis as well as ride-hailing services (Uber and Careem) are abundant and affordable in Amman. Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Public minibuses are the most common form of public transport. They normally only leave when full, so waiting times of an hour or more are inevitable, especially in rural areas. The larger air-con buses offer a speedy and reliable service, departing according to a fixed schedule. Housing is readily available with rents for one- to two-bedroom apartments ranging between 500 and 800 JD (1 JD = 0.708 USD) depending on the location.

Health Services: Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Almost all doctors (and most pharmacists) speak English; many have studied abroad.

Language: The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled or have been educated abroad so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent.

Learn more about Jordan from the Ministry of Tourism’s website: https://www.mota.gov.jo/Default/Ar