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This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Following the end of a 22-year long authoritarian regime marked by human rights violations, The Gambia has been undergoing a broad democratic transition as well as a transformative transitional justice process since 2017. The latter was led by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) which concluded its investigative work in December 2021 with the publication of the ‘Never Again’ report, outlining 265 recommendations to advance justice, healing and reconciliation in The Gambia. While several recommendations focus on prosecutions and compensations, another number are forward-looking, calling for the establishment of preventive mechanisms, including institutional and legal reforms, to ensure non-recurrence and to strengthen peace building efforts across the country, with special emphasis on the need to further localize peace building as well as intervene in specific conflict- prone areas. It is against this background that the project aims at strengthening the national peace building architecture of The Gambia, in a context marked by several alarming threats to social cohesion such as growing frustration around the slow implementation of TRRC recommendations, a heightened rise of hate speech, as well as greater instability in the area of Cassamance that can directly affect bordering marginalized communities. Under the overarching goal of strengthening the national peace building architecture, the project will contribute to the implementation of specific TRRC recommendations, including i) support to the establishment of the Peace and Reconciliation Commission (PRC) as one of the TRRC successor bodies; ii) strengthening the competencies of a diverse, yet complementary, set of stakeholders to prevent and mitigate hate speech; and iii) piloting the first-ever set of reconciliation and conflict prevention initiatives in socially and economically excluded communities.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the I4P Project Manager, the UNV Project Officer will:  Provide overall support in the implementation of the planned and envisaged project activities and regularly following up the developments  Provide technical advisory support to ensure proper implementation of project activities, as well as prepare the necessary related technical and administrative documents  Provide on-hand training and support to the relevant partners and structures when need arises  Support project team in preparing project reports and other project related materials  Conduct site visits with project team to monitor and evaluate the progress and quality of the project activities when necessary  Regularly review implementation of the related project activities to identify the strengths and weaknesses; utilize the data collected to increase the project efficiency  Establish and maintain regular contacts and advance partnerships with key project partners, local communities, relations with local agencies or organizations present in the area of responsibility, ensure the liaison between implementing partners, and other key stakeholders Assist in preparing resource materials, organizing meetings (draft meeting notes/minutes, sending out invitations and take care of logistical issues)  Regularly update the project sub-page with relevant material, highlighting key events and project achievements  Assist consultants and partners in successful implementation of the foreseen activities when necessary  Support advocacy and public awareness activities organized within the project including short stories of beneficiaries) outlining main project results and posting them in project social media accounts in cooperation with UNDP communications team  Perform relevant duties that may be assigned by the Office. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:  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  Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities  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. Results/expected outputs:  As an active UNDP team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, and high- quality support rendered to UNDP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Direct support to project team with respect to implementation and monitoring of activities provided o Improved visibility of project results o Collaboration between and among relevant central and local level stakeholders and UNDP The Gambia established and promoted o Key events, project achievements and success stories based on implementation of the project in the field identified and shared with I4P project, UNDP programme and communications staff o Respond efficiently and timely to correspondence and draw the attention to exigencies including deadlines o Maintain effective data and file management. Quality of communication activities enhanced through coordination with stakeholders, implementing and operational partners o Consistently consider social inclusion and mainstream gender in all tasks

Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented  Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority  Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed- gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues  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  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; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary  Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Law, Peace Studies, or Social Sciences.

The Gambia is classified as a family duty station and is a generally safe country to live in. This position would require residence in the Greater Banjul Area, which boasts of relatively easy access to services, utilities, and facilities, including communication, housing, and transportation services. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

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