UNICEF recruits 01 International Peacebuilding Consultant (Central and West Darfur)
UNICEF
Sudan
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
International Peacebuilding Consultant (Central and West Darfur), for 11.5 months
Job no: 536485Contract type: ConsultancyLevel: ConsultancyLocation: SudanCategories: Emergency Programme, Consultancy
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, [insert tagline]
Sudan, surrounded by the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and South Sudan, positioned next to East, West, South and North Africa, is surrounded by complex conflicts in an unpredictable, volatile and rapidly evolving region. Sudan is by size the third biggest country in Africa, with a diverse population of around 42 million people. Sudan’s children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives significantly improve: fewer girls and boys are dying before their fifth birthday, primary school attendance is increasing, immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free. Still, millions of children continue to suffer from protracted conflict in Darfur, the Kordofan’s, and Blue Nile, from seasonal natural disasters, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, and from under-investment in basic social services. More than three million of Sudan’s school aged children are not in the classroom. UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudan’s 18 states.
How can you make a difference?
Working closely with UNICEFs overall PBF Coordinator, the Peacebuilding Consultant will:
Lead in the coordination of the PBF project across the State (CD/WD) 30% of time.
Provide technical peacebuilding support to UNICEF and its partners across the State (CD/WD) 30% of time.Provide technical peacebuilding support to UNICEF teams across Darfur and the wider UNICEF Sudan Office as required – 40% of time.
Basic objectives of consultancy
Objective 1: Provide support to the effective planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Peacebuilding Project.
Key Activities/TasksLead the development/analyzing of the PBF baseline survey in coordination with other agencies and partners (including field trips)
Coordinate the development/finalization of an interagency M&E FrameworkLead the development of a quarterly monitoring plan for UNICEFLead the development/revision of indicators for monitoring peacebuilding/conflict sensitivity approaches and outputs/outcomesConduct joint and or independent monitoring of UNICEF-supported activitiesCoordinate and finalize monitoring and progress reports on regular basisLead the drafting of briefings, workshop reports and of regular donor reports
Evaluation Criteria: Availability of quality deliverables in a timely manner
Objective 2: Lead the coordination of the PBF with all relevant stakeholders at Locality and State level as well as with Peacebuilding Secretariat and internally with UNICEF management and all Darfur Field Offices
Key Activities/TasksLead the development of an interagency coordination plan (including timeline)
Lead the organization of coordination meetings with various stakeholders at state and locality levelLead the documentation and distribution of meeting reports and outcomeslead all other aspects of PBF coordination as requiredLead the PBF project communications and outreach activitiesLead the overall KM of the PBF in the StateEnsure effective coordination with the PBF Secretariat teamEvaluation Criteria: Availability in a timely manner of key deliverables and satisfaction of stakeholders
Objective 3: Provide ongoing technical support to the implementation of the Peacebuilding Project across UNICEF, implementing partners and stakeholders to support timeliness and quality of activities
Key Activities/TasksProvide peacebuilding and conflict analysis technical support to UNICEF, government and NGO partners
Lead the development of a practical framework for conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding for UNICEF in DarfurProvide technical inputs in the development of PB program documents drafted by UNICEF Implementing PartnersCoordinate the updating of the UNICEF conflict analysis as requiredLead the coordination and implementation of peacebuilding/conflict sensitivity capacity building activities for UNICEF project teams and partnersDevelop and lead staff training in peacebuilding and conflict sensitive programmingEvaluation Criteria: Timely availability of high-quality key deliverables; feedback from UNICEF and other stakeholders on technical support
Output(s)/Deliverable(s)Baseline established
Finalized interagency M&E frameworkQuarterly monitoring plansIndicator set for monitoring peacebuilding/social cohesion resultsRegular monitoring reports (uploaded on E-tools as appropriate)UNICEF and interagency reports finalized and submittedWorkshop planning and reporting documentationInformation shared and consensus built with stakeholders including the governmentCoordination plan finalized, shared with partners & updated as necessaryMeeting agendas developed\Attendance lists, challenges and lessons recordedMeeting minutes finalized and distributedPBF coordination meetings conductedAgency materials collated and shared as appropriateTechnical support on peacebuilding and conflict sensitivity provided to NGO, government and UNICEFteams UNICEF framework on conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding availableTechnical inputs provided PB PDs and finalizedUpdated conflict analysisTrainings, checklists, simple guidance and other resources on peacebuilding available to UNICEF staffTraining on PB and conflict sensitivity programing provided
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Qualification or specialized knowledge/experience/expertise required for the assignment:An advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, peacebuilding, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Advanced degree in one of the mentioned disciplines is an asset.
Minimum 7 years professional experience in peacebuilding, humanitarian and development programming and implementation at the field levelPrevious experience in peacebuilding, mainstreaming conflict sensitivity and emergency preparedness and response. Experience in Darfur will be an added advantageSolid knowledge of peacebuilding theory and practice; and of the latest developments and principles of humanitarian action and international humanitarian lawFluency in writing, reading and speaking English and ArabicStrong negotiating, communication and advocacy skillsComputer skills, including various office applicationsAbility to work and live in difficult environment
For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are…
View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
No Fees:UNICEF DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING THE CONTRACT). UNICEF DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS BANK ACCOUNTS.
Deadline: 11 Dec 2020 E. Africa Standard TimePOSTULER