UNDP Jobs - 49027- Re-advertisement: Capacity Building and Conflict T

Re-advertisement: Capacity Building and Conflict Transformation Local Expert for Livelihood and Economic Recovery - Strengthening Social Cohesion and Community Resilience (Yemen Nationals Only)

Location :

Sa'ada, YEMEN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

12-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

*Previous applicants need not re-apply

A joint project “Livelihood and Economic Recovery: strengthening social cohesion and community resilience” with 6 UN agencies as partners and funded by the Peace Building Fund, will be implemented in three governorates including Sa’ada. The project has been developed by the Working Group for Sustainable Livelihoods and Employment Generation (SL-EG) established within the Joint UN framework to support the transition in Yemen with active participation of five (5) government Ministries and seven (7) UN Agencies, reflecting the commitment of the government and United Nations System (UNS) to address critical issues of unemployment, poverty and displacement. The project will build the resilience at the community level by enhancing social cohesion and providing long and short term employment opportunities for vulnerable men and women.
The proposed project has been developed by the Working Group for Sustainable Livelihoods and Employment Generation (SL-EG) established within the Joint UN framework to support the transition in Yemen with active participation of five (5) government Ministries and seven (7) UN Agencies, reflecting the commitment of the government and United Nations System (UNS) to address critical issues of unemployment, poverty and displacement.

The unemployed youth, poor women, and at risk populations who are marginalized and excluded, if properly supported, can drive innovation, economic recovery, and peaceful coexistence and stability. Catalytic support through the PBF mechanism is needed to generate peace dividends in the immediate, short-term that, parallel to successful national dialogue, will contribute to a peaceful transition period.
The proposed project will contribute to peace building in Yemen as it is aligned with the overall goal of the Transitional Program for Stabilization and Development (TPSD) of “restoring political, security and economic stability and enhancing state building”. As well, the proposed project is aligned with the five peace building priorities established by the UN Secretary General – “Economic revitalization, employment and livelihoods” – and is framed within and will make a contribution to peace building outcome, priority area 3 of the PBSO, “revitalize the economy and create immediate peace dividends.

Support from the PBF mechanism will provide innovative technical and financial support needed for immediate interventions that will generate concrete and visible changes in the lives of people most adversely affected by the conflict. “Business as usual” will not meet the unique needs of Yemeni populations during this historic transition phase. This project will lay a solid foundation for peace consolidation and economic recovery in the short and medium terms and will create a model that could be used to demonstrate to other stakeholders that unemployed youth, poor women, and at risk populations who are marginalized and excluded from political, social, economic, and decision making processes can contribute to economic recovery, peaceful coexistence and stability. Through strategic targeting of interventions in conflict affected / prone areas, the PBF financing will be unique and contribute to changing perceptions of international and national actors standing on the margins waiting for the termination of the transition period, hoping for a successful national dialogue and transition into development. Catalytic funding from the PBSO will be used to leverage other resources from the international community and national stakeholders, including the private sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the CRP Team Leader and the Project Manager, the Local Expert will provide day to day programmatic support service to the operation in Sa’ada governorate, with high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. She/He will promote a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
She/He will work in close collaboration with UNDP field offices in Hajjah and Hadramout, the project staff at the CPR Unit at UNDP, Sa'ada Executive Council, UN partners in the PBF, as well, the projects’ staff and Operation Staff in the CO to provide regular field reports, case studies, exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Relationships and Capacity Building:

Coordinate the daily activities in Sa’ada governorate with close cooperation with the SFD and provide continues support to the implementing partners;
Facilitate and accompany the Project Manager in consultations with and briefing of relevant governmental officials and staff, including an introductory workshop for launching the PBF funded project, and maintain continuous working relations with relevant stakeholders;
Provide logistical arrangement for the conducting of trainings, workshops, field visits, with project teams and partners;
Establish good connect and relationship with UNDP implementing partners, SFD, local authority, national NGOs, and other key stakeholders in the governorate.

Programme/Project Planning & Reporting - Recruitment / Supervision - Accountability:

Conduct regular field visit to the targeted districts;
Prepare regular field progress reports;
Prepare and monitor the detailed work plan at governorate level;
Draft and review success story, project fact sheet, lessons learned, press release, etc.;
Assist Project Coordinator in reviewing and approving all project financial transactions and reports.

Facilitation and Support of Field Operations:

Assist the Project Coordinator in supervising the work of UNDP national partners;
Make regular visits to the field and prepare monitoring reports for UNDP management on progress, lesson learned, obstacles and recommended actions;
Perform any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Coordination of International / National Collaboration:

On behalf of the Project Coordinator, to represent UNDP in the ER cluster meetings and other cluster and meetings as and when required.

Expansion of CPR Portfolio and Resources:

Support the CPR unit in identifying and pursuing new initiatives for the CPR portfolio, within realistic resource availability, that will continue to keep UNDP on the leading edge of early recovery aspect dimensions;
Assist the CPR unit to develop and follow up a Resource Mobilization Action Plan for the CPR portfolio;
Perform any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office.

Functional Competencies:

In-depth knowledge on crisis prevention, recovery and development issues;
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master Degree in rural development, conflict prevention, community development, or related social science discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience:

At least 4 years of working experience at field level in a post conflict environment, on conflict resolution, integration of women and youth, and community based approach;
Bachelor degree with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the master degree.

Language:

Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.