Jobs - 56845- Expert Facilitator, South Sudan

Expert Facilitator, South Sudan

Location :

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

03-Jun-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

5 Days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

7 Days

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

The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in South Sudan has decided to conduct a two day visioning workshop 9-10 June 2015 which aims to identify and validate key issues and challenges for the UNCT in the next two years as preparation for the development of a South Sudan Interim Cooperation Framework (2016-2017), given the expiration of the current UNDAF in June 2016. The UNCT seeks the support of an international consultant to facilitate the discussion at the visioning workshop.

Duties and Responsibilities

The expert facilitator, South Sudan, will support the following key objective of the workshop:

Establish a strong overview of political and societal dynamics and scenarios in South Sudan, including in particular changes and dynamics over the last 6-9 months, based on a discussion of this. Translate this discussion into a common understanding of issues and challenges for the UNCT in South Sudan.

In addition, the consultant will also support the following other objectives of the workshop:

Identify areas of potential synergies, interdependence, complementarity and collaboration between UN Agencies and other partners, including UNMISS;
Identify potential synergies within the UNCT as well as critical gaps;
Generate a set of proposed development challenges that can be addressed by the UNCT in the short to medium term in the current highly volatile context of South Sudan;
Move towards a conceptual frameworks for the Interim Cooperation Framework.

Reporting and scope of work:

The Consultant will report to the Strategic Advisor in the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office. The final report will be provided to the DSRSG/RC/HC through the PMT. The consultant will work directly with the UNCT at the 2 day workshop.

The Consultant is expected to undertake the following activities:

Phase I: (3 days)

Initial Planning of the Visioning Workshop and drafting of paper

Preparatory discussions and meetings (via phone or emails as required) with relevant members of the UNCT, RCO to understand:

(i) The initial expectations and concerns relating to what can be achieved in a year and half in the proposed cooperation framework for south Sudan;
(ii) Prepare a power point presentation;
(iii) Prepare a draft paper of 3-4 pages.

Phase II: (2 days):

Actual facilitation of one workshop session of up to 4 hours (i) establish clear understanding of the fundamental political and societal dynamics and different scenarios on the short to medium term in South Sudan and (ii) propose how the UN can position itself in the different scenarios.

Phase III: (2 days):

Complete paper.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Strong ability to lead and facilitate complex discussions and arrive at conclusions;
Ability to translate strategic thinking and innovative ideas into practical operational recommendations;
Solid analytical and presentation skills;
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills;
Ability to work in developing and post-conflict countries and in a cross-cultural setting.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Minimum Master’s degree in Political Science, Development studies, Social Sciences, International Relations or related fields.

Experience:

10 years of relevant professional experience;
Deep knowledge of the political and societal dynamics in South Sudan;
Proven experience in conducting conflict analysis for development actors, development work in general and in producing briefs and academic papers;
Proven experience in facilitating sessions on conflict and situational analysis, conflict sensitivity, peacebuilding and state building
Demonstrated experience in working with, or supporting, the development of new and innovative approaches, particularly in all areas relating to conflict and post-conflict scenario based planning;
Good knowledge of the UN and latest developments with regard to UN reform, including the purposes and process of the UNDAF;
Familiarity with the changing development aid environment, particularly aid delivery, donor harmonization and alignment and aid cooperation in general.

Language:

Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.