Historique

Announced at the Sirte talks in October 2007, the Darfur Community Peace and Stability Fund (DCPSF) is a pooled funding initiative aimed at promoting peace, stability, security, justice and social equity across diverse communities in Darfur. The DCPSF is seeking to promote peace at the grassroots level by addressing conflict triggered by competition over scarce resources and a weak governance system. DCPSF is planning to commission discrete pieces of work that complement programming approaches, whilst serving to deepen contextual understanding of what drives conflict in Darfur. In this the DCPSF will work in partnership with civil society, UNAMID, UN agencies, INGOs and specialist for a as the Darfur Dialogue and Consultation process.
Through civil society, UN and INGO partners the DCPSF continues to reach across communities, exploring community dispute resolution and processes of reconciliation. A Small Grants Mechanism has been established to systematically strengthen the capacity of CSOs/NGOs and improve operational service delivery.
The DCPSF is overseen by a Steering Committee (SC), chaired by voting members of SC on a rotational basis. A Technical Secretariat (TS) has been established to facilitate the workings of the DCPSF and shape policy and programming approaches.

Scope of the DCPSF

Based on empirical evidence the DCPSF is keen to support a wide range of innovative, community-oriented approaches to peace building that may include the following:

• Activities and processes that improve community democratization. Working with and through traditional authorities, and amplifying the voices of women and young people, facilitate processes that allow communities affected by conflict to play a prominent role in its resolution. Programming may focus on conflict mediation training, community workshops and/or arbitration forums, capacity building and community problem solving;
• Activities and processes that incentivize peace through improved service delivery. Responding to needs within the health, water etc. sector can act as entry points to dialogue and consultation that, in turn, leads to a greater sense of trust and confidence amongst communities;
• Activities and processes that provide equal livelihoods and educational opportunities thereby defusing inequity as a source of tension and driver of conflict;
• Activities and processes that strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations/communities as facilitators of peace building processes. Training and improved organization of networks/fora will enhance the credibility/legitimacy of CSOs in the eyes of affected communities.

The Technical Secretariat of the Darfur Community Peace and Stability Fund is responsible for 1) preparing key policy, planning and prioritization documents for use by the Steering Committee, working groups and end-users; 2) undertaking Programme and project appraisals and providing recommendations for funding allocations to the Steering Committee; 3) undertaking monitoring reviews, 4) providing regular narrative reporting of progress of DCPSF-funded Programmes and projects, and 5) fulfilling the secretariat function to the Steering Committee.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Technical Secretariat of the Darfur Community Peace and Stability Fund, the Communication and Reporting  Analyst will undertake the following tasks:

Reporting:

• Compile, in consultation with DCPSF partner organizations and TS colleagues quarterly, annual and special reports, briefing papers and presentations on progress related to DCPSF, including key achievements, issues and factors affecting DCPSF funded programmes and projects;
• Liaise with Fund Management Unit (FMU) in aligning quarterly narrative reports to quarterly finance updates;
• Prepare monthly updates for DCPSF Steering Committee (SC) consideration;
• Take minutes of SC and internal DCPSF meetings;
• Oversee and update DCPSF website;
• Prepare, summarize and ensure translation of key DCPSF documents for civil society;
• Develop a set of information notes in Arabic highlighting key aspects of DCPSF.

Communication:

• Assist in disseminating/advancing a DCPSF specific communication strategy that promotes the community-oriented focus of DCPSF and highlights accomplishments of current DCPSF partner organizations;
• Liaise with relevant platforms, networks or fora including the Resident Coordinator’s Support Office, DDDC, UNAMID Civil Affairs and Humanitarian Strategic Protection to disseminate the communication strategy;
• Serve as a focal point in the dissemination of information on DCPSF activities;
• Act as DCPSF information focal point for Darfur based coordination forums;
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a communication plan that highlights DCPSF achievement and accomplishment in order to solicit support of donors and other stakeholders;
• Develops info management and communication systems and tools. 

Monitoring and Reporting/ Evaluation:

• Assist M&E/R Specialist in the processes of consultation and data collection to inform the development of a bespoke DCPSF M&E/R strategy;
• Support M&E/R Analyst in reviewing partner activities including assessment of results and progress of DCPSF funded activities;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of TS .

Impact of Results:

• The FCRO will play a pivotal role in enabling DCPSF TS to achieve its stated objectives as outlined in the ToRs, particularly with regard to communicating the activities and achievements of DCPSF partner organizations and their projects;
• FCRO will perform the dual function centered on communications and reporting. Working with and through multiple partners;
• FCRO will ensure TS is produces high quality results-oriented communications materials and reports that alert and update SC, international and national CSOs, as well as contribute to broader discussion on Darfur related to peacebuilding and conflict transformation.

Compétences

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
• Informed and transparent decision making.

Functional competencies:
Professionalism:

• Good working knowledge of and exposure to rehabilitation and development issues;
• Conceptual and analytical capacity to analyze programmatic and budgetary; demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to reviewing proposals;
• Ability to resolve complex issues/problems; strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement; Ability to work under extreme pressure;
• Good knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to UN humanitarian protection and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system;
• Demonstrated ability to complete studies and to formulate conclusions/recommendations;
• Ability to relate key issues including gender, environment, governance, to political, economic, social and human rights Programmes in affected country/region;
• Ability to produce information to donors and the public timely and effectively.

Commitment to Continuous Learning:  

• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field.

Communications:

• Very good communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey concepts and recommendations to staff at various levels in stakeholder organizations, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style.

Planning & Organizing:

• Ability to coordinate the work of others, in this case the working groups, work to tight deadlines and handle concurrent projects/activities;
• Good knowledge of the UN common system and understanding of agency mandates;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Technology Awareness:

• Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, internal databases, Internet, etc.

Teamwork:

• Very good interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, with efficiency, competence and integrity.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

• Master's degree in media relations, journalism, publishing or any other related field.

Experience:

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in the related areas; at the national or international level. High level of English writing skills is essential;
• Experience in working with UN agencies, multilaterals, donors, NGOs and CSOs;
• Working experience in Middle East and Africa region, particularly in Sudan, would be an asset;
• Knowledge of the Sudan context, experience in a crisis and/or post conflict country context at the field level;
• Excellent command of MS office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and advanced knowledge of web based management systems (PeopleSoft, etc.).

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written English is essential;
• Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.