UNDP Jobs - 84411- LTA for the provision of conflict sensitive adviso

LTA for the provision of conflict sensitive advisory services in specific conflict context and areas with Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs)

Location :

Yangon and Multiple duty stations, MYANMAR

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-May-2019

Application Deadline :

17-Apr-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 May 2019 to 31 April 2021

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

(Two Years LTA)

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

Since independence in 1948, Myanmar has experienced a series of evolving subnational and predominantly ethnic inclined armed conflicts that have claimed thousands of lives. The consequences of these conflicts create huge territorial challenges for the state, and massive hindrance to development. Any successful transition towards a stable and prosperous development pathway in conflict affected and EAOs controlled territories of Myanmar cannot be accomplished without transforming these ongoing subnational ethnic conflicts. While existing ‘infrastructures for peace’[1] engaged in Myanmar’s transitional processes (including the peace process and related peace architecture) are certainly necessary, they are not sufficient. Since reforms initiated in 2011, the Country has witnessed set-backs, crises and obstacles that have inevitably challenged existing infrastructures

The context of Myanmar remains extremely complex as the country manages its triple transition from subnational conflict to a nationwide peace process, from closed rule to democratic governance and from a closed to an open market economy. Underlying this transition is a much more profound transformation in which Myanmar society searches to reconcile the political, social and economic definition of the country and therefore establish the conditions for a durable ‘positive peace’. Beyond the domains of the peace process, the conflict in most parts of the country such as Rakhine and EAOs controlled territories is a pressing national concern with significant humanitarian, human rights and human security, development implications as well as consequential impacts on inter-ethnic relations throughout the country. There is a disconnect between processes and initiatives that are nationally-led and those at sub national, including state and township levels

In response, UNDP in Myanmar works in two main areas: - 1) peace and governance, - sustaining peace through national reconciliation, human rights and rule of law initiatives, strengthening responsive and effective democratic institutions and inclusive service delivery; and; 2) planet and prosperity, - promoting inclusive, resilient and sustainable development and environmental management. The Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Unit (SIG) works to promote inclusive, resilient and sustainable development and environmental management, implementing programmes and projects at the national, state/region, township and grassroots levels in conflict affected and EAOs controlled locations of Myanmar, and thus engages with a number of ethnic groups. The UNDP Country office programme is aligned to the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan (MSDP) 2018 – 2030, specifically Goal 1: Peace, National reconciliation, security and good governance and Goal 5: Natural resources and the environment for posterity of the Nation

[1] Former Secretary-General Kofi Annan (2006) stated that government and civil society leaders who want to channel conflict non-violently should seek to create ‘a sustainable, national infrastructure for peace that allows societies and their governments to resolve conflicts internally and with their own skills, institutions and resources.’ Strengthening a national ‘infrastructure for peace’ therefore refers to enhancing the processes, policies and institutions that help design, support and enhance resilience to violent conflict.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please see at Annex: 1 (ToR) of http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=54417

Competencies

Please see at Annex: 1 (ToR) of http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=54417

Required Skills and Experience

For International Consultant

Education:

Master’s degree in peace and conflict, social sciences, development studies, political sciences, public administration, international relations, environment and/or related fields

Experience:

At least 5 years of work experience of work in Myanmar and with international organizations on peacebuilding, environmental management, governance, development issues and related fields
At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in providing technical advice to national and sub-national levels to counterparts in governments and other stakeholders on peacebuilding, capacity building, governance, environment, development issues and related fields
Demonstrated insider knowledge and experience in providing technical advice to national and sub-national levels EAOs leadership structures on peacebuilding, capacity building, governance, environment, development issues and related fields
Sound understanding of conflict sensitivity advisory and management response mechanisms, tools and application
Proven analytical and writing skills.
Experience in creating strategic linkages/interlocutor in specific conflict affected context and/or EAOs structures and counterparts in government

Work experience in Myanmar is essential and a requirement Language:

Excellent command of English in speaking and writing

For National Consultant

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in peace and conflict, social sciences, development studies, political sciences, public administration, international relations, environment and/or related fields

Experience:

At least 5 years of work experience with stakeholders/actors on peacebuilding, governance, environment, development issues and related fields
Demonstrated 3 years’ experience in providing technical advice to national and sub-national levels to counterparts in governments and other stakeholders on peacebuilding, capacity building, environment management, governance, development issues and related fields
Demonstrated 3 years insider knowledge and experience in providing technical advice to national and sub-national levels EAOs leadership structures on peacebuilding, capacity building, governance, environment management, development issues and related fields
Sound understanding of conflict sensitivity advisory and management response mechanisms, tools and application
Proven analytical and writing skills.
Experience in creating strategic linkages/interlocutor in specific conflict affected context and/or EAOs structures and counterparts in government
Work experience in Myanmar is a requirement

Language:

Excellent command of English in speaking and writing
Fluency in Myanmar and local language specific to conflict affected context and/or EAOs location is a must