UNDP Jobs - 88547- National Project Coordinator

National Project Coordinator

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

22-Nov-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months

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 Division for Inclusive Social Development at the Department of Economic and Social Affairs DESA/DISD), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme and UN Country Team is implementing a Project entitled “Promoting Sustainable Peace through National Youth Policies in the Framework of 2030 Agenda”.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes the role of young people as critical agents of change and the importance of addressing key social development issues such as education, health, social protection and job opportunities, active engagement and participation. Addressing and solving these key development issues can help prevent illegal immigration, as well as vulnerability to radicalization and involvement in violent conflict while allowing young people to be positive agent of peace and development in their societies. Such aspects of development are essential to the establishment of peaceful and inclusive societies in which young people are not driven to seek those opportunities elsewhere.

The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2250 on youth, peace and security on 9 December 2015. The Resolution recognizes young people as fundamental drivers and critical partners in conflict prevention and peacebuilding and urges Member States to consider innovative ways to increase representation of youth on issues concerning peace and security. Furthermore, the UN General Assembly adopted the Secretary General’s Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (PVE) on 9 February 2016.

Building on the previous one, the UN Security Council adopted on 6 September 2019 Resolution 2419, which noted the Independent Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security which urged to take into account the views of youth in relevant discussions pertinent the maintenance of peace and security, peacebuilding and sustaining peace, and to facilitate the equal and full participation of youth at decision-making levels and to strengthen partnerships based on trust with diverse civil society partners working on peace and security.

This project, which includes a series of policy dialogues between the government, civil society groups, especially youth-led organizations, the private sector and other relevant stakeholders, highlights aspects of Resolutions 2250 and 2419 and the SG’s Plan of Action on PVE most closely related to social policy and socially inclusive development, as well as linkages between the Resolutions and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The substantive focus of the project lies in capacity development for analysis, review and reformulation of relevant social policies through participatory processes involving young people and other relevant stakeholders. These processes will lead to the production, roll out and dissemination of a Training Module for Promoting Sustainable Peace through National Youth Policies. They will also support partnership building and coalition development on issues regarding youth, peace and security and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the target countries

Duties and Responsibilities

The national expert will be tasked with: (i) preparation of a review of recent and existing measures, activities and mechanisms related to youth, peace and security that identifies existing gaps and opportunities for youth and broader social policies; (ii) coordination of the project activities by liaising with relevant partners with the UN System, the government, youth-led civil society organizations and other stakeholders; (iii) the substantive and logistic preparations for the national workshops and consultations for youth-led civil society organizations, and contribute to them as a facilitator; (iv) identify critical youth civil society partners to be involved in various project activities; (v) supporting the organization of two national consultations among key stakeholders; (vi) coordinating project activities; (vii) supporting and facilitating the work of the international expert undertaking the formulation of the Training Module; and (viii) organizing the preparations for the national multi-stakeholder event series and act as facilitator.

Specifically, the national expert will:

Draft a review document that identifies recent and existing activities that are specifically related to youth policies, peace and security and the implementation of Resolution 2250 in Lebanon.
Identify key partners among organizations focusing on youth and youth-led civil society organizations to be involved in relevant project activities.
Establish links and effective collaborations with the various institutions involved in the project - in the United Nations system, the Government, youth and civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders.
Undertake the logistical and substantive preparations and facilitate the following workshops by coordinating and collaborating with the UN System and the Government and other relevant national partners.

One national inception workshop to identify specific issues in youth policies related to peacebuilding and sustaining peace
At least two one day meetings to review recommendations coming out of national inception workshop
One national workshop to discuss and validate first draft of Training Module

Contribute to the facilitation of the consultations alongside UNDESA, UNDP and PBSO staff and other relevant UN partners.
Organizing and facilitate the consultations between government, organizations focusing on youth and youth-led civil society organizations.
Provide support and facilitate the work of the international expert undertaking the formulation of the Training Module, including through a review of the first national workshops.
Undertake the logistical and substantive preparations and facilitate a second round of national workshops to validate the Training Module by coordinating and collaborating with the Ministry of Youth, the UN System and other relevant national partners.

For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencies

Technical experience:

Special skills/experience and other qualifications which will prove to be advantageous and vital to the success of the Strong knowledge of the field of youth peace and security issues, in particular of the social policy and social development dimensions.

Other Assets:

Experience of work with the United Nations system is an asset.
Experience with organizing and running workshop involving Governmental officials and youth is desirable;
Excellent knowledge of English and fluent in Arabic;
Work experience in youth social movements and prevention of youth radicalization and violent extremism are an asset.

Competencies:

Strong knowledge of the field of youth peace and security issues;
Work experience in youth social movements.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

At least Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law, humanities, public policy, public administration, project management.

Years of experience:

At least 3 years of professional experience in program management and coordination.

Technical experience:

Special skills/experience and other qualifications which will prove to be advantageous and vital to the success of the Strong knowledge of the field of youth peace and security issues, in particular of the social policy and social development dimensions.

How to apply:
The consultancy is open for all national consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal.
Submissions through any other media will not be considered.
The application must include all of the following documents:
1. P11,
2. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and
3. Financial proposal.
All files shall be submitted in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.
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