Job National Consultancy for the UNDP – UNAMID State Liaison Functions under the Governance and Stabilization Unit
| Location : | 3 positions in Elfashir, Nyala and El Gineina, SUDAN |
| Application Deadline : | 08-Sep-19 (Midnight New York, USA) |
| Time left : | 6d 19h 58m |
| Additional Category : | Democratic Governance and Peacebuilding |
| Type of Contract : | Individual Contract |
| Post Level : | National Consultant |
| Languages Required : | Arabic English |
| Duration of Initial Contract : | 125 working days |
| Expected Duration of Assignment : | 125 working days |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
| Under the expanding UNDP portfolio of activities in Darfur (completion of SLF 1 and initiation of SLF 2, PBF, DDS Phase II), and under the direct supervision of the UNDP Darfur Regional Coordinator / Programme Manager, and in collaboration with the Programme Team in Khartoum, the consultants will substantially contribute to the strategic and programmatic development and implementation of the SLF 1 and 2, and the Peace Building Programme focusing on a very specific set of activities as described in the programme document. The work of the Consultants will entail the following: Project Financial, Administrative and Human ResourcesSupport collation and accounting documentation as required by UNDP to facilitate the preparation of the SLF 1 final report;Review project compliance to UNDP rules and regulations concerning finance, procurement and human resources;Project Development, Planning and ImplementationSupport the update of the annual work plan (AWP) for ROL and HRS SLF and support its implementation;Participate in meetings with government counterparts, CBOs/NGOs, and other UN agencies;Recommend strategies that are cost effective and compliant with UNDP rules and regulations;Document the achievements and challenges faced within the project;Undertake analysis of impacts/outcomes of activities that received fundingAdvocacy, Partnerships and Resource MobilizationIn conjunction with the programme management, assess, where applicable, the existing partnerships with stakeholders (UN agencies, NGOs, CBOs, government and donors);Review the resource mobilization strategies, proposals and revitalize organization of regular SLF coordination meetings and field visits;Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. |
Competencies |
| Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;Treats all people fairly without favoritism;Ability to work with a multi-cultural and diverse team. |
| Required Skills and Experience |
| A Bachelor’s degree in law, development studies, rural development, economics or similar related field. A Master’s degree in Law, Business administration, human rights, development studies will be desirable but not mandatory.Working experience of not less than 10 years since qualification. Work experience should be in areas related to rule of law, human rights, rural development, peace and conflict studies and preferably in a conflict context. Experience in Darfur will be a distinct advantage. |
| 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. |
