Peace and Development Officer (nationals only) at United Nations Development Programme
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United Nations Development Programme Jobs 2024 – Uganda
International Jobs. United Nations Development Programme looking for “Peace and Development Officer (nationals only)”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 11-Jul-24.
United Nations Development Programme Peace and Development Officer (nationals only) Jobs 2024
The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 27/06/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Peace and Development Officer (nationals only) to be based in Kampala , Uganda.
Company Name: United Nations Development Programme
Job Title: Peace and Development Officer (nationals only)
Duty Station:Kampala , Uganda
Country: Uganda
Application Deadline: 11-Jul-24
Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the PDA in Uganda the main duties and responsibilities of the PDO will include:
Assisting on research, information-gathering, and support analysis with a specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
- Gather and process data and information relevant to the UN’s role and activities in Uganda and the sub-region as relevant, including on key conflict prevention and peacebuilding actors and entities, with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding, social cohesion, conflict prevention and sustainable development
- Track and update relevant online tools related to peacebuilding and conflict prevention;
- Support the PDA in undertaking political, political economy and/or conflict analysis, monitoring the situation in the country and reporting of issues related to peace and security through analysis of contextual factors;
- Carry out and coordinate research on particular issues and thematic areas in particular conflict analysis, scenarios planning, dialogue and mediation.
Identify programming entry-points and support inclusive and conflict-sensitive approaches in efforts to build national capacities for conflict prevention, particularly with regard to civil society, women, and youth.
- Assist the PDA in identifying areas of programmatic engagement with national stakeholders related to social cohesion, dialogue, conflict prevention, and consensus-building; and contribute to the development of conflict-sensitive approaches.
- Under the guidance of the PDA, support the exploration of entry points with key national counterparts including the Government and civil society.
- Advise on mainstreaming conflict-sensitive approaches, including the provision of training UN Country Team staff and key national partners on conflict analysis, conflict prevention, and/or conflict-sensitive development.
- Undertake mappings and analysis of civil society actors, including youth, women, and marginalized groups, and their capacities for conflict prevention/ peacebuilding at the local and national level. This analysis will inform and provide support to the PDA and UNCT throughout the duration of the assignment.
- Support the PDA in their engagement with national and local stakeholders, focusing particularly on engaging with civil society actors at the local level and academia, to help link local initiatives to national-level institutions, structures, and processes. As well as reinforcing dialogue between government and civil society and/or people-to-people dialogues.
Provide technical support for coordination, partnerships, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
- Support the external coordination of existing partnerships between stakeholders (government, civil society, private sector and the international community, including the UN system), including relevant missions or other engagement with regional and global conflict prevention and peace stakeholders;
- In close collaboration with the PDA and the Joint Programme Secretariat, support monitoring and evaluation function, including collecting, processing and analyzing data in the framework of peace and development team workplan;
- Support knowledge management and sharing of good practices on conflict prevention and peacebuilding; ensure that stories and lessons learned are shared with the Joint Programme Secretariat; and respond to specific requests for information; and
- Perform an array of duties that support UN coordination and effective Peace and Development Team programme implementation. These may include: assisting in organizing meetings and consultations, organizing and implementing consultation processes with national and international partners.
Requirements:
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in political science, conflict resolution, peace studies, sociology, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or other related social sciences. OR
- A first level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) with additional 2 years of experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree
Experience , Knowledge, and Skills
- Minimum of 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in conflict analysis, development and/or conflict prevention in a governmental, multilateral, or civil society organization is required.
- Extensive experience in analysis, research and sound drafting skills.
- Experience in project/programme development, management
- Experience in national and community-level conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives and programming.
- In-depth knowledge of and extensive experience in Uganda and/or the sub-region, including in dialogue and conflict prevention initiatives, and awareness and familiarity of key actors and stakeholders across the political, economic, and development spheres alongside knowledge of government, civil society, and other non-state actors.
Language requirements (Required / Desired)
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of Luganda and/or Swahili is added advantage.
- Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Other
Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
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