Under the direct supervision of Civil Affairs Team leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

? Maintain contact with local government authorities, political leaders, traditional leaders, religious leaders, civil society and business groups, as well as representatives of local and international organizations and provide briefing on the mandate and activities of UNMISS if so required;
? Provide analysis on conflict management (prevention, mitigation, resolution) including related political, security, social and economic developments, youth and gender-related issues
? Identify conflict trends and opportunities resolution on area of responsibility (AOR), and in support of the mission’s overall protection of civilians’ mandate.
? Provide support to local level peace processes.
? Foster confidence-building dialogues, to enhance understanding and cooperation between parties in conflict.
? Provide timely and factual daily, weekly and monthly reports on conflict management, protection of civilians and peace activities within the area of responsibility.
? Conduct VIP briefings and facilitate visits.
? Collaborate and coordinate mandate related activities with UN agencies, institutions and local and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in the State/ County.
? Represent Civil Affairs Division (CAD) meetings with United Nations Agencies Funds and Programs, NGOs, local community groups, including youth groups and non-state actors;
? Participate in assessment missions to outlying villages and localities and conduct Programmatic Activity Programs in communities across the County
? Establish early warning / early response systems, through information gathering and building and maintaining local level relationships.
? Implement CAD Workshops and peace activities, in collaboration with other UNMISS Sections or local partners;
? Forge partnerships with local community leaders and organizations, to localize the implementation of the Reinitialized Peace Agreement and Roadmap
? Ensure all UNMISS mandatory trainings are successfully taken
? Undertake other assignments, as directed by the Team leader and/or the Director or OiC Civil Affairs Division.

Requirements:

Political analysis and problem-solving skills and experience in working with non-state actors and community groups; including youth and women and training or Workshop facilitation and at least two years of relevant experience in coordination and liaison with partners and stakeholders;
? Experience working in conflict situations on conflict management: prevention, mitigation, resolution is essential;
? Proven report-writing and analytical skills is required.
? Experience in promoting good governance and democracy and civic education and knowledge of database management would be added advantage.
? Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and other IT applications and office technology equipment.