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.

The displacement context in Chad is complex and multifaceted, shaped by both internal and external factors. The country hosts a significant number refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) primarily due to conflicts and instability in neighboring countries, including Sudan, the Central African Republic (CAR), and Nigeria.

Situation in the East is quite alarming. Since April 15, 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a violent armed conflict between the regular army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulting in significant consequences for both Sudan and neighbouring nations.  According to the IOM DTM, nearly 700,000 people have crossed into Chad since the onset of the crisis in Sudan. IOM estimates that more than 164,422 among them are Chadian returnees and expects this number to rise to 204,000 by the end of August 2024, due to ongoing conflict in Darfur and the current suspension of the humanitarian corridor between Adré and Darfur.

554 274 Sudanese refugees (53% women and 47% men) have been hosted in the east region of Chad according to UNHCR recent record on 16th Feb 2024. According to National Commission CNARR and IOM, 101,347 have been registered since April 2023 (IOM, DTM, 15th March 2024). Same source reflects that 67% of returnees are children under 18, 53% are women &1,900 are pregnant women.

In recent years, Chad has faced its own internal conflicts, particularly in the Lake Chad region which has experienced widespread displacement. This conflict, coupled with intercommunal violence and resource scarcity, has forced many Chadians to flee their homes.

The government of Chad, along with humanitarian organizations, has been working to provide assistance and protection to displaced populations. However, challenges such as limited resources, security concerns, and access constraints hinder the delivery of aid and exacerbate the humanitarian situation. Furthermore, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has added another layer of complexity to the displacement context, impacting both the displaced populations and the humanitarian response efforts.

Youth in particular face numerous challenges that impact their well-being, opportunities, and future prospects. Conflict, insecurity, and economic instability have driven many young people from their homes. These youth often experience disruptions to their education, limited access to healthcare, and a lack of economic opportunities. Forced displacement exacerbates existing vulnerabilities among young people, exposing them to risks such as exploitation, recruitment by armed groups, and gender-based violence. Many displaced youth also struggle with psychological trauma and social isolation, further hindering their ability to thrive and contribute positively to their communities.

In addition, the arrival of the rainy season is likely to seriously affect access to many localities in the east. The waters of temporary rivers (ouadis) are overflowing, causing major obstacles to the movement of humanitarian workers in the field.

UNDP is supporting the government’s efforts for a structured response to the needs of host communities in the east. The STARR Project, one of the instruments of this response, is UNDP’s initiative supported by the African Development Bank that will focus on access to basic social services, strengthen local authorities capacities, address climate change consequences and increase the incomes and sustainable socio-economic resilience of refugees and host populations in the eastern provinces of Chad and strengthen social cohesion.

UNDP also intends to support the government’s efforts towards the integration of a humanitarian, development and peace (HDP) approach in the three provinces Wadi Fira, Sila and Ouaddai.

Within the CB, support to country operations is coordinated by the Country Support Management Team (CSMT), working closely with other teams within the GPN. The overall goal of the CSMT is to ensure strong, coherent and coordinated support to country offices (COs), as it relates to crisis and fragility, within the full spectrum of the GPN’s service offer. The CSMT steers the effective interaction of GPN Teams, Regional Bureau/Regional Hub and CO counterparts for integrated country support. It ensures that UNDP corporate support is provided before, during and after crises. It also supports and coordinates the GPN crisis response capacity and takes the lead in a UNDP-wide approach to strengthen UNDP capacity in preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from crisis.

Under the guidance of the DRR/P and in close collaboration with the Resilience Advisor, the Community Security and Rule of Law Analyst supports the implementation in all components of the STARR project as below.

Under the the guidance of UNDP DRR/P and direct supervision Recovery, the Community Security and Rule of Law Analyst will be part of the UNDP STARR team based in Abéché, Chad. He/she will discharge the following duties and responsibilities:

1.  Ensures effective conceptualization and implementation of Rule of Law and Community Security activities focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Lead the implementation of Community-oriented security activities and mechanisms.
• Support the elaboration of multi-donors and multi partner proposals (UNDP with other UN Agencies/IONGs and NGOs) and new fundings opportunities. Lead the development of proposals for potential donors, ensuring they align with UNDP and governmental strategic objectives (JSB, AfDB, UN2UN Agreements, etc).
• Support the elaboration of a risk matrix and a risk mitigation strategy for HRDDP.
• Ensure the coordination of trainings for security forces and provide capacity building on human security-related issues.
• Ensure the mainstream of Human Security Approach throughout the project implementation and integration of Rule of Law-related matters in programming (ex. Access to Justice, Community-oriented policing, social cohesion).

2. Supports and advise on effective management of the Recovery and resilience STARR project achieving the following results:

• Support the strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the STARR, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.
• Collect and elaborate reports on recommendations and lessons learned. Identification, sharing and application of best practices and lessons on stabilization related issues relevant to the country’s recovery needs and goals.
• Aggregate and prepare reports on activities, outputs, and outcomes. Donor reports are prepared and submitted within deadlines.
• Coordinate and ensure effective research and knowledge management.

3. Establishes and maintains effective partnerships and coordination for the STARR project and resilience portfolio focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Development and implementation of partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve stabilization, resilience and recovery programme outcomes.
• Ensure effective and timely communication with donor partners supporting the elaboration of monthly newsletters and communication channels.
• Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, humanitarian family, civil society etc.
• Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs and talking points on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing.
• Coordinate the Nexus groups in the East, including ensuring timely meetings with implementing partners and UN agencies, ensure effective reporting, explore synergies, etc and promotion of the nexus approach by building bridge between the interventions in the humanitarian, development and peace sectors.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The incumbent will work under the guidance of UNDP DRR/P and direct supervision of the Recovery Advisor.

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Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We strongly encourage female candidacies.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements