Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Peru
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT The US Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Addressing Biodiversity-Social Conflict in Latin America (ABC-LA) Project is seeking a qualified and experienced Peruvian professional for the following position:

GRANTS MANAGER

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: • Responsible for overseeing the specifics of the grants and subcontracts that are issued under the ABC-LA project.
• Works with the Chief of Party, technical leads and the Financial Manager to ensure the focus of the grants reflect approved project activities and financial guidelines.
• Specific duties include revision and management of grant and subcontract budgets, development of a monitoring and evaluation process to measure the impact of the grants, and providing regular updates for staff on the status of the grants.
• The Grants Manager also monitors the implementation progress of each grant or subcontract, and maintains all grants files.

Required Qualifications: • University degree and 5 years work experience in grants management preferably with USAID grants under contract.
• Fluency in English, strong computer skills in email, word processing and database software. • Excellent verbal and communication skills necessary.
• Seeking a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision

The position will be based in Lima, Peru.

About DAI: DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

How to apply:

Application Instructions:
Applications must include a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae and precise contact information, including a cell phone number. Three references must also be provided with accurate contact information.
Successful candidates must provide copies of academic certificates and diplomas, proof of citizenship, a statement of the current salary and/or salary history.

Please submit complete applications to: abc_la@dai.com by April 30, 2014.

Organization: Global Witness
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

Global Witness is internationally recognised for its bold, tenacious campaigns to expose and break links between natural resources, conflict, corruption and environmental and human rights abuses. Our success is built on detailed investigations and uncompromising advocacy.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced communication professional to work on our conflict campaign. These are designed to work within the campaign team to generate maximum impact and awareness of our conflict work, as well as deliver on specific campaign objectives. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing a communications strategy for the campaign, and its associated teams; being the main press contact and a key spokesperson on the conflict campaign; producing and editing a range of communications products; developing and maintaining key contacts; looking for new and creative ways to maximise our communications impact and managing the teams’ digital presence and outreach. The post-holder will also work closely with Global Witness’ central communications team to maximise the organisation’s overall campaigning impact and coherence.

Applicants should have a proven track-record of producing communications which get campaign results, a sharp eye for a story, first-class verbal and written communication skills, excellent media contacts, an interest in using digital tools for campaigning, and a fertile imagination. Familiarity with relevant issues and foreign languages will be an advantage.

How to apply:

For full details and how to apply about the Resources and Conflict vacancy click on the link here: http://www.globalwitness.org/about-us/jobs/senior-communication-advisor-...

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Background:

Gender Resources, Inc. is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in gender consulting for companies, governments, and NGOs. Our consultants have experience in over 65 countries in multiple sectors.

Objective:

GRI is currently looking for a Senior Gender Advisor for long or short-term positions with an anticipated USAID-funded Transition and Conflict Mitigation Program in South Sudan.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience promoting women’s participation in conflict mitigation processes, 15 years preferred
• Experience training and/or mentoring community groups and/or local government officials on gender equality issues
• Experience conducting government outreach to women, including facilitating community meetings
• Previous work experience in South Sudan a preferred, experience in a transitional or post-conflict environment required
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Professional level fluency in English required
• BA required, MA preferred

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV to jobs@genderresources.com . Please include “South Sudan Conflict” in the subject line.

Organization: Institute for Security Studies
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

With experience in African conflict analysis, a sound understanding of African economic, security and governance challenges, including risk analysis experience, an effective network in Africa, a strong record of publications, policy work, research and fund-raising.

The Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis Division provides regional and continental conflict analysis and early warning to complement the early warning mechanisms of the African Union and Regional Economic Communities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for policy research, publications, dissemination and policy formulation in areas related to conflict dynamics and the political, social and security conditions in West Africa. He/she is expected to actively contribute to the Division’s activities and, specifically, to undertake in-depth field and desktop studies and generate policy responses to peace and security challenges in West Africa. S/he will disseminate the findings through publications, seminars, workshops, conferences, media engagement and any other way necessary. The successful candidate will facilitate morning briefings and mentor interns and junior fellows on specific topics.

Requirements:

• Masters (required) or PhD (preferred), in a relevant social science discipline such as International Relations, Political Science, Strategic, Peace or Security Studies and Diplomacy;
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant applied research or policy experience in the field of peace and security with a particular focus on West Africa;
• Good knowledge of African governance and security challenges with particular reference to West Africa;
• Excellent research and writing skills attested by a publications record;
• Good knowledge of the workings of the AU and ECOWAS;
• Experience in engaging with high level governmental and non-governmental actors;
• Excellent English and French language skills, the candidate must be fluent in at least one of the two languages and have a very good command of the other (both written and verbal);
• Ability to oversee junior staff;
• Particular interest in conflict analysis, early-warning, conflict prevention and governance;
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Good networking abilities with governmental and non-governmental actors;
• Willingness to travel extensively in the region and beyond.

Salary: Internationally Competitive Salary offered

Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

How to apply:

Applicants should provide a covering letter, detailing how s/he meets the requirements of the job. In addition, applicants must provide a detailed CV including the names and contact details of three referees, as well as electronic copies of three single-authored publications. Applications should be emailed to Mr. Isaac Sihadi at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org.

Closing date: 15 September 2013. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Duration of contract: Two (2) years, with the possibility of extension, depending on programme needs and availability of funds.

Assumption of duties: As soon as possible

The ISS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace.

Organization: Integrity Watch Afghanistan
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

Background

IWA was founded in May 2006 with the mission to increase transparency, integrity, and accountability in Afghanistan through policy-oriented research, the development of monitoring tools and trainings for the facilitation of policy dialogue. Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) is to date one of few and possibly the most relevant CSO to focus on research, monitoring and advocacy on anti-corruption and pro-integrity work in Afghanistan, both in Kabul and through networks with sub-national and community based organizations in a variety of districts.

Background on the duty

IWA has historically been the pioneer organization in opening new paths for research on corruption in Afghanistan and has significantly contributed – although not yet measured – in setting the agenda on anti-corruption and aid-effectiveness policies over the last six years.The Research pillar’s main objective two fold: first, to develop new, ground-breaking empirical research in order to set the agenda, influence decision-makers, bring to the public attention non-documented and non-explored issues; second, consolidate the basis of current knowledge on governance, corruption, accountability, transparency and integrity by updating or expanding the existing knowledge. The overall aim of the pillar is to enhance IWA’s pioneering role in advocating for knowledgeable decision-making and informed public debate on corruption and integrity. Secondary objectives include: enhanced research capacity on these issues in Afghanistan, better articulation of the existing IWA pillars with a macro-level analysis, production of quality knowledge on other existing pillars of IWA (aid effectiveness, extractive industries, budget, public service delivery), improved public visibility of IWA, a more engaged IWA in public debate, potential evaluation capacity for internal purposes etc.

Each year, IWA is undertaking research projects exploring new issues. The research project on conflict of interests is a new research theme for IWA and a recent area of focus in general. It will look into the legal framework for civil servant and officials about multiple posts, collision, conflict of interests, advantages, benefit, and abuse of authority… The aim of this research is to identify loopholes in Afghan legislative and regulatory frameworks. The researcher will have to suggest policy recommendations to address the gaps of the legal framework, means and ways to fill those.

The researcher will have to design, plan and manage the research project independently with the support of the Head of Research. The researcher will have to do a literature review & to analyse the existing framework.He/She will also conduct interviews of officials, academics and experts on the topic.

He/she will have to collect and analyze the data using a variety of methods, mostly qualitative ones.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and plan the research project including the definition of the scope of research, the development of methodological and conceptual frameworks and detailed implementation strategy
• Conduct and supervise research including data collection in Kabul and provinces, data analysis, research staff supervision and research monitoring and quality control
• Ensure support for the research project including recruitment, training and appraisal of staff, logistical support and outsourcing if required
• Draft and present the findings in different formats such as briefings, policy briefs, reports, working papers and PowerPoint presentations
• Comply with research policy, donor requirements and other administrative and operational procedures and policies
• Participate in fundraising and reporting to donors including writing up of proposals, meeting with donors and reports to donors
• Ensure synergies and complementarities with other research projects and other pillars
• Liaise with key actors and policy makers in order to feed their decision-making with the research results
• Ensure the dissemination of the research result and policy impact in coordination with the communications and advocacy unit
• Write the final report in English
• Report to the Head of Research on progress and achievements

Other Qualifications Required

• Education: At least a master degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience: Preferably two years of experience in planning and conducting research

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong research skills, particularly using qualitative methodologies, preferably in terms of both design and implementation.
• Experience conducting field research in a developing country.
• Strong writing skills in English, including narrative reports and proposals.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Evidence of good mentoring, training, and supervision skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in Afghanistan.
• Knowledge of Dari or Pashto.
• Leadership qualities, personnel and team management

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send a CV including the names and contact information of 3 references, as well as a cover letter that outlines how your experience and education relates to the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description to: hr@iwaweb.org

In the e-mail subject line please indicate the title of the position.

The deadline for applications is August 31, 2013. However, interviews of suitable candidates may begin as applications are received. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: Conflict Risk Network
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 26 Aug 2013

EIRIS Conflict Risk Network seeks a highly motivated and independent college student, recent graduate or graduate student to join our team. This Washington, DC office-based intern will work closely with Network staff on research, membership, communications and administrative projects. Plan on committing a minimum of 15 hours/week – start and end dates can be negotiated.The Network includes about 80 institutional investors, financial service providers and related stakeholders calling on corporate actors to fulfill their responsibility to respect human rights and to take steps that support peace and stability in areas affected by genocide and mass atrocities. Our goal is to increase such behavior by corporate actors, and thereby reduce conflict risk. The Network provides timely and in-depth research reports for investors and other members, and is sustained through a combination of member subscription fees, grants and donations.

Major Responsibilities• Conduct in-depth research on corporations operating in EIRIS Conflict Risk Network’s areas of focus—Sudan and Burma—and in the targeted sectors of oil, mineral extraction, weapons and information and communications technology.• Assist with outreach to strengthen and expand the Network’s membership base.• Assist with the compilation, publication and distribution of the Sudan Company Report to the Network’s institutional investor members.• Monitor news related to corporate involvement and accountability in Sudan and Burma.• Update the Network’s website, database and email contact list.• Communicate with allies and partners regarding the Network’s activities.• Copy-edit, proofread and fact-check Network reports and other communications.

Helpful Experience? Strong editing, writing and proofreading skills? Excellent online and offline research skills? Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet applications, and a quick study with new software? Aptitude with numbers? Administrative skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines? Pleasant and personable phone manner? Interest in or knowledge of EIRIS Conflict Risk Network’s areas of focus, human rights standards, business, finance and corporate accountability

Academic CreditAwarding academic credit for an internship is at the discretion of your college or university. However, we will assist you in providing appropriate information as your school requests. You should make all arrangements for earning credit prior to the commencement of your internship.

How to apply:

Application ProcessTo apply for an internship with EIRIS Conflict Risk Network, please submit the following to recruitment@conflictrisknetwork.org:• Current résumé• Cover letter • A short writing sample Note: This is an unpaid internship. EIRIS Conflict Risk Network does not offer an internship stipend. However, interns are reimbursed for their local transportation costs (excluding parking) and lunches. EIRIS Conflict Risk Network is a subsidiary of EIRIS Ltd, which is wholly owned by the EIRIS Foundation. EIRIS is committed to achieving equality of opportunity.

Organization: Mercy Corps
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 08 Oct 2013

PROGRAM SUMMARY

As Mercy Corps seeks to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression around the world we recognize that instances of sudden change within a country or region, like the events currently sweeping across the Middle East and North Africa, are rare moments of opportunity. Mercy Corps is interested in strengthening its presence for immediate as well as longer term programming for Syrians, including those who have been displaced across the region and within Syria. It is imperative that Mercy Corps present itself as a key and reliable partner with various donors, INGOs, government authorities and civil society actors, to be part of the process of positive change. Mercy Corps, with its global experience in working in countries undergoing major transitions, will be a key contributor in the process, positioning the agency as a partner of choice for progressive change.

Aside from the Syria crisis, a number of Arab states are taking the first steps out of authoritarian rule and towards pluralist democratic self-governance. The face of these countries is changing, new groups are entering the political arena, and competition for power can easily spin out of control. Autocratic dictatorships have left behind citizenries and leaders who see political differences from a zero sum lens that all-too-often allows every day disputes to flare into wider violence. Skills and experience for managing peaceful change during these exceptionally turbulent times have never been more important.

At the forefront of the challenges facing countries affected by the Syria crisis and other Arab states experiencing the after-effects of the so-called ‘Arab Awakening’ are the needs and voices of young people. Mercy Corps is therefore committing to two separate initiatives that span our work across the Middle East – one focusing on the role and needs of young people, and one focused on developing Mercy Corps’ understanding and thought leadership around conflict management programming across the Middle East.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will explore and develop strategies to advance Mercy Corps’ ‘regional value proposition’ (RVP) to develop smart conflict programming in the Middle East that builds upon Mercy Corps’ and industry best practice for effective program design, implementation, innovation and learning during FY14. The RVP will lead to the emergence of Mercy Corps’ Middle East (ME) region as a center of excellence in the field of conflict management and will be known for implementing high-quality programs, undertaking cutting edge research, and testing innovative approaches to crisis management and prevention. Its field staff will be well versed in Mercy Corps and industry best practices and work hand-in-hand with subject matter experts to create a regional portfolio that responds to local realities, demonstrates results on-the-ground and contributes to the evolution of conflict management in the Arab world.

This position will also act as a focal point for coordinating research initiatives around youth involvement in the Syria crisis. The particular focus of this research is to challenge conventional wisdom: Our youth programming will look for the non-obvious opportunities for impact that emerge during times of turmoil and transition. The Youth and Conflict Technical Advisor will assist in youth research activities in order to help Mercy Corps to:

• Devise strategies to search for and recognize overlooked potential of youth
• Assess feasibility of developing those areas of potential as they are identified
• Pilot initiatives that push the boundaries of both knowledge and practice

This research should take into account the following areas of focus:

• Youth Action - Mercy Corps will explore where and how youth are influencing and being influenced by the environment and context in which they currently live, what it is that draws them to engage and, when they do, what form that engagement takes – violent or non-violent. Related to Results 1 and 2 in the Syria Youth Results Framework, we will also investigate the degree to which interventions aimed at addressing the psychosocial and protection needs of youth and providing them with opportunities to develop and apply social and economic skills, including civic engagement ease the transition of youth into productive roles within their community

• Economic opportunities - In order to effectively target market-driven assistance that aids youth in meeting their economic needs, Mercy Corps (in coordination Regional Economic Opportunities Advisor and EMD TSU) will assess the short and long-term economic opportunities for Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon. This will include gathering information about host country rules/regulations related to refugee employment/income generation, existing support services and programming in this area, gaps and constraints faced by youth and current coping strategies, and donor interest in funding related activities.

• GBV – Across all youth interventions, Mercy Corps wants to ensure an appropriate sensitivity to this high prevalence of GBV within program design Mercy Corps will research a number of related issues including what risks there are of GBV among youth (boys and girls), and the types of services and psychosocial support currently available to them. We will also explore what are the main barriers for female engagement in youth activities and what we can do to overcome them. With input from a GBV technical advisor we will explore what can be done to mitigate those risks, what additional types of services and psychosocial support are needed by GBV survivors, and what must-have program elements are needed for working with mixed groups, including survivors.

At least initially, this person will spend 60% of his/her time on the Conflict RVP and 40% on youth research.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Syrian Youth Research

• Act as the focal point to coordinate desk and field research activities in support of the development of Mercy Corps’ youth programming in countries affected by the Syria crisis– this will involve coordinating the prioritization of research needs and development of research work plans, as well as providing direction and guidance to others carrying out research as well as directly undertaking some research.
• Hire and manage consultants for field research activities related to the Youth Results Framework, and for testing Theories of Change related to psychosocial programming, transferrable skills, and participation/non-participation in violence.
• Lead desk research in areas highlighted above and related to the Youth Results Framework, specifically on psychosocial programming, transferrable skills, and participation/non-participation in violence. Hire and manage interns to support desk research. Desk research will support development of proposal concepts related to the Results Framework.
• In close partnership with Mercy Corps Technical Support Unit and Research and Learning teams, coordinate the integration of youth research questions and indicators into existing, planned and stand alone programs (baselines, endlines, assessments) in countries affected by the Syria crisis.

Conflict Regional Value Proposition

• With support and guidance from the Mercy Corps’ Youth and Conflict Technical Support Unit,
  • develop conflict training programs tailored for each ME country office.
  • implement conflict training program in ME country offices.
  • embed conflict management tools and approaches in new programs and/or identify innovative, saleable model in four out of six ME country offices.
• Build a Conflict Community of Practice to conduct research and promote regional information sharing with Mercy Corps’ Middle East and North Africa region.
• Support the Iraqi Center for Negotiation Skills and Conflict Management to serve as independent resource to the region.

Donor Cultivation

• Map donors focused on conflict resolution, peace building and youth platforms in Middle East, including multi-lateral organizations, governments, foundations, private sector, etc. that would support Mercy Corps’ RVP.
• Specifically collect information about regional Arab donors who might be interested in Mercy Corps’ youth and/or conflict work.
• Investigate specific funding mechanisms that could be approached.
• Develop and contribute to concept notes and other communication materials (in consultation with field teams, regional technical team and TSU) to widely share Mercy Corps’ programming interests and proposed approaches, including a regional response to addressing the needs of youth directly affected by the Syrian refugee crisis.
• Lead and contribute to proposal development to share with identified donors based on their requirements

Organizational Learning:

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves. In addition, this role will have specific commitment to training, mentoring and developing field program staff working on youth and conflict programming.

Accountability to Beneficiaries:

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Regional Program Advisor

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: RVP Advisory Committee, senior management teams in Mercy Corps Iraq, Libya, Jordan, Yemen and Syria, Technical Support Unit, Regional Technical Team for the Syria response.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A BA in social science, international studies, conflict resolution/peace building or related field; advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 3-years’ experience in a relief setting with management responsibility
• High level of proficiency in English is required
• High level of proficiency in Arabic would be an asset
• Experience managing complex and complicated activities with time sensitive deliverables in unstable environments
• Experience designing conflict resolution and peace building programs in unstable countries
• Experience of youth programming and youth engagement best practice

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful candidate will be able to develop realistic but innovative programming in austere environments, conceptualize and formulate strategies and recommendations to ensure program success, as well as strong analysis and writing skills to convey complex ideas.

LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is will be based in Beirut, Lebanon, with periodic visits to other countries in the Middle East and North Africa as needed. The location is accompanied. Housing is provided and there is access to good medical services. Water and electricity are present with frequent cuts. This position requires (50% of time) traveling by vehicle to field offices and partner agencies in some less secure environments and travel to Mercy Corps offices across the Middle East.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

How to apply:

APPLY VIA URL:
http://mercycorps.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjo...

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 Aug 2013

Terms of ReferenceAU Expert Meeting Children and Armed Conflict and SCR 1325 Desk Review and DDR Guidelines

Category and Grade Level International Consultant Type of Contract Consultancy
Length of Contract 60 working Days starting August 15 Duty Station Home based and 2 missions to Addis Ababa each of one week duration
Reporting to Director, Defense and Security Division, African Union Commission for Peace and SecurityTechnical Supervision UNICEF

Background

In February 2012, the African Union Commission, through the Peace and Security Department (PSD), initiated the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Capacity Program (DDRCP) in consultation with the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Regional Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution (RMs). The purpose of the DDRCP is to strengthen capacities within the AU to work with its Member States and the RECs/ RMs in-order to strengthen national and regional DDR initiatives on the continent by providing technical, logistical and political support.

Within the DDRCP, the AU will develop DDR Operational Guidelines that will be consistent with the Integrated DDR Standards (IDDRS) but will also draw from the wide array of DDR experiences in African as well as the policy and project documents already developed by the AU and other sources. The purpose of the Operational Guidelines is to generate consensus on DDR practice and ultimately to provide guidance to DDR practitioners as well as form the basis of future AU policy documents. Given UNICEF’s leading role in the area of child protection and women, as well as DDR, and on the basis of the strengthening relationship between the AU and UNICEF to better protect children and women affected by armed conflict, the agency is requested to provide the necessary technical assistance.

The DDR guidelines will address the specific protection concerns and needs boys, girls and women. The equal participation of women in decision-making will be promoted as vital to successful DDR and critical in strengthening local ownership and effective delivery of security services, as well as improving oversight and accountability. A key challenge that should be addressed in these guidelines with respect to gender and DDR is how best to identify children and women who have been recruited or used by armed forces and armed groups, in order to provide them with adequate assistance.

As part of the on-going partnership with the AUC, in support of the children and armed conflict (CAAC) agenda, UNICEF together with the OSRSG CAAC is supporting the planning and preparation for an upcoming expert meeting of the AUC, to be convened 17-18 September in Addis Ababa. This meeting will facilitate a platform in which experts from Member States have the opportunity to discuss and explore how they can learn from and contribute to initiatives to protect children affected by armed conflict. The rights of the child must not only by safeguarded by the AU member states but also in AU Peace Support Operations (PSOs), and in the African Stand-by forces, as they continue to deploy in support of peacekeeping in situations of armed conflict.

Objectives

Key objectives of the meeting include:

1. Highlight key areas of achievement and progress at the national and international levels and update the children affected by armed conflict agenda in view of the current global policy environment;
2. Highlight key areas of achievement and progress at the national and international levels and update the women, peace and security agenda in view of the current global policy environment;
3. Identify emerging challenges, new threats, priorities, and comprehensive strategies;
4. Refresh and reframe multi-stakeholder engagement and action.

In order to support the meeting UNICEF is requested to conduct a desk study on behalf of the organizing committee, and to develop DDR Operational Guidelines:

1. Prepare desk study for Experts Meeting on CAAC to take place in Addis Ababa from 17-19 September 2013, including coverage of key areas of achievement and progress related to the children and armed conflict agenda and the women, peace and security agenda, also reviewing progress in the implementation of National Action Plans related to DDR.
2. Develop draft DDR Guidelines for children and for women, addressing specific gender concerns, needs and priorities, consistent with the Integrated DDR Standards (IDDRS to be presented for validation in November 2013).

Methodology

The Consultant will, inter-alia use all or a combination of the following methods and techniques:

Desk Study for CAAC Expert Meeting• Develop template for progress in the implementation of Action Plans for SCR 1325 (1-2 pages).• Develop template for national strategies and progress in addressing CAAC issues including implementation of Action Plans (1-2 Page).• Provide analytical summary of key issues, good practices and challenges as a summary for the workshop addressing both CAAC (5 pages) and SCR 1325 (5 pages).

Children and Women DDR Guidelines • Review existing guidance developed by both the AU and UN.• Review African Union DDR experiences via selected interviews with key personnel in the Department of Peace and Security. • Review normative framework including AU and UN instruments such as relevant Security Council Resolutions. • Consider existing and emerging nature of AU peace support and enforcement operations and reality of asymmetrical warfare context - and implications for DDR – considering mandates of existing and future missions. • Attend, as observer, the Expert Meeting on CAAC, Addis Ababa, 17-19 September 2013.• Present the AU DDR guidelines for validation exercise in November 2013 to RECs and REMs.

Reporting

• Work in close consultation with the DDR Core Team and report on progress to the Head of the AU Defense and Security Division, in his role as head of the DDR Core Team. This will include clearance of draft guidelines. • Work in close consultation with the focal point from the AUC for CAAC/1325 Workshop including clearance of template documents and clearance of complete desk study. • Contractual and administrative issues will be managed by UNICEF Headquarters in New York, via a nominated focal point at the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO).

Start Date

Start date: 15 August 2013 End date: 15 November 2013

Expected results

Outputs/deliverables DeadlineDesk Review for expert meeting (20 days) 12 SeptDDR Operational Guidelines Women of approx. 10 pages (20 days) 30 October DDR Operational Guidelines Children of approx. 10 pages(20 days) 30 October

Key competencies and skills

• Significant knowledge of DDR concepts, terminology, research and policy literature particularly in the African continent is required. • Awareness of current developments in DDR and demonstration of willingness to learn from others.• Knowledge of the origin, vision, structure and relevance of the African Union and African Union Peace Support Operations.• Self motivated team worker.• Good interpersonal skills.• Strong writing skills in English.• Knowledge of international legal frameworks regarding detention a plus.

Education/Experience

• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, law or any related Social Sciences or security sector related background and education. • Experience in diplomacy, international relations, conflict management, arms management, defense, peace and security or military service especially in the African context will be an advantage.• At least eight (8) years of work experience with five (5) of such years devoted to work related to peace and security, conflict management, arms management, defense or the military in Africa.• Demonstrated competence and practical experience in social and security issues, with emphasis on the African continent, is essential. Previous experience with DDR is a requirement.

General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

1. Legal StatusThe individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractors (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946. The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Experts on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract, the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.
2. ObligationsThe Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract must neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICE relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.

Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.3. Title rightsUNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.4. TravelIf UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract, on the following basis: (a) UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route; provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.
(b) UNICEF will reimburse the Contractor for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

1. Statement of good healthBefore commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be occurred in relation to the statement of good health.

2. InsuranceThe Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

3. Service incurred death, injury or illness If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contractor, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Individual Consultants and Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

4. Arbitration(a) Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.
   (b) If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

5. Penalties for UnderperformancePayment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

6. Termination of ContractThis contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph 10, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph 10.

7. TaxationUNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form, which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultant, Children and Armed Conflict and SCR 1325 Desk Review and DDR Guidelines” by 9 August 2013, 5:00pm EST. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above.

Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate will not be considered.

Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.

Organization: Search for Common Ground
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 30 Aug 2013

Summary

Programme

SFCG is a non-governmental and not for profit, conflict transformation organization. Our mission is to change the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative solutions. Founded in 1982, SFCG has headquarters in Washington, DC in the United States and in Brussels, Belgium. SFCG has been working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since 2001, initially in order to provide information on the inter-Congolese dialogue. SFCG currently has a large communication capacity, broadcasting messages via over a hundred media partners that are listened to by millions of people. Our other activities include conflict mediation, community forums, participatory theatre, comic book production, and conflict analysis. All of this work is carried out in order to transform the conflict dynamics in the country, and contribute to the building of a democratic, peaceful and stable society.

Summary of Position

SFCG is seeking a consultant, or team of consultants, to sharpen SFCG’s conflict analysis methodology. SFCG conducts conflict analysis across the DRC for a variety of projects. These analyses allow us to design our activities to address the major conflicts, and their root causes, in a given area. They also serve to provide information for project partners and other members of the international community on how to adapt their interventions to the conflict dynamics in the country.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a desk review of SFCG conflict studies produced from 2011 to 2013 and suggest areas of improvement.

• Revise SFCG’s conflict analysis tools (including guidelines, focus group discussion guides, survey questionnaires, and databases).

• Ensure quality of field research (including the methodology and approach used).

• Develop conflict analysis report writing standards and train SFCG staff on report writing.

• Along with our IT team, modernize our IT analysis systems. Notably transitioning our methodology towards using tablets, online forms and database, GIS mapping, and user-friendly statistical analysis software.

• Identify, recruit, and train staff to work on SFCG’s conflict analysis team moving forward.

Qualifications

• University degree in communications, conflict analysis, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, statistics, or related fields.

• At least 5 years of experience conducting conflict analysis or similar research.

• At least 3 years of experience working for an international organization.

• Prior experience and knowledge of the region (DR Congo and the Great Lakes region).

• Excellent research, report writing and analytical skills

• Demonstrated capacity to analyze conflict data/statistics for humanitarian operations.

• Proven experience in database development, usage and management.

• Proven capacity to write analytical, understandable and simple reports on conflict dynamics (candidates must submit 2 conflict studies written by them with their application)

• Experience in working with secondary data analysis/desk reviews.

• Strong communications skills, both written and oral.

• An understanding of current conflict analysis practice.

• Demonstrated understanding of issues related to confidentiality, data safety and other ethical concerns related to the sharing on sensitive data.

• Proven ability to deliver against targets and meeting deadlines within a short timeframe.

• Expertise in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Fluency in English and French. Knowledge of Swahili and/or Lingala is an advantage.

• Relevant computer skills: Word, Excel, Internet, SPSS

How to apply:

Application deadline: August 30, 2013. Please send a cover letter, resume, 2 examples of previous conflict analysis reports produced by the applicant, and a projected budget for the work, to employment@sfcg.org and cholmquist@sfcg.org with the subject heading: “Conflict analyst consultant DRC”. Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.sfcg.org/jobs/TOR%20-%20Conflict%20analyst%20consultant.pdf