United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),Peace & Development Specialist Jobs in Uganda

ogramme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global
development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to
knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The
UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries
including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed
countries.

• Provide
  continuous analysis to RC and UNCT (and in some contexts, the Humanitarian
  Country Team) on political developments and conflict dynamics, with a view
  to identifying appropriate ‘entry points’ for conflict prevention and
  recommending appropriate strategic responses for the UN system, ensuring
  gendered dimensions of conflict are captured in both analytical efforts
  and reflected in UNCT programming initiatives;
• Organize,
  develop, and implement community and national-level initiatives to
  strengthen confidence in local development capacities, including through
  the promotion of local dialogue capacities for conflict resolution at
  local and/or national levels;

• Take
  lead of related peace-promoting activities such as: dialogue processes;
  support to facilitation of national multi-stakeholder processes; building
  local capacity for negotiation, mediation, and reconciliation processes;
  support to capacities of networks of mediators and facilitators at
  national and local levels; support to electoral violence prevention
  initiatives; support and design of conflict prevention and peacebuilding
  initiatives geared towards countering violent extremism; strengthen
  women’s and youth initiatives and groups in peace processes; undertake/
  support confidence-building measures; organize and facilitate training and
  capacity building workshops for national stakeholders at all levels; and
  other inter-group process, as required;
• Provide
  strategic direction and guidance to the design and implementation of
  Peacebuilding Funded programmes, where applicable, and engage closely with
  PBF governance mechanisms such as the Joint Steering Committees and their
  Secretariats;
• Carry
  out necessary activities to build/strengthen/apply/sustain national
  capacities/ institutions/ processes to prevent crisis and mainstream
  conflict prevention interventions throughout the work of UN agencies at
  country level.

• Establish
  and maintain networks and strategic partnerships for peace building
  related strategies and initiatives;
• Work
  closely with national, regional, and local stakeholders from Government
  and civil society including women’s networks and key international actors
  to identify entry points, foster dialogue and strengthen strategic
  alliances and partnerships on conflict prevention, reconciliation and
  confidence-building initiatives.
• Maintain
  close liaison with relevant donors and other actors supporting UNDP’s
  peace building efforts;
• Provide
  support to UN efforts in mobilizing resources for peace building and
  conflict prevention initiatives;
• Maintain
  close contact with relevant staff in UN Headquarters including relevant
  focal points at UNDP and UN/DPA.
• Work
  in liaison with the Peacebuilding Support Office and the Peacebuilding
  Fund, particularly in countries where PBF activities are being
  implemented.

• Support
  the design and implementation of strategy for identifying entry points for
  mainstreaming of conflict prevention and conflict sensitivity in the UNCT,
  including within the framework of common country planning processes
  (UNDAF, CPD, etc.);
• Support
  an integrated programmatic approach across the UNCT in the context of SDG
  16 – Peace Justice and Strong Institutions;
• Carry
  out training for UN Country Team staff and key national partners on
  conflict analysis, conflict prevention and/or conflict-sensitive development,
  ensuring that the gendered dimensions of conflict are adequately reflected
  through analysis produced and meaningfully addressed through programmatic
  efforts;
• Provide
  analytical and strategic support to UNCT. Support the UNCT in making
  programmatic linkages with the analysis provided.

• Enhanced
  capacity for conflict and socio-political analysis;
• Expanded
  partnership with national counterparts in government, civil society,
  academia, and think-tanks/ research institutions;
• Relevant
  international experiences with regard to social cohesion and governance
  reform, conflict prevention and peacebuilding adopted and implemented by
  national stakeholders;
• Strengthened
  capacities for dialogue, social cohesion, mediation, reconciliation,
  conflict prevention, confidence building, etc

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations UNDP Peace & Development
  Specialist should hold an Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in
  political science, sociology, international relations, international
  economics, law, public administration, or other related social sciences.
  In lieu of an Advanced degree, a Bachelor university degree with
  additional years of experience.
• At
  least seven years of progressively responsible experience in conflict
  analysis, policy, and strategy development, development and/or conflict
  prevention in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization;
• Significant
  experience in research and project development;
• A
  proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience and track record of
  engagement with senior levels of government, United Nations, and donors;
• Previous
  experience in national and community-level conflict prevention and
  peacebuilding initiatives and programming;
• Broad
  working knowledge of and extensive experience in (country/region),
  including in dialogue and conflict prevention initiatives, is an
  advantage.
• Language
  Requirements: Fluent written and spoken English
  is required.Working knowledge of Arabic, French, or Spanish is an
  advantage.

• Innovation:
  Ability to make new and useful ideas work
• Leadership:
  Ability to persuade others to follow
• People Management:
  Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
• Communication:
  Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
• Delivery:
  Ability to get things done

• Social Cohesion:
  Knowledge of methods and experience of supporting communities to achieve
  greater inclusiveness, more civic participation and creating opportunities
  for upward mobility
• Peacebuilding and Reconciliation:
  Ability to support peace processes to facilitate recovery and development
• Conflict-Sensitive Programming:
  Ability to use methods and tools to monitor conflict triggers and
  determine impact of various dynamics in conflict-prone situations
• Political Economy Analysis:
  Ability to analyze socio-political dynamics influencing power and
  influence through various lenses (i.e. national, local, communal levels
  and ethnic, demographic, etc.)
• Knowledge Management:
  Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge
• Relationship Management:
  Ability to engage with other parties and forge productive working
  relationships
• Resource Mobilization:
  Ability to identify and organize programmes  and projects to
  implement solutions and generate resources