While the complex relationship between conflict, security and development is increasingly understood, international assistance and investment in conflict prevention have remained relatively low. At the same time, approaches to preventing conflict have been refined considerably, as policy and practice on peacebuilding have evolved – and the UN, its Member States and other partners are increasingly looking to prevention as a critical strategy for sustaining peace and nurturing development. Conflict prevention is increasingly recognised as a rational and cost-effective strategy for countries at risk of violence and for the international community. Côte d’Ivoire presents a unique context as a country going through a transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding but where conflict prevention needs to remain a priority to ensure a continued and effective consolidation of peacebuilding gains.
The joint UNDP-DPPA programme on building national capacities for conflict prevention has made a ground-breaking contribution in bridging the gap between political engagement and development assistance in pursuit of preventing conflict and sustaining peace. In its new phase (2019-2023), the Joint UNDP-DPPA Programme will further strengthen the analytical capacities of national stakeholders and the UN system in support of Member States’ efforts to advance policy and programmatic coherence on conflict prevention and support strategies for sustaining peace.
The deployment of Peace and Development Advisors has been the primary instrument of the Joint Programme to provide capacity for Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams to support national partners in dialogue and national or local mediation processes, the establishment and operationalization of national infrastructures and mechanisms for peace; and other initiatives aimed at sustaining peace.
In an effort to ensure that PDAs are better equipped and empowered to deliver on their mandates, the Joint Programme has established in a number of contexts small ‘Peace and Development teams’ where a national Peace and Development Officer provides reinforced capacity to the PDA’s engagement in support of the RCOs and UNCTs in the area of conflict prevention and sustaining peace. In Côte d’Ivoire the evolving political and socio-economic situation provides a relevant context for an enhanced support of a PDA team to the RCO and the work of the UNCT.
The Peace and Development Officer works under the direct supervision and guidance of the PDA, to provide substantive support in three main areas of activity, including:
Under the supervision of the PDA, the main duties and responsibilities of the PDO will include:
2. Identifying entry-points and support inclusive and conflict-sensitive approaches in efforts to build national capacities for conflict prevention, particularly with regard to civil society, including women’s and youth networks;
3. Provide technical support for coordination, partnerships and M&E;
CORE
Innovation –Â Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully
Leadership –Â Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others
Communication –Â Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis
Delivery –Â Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL –Â Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Social CohesionÂ
Peacebuilding and ReconciliationÂ
Conflict-Sensitive ProgrammingÂ
Conflict Analysis and Risk AssessmentÂ
GenderÂ
Civil Society EngagementÂ
Knowledge ManagementÂ
Education:
Experience:
Language Requirements:
Female candidacies are strongly encouraged./ Les candidatures féminines sont vivement encouragées.
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