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Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
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.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.
UNDP has been present in Malawi since 1964. Working closely with the Government of Malawi, civil society and the private sector, UNDP’ s work aims to contribute to economic growth, sustainable environmental management, and democratic governance and accountability in Malawi. UNDP’s Country Programme Document is closely aligned to the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MDGS III) and supports Malawi’s aim to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
UNDP’s work in the area of governance in Malawi contributes to the aim of the UN Development Assistance Framework [2019-2023] to address root causes of poor governance, through supporting governance institutions at all levels to harmonize policy, legal and organizational frameworks; strengthen data systems and oversight institutions for enhanced accountability; strengthen gender and human rights frameworks, institutional systems, civic engagement; and improve participation and early warning systems.
Project Context
UNDP Malawi has been supporting the Government of Malawi in operationalizing National Peace Architecture through the establishment of Malawi National Peace and Unity Commission (MPUC) and District Peace and Unity Committees (DPUCs) to strengthen institutional capacities for conflict prevention under Social Cohesion programme. In coordination with other UN agencies, UNDP will implement conflict prevention and peacebuilding projects.
In this context, the UNDP Governance Portfolio is looking for a candidate who has proven experience in implementing programming in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding and is specialized in delivering project activities under social cohesion programme at UNDP Malawi.
Key Duties and Accountabilities
Scope of Work
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Coordinator – Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding, Governance Portfolio Manager and Peace and Development Advisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing the following:
- Project Delivery
- Knowledge Management
Project Delivery (70%)
- Facilitates day-to-day implementation of project activities as a liaison between implementing partners and UNDP;
- Supports the Project Coordinator in managing the delivery of inputs and outputs in line with the project workplans for M&E and donor reporting;
- Prepares and maintains detailed quantitative and qualitative accounts of project activities by using Quantum data, including expenditures and budget accountability;
- Facilitates and attends project-related meetings and missions;
- Coordinates with administrative and support staff for project activities;
- Contributes to the development of procurement plans and follows up on the status of procurements to implement project activities;
- Supports the development of project-related work such as financial reports, progress reports and interim/final reports in cooperation with implementing partners;
- Liaises with the Ministry to ensure the operationalization of MPUC and DPUCs by facilitating coordination among the Ministry, MPUC and DPUC members, TAs and community members;
- Provides capacity support to the Ministry and CSOs in carrying out project activities;
- Supports the development of proposals, reports, advocacy and donor-related material or events to enhance and improve donor intelligence on ongoing initiatives;
- Other tasks as directed by the Project Coordinator and/or Governance Portfolio Manager.
Knowledge Management on Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding (30%)
- Leads on the collection of conflict data and analysis by monitoring public media sources (both traditional and new media platforms) on a daily basis and communicating with DPUC members and other key local actors as necessary to capture conflict-related issues, early warning signs for conflicts and violence incidents, as well as how the issues are reported media and social media;
- Regularly update the conflict monitoring table feeding into the Malawi Prevention Platform with collected information on weekly basis;
- Assists in developing high-quality public information to highlight UNDP’s work in peacebuilding and conflict prevention in cooperation with UNDP communications team.
Institutional Arrangement
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator – Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding, the Project Analyst – Peacebuilding will closely work with the Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Public Affairs Committee, District Councils, other relevant MDAs, UN agencies and donors to implement planned project activities. The Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Analyst will promote a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
Competencies
Core Competencies
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build and/or /maintain coalitions/partnership.
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making.
Functional/Technical competencies
Business Direction & Strategy
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP.
Business Direction & Strategy
- Business Acumen: Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks.
Partnership management
- Relationship management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.
2030 Agenda: Peace
- Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions: Conflict Prevention.
2030 Agenda: Peace
- Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions: Peacebuilding and Reconciliation.
Business Direction & Strategy
- System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding, International Relations, Project Management, Development Studies, or any other related fields.
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding and project delivery.
Required skills
- Hands-on knowledge and experience in conflict prevention and peacebuilding in Malawi is required.
- Demonstrable experience in project delivery in cooperation with governments and CSOs in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding is required.
- Experience in data collection and maintenance is required.
- Proven experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
Desired skills
- Specific programmatic experience in one or more of the following areas: institution building for conflict prevention and peacebuilding, community dialogue, and/or mediation/reconciliation; and direct experience in project delivery, knowledge management and partnerships in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) – or similar international organization or non-governmental organization in a field based environment is desirable;
- Field experience in the country and region is desirable.
- Experience in drafting concept notes and proposals in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
- Experience/Knowledge of UNDP internal policy and ERP system is desirable.
Language:
- Fluency in English and Chichewa is required.
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