Peace and Development Officer with UNDP
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| 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:Assist on research, information-gathering and analysis with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding and social cohesion; Identify entry-points and support context-sensitive approaches in efforts to build national capacities for peacebuilding, particularly with regard to civil society, including women’s and youth networks; Provide technical support for coordination, partnerships and M&E;Under the supervision of the PDA, the main duties and responsibilities of the PDO will include: 1. Assisting on research, information-gathering and analysis with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding and social cohesion; Gather and process data and information relevant to the UN’s role and activities in Cambodia and the sub-region as relevant, with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding, social cohesion, and sustainable development;Support the PDA in undertaking socio-political and economic analysis, monitoring the situation in the country, and reporting of issues related to peace and security, including through analysis of media and local sources; Carry out and coordinate research on issues and thematic areas pertaining to peacebuilding, youth empowerment, social cohesion, dialogue, and reconciliation. 2. Identifying entry-points and support context-sensitive approaches in efforts to build national capacities for peacebuilding, particularly with regard to civil society, including women’s and youth networks;Assist the PDA in identifying areas of programmatic engagement with national stakeholders related to social cohesion, dialogue, and consensus building; and contribute to the application of context-sensitive approaches; Under the guidance of the PDA, support the exploration of entry points for sustainable development and peace with key national counterparts including the Government and civil society;Support the PDA in the provision of training to the UN Country Team staff, and key national partners, and civil society actors’ (including youth, women, and marginalized groups) on context analysis, peacebuilding and inclusive dialogue. Assist the PDA in providing technical advice to existing programmes led by UNDP and other UN agencies, with focus on media, civil society and democratic governance. 3. Provide technical support for coordination, partnerships and M&E;Support the external coordination of existing partnerships among stakeholders in Cambodia (government, civil society, private sector and the international community, including the UN system). In close collaboration with the PDA and the Joint Programme Secretariat, support monitoring and evaluation function, including collecting and analyzing data in the framework of peace and development team workplan;Support knowledge management and sharing of good practices on peacebuilding and inclusive dialogue;Perform an array of duties that support UN coordination and effective Peace and Development Team programme implementation. These may include: assisting in organizing meetings and consultations with national and international partners, coordinating the organization of public events and policy dialogues. | |
| Competencies | |
| InnovationAbility to make new and useful ideas work Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully LeadershipAbility to persuade others to follow Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others People ManagemenAbility to improve performance and satisfaction Level 4: Models independent thinking and action CommunicationAbility to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis DeliveryAbility to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services Technical/Functional Competencies: Social CohesionKnowledge of methods and experience of supporting communities to achieve greater inclusiveness, more civic participation and creating opportunities for upward mobility Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise Peacebuilding and ReconciliationAbility to support peace processes to facilitate recovery and development Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise Conflict-Sensitive ProgrammingAbility to use methods and tools to monitor conflict triggers and determine impact of various dynamics in conflict-prone situations Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise Context Analysis and Risk AssessmentKnowledge of context analysis and risk assessment concepts and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise Civil Society EngagementKnowledge to create and implement civil society initiatives and apply across peace and development work Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise | |
| Required Skills and Experience | |
| 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.Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in political analysis, democratic governance and/or peacebuilding in a governmental, multilateral, research or civil society organization; Extensive experience in analysis, research and sound drafting skills;Experience with project/programme development and coordinationExperience in national and community-level dialogue and peacebuilding initiatives and programming; In-depth knowledge of and extensive experience in Cambodia; and awareness and familiarity of key actors and stakeholders across the political, economic, and development spheres alongside knowledge of government, civil society, and other non-state actors.Native Khmer speaker; fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. | |
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