National UNV - Cluster Peace and Cohesion Coordinator at UNDP

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support establishment, coordination and mobilization of Cluster and County peace and cohesion actors towards a coherent approach.
• Provide strategic leadership on Peace and Cohesion monitoring, analysis and response on behalf of the NSC and NCIC in the context of elections.
• Serve the strategic linkage for NSC and NCIC and programme partners to key actors, County institutions at the County Levels.
• Establish and maintain effective collaborations with County Governors, MCAs, County Commissioners, the National police service, and Heads of relevant departments to enhance information management and response on issues of peacebuilding, community Security and social Cohesion.
• Create linkages with existing networks and sectors so as to strengthen relevance and effectiveness of peace and cohesion interventions.
• Create and sustain linkage and liaison with National and County Governments on matters relating to peace, cohesion and conflict management.
• Facilitate convening and documentation of County Peace Forums deliberations and adoptions as well as those of Peace Committees.
• Play an advisory role to the Chairperson/Co-Chairpersons of the County Peace and Cohesion Forum.
• Support NCIC programmes on hate speech monitoring and management at the county level
• Develop and execute the County resource mobilization strategy so as to operationalize County conflict prevention, management and resolution strategies;
• Development of work plans (annual, bi-annual, quarterly, monthly);
• Facilitate effective and timely communication (both horizontal and vertical) within and across the cluster and with the PBCM Directorate;
• Manage administrative, programmatic and financial operations and functions of the County Peace Secretariats in their respective clusters, including maintaining an updated asset register, activity, financial and progress reports;
• Contribute to the UNDP oversight and regular monitoring under the programme (including facilitation of joint field missions with donors and relevant partners) to the area of responsibility.
• Produce weekly and monthly timely reporting, and in particular immediate alerts on political, social and conflict dynamics in the area of coverage.
• Coordinate the affairs of conflict early warning and response hubs, the network of Mediation Support and other response mechanisms to ensure coherence and synergy among actors.
• Conduct regular capacity assessment of the peace structures, establishing a database of actors, and training needs.
• Provide assistance to local Peace and Cohesion Monitors, Political Monitors, in their respective tasks, including coordination and communication support.
• Provide electoral monitoring support to the IEBC, ORPP, the Human Rights Commission and relevant actors within the framework of the UWIANO Platform for Peace.
• Support partnerships and collaborations towards enhancing facilitation of joint strategies;
• Facilitate regular and systematic monitoring and assessments of Peace Structures towards ensuring their effectiveness and efficiency in undertaking their mandate including managing an up-to-date database on the membership;
• Ensure Peace Structures at the county, sub county, ward and village levels are established and constituted as per the laid out policies and guidelines;
• Spearhead capacity building initiatives of County peace structures;
• Promote understanding and commitment to the volunteer spirit within peace committees and the community.
• Develop information, education and communication materials;
• Develop mechanisms for community participation and empowerment in peace building, cohesion and small arms control;
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of peace building, cohesion and small arms control programmes and projects;
• Identify persons/institutions for national peace awards and commemoration of national and international peace events in liaison with stakeholders;
• Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Programme Manager.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Output:

• The Cluster office and mechanism for local coordination, and assessments in place.
• Early Warning hubs and information management mechanisms established and training of actors utilising thgis systems trained and adequately resourced.
• A work schedule and collaborative mechanism with County Governments, Local partners and County Commissioners developed and operational.
• Learning platforms and collaborative Mechanisms at the Cluster Level   to mitigate risks of election related conflicts and violations established.
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice increased.
• The NCIC and NSC county level monitoring and reporting mechanisms and response to issues of hate speech and political violations strengthened.
• Gender and Diversity issues systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities.
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Competencies   

• In-depth knowledge of the political, social and conflict dynamics of the Cluster of choice, including fluency in the local language(s), cultures and traditions. Cluster Coordinators are required to work closely with local interlocutors, traditional and religious leadership.
• Proven experience in stakeholder coordination, especially in the contexts of UN and development institutions. 
• Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills;  including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely.
• Creativity and adaptability to work environment and in delivering results in a timely manner.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote   environments , and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary to attend to urgent issues.

Values and Integrity:

• Accountability: Mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
• Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: Effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to   establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.
• Sensitivity to the Context: Maintaining neutrality, in the contexts of political and social mobilization;  but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to communicate information and knowledge appropriately, ensuring confidentiality where necessary to sustain trust.
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Required Skills and Experience

• A University degree or equivalent qualifications in the Social Sciences, Political science, conflict studies, Management sciences,
• At least 2 years substantive experience in conflict analysis, and coordination