Technical Support Specialist - Peacebuilding at UNDP

Objectives and activities of the Assignment

By providing regular analysis of the political environment, institutional preparedness for elections, election-related violence reduction, and other topical issues, the Consultant will:

• Strengthen a broad and holistic understanding of peace and conflict dynamics, risks, opportunities, and priorities for a response during the electoral period and beyond
• Enhance stakeholder engagement and debate on electoral politics, peace, and cohesion
• Enhance UNCT’s understanding of violence risk and opportunities for prevention and mitigation

SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK

• Provide regular updates and background information on political events and their implications for peace and cohesion
• Support analysis of the state of institutional preparedness of the IEBC and other electoral institutions for the 2022 elections and the transition period
• Support evidence-based analysis of peace and conflict dynamics at the national and sub-national level to guide UN response to identified risks and opportunities
• Support risk assessment in select hot spot counties and urban informal settlements
• Provide gender analysis of the political events, including campaigns and electoral outcomes
• Support the work of the Prevention Platform, including regular updates
• Support the identification of data sources and linkages with experts and institutions upon request
• Provide analytical or other support to the Early Warning project upon request
• Provide substantive support to engage with partners and in resource mobilization initiatives, including through preparation of funding proposals, briefing notes, timely corporate and donor reporting, advocacy, and information-sharing requirements.
• In collaboration with UWIANO Technical teams, support activities, advocacy campaigns, events, development of messages and dissemination including on social media.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

The main deliverables under this assignment are:

Bi-weekly political updates and ad hoc briefs on key political events Mapping of peace actors and their views about the elections Background reports on topical issues e.g., court decisions

• Monthly multi-dimensional risk analysis report for the Prevention Platform
• Databases on main sources of data, including institutions and contact detail
• Conflict assessment reports from urban informal settlements and hot spot counties
• Monthly update on institutional preparedness of the IEBC, National Police Service and other electoral institutions for the elections and transition period
• Reports on mediation activities, best practices, and lessons
• Summary notes and action points from meetings with strategic stakeholder meetings

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in political science, sociology, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or other related social sciences, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in political analysis.
• A Bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of experience in political analysis will be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.

Years of experience:

• 2 years with a Master’s Degree or 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, of progressively responsible experience in conflict analysis, mediation, development and/or conflict prevention in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization; Extensive experience in analysis, research and sound drafting skills; Experience in project/programme development, management Experience in national and community-level conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives and programming; In-depth knowledge of political parties and electoral law, including electoral dispute resolution; 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..