Governance Expert (National)

Overview

This consultancy focuses on strengthening the nexus between subnational and national peace processes by developing strategies and operational plans for Mission support actions in governance.

Tasks Summary

• Review existing knowledge and baseline data on Protection of Civilians (PoC).
• Map and assess capacities of stakeholders and institutions in transition and governance processes.
• Identify and articulate strategic priorities, opportunities, and entry points for Mission support actions.
• Develop an operational plan to implement the strategy at the subnational level.
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive report.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in reconciliation or in areas of peacebuilding or conflict management.
• Proven experience as a lead grassroots-level peace adviser/consultant is desirable.
• Knowledge in programming or strategy development including good understanding of PKO programming modalities in South Sudan preferably in Northern Bahr El Ghazal is required.
• Extensive field experience, especially in conflict and/or post-conflict settings; prior experience in South Sudan, preferably in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, is required.
• Demonstrable ability to engage with sensitivity, strategic foresight, and political acumen in situations involving multiple actors and stakeholders from antagonistic ethnic communities and political factions is required.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or peacebuilding/conflict management; or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related area is required.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 2 months, 2 weeks

Work Modality: extensive travels to field locations

Remuneration: