Research & Conflict Prevention Specialist

Overview

The Research & Conflict Prevention Specialist will provide analysis and policy advice on socio-economic and political developments in Iraq, contributing to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programmes. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of gender-sensitive peacebuilding policies and capacity building tools.

Tasks Summary

• Provide regular situational analysis on socio-economic and political developments in Iraq and its implications.
• Prepare background papers, reports, briefing notes and talking points on developments and Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding related topics.
• Support the Social Cohesion team in providing advisory support to national and sub-regional institutions for the development and implementation of gender-sensitive peacebuilding policies.
• Support the development of capacity building tools on CPPB for national and civil society stakeholders.
• Research and analyses information relating to community-based tensions and recommend tailored actions to prevent or lower tensions.
• Provide programmatic support for the conceptualization, development and implementation of conflict prevention and peacebuilding programmes.
• Work with the Social Cohesion team to prepare presentations and briefing notes for senior management, donors and government officials on CPPB.
• Support the development of annual work plans, ToRs and Call for Proposal (CfPs) relating to Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding.
• Support the coordination of the inter-agency UN Working Group on National Dialogue and Peaceful Coexistence.
• Support strategic partnerships with national institutions, inter-governmental organizations, development partners, civil society and think-tanks.
• Organize, and where necessary lead, field missions for team members and donors.
• Engage in networking and alliance building with civil society and academia to support knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Support the field based monitoring of activities and the preparation of field monitoring/observation reports.
• Support the timely preparation of results-driven progress reports, trend analysis reports, briefing papers and communications documents.
• Support the maintenance of project records and documentation including summaries and databases.
• Develop success stories of UNDP’s impact, including supporting story development and publication.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience of at least three years in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, social cohesion, PVE or related areas.
• Experience building and maintaining robust relationships with UN, donor and civil society actors.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination and the production of PowerPoints, Briefing Notes and meeting reports.
• Experience in supporting the design and implementation of development/Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding programmes in a collaborative manner, from idea to project proposal.
• Knowledge of conflict prevention and peacebuilding approaches.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree in International studies, social sciences, peace and conflict studies, women studies, political science, international relations, development studies, sociology

Other Details

Languages Required: English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred: Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of USD 2,516.22 Entry lump sum: USD 4000 Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment); USD 225 per each month. Annual and learning leaves Medical and life Insurance Free access to different learning platforms.