UNDP South Sudan seeks to engage a qualified, experienced, and competent Peacebuilding Program Advisor and Manager (PA&PM) for the Peace and Community Cohesion (PaCC) Program. The PA & PM, under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative – Head of Program will; provide policy and strategic advice on peacebuilding for the R-TGoNU and UNDP, guide implementation of peacebuilding initiatives in South Sudan and lead capacity building initiatives for national institutions on peacebuilding, substantively support the deepening of results-based management in UNDP program, integration of gender perspectives in projects; lead partnerships and resource mobilization and identification of governance and peacebuilding programming options in line with national priorities, UNDP Strategic Plan, CPD and evolving context.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in International Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Law or related field.
• A Bachelors ‘degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience maybe considered in lieu of Master’s.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• A minimum of 10 years (with Masters) or 12 years (with Bachelors) of relevant experience at national or international level in project management, governance, peace and security or peacebuilding.
• Demonstrated programming and managerial experience in post-conflict environments, and ability to work in hardship conditions.
• Experience in conflict analysis, policy advisory, advocacy and strategy development, development and/or conflict prevention in a governmental, multilateral, or civil society organization. Hands-on experience in designing, monitoring and evaluation of development programs and projects; and establishing partnerships among international organizations and national governments.
• Experience in national and community-level dialogues, conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives and programming.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in oral and written English language is requirement.
• Knowledge of other UN languages is added advantage.

Other Details

• Job Identification: 13083
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
• Contract Duration: 1 Year
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: Negotiable
• Application Process: Online