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(This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/wathefty/public_html/jobs/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6260WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and\/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. <\/strong><\/p>\n JOB TITLE: Joint UN Peace and Conflict Analysis Consultant The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger<\/strong> in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.<\/p>\n Ethiopia is undergoing a period of heightened volatility and fragility as it navigates its various political, economic, demographic, and environmental transitions. A major challenge in Ethiopia\u2019s recent political trajectory is ongoing political contestation that have resulted in a number of different violent conflicts. Conflicts ranging from low to severe scale happen in various parts of the country. However, the three major conflict hot spot regions in the country are primarily Amhara and Oromia, with Benishangul-Gumuz closely implicated as well.<\/p>\n The Amhara region has been facing several violent conflicts during the past years, including local inter-ethnic conflicts, regional and international border disputes, and the war in the north. The region contains various elements of conflicting socio-economic and political dynamics, including rising ethno-nationalism and a violent territorial agenda. In recent years, ethno-nationalist sentiments have been gaining ground in the region, with a discourse that includes both issues of power balance between elites, territorial claims, and marginalization in all its sense. Regional forces and militias have been fighting alongside government forces against Tigrayan forces for over two years, with some militias taking strong stances on contentious issues underpinning the conflict. During the last years, violent clashes and attacks on civilians have also increased, particularly in areas inhabited by ethnic Amharas living in the areas bordering other region. Deep-rooted conflict occurs frequently on the border areas between Oromia and Amhara, between Benishangul-Gumuz and Amhara, and in the Oromo Special Zone within the region itself. Similar conflicts with a lesser degree happened along the bordering towns of Amhara and Benishangul Gumuz Regions. The region has also been a conflict hotspot of the border dispute between Sudan and Ethiopia for the last 2-3 years. <\/p>\n At the same time, the Government of Ethiopia has undertaken a number initiatives aimed to promote sustainable peace in the country. These include: the appointment of a National Dialogue Commission (NDC) and process to be launched in 2023; signing a Peace Agreement with the TPLF on 2 November; a costed Recovery and Resilience Plan aimed to support conflict-affected regions, including Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz and to some extent Oromia; and existing processes aimed at promoting accountability and transitional justice, including the joint EHRC-OHCHR investigation and follow up by an Inter-Ministerial Commission.<\/p>\n In light of these challenges, opportunities and their implications for the sustainable development and peace of Ethiopia, the United Nations seeks to undertake a peace and conflict analysis of the national context, with a focus on Amhara and Oromia regions, as well as conflict issues in contiguous areas of other regions, including Benishangul-Gumuz and possible extension to other regions. The purpose of this research and analysis is to support the UN in developing more risk-informed and conflict sensitive strategies, programmes, partnerships and operational approaches and to identify entry-points for supporting social cohesion and peacebuilding to support resilience, diversity management issues and put in place peace structures and SDG implementation in these regions. <\/p>\n The analysis will be undertaken under the aegis of a One UN approach to engagement in the context and will inform the work of the UN across its humanitarian, development, and peace pillars as well as HPD nexus collaboration, especially at the sub-national level.<\/p>\n The National Consultant will work with an International Consultant to deliver a quality analysis meeting the above-mention goals. The role of the National Consultant will be to support analysis of the national context, advise of interpretation of documents, support in data collection and identifying key data points to be collected. In particular, the IC will be expected to:<\/p>\n 1) Support comprehensive peace and conflict analysis with verifiable data and evidence based on primary and secondary data collection, including stakeholder consultations, and with clear and actionable recommendations for UN strategic engagement and programming Key issues to be covered: Education: Advanced university degree in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, law, international development, public policy, or other relevant social science fields. <\/p>\n Work Experience: <\/p>\n \u2022 Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in surveys, conflict analysis, peacebuilding, conflict prevention and management, or related fields. Competencies: <\/p>\n Corporate Competencies: <\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to lead the design and implementation of peace and conflict analysis Technical \/ Functional Skills and Knowledge: <\/p>\n \u2022 In-depth practical knowledge of programmatic issues regarding transition from crisis to recovery\/resilience Managerial: <\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent communication, interpersonal and liaison skills Language: Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communications skills. Proficiency in Amharic or another language spoken in Ethiopia is an advantage. <\/p>\n 10 July 2023<\/p>\n WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP\u2019s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment<\/p>\nCONTRACTUAL INFORMATION<\/h2>\n
CONTRACT TYPE: National Consultant, SSA Level 9
UNIT\/DIVISION: Programme & Policy
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with travel to Amhara, Oromia and Benishangul-Gumuz
DURATION: 6 months<\/p>\nABOUT WFP<\/h2>\n
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT<\/h2>\n
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)<\/h2>\n
2) Support esign relevant consultation workshop and final validation workshop
3) Work as a team with the International Consultant on the development of the overall analysis<\/p>\n
\u2022 Identification and mapping of conflicts and trends and patterns of social and political tensions in the three regions
\u2022 Identification and mapping of key conflict and peace actors in each region (to be defined but including women and youth) \u2013 their world views (including views on how the country is governed), narratives, motivations, and relationships (including a political economy analysis of major stakeholders)
\u2022 Analysis of perceptions of key stakeholders in each context on conflicts, fault lines and future trajectories of each regions and between regions, including cross-border dimensions
\u2022 Analysis of root and proximate causes and conflict dynamics of different conflicts in each region and across regions
\u2022 Mapping of ongoing peacebuilding and social cohesion interventions by UN and partners
\u2022 A set of considerations on the way forward for UN engagement, including entry-points for: strengthening conflict sensitivity; social cohesion, conflict prevention and peacebuilding; improving humanitarian access; monitoring human rights and grave violations against children and violence against women.
\u2022 Develop a set of possible scenarios and risks for each region, including suggestions for how to monitor evolution of these risks.
\u2022 Identification and mapping of peace capacities of both state and non-state actors operating in the regions.
The consultant is also expected to assist in designing and participating in a validation workshop for the analysis. <\/p>\nSTANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/h2>\n
\u2022 Experience in working\/advising national-level state institutions and security structures, including oversight bodies;
\u2022 Solid understanding of conflict analysis and peacebuilding issues and solutions to promoting and sustaining peace;
\u2022 Experience in working with the United Nations is desirable;
\u2022 Proven track record and experience in assessment methodologies and drafting of analytical research reports;
\u2022 Strong experience in project management cycle including development project design, monitoring, and evaluation
\u2022 Experience in crisis and post-crisis environments is essential;
\u2022 Experience in facilitated research and presentation skills;
\u2022 Experience of working in the African Region especially east Africa including Ethiopia is highly desirable; and
\u2022 Proven research and analytical capacity <\/p>\n
\u2022 Excellent writing, speaking, and communication skills in English
\u2022 Excellent time management and ability to produce outputs as per agreed deadlines
\u2022 Ability to work seamlessly in a multi-cultural environment <\/p>\n
\u2022 Strong familiarity with UN country operations and programming, especially in conflict and crisis settings
\u2022 An understanding of the current political and economic context in Ethiopia
\u2022 Understanding of the region, history and cultures, and economic conditions
\u2022 Strong knowledge of community-based economic development and poverty-related issues and approaches
\u2022 Strong analytical report writing, presentation skills<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ability to work under pressure and travel to multiple sites in remote locations
\u2022 Good participatory skills, including the ability to foster team building and facilitate meetings or workshops.
\u2022 Ability to work in harmony with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. <\/p>\nDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS<\/h2>\n
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