The PVE Project Specialist will support the implementation of the Regional PVE Project and its sub-regional windows and initiatives including planning, coordination and monitoring and evaluation. S/he will also support knowledge management and sharing by leading on research, analysis, and policy development, facilitating knowledge exchange and learning through the internal and external PVE Community of Practices (CoPs) and the production of communication and knowledge materials. S/he will undertake other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to making sure that they are being implemented effectively;
Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results.
Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming.
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks.
Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Identify and document good practices in the areas of PVE, conflict prevention and peacebuilding and share lessons and approaches for better supporting Country Offices and ensuring relevance of programming.
Document, codify lessons learned, and production of case evidence to inform UNDP’s global implementation n of the SG’s New Agenda for Peace.
Contribute to the development and dissemination of tools for PVE across the regional and sub-regional PVE community of practices and support capacity-building of UNDP staff in the application of tools and practices.
Develop and strengthen linkages with the peacebuilding and governance Communities of Practice, both within and beyond the UN system.
Facilitate regional knowledge exchange and experience-sharing, including through South-South Cooperation.
Contributes to the development and implementation of communication strategies and plans aligned with the Regional PVE Project, including the preparation of key messages, advocacy materials, and visibility packages for major events.
Develop compelling content — articles, newsletters, stories, videos, podcasts, and social media posts — to communicate project achievements, advocate for PVE efforts, and showcase impact.
Support the PVE programmatic interventions in the region through planning, coordination of projects implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and progress reporting.
Provide administrative and logistical planning support for missions, workshops/webinars, and other project activities.
Guide and ensure the development of M&E plans and risk management plans, ensuring context-specific indicators and risk mitigation measures are in place.
Coordinate with PVE M&E and reporting colleagues at the Country Offices for inputs into M&E Framework and reports including progress reports (quarterly, bi-annual and annual), as required.
Prepare donor reports, ensuring timely and accurate updates on project progress and achievements;
Maintain all data and records relevant to the peacebuilding and PVE areas. This may include developing/updating the database for various expertise/ consultants in respective thematic areas.
Analyze and research information on donors, prepare briefs on possible areas of cooperation, and identify opportunities for new partnerships and initiatives.
Education:
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Conflict Prevention, Peace Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Law or equivalent is required.
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 5 years (with Master’s degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of professional working experience in Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding, Rule of Law, Prevention of Violent Extremism is required.
Skills:
Good knowledge of democratic governance and peacebuilding issues, including conflict prevention, PVE, rule of law, justice and human rights.
Proven experience in collecting, analyzing, synthesizing and interpreting data, and producing high-quality reports briefs and analytical documents.
Proficiency and proven experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point) is required.
Previous experience working with UNDP.
Experience working in a conflict affected country in Africa.
Previous experience in coordinating activities and organizing events for a diverse audience.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of French and Arabic will be an advantage.
