COMMUNITY DIALOGUE ANALYST, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE ANALYST

Location :

Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA

Application Deadline :

18-Nov-13

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Post Level :

SB-4

Languages Required :

English

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Background

Tanzania has held four credible general elections since the reintroduction of multi-party politics in 1992. Citizens and the government are eager to maintain this track record and to further strengthen democratic practice in Tanzania. Looking to the 2015 general election, government has undertaken early and comprehensive preparations for the electoral processes. Since receipt of official requests for UN assistance to the election cycle leading to the 2015 general election from the National Election Commission and Zanzibar Electoral Commission, a UN Needs Assessment Mission recommended the development of a project in support of the national efforts.

In addition, in 2014 the United Republic of Tanzania will likely conduct a first national referendum on a new constitution. The national EMBs and other stakeholders in preparing for these critical events have requested the support of UNDP to provide technical support to the preparation and execution of the referendum.

To these ends, the Democratic Empowerment Project (DEP) is a four year (2013-2016) UNDP, UN One Fund and other donor-funded project with the overall aim of contributing to Tanzania's UNDAP's Outcome 7: i.e. 'key institutions of democracy, (i.e. EMBs, etc.) effectively implement their election and political functions'. UN Women and UNESCO are implementing partners in a One UN Country Team context.

Project Objectives

The DEP seeks to promote democracy and contribute to the realization of the following four objectives:

1) Capacity of the key democratic institutions (EMBs, CRC, RPP, etc.) enhanced to support and promote legal and institutional reform in the context of the on-going constitutional reform process and beyond;

2) Capacity of the EMBs to conduct credible elections enhanced through strategic, technical and operational support and improved EMB engagement with stakeholders (i.e. political parties, CSOs, and the media) to foster a democratic environment;

3) Inclusive participation in elections and politics enhanced through the empowerment of women, youth and PWDs; and

4) National peace infrastructure enhanced to mitigate and prevent election-related conflicts, including violence against women in elections.

Project Management

The DEP project will be executed directly by UNDP and implemented under the overall guiding principle of national ownership and leadership in the electoral process. The international assistance provided should be considered as an extension of, and a complement to, national resources and is intended to support national management and coordination structures.

III. Objectives of Assignment

The Community Dialogue Analysts support DEP project implementation on the mainland in the area of assistance to the national peace infrastructure to mitigate and resolve election-related conflicts. The Community Dialogue Analysts will assist the Community Dialogue Specialist in the design, implementation and coordination of confidence building measures, training activities and multi-stakeholder networking and dialogue events.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the respective Election Management Specialist (P4) and the Community Dialogue Specialist (P4), and under the overall direction of the DEP Project Manager, the Community Dialogue Analysts will perform the following duties:

• Provide substantive and technical support the design and implementation of selected confidence building measures identified by national partners, thus contributing to conflict prevention, peace building and to the national infrastructures for peace.
• Provide technical support to the implementation of the UNDP Democratic Empowerment Project (DEP).
• Support DEP and UN efforts to promote dialogues in addressing issues peace issues related to the 2014 Referendum and the 2015 General Election and elections environment.
• Help strengthen, through training and knowledge networking, the capacity of UNDP, the UN and key national partners, in conflict analysis, conflict sensitive approaches and peace building.
• Assist with the development of dedicated initiatives that support women's networks, youth and leadership in peace building and conflict prevention.
• Help develop strategic partnerships with all stakeholders in the area of dialogues and conflict prevention/reconciliation.
• Plan and facilitate multi-stakeholder project events, dialogue, meetings.
• Help develop ToT training strategies, approaches and methodologies focusing on electoral conflict mitigation.
• Develop TORs for partners and assess proposals.
• Provide monthly, quarterly and other reports and briefing notes as required.

Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the DEP.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly and without favoritism

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Master's Degree in conflict prevention/peace studies, political/social science, international relations, law, public administration, or other relevant field.

Experience

• At least 5 years of substantive experience in the field of peace building and conflict prevention.
• Specific experience in multi-stakeholder facilitation, consensus building and reconciliation efforts.
• Prior knowledge of the UN and UNDP preferable.
• Prior knowledge of Tanzania essential.
• Training skills and knowledge Training of Trainers methodology preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Works effectively under pressure, manage stress well and adapts to evolving situations.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and social media applications.
• Willingness to travel frequently in Tanzania and to work extensive hours and under pressure.

Language Requirements

Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili essential.

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