Job: Election-related Conflict Prevention Specialist ( National or International) - Tanzania and Zanzibar

For more information or to apply, please follow this link: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=43696 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 (NEC) and Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC), 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 EMBs and other stakeholders in preparing for these critical events have requested the assistance of UNDP to provide technical support to the preparation and execution of this referendum.   To these ends, the Democratic Empowerment Project 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertake consultations with elections stakeholders, mainly located in Dar es Salaam and on Zanzibar, and conduct a needs assessment related to election-related peace-building and conflict reduction; Based on the needs assessment, develop a strategy and action plan for police training, community dialogues and other measures to be undertaken to help build peace and prevent election-related conflict in Tanzania in the 2014 and 2015 pre-election and general election period; The result will be a report documenting the findings and presenting a Strategy and an Action Plan to UNDP and Government. This effort will be nationwide in scope; however special attention will be placed on regions/areas that have been prone to election-related/other politically-related violence in the recent past, including (inter alia) Zanzibar, Arusha, Mtwara and Dar es Salaam; In these areas, special attention will be given to identifying opportunities for and making recommendations regarding community-based, youth-focused, political party engagement and other approaches to enhance dialogues and other conflict prevention measures, including police training; The Strategy document and Action Plan will draw on the reports and recommendations of the UN conflict prevention expert deployed in Zanzibar in advance of the 2010 general election, as well as a mapping and analysis study conducted in 2011.

Competencies

Functional competencies: Expertise and proven experience in conflict prevention in Africa; Understanding of electoral processes including stakeholders and Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) in Tanzania Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively implement activities; Ability to coordinate and work in teams under pressure as well as in complex environments; Strong communication and writing skills; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and sensitivity and adaptation. Corporate competencies: Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Education Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, development, political sciences. Experience: At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in international development including experience with elections, electoral security, prevention/mitigation of political and social conflict related to the electoral cycle. Thorough knowledge and demonstrated extensive experience in conflict prevention policy development, programming and advocacy related to the electoral cycle; Demonstrated substantive experience in security sector governance and collaboration among/between security services and electoral management bodies, reconciliation & dialogue, voter/civic education, engaging men and boys in prevention of gender based violence, community security and social cohesion; Demonstrated experience in conducting conflict, political economy and governance analysis and in designing and managing multi-stakeholder participatory conflict analysis processes and methodologies; Nuanced knowledge of conflict analysis tools and methodologies; Track record of building good working relationships with government counterparts. Demonstrable understanding of the gender aspects of peace and conflict through programming or research; Demonstrated experience in mainstreaming gender and human rights in projects. Language: A high level of written and spoken English is essential; Knowledge of Kiswahili an asset. For more information or to apply, please follow this link: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=43696

Job - Director, PhD Program in International Conflict Management Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University in suburban metropolitan Atlanta is now accepting applications for a twelve-month Director of the interdisciplinary PhD Program in International Conflict Management (http://phd.hss.kennesaw.edu/), who also qualifies as a tenurable Associate or Full Professor. Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Director will lead the Program in developing an expanded research profile and delivering high-quality scholarly and practitioner training. The academic appointment will be a dual appointment between the Ph.D. Program and the appropriate department. The Director will be responsible for managing the program budget, supervising faculty, teaching in the program, recruiting and advising graduate students, and working collaboratively with other departments. The successful candidate must have the following: earned doctorate or foreign equivalent in a relevant discipline or field; outstanding record of scholarship; and administrative experience, preferably in a university or other research setting. Additional preferences include: relevant practitioner experience; experience mentoring junior researchers; success in generating and administering external funding; and experience leading in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment. Candidates should submit a letter of application; current CV; list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references; and unofficial graduate transcripts. The position begins July 1, 2014. Review of the applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by March 21, 2014. For a full description of this position and application procedures, go to https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/postings/1193 Kennesaw State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Georgia is an Open Records State.

Call for applications: English-Language Teachers -- Nukanti Foundation | Destination: Colombia | Deadline: February 28, 2014

Call for applications: English Teaching Volunteer in Colombia
Organization: Nukanti Foundation
Position: English Teaching Volunteer
Worksite: Colombia, Risaralda Department
Type: Volunteer position (food, accommodation and internal travel costs will be covered)
Length of project: 13 months (includes three months of vacation in July, December and January)
Dates of project: April 1^st, 2014 – April 30^th, 2015 (shorter terms will also be considered)
Supervisor: Colombia Director

Founded in 2008, the Nukanti Foundation is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to leveraging sports and the arts as tools for engaging, educating, and empowering youth. Our programs offer skills development in critical thinking, conflict resolution, problem solving, personal wellness, cross-cultural communication, community building, and social entrepreneurship.

The 2013 recipient of Beyond Sport’s Sport for Conflict Resolution and a finalist for Peace and Sport’s 2013 NGO of the Year award, Nukanti operates chapters in Brazil, Colombia, Morocco, UK, and USA. We serve youth in communities working to address the social impacts of long-standing conflict, poverty, and human-rights violations.

Nukanti is looking for 24 volunteers that are willing to make a difference supporting an English education project in rural Colombia between April 2014 and April 2015. The local government of Risaralda will cover the costs of food, accommodation and internal work-related travels.

In this role, the volunteers will act as representatives of the Nukanti Foundation and the local government of Risaralda. The selected volunteers will represent the organization, so they will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. The volunteers will be expected to respect and comply with local laws and customs as well as the Nukanti Foundation’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and at all in-country venues.

Position Description:
The selected volunteers will have the opportunity to acquire hands-on, on-the-ground experience in the education sector with one of the most dynamic and impactful organizations operating today.

• The volunteers will work with students and teachers in the rural areas of Colombia’s central Risaralda Department – assisting in classes and after-school activities in order to improve the English language skills of both students and local English teachers.
• The volunteers will be involved in revising English teaching curricula in cooperation with local education authorities.
• This way the volunteers will contribute to the project’s overall objective of enhancing local youth’s prospects of higher education and future employment in order for them to overcome typical socio-economic restrictions of rural Colombia.

Learning Objectives:
Engaging in this project, the volunteers will receive a broad learning experience that will enable them to develop a range of abilities critical to working in the sectors of Education and Development Cooperation:

• For volunteers considering a professional career in education/teaching this position offers an excellent chance to gain practical work experience abroad in a challenging but inspiring environment.
• Working with an international organization like Nukanti Foundation, the volunteers will learn how to interact in a multicultural and multilingual context, while improving their social skills and knowledge of foreign languages – crucial for working in non-government organizations, nonprofits, civil society institutions, and international positions in the public and private sectors.
• In addition, the volunteers will have the privilege of gaining an insight into Colombia’s fascinating culture and meet the country’s warm-hearted people.

Candidate Attributes:

• All volunteers are required to be English native speakers.
• Previous experiences in volunteer work abroad and/or education/teaching are beneficial but not necessarily required.
• Basic Spanish is beneficial but not necessarily required. It will make it easier for the volunteers to integrate in the local community.

Living Conditions:
The Risaralda department is part of Colombia’s beautiful Coffee Region, offering a pleasant climate and rich nature while being located in between the country’s cultural and economic centers -- the capital of Bogota and the second largest city of Medellin.

Colombia is working to resolve a long-standing civil conflict between the established government and the guerrilla rebel forces known for committing or funding extreme acts of violence. Despite this conflict, security has improved recently: the two sides are negotiating a peace treaty to end of violence and instability. Travel throughout the country is most easily done by bus or plane. Since the cost of living is low by US and European standards, it is possible to live comfortably on a low budget.


Volunteer Responsibilities:
The selected volunteers are responsible for covering all costs associated with:

• International travel (to and from Colombia).
• Visa requirements.
• Personal medical and life insurance.
• Vacation travel and entertainment expenses.

Project Details:
For the duration of the project, the volunteers will receive:

• Accommodation with a host family.
• Coverage of the costs of food and of internal travels they have to undertake while on the job.
• The organization will not cover the costs of food, accommodation and travels during the vacation months of July, December and January.

Application Process:
Please submit (in English) – by February 28, 2014 – your curriculum vitae and a letter (not to exceed 750 words) explaining why you want to be part of this project, how you can add value to it and how this will help advance your goals in terms of professional and personal development. Please also provide the names and contact details for at least one non-personal reference.

Please submit these materials via email – with the subject heading “Volunteer submission: English teacher in Colombia’s Coffee Region” to: info@nukantifoundation.org

You can also submit questions about this opportunity to the email provided above.

2014 CALL FOR PROPOSAL: Benin - Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana - Guinea - Liberia - Niger - Nigeria - Senegal - Sierra Leone

OSIWA seeks proposals aimed at achieving the following specific objectives in the priority countries listed beside each objective:

· Improve quality and conduct of elections (Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal);
· Increase effectiveness of Parliaments (Benin, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone);
· Enhance Citizens’ participation in Local Governance and Decentralization (Liberia, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone);
· Ensure Natural Resource Management frameworks are effective (Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone);
· Support alternative means for Anti-Corruption enforcement (Benin, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal);
· Enhance social demand for accountability and effective public service delivery especially in health and education sectors (Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone);
· Enhance citizenship rights and social cohesion (Region wide);
· Reduce the impact of Drug Trafficking on Governance (Region wide);
· Effectively strengthen prevention and information systems to reduce Militancy and Violence (Mali, Niger, Nigeria);
· Promote the rights of women, youth, vulnerable groups and differently-abled persons (Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone);
· Improve criminal and administration of Justice (Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal);
· Address the challenges and potentials of International Criminal Justice for legal accountability (Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone);
· Ensure inclusive constitutional review processes (Benin, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone); and
· Promote access to Information and Media Freedom (Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone)

The detailed OSIWA strategy is available at Our Strategy.
Eligibility
OSIWA primarily awards grants to local organizations based in West Africa. In rare and limited circumstances, it provides support to West Africa-based international organizations with a strong commitment to transfer knowledge to local groups they partner with. It provides grants to government institutions as well as regional and sub-regional organizations working in its core priorities areas. OSIWA requires all organizations seeking funding to submit a completed application form, budget, work plan monitoring and evaluation framework and other relevant documents including leadership information (list of Board members, trustees and management), staff who will be involved in the project, proof of registration and banking details. Applications that are not submitted with all the relevant documentation will be delayed.
Submission and Deadlines
Proposals should be sent directly to: proposals@osiwa.org and will be accepted until May 30th 2014.
OSIWA encourages the early submission of proposals. Submitted proposals will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The time required to review a proposal varies according to the complexity of the proposal, the problem being addressed, and the number of proposals being reviewed. Generally, it can take up to three months from the time a proposal is received to the actual award of a grant, although OSIWA strives to be as expeditious as possible in its review of inquiries and proposals. Please keep this in mind when planning.
Access the Application Documents
Download the 2014 Call for Proposals

Job: Conciliation Resources is hiring a Caucasus Projects Manager

Conciliation Resources is an independent organisation working with people in conflict to prevent violence and build peace. We are currently recruiting for one opportunity:

• Caucasus Projects Manager

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Caucasus Projects Manager

• Full-time (37.5 hours), permanent contract
• Location: London-based, frequent travel
• Salary: £40,040 (possibly more for an exceptional candidate) plus 9% employer pension contribution
• Closing date: 9am (UK time) Tuesday 4 March 2014
• Interviews: Friday 7 March 2014

The Caucasus Projects Manager will oversee our work on the Nagorny Karabakh conflict, including managing the implementation of Conciliation Resources' projects in the EPNK consortium (European Partnership for the Peaceful Settlement of the Conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh) and developing our future work in the Nagorny Karabakh context. Regular travel (approximately three months a year) is required to coordinate work in the field and provide support and oversight to partner organisations.
The successful candidate will have proven experience of project management as well as working with a wide range of actors, including local partner organisations. The Caucasus Projects Manager should have a sound understanding of the South Caucasus region, experience working on peacebuilding, development or human rights and experience in engaging with policymakers. Fluency in spoken and written English and Russian is essentia

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2014 Call for Nominations: Nominate a PopTech Social Innovation Fellow for 2014

The Social Innovation Fellows Program serves visionary change agents who are incubating high-potential new solutions to pressing national, regional and global challenges. Our program is designed to provide a powerful toolkit for creating real and lasting impact. Fellows also gain increased visibility, access to a year-round community of peers in many sectors and a world-class network of experts and supporters.

The program is highly selective, with 10 to 12 Social Innovation Fellows chosen annually from among hundreds of nominations. Fellows work toward positive social impact through a variety of approaches, for example:

• Platforms: Transformational tools that can be put to work in many different settings worldwide.
• Models: Effective new ways of getting a crucial solution, service or human right to where it is most needed.
• Design for Impact: Generating the right new ideas, and making sure they create real benefit.

Before submitting a nomination, please read carefully the following priorities. We are seeking candidates who:

• Work with highly disruptive breakthrough innovations to solve previously intractable problems.
• Work in critical fields such as livelihoods, energy, green technology, healthcare, environment, performing arts, water, education and other areas with significant social impacts.
• Have a positive track record as leaders in social innovation.
• Work in organizations that are well positioned for growth and high impact.
• Are passionate leaders with a great potential for collaboration and success.

Fellows may be working within various economic models – for-profit companies, not-for-profit organizations, hybrid efforts and open-source platforms. Fellows come from a wide range of geographies, and may be working to solve challenges within the United States and/or in other countries around the world.
Candidates must be nominated through the online nomination form, available at poptech.org/nomination/sifellows_2014.
Fellows may be nominated by another individual or organization, self-nominated, or nominated from within the PopTech network. Nominations are open through April 1, 2014.

Job: UNICEF, Education Specialist (Global Partnership for Education), P-4, New York

Education Specialist (Global Partnership for Education), P-4, New York for more info

Vacancy No:  E-VN-2014-000246 Duty Station:  New York Country:  United States of America Region:  NY HQ

Job Level:  P-4 Position#:  00086247 Application Close:  27-Feb-14 Contract Type:  Long-term Staff (FT)

 

Purpose of the Position

Under the overall guidance of the Senior Education Adviser, Education Section, the incumbent is responsible for management and coordination of UNICEF contributions to the Global Partnership for Education processes.

 

Key Expected Results

1. Coordinates and provides support to Regional and Country offices on their participation in the GPE, including the provision of guidance on the entire GPE process from application for funding, proposal development and implementation and follow-up. This includes liaison with the Senior Advisor responsible for access/OOSC and COs to ensure consistency in dealing with EAC and GPE and overlapping results are achieved.  Liaises extensively with Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation Office (PARMO) to ensure provision of quality technical support to countries and accurate budget and funding monitoring and management.

End Result(s): UNICEF ROs/COs engagement in GPE processes at the country level strengthened.

2. Facilitates communication and information exchange between GPE Secretariat and UNICEF HQ, Regional and
Country Offices. Provides technical inputs into key GPE documents, and provides management support and coordinates UNICEF`s inputs into high-level conferences and events, to ensure UNICEF`s positions are accurately represented, promoted and advocated for through different GPE structures and processes including the Board, FAC, different Working Groups and GRA. Works closely with Education Section nominated focal points so that UNICEF`s contribution to GPE`s Implementation plan is timely, strategic and good quality.

End Result(s): On-time, high-quality, accurate information generated and shared between UNICEF HQ/RO/CO and GPE partners. UNICEF`s positions and inputs into the partnership process accurately communicated through the partnership networks.

3. Maintains a comprehensive database of reports, good practices, lessons, policy, and programme innovations on GPE for internal dissemination.  Maintains a knowledge bank of informational assets and facilitate the dissemination of information using various channels for use by a variety of audiences to inform programming, policy and advocacy work.  Ensure research findings are communicated to UNICEF and other development partners, so as to strengthen the evidence-based programming.

End Result(s):  UNICEF staff and partners access to a rich and up-to-date knowledge base with external policies, programmes and initiatives that affect the education and equity agenda.

4. Facilitates seamless linkages between Office of the Deputy Executive Director and UNICEF HQ offices on GPE processes. Contribute to the establishment of guidelines and systems to ensure greater co-ordination among the various UNICEF offices engaged in GPE. Provides management support to the DED`s office as needed in the execution of their leadership functions within GPE.

End Result(s): Effective coordination mechanisms between various UNICEF HQ offices established. DED`s office adequately supported for effective leadership role in GPE.
Support the overall work of the education section through the provision of high quality briefings; representing UNICEF at relevant internal and external meetings; providing inputs into the work of others, and ensuring priority messages on education are effectively and consistently communicated.

 

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

- Advanced University degree (Master`s or equivalent) in Education or other Social Sciences; or in other related technical fields.*

- Eight years of relevant work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, across education and other related fields. Experience in national education planning and understanding of education budgeting and statistics preferred.

- Fluency in English and another UN language.

*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

 

Competencies of Successful Candidate

- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

- Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

- Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

- Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

- Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.

- Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

- Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.

- Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.

 

 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.