Civic Engagement and Inclusion Analyst

Job Title: Civic Engagement and Inclusion Analyst (NPSA8)

Organization: UNDP

Job Identification: 12801

Location: Juba, South Sudan

Apply Before: 08/23/2023, 06:59 AM

Job Schedule: Full time

Grade: NPSA-8

Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area: Governance

Bureau: Bureau for Policy and Programme Support

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree

Other Criteria: Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience

Required Languages: English

Desired Languages: Arabic

Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Mobility required/no mobility: no mobility required

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

One of the key benchmarks of the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) signed in 2018 is the conduct of elections. These elections will be South Sudan’s first elections as a sovereign state. The Government of South Sudan has formally requested the United Nations to provide electoral assistance recognizing the need to begin planning and preparations for the elections, including establishing the legal framework, reconstitution of the National Elections Commission (NEC), working with political parties, civil society and the media raising public awareness and creating conditions for inclusive participation of citizens.

UN electoral assistance in South Sudan is led by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in collaboration with UNDP and other UN agencies. An integrated electoral assistance team has been established and within this integrated structure UNDP has set up the South Sudan Electoral Support Project. The Project seeks to strengthen national institutions, platforms and processes for credible, transparent, peaceful and inclusive electoral processes with the following outcomes:

1. Establishment of an enabling legal framework for free, fair and inclusive elections supported.
2. Strengthened institutional capacities for professional, transparent and accountable election management.
3. Inclusive participation fostered through enhanced rights and access to information.
4. Enhanced environment for maintaining security and mitigating violence during elections.
5. Strengthened effectiveness in planning and implementing electoral processes for all citizens.

The Project will provide support to several institutions including the reconstituted National Elections Commission (NEC) and Political Parties Council (PPC) and work closely with relevant Ministries, UNMISS, UN agencies, other implementing partners and Civil Society Organizations including women, youth and persons with disability organizations among others. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement civic engagement and inclusion programs in line with an agreed workplan ensuring that civil society and target groups (women, youth and persons living with disabilities) are supported with opportunities to engage in electoral processes;
• Implement a small-grants mechanism for civil society organizations, faith-based groups and other organizations for a broad range of activities in support of the elections ensuring compliance with UNDP requirements;
• Contribute to the design of innovative civic and voter education (CVE) programs including the development of print, digital and audio-visual materials and content for radio and TV programs, theatre/skits and role-plays;
• Prepare specifications for contracting and procurement of CVE materials working closely with team members and Country Office colleagues, participate in evaluations and obtain the necessary approvals prior to the production of CVE materials;
• Develop plans for and implement a nationwide roll-out and dissemination of civic and voter education through partner institutions and organizations, traditional media and social media, events and face-to-face gatherings including events for targeted groups;
• Prepare reports to feed into project progress updates, donor updates and newsletters and participate in the monitoring of activities including travel to the field with team members, partners and implementers;
• Prepare for and participate proactively in information-sharing and coordination mechanisms and forums with other institutions and assistance providers to enable synergies where appropriate and to avoid duplication of effort. 

Institutional Arrangement

 The Civic Engagement and Inclusion Analyst will report to the Civic Engagement and Inclusion Specialist or designated project team member and work closely with all team members and Country Office colleagues for the effective delivery of project activities. 

Competencies
Core

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Results Based Management: 

• Ability to manage programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and demonstrable results.

Campaign Management: 

• Ability to produce and implement communications and advocacy campaigns which lead to impactful change.

Relationship Management: 

• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with Zide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.

CSO engagement: 

• Knowledge and understanding of CSOs and the ability to engage with CSOs.

System Thinking: 

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced University degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Education, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration or related field is required or; 
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in a relevant field in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum two years of progressively responsible work in communication, public outreach and/or civic engagement;
• Proven organizational, communication (written and oral) and inter-personal skills;
• Experience in the usage of computers and Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• Experience developing outreach programs utilizing print, face-to-face methods, audio-visual, digital and/or social media is highly desirable;
• Experience with small-grants mechanisms is an advantage;
• Experience in preparing specifications for contracting and procurement of CVE materials;
• Experience in designing of innovative civic and voter education (CVE) programs including the development of print, digital and audio-visual materials and content for radio and TV programs, theatre/skits and role-plays.

Required Language(s):

• Proficiency in English (written and oral).
• Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

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