Objectives and activities of the Assignment
By providing regular analysis of the political environment, institutional preparedness for elections, election-related violence reduction, and other topical issues, the Consultant will:
Strengthen a broad and holistic understanding of peace and conflict dynamics, risks, opportunities, and priorities for a response during the electoral period and beyond
Enhance stakeholder engagement and debate on electoral politics, peace, and cohesion
Enhance UNCT’s understanding of violence risk and opportunities for prevention and mitigation
SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK
Provide regular updates and background information on political events and their implications for peace and cohesion
Support analysis of the state of institutional preparedness of the IEBC and other electoral institutions for the 2022 elections and the transition period
Support evidence-based analysis of peace and conflict dynamics at the national and sub-national level to guide UN response to identified risks and opportunities
Support risk assessment in select hot spot counties and urban informal settlements
Provide gender analysis of the political events, including campaigns and electoral outcomes
Support the work of the Prevention Platform, including regular updates
Support the identification of data sources and linkages with experts and institutions upon request
Provide analytical or other support to the Early Warning project upon request
Provide substantive support to engage with partners and in resource mobilization initiatives, including through preparation of funding proposals, briefing notes, timely corporate and donor reporting, advocacy, and information-sharing requirements.
In collaboration with UWIANO Technical teams, support activities, advocacy campaigns, events, development of messages and dissemination including on social media.
Perform other relevant duties as required.
The main deliverables under this assignment are:
Bi-weekly political updates and ad hoc briefs on key political events Mapping of peace actors and their views about the elections Background reports on topical issues e.g., court decisions
Monthly multi-dimensional risk analysis report for the Prevention Platform
Databases on main sources of data, including institutions and contact detail
Conflict assessment reports from urban informal settlements and hot spot counties
Monthly update on institutional preparedness of the IEBC, National Police Service and other electoral institutions for the elections and transition period
Reports on mediation activities, best practices, and lessons
Summary notes and action points from meetings with strategic stakeholder meetings
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in political science, sociology, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or other related social sciences, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in political analysis.
A Bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of experience in political analysis will be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
Years of experience:
2 years with a Master’s Degree or 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, of progressively responsible experience in conflict analysis, mediation, development and/or conflict prevention in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization; Extensive experience in analysis, research and sound drafting skills; Experience in project/programme development, management Experience in national and community-level conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives and programming; In-depth knowledge of political parties and electoral law, including electoral dispute resolution; and awareness and familiarity of key actors and stakeholders across the political, economic, and development spheres alongside knowledge of government, civil society, and other non-state actors..
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