In accordance with the comprehensive peace agreement (CPA) and Security Council resolution of 1590 of March 24, 2005, the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) has been mandated to provide support and assistance to the Government of National Unity (GONU) and Government of South Sudan (GOSS) in planning, developing and implementing the national disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme. To this end, an integrated UN DDR unit for the CPA has been established with HQs in Khartoum and field offices in North and South Sudan. In line with the Integrated DDR Standards DPKO is leading the planning and implementation of the D & D components, UNDP -through voluntary contributions- acts as the planning and implementation agency for the reintegration component. UNDP is also implementing DDR under the ESPA and supporting the government to prepare for DDR in Darfur.

The National Reintegration Officer will perform the following functions: 1. Support the International Reintegration Field Officer/Coordinator to plan and implement reintegration activities. 2. Assist in the evaluation of program proposals from implementing partners, and helps in designing and formulating MoUs with said implementing partners in designated areas 3. Design briefing sessions and simple written material explaining, in local languages, the program’s whereabouts and objectives to individual ex-combatants, host communities and civil society. 4. Liaise with private and public sector reintegration and livelihoods actors to gather labour market information, identify synergies. 5. Liaise with and support the state level DDR Commission in the design of reintegration packages for ex-combatants. 6. Play a pro-active role in keeping Management aware of developments that may affect the reintegration program. 7. Carry out field monitoring, market and labour assessments, conduct research on field based reintegration opportunities, as required by the International Reintegration Officer/Manager. 8. Prepare weekly reports 9. Compile and share information with colleagues locally, Juba office. 10. Carry out any other duty as required by his/her supervisor. V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors Corporate Competencies:  Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards  Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP  Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability  Treats all people fairly without favoritism Functional Competencies: 1. Demonstrate ability to identify and anticipate bottlenecks, as well as seek guidance. 2. Understanding of reintegration, labour and market conditions. 3. Ability to organize and complete assignments within deadlines. 4. Integrity and impartiality, ability to work with former combatants and colleagues of various origins. 5. Ability to convey difficult issues and positions to senior officials proactively seek guidance and make clear recommendations to line managers. 6. Strong verbal and written skills; ability to draft short memos and conduct presentations. 7. Dynamic and results-oriented

Education and work experience: Master’s degree equivalent in agronomy, agriculture, business, training, management, development studies, any other relevant field OR Bachelor’s degree in the above mentioned or related fields with 2 years of relevant working experience. Prior experience with employment programmes, small business and agriculture training will be a significant asset; experience in the private sector (trading, agribusiness, food transformation) as well as in livelihoods programming for women and/or people with disability will be an asset. • Previous work experience in any parts of Southern Sudan an asset • Willingness and ability to travel to different States with in Southern Sudan • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) with good typing skills in English; Experience in handling of web-based management systems. Language Requirement: Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of at least one local language spoken in Southern Sudan is desirable. Knowledge of Arabic language would be an asset.

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
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