Announced at the Sirte talks in October 2007 the Darfur Community Peace and Stability Fund (DCPSF) is a pooled funding mechanism that seeks to restore trust and confidence among diverse communities that have historically disputed the sharing of scarce assets and resources. Delivered through national and international NGOs and UN agencies, the DCPSF seeks to support activities and processes that draw communities closer together and enable them to resolve the range of issues that have hitherto divided them. To ensure community engagement in often protracted processes of dialogue and consultation, the DCPSF will respond to the material needs of communities be they educational, health, livelihoods or watsan etc.

The Darfur Development Strategy (DDS), which emerged from the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD) was collectively endorsed by participants at the International Donor Conference for Darfur in April 2013.  It lays the foundation for long-term recovery, development, peace and stability in Darfur.  The DCPSF will align its programmes to contribute to the DDS and thus support the implementation of the DDPD.

The DCPSF is planning to commission discrete pieces of work that complement programming approaches, whilst serving to deepen contextual understanding of what drives conflict in Darfur. In this the DCPSF will work in partnership with civil society, UNAMID, UN agencies, INGOs and specialist for a as the Darfur Dialogue and Consultation process.

Through civil society, UN and INGO partners the DCPSF continues to reach across communities (Arab/non Arab, nomadic, farming and IDP, rural/urban), exploring community dispute resolution and processes of reconciliation. A Small Grants Mechanism has been established to systematically strengthen the capacity of CSOs/NGOs and improve operational service delivery.

The DCPSF is overseen by a Steering Committee (SC), chaired by the Resident Coordinator. A Technical Secretariat (TS) has been established to facilitate the workings of the DCPSF and shape policy and programming approaches.

Scope of the DCPSF

Based on empirical evidence the DCPSF is keen to support a wide range of innovative, community-oriented approaches to peace building that may include the following:

• Activities and processes that improve community democratization. Working with and through traditional authorities, and amplifying the voices of women and young people, facilitate processes that allow communities affected by conflict to play a prominent role in its resolution. Programming may focus on conflict mediation training, community workshops and/or arbitration forums, capacity building and community problem solving; 
• Activities and processes that incentivize peace through improved service delivery. Responding to needs within the health, water etc. sector can act as entry points to dialogue and consultation that, in turn, leads to a greater sense of trust and confidence amongst communities; 
• Activities and processes that provide equal livelihoods and educational opportunities thereby defusing inequity as a source of tension and driver of conflict; 
• Activities and processes that strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations/communities as facilitators of peace building processes. Training and improved organization of networks/fora will enhance the credibility/legitimacy of CSOs in the eyes of affected communities.

The Technical Secretariat of the Darfur Community Peace and Stability Fund is responsible for 1) preparing key policy, planning and prioritization documents for use by the Steering Committee, working groups and end-users; 2) manage  programme and project appraisals and providing recommendations for funding allocations to the Steering Committee; 3) undertaking monitoring reviews, 4) providing regular narrative reporting of progress of DCPSF-funded programmes and projects, and 5) fulfilling the secretariat function to the Steering Committee. In line with the Steering Committee decision in February 2012, the Technical Secretariat is housed by UNDP. The Technical Secretariat falls under the supervision of UNDP’s Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit and will be supported by relevant UNDP programme management support and operation units.

Under this overall context, the incumbent will be based in Nyala,El Fasher, and El Geneina and be responsible for monitoring and support to the DCPSF implementing partners projects in South and East Darfur.  S/he will be matrix managed: report directly to the M&E officer under the overall guidance of the Head of the Technical Secretariat.

Summary of key functions:

• Implementation of monitoring and evaluation strategies and plans
• Effective support to the implementing partners’ monitoring and evaluation process
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing on monitoring and evaluation

1. Ensures the implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Planning of methodologies and tools to monitor the DCPSF overall results following all indicators in the DCPSF results framework
• Participation in the planning and preparation of DCPSF project monitoring and evaluation.
• Implementation of surveys and any other tools to monitor the DCPSF results, and monitoring missions for DCPSF projects and evaluations.
• Promotion of monitoring and evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and capacity development of DCPSF implementing partners.
• Preparation of analytical documents on areas monitored and evaluated, effectiveness and impact of overall DCPSF.
• Follow up on implementation of evaluation recommendations.
• Provision of support to and coordination of any external review and evaluations.

2- Ensures effective support to the monitoring and evaluation process of the DCPSF implementing partners focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Guidance on monitoring and evaluation policies, procedures and practices to implementing partners.
• Provision of the technical advice to implementing partners at the design stage of projects setting up a monitoring and evaluation framework with defined indicators.
• Provision of support to implementing partners needs in any changes of projects including project implementation period and budget.

3- Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identification and formulation of monitoring and evaluation findings, lessons learned and recommendations to be disseminated in learning events and channeled into decision-making processes;
• Identification of best practices among the DCPSF projects and disseminate among partners and the UNDP CO.
• Contribution to the implementation of Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy.
• Collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on monitoring and evaluation issues.
• Participation in the conduct of results-oriented monitoring and evaluation training efforts in UNDP.

 Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall effectiveness and success of DCPSF projects.  Effective implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies, as well as efficient organization and coordination of the evaluation process, enhance the implementing partners’ capacity in implementation of highly effective projects with strong impact.

Competencies:

Functional Competencies:             

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

Level 1.2: Contributes into results through primary research and analysis

• Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work
• Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration
• Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation
• Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly

Building Strategic Partnerships

Levle 1.2:  Maintaining a network of contacts

• Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Level 1.2: Enhancing processes or products

• Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches
• Documents bottlenecks, problems and issues, and proposes effective solutions
• Embraces new approaches

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis

• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline

• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position.
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks.
• Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals.
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments.

Client Orientation

Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships

• Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion.
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines.
• Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity.
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
• Self-development, initiative-taking.
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work.
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
• Creating synergies through self-control.
• Managing conflict.
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others.
• Informed and transparent decision making.

Prince 2 training and certification

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in International Relations, Political Science, Economics or related social sciences.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of relevant experience at the national and international level in international development issues.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation with a background in the analysis of socio-economic issues and related policy matters. 
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Languages:

Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
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