UNDP National Consultant - Information, Counselling and Referral System (ICRS) Manager Jobs in South Sudan
UNDP National Consultant - Information, Counselling and Referral System (ICRS) Manager Jobs in South Sudan '
Purpose of the ConsultancyThe purpose of the consultancy is to support the DDR Commission’s programmes on reintegration of ex-combatants and other related aspects under DDR Commission’s mandate through effective functionality of the ICRS.
Objective of the Consultancy
The main objective of the Consultancy is to strengthen the DDR programming on reintegration of ex-combatants.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and overall guidance of the Chairperson of the DDR Commission and UNDP, the consultant will:
Administer and manage the day to day activities of the ICRS.
Represent the ICRS centers.
Coordinate the program-related activities with Partners and Stakeholders.
Undertake counselling sessions with beneficiaries.
Explain the ICRS details and process.
Identify reintegration opportunities.
Assist in project development and delivery.
Explore and identify the socio-economic activities.
Identify existing skills and development of opportunities and entities.
Prepare and conduct technical training sessions.
Monitor and evaluate beneficiaries progress.
Use his/her skills to generate the ICRS’s specific annual activities budget for the Commission.
Train/mentor on skills and discharge of their duties for all the DDRC ICRS Caseworkers.
Support the reintegration department to determine the types and number of tools needed for the ICRS work, as well as human resource and qualifications.
Creatively and innovatively advise the Commission to effectively use the ICRS to manage the expectations of both female and male ex-combatants, which is the cornerstone of DDR Program success.
Advise the ICRS department to properly manage, monitor, evaluate and adjust the challenges related to DDR Commission’s ICRS appropriately.
Perform other duties as determined and required by the ICRS department.
Support the mid and final term review of the ICRS System.
Support the conceptualization and design of new ICRS projects for the commission.
Identify and facilitate ICRS training opportunities locally and overseas.
The consultant will produce the following deliverables:
Final copy of functional structure of ICRS department is produced.
Well-equipped and properly functioning ICRS System is established.
Effective use of ICRS to manage the ex-combatants’ expectations on the DDR Program is developed.
Procurement of cost-effective and efficient ICRS tools and equipment is completed.
New hedge ICRS technology is imparted on the ICRS Caseworkers.
System of timely segregated reports is produced.
2,100 Caseworkers are recruited, trained, deployed and managed.
Report of resource mobilization initiatives is completed.
A good number of national and international ICRS courses is identified and facilitated.
Successful reintegration of ex-combatants is achieved.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies
Professionalism
Demonstrates professional competence and expertise of the subject matter.
Demonstrates experience in the subject matter.
Demonstrates ability to negotiate and apply good judgment.
Shows pride in work and in achievements.
Is conscientious
and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Planning & Organizing
Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships.
Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff, partners and beneficiaries to achieve the planned results.
Communicating Information and Ideas:
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Delivers verbal/written information in a timely, clear, organised and easily understood manner;
Strong communication skills and the ability to listen and take direction and leadership from others.
Self-Management & Emotional Intelligence:
Creating synergies through self-control, and tolerates conditions of stress, uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to maintain a positive outlook to work productively.
Other Corporate competencies
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment;
Excellent supervisory, team-building, diplomatic and interpersonal skills
Resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgement.
Strong communication and advocacy skills;
Ability to work in a complex environment requiring liaison and collaboration with multiple factors;
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, tact and diplomacy;
Excellent analytical, organizational and negotiation skills, especially resource management systems;
Excellent networking skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Academic Qualifications for the International Consultant
Advanced University Degree in ICT, business administration, international relations, or other relevant fields.
Experience
Technical Competencies for International consultant
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience working on DDR reintegration, including relevant field experience, especially in crisis or post-conflict settings
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience working on ICRS, DREAM etc., issues.
Extensive experience of providing policy advice (including report writing) at international level
Substantive and technical expertise in one or more of the following issues:
Reintegration of ex-combatants.
System administration for example; ICRS, DREAM etc.
ICRS management.
ICT.
MIS.
Counselling.
Psychology/physiology.
People management.
Interviewing in conflict sensitive environment.
Extensive experience of providing report writing work at international level.
Specific experience in managing inter-agency processes would be an asset.
Language
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Institutional arrangements
The consultant can make use of the DDR Commission offices in South Sudan (COVID 19 related restrictions allow) and is expected to use his own computer/laptop and cell phone.
The consultant will be contracted for 6 months.
The consultant will report to the Programme Specialist of the Peace and Community Cohesion Project and the Chair of the DDR Commission or a Delegated Representative, who will review and approve delivery of outputs.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP National Consultant - Information, Counselling and Referral System (ICRS) Manager Jobs in South Sudan
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