Application Deadline : 24-Aug-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 11d 13h 52m
Additional Category : Management
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
Arabic English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 31-Aug-2021
Duration of Initial Contract : 130 WD (6 months)
Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 months
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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.
Background
Since the fall of the former regime in 2011, Libya has been embroiled in a series of crises that have created political, social, and economic challenges, especially for some of the most vulnerable populations. Coupled with falling oil prices, an UN-backed oil embargo amid a growing COVID-19 pandemic the economic backdrop of Libya continues to look bleak for many who are losing or have lost their livelihoods.
This complex scenario is further compounded by the presence of armed militia gangs in key locations, which continue to play a destabilizing role in the political and social fabric of Libya, especially in the border areas to the south. Often times the interests of these gangs typically coalesce with those of violent extremist groups, especially in the economic arena. For many young men (and sometimes women) these economic interests often present themselves as a way out of a challenging socio-economic predicament, which can often lead to their involvement in cross-border illicit crime (human trafficking, drug smuggling and arms proliferation). However, it has also led to the recruitment of youths by violent extremist (VE) groups. The peculiar vulnerabilities of marginalized youths, especially in border communities, constitute a gateway for organized crime and violent extremist groups to enter into and operate both in and from Libya.
Developing comprehensive strategies to dissuade these youths from being lured into these two distinct but mutually affirming entities requires a thorough understanding of the pull factors, gender dimensions, economic impact, and cross-border dynamics of violent extremism. In addition to these factors, violent extremism in Libya has oftentimes been a conflict driver that has either a regional origin or a transboundary/ regional impact on neighboring countries. Anecdotal evidence shows that border areas are oftentimes left behind in fragile states with limited or no State presence, which is true for Libya. The communities that live along the southern border areas of Libya have had lower access to basic services and justice, which has often led to higher rates of poverty and unemployment. There is also a higher prevalence of gender inequalities and a pervasive sense of abandonment felt by border populations, which is further exacerbated by weak local governments incapable of providing decent services to their constituents.
In conflict and post-conflict settings like Libya, border areas are also impacted by forced movements of people (i.e., IDPs, refugees, armed groups, and criminal gangs) which only adds more pressure on the local population that is already struggling with development issues. To counter these threats a cross-border pilot project focusing on livelihoods, jobs creation, and counter violent extremism messaging. These local-level initiatives need to be complemented by a broader national level.
Broader PVE considerations
An effective and informed National PVE Strategy – adhering to regional, national, and local considerations – involving the coordinated dissemination of counter violent extremist messaging at the municipal/ local governance level, in schools as well as at the communal and religious levels. This will help stem the tide of youth involvement in illicit trade and their eventual recruitment by VE groups. Therefore, at the local level, a coordinated PVE strategy will be implemented along three (but not limited to) distinct yet interrelated pillars / activities:
Livelihood and Engagement (2.4.2): (only in the 5 border municipalities, under the cross-border pilot project):
Livelihood: Carry out an analysis in each context (vulnerabilities and opportunities), develop a strategy (for UNDP), and recommend programs (for UNDP)
Adult media literacy: Develop curriculum, carry out training. Work with local CSOs and with religious and traditional authorities
Gender: Map the roles of men and women, boys and girls, who either joined voluntary or were coerced; Develop gendered PVE strategies, build capacity. Work with local CSOs and with faith based and community leaders.
Education (2.4.3):
Children and youth media literacy: Develop curriculum, carry out training with school teachers
Dialogue, debate, and critical thinking skills: Develop curriculum, carry out training with school teachers
Potential extra-curricular activities?
Local Governance (2.4.4):
Help Municipal authorities assess their weaknesses
Help Municipal authorities devise a strategy to mitigate local PVE drivers and integrate it in their development plans;
Community outreach (2.4.5): Counter VE messaging
Develop a context-specific counter-messaging strategy
Train local religious and traditional authorities and help them deliver counter-VE messages
Duties and Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, and under the supervision of the Development Programme Specialist, the consultant shall be responsible for the following duties:
Baseline overview: Conduct a desk review/ analysis of gender and PVE in Libya that examines the overlap as well as the separate push and pulls factors for men and women.
Produce program gendered PVE cross border pilot project: Detailed development of gendered approaches in the PVE project. This should also include addressing gender-based violence and gendered power relations, livelihoods, job creation, and extracurricular activities. This component will be cross-cutting through the other thematic areas, such as curriculum development and content production.
Capacity Building: Build capacity of local stakeholders on gender and PVE, media literacy, and critical thinking. Provide tailor-based recommendations for engagement strategy and innovative resilience programming.
Monitoring and evaluation framework: Monitoring and evaluation strategies to strengthen current and future programming, including proposing gender-specific indicators and activities.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
Functional Competencies:
Ability to think conceptually and flexibly, capacity to adapt, innovate, and propose multiple options.
A team player with good interpersonal skills
Ability to practice courtesy and diplomacy with high-rank officials.
Time management skills.
Enjoy sensitivity for research and academic integrity.
Ability to work well under pressure and stressful environment
Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
Building support and political acumen
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning
Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualification:
At least an advanced university degree in Global Security, International Relations, Communications, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science or related field
Experience:
At least 7 years of experience in implementing peace programs in MENA and/or international development
Minimum of 3 years of experience working on PVE and gender issues in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
Languages:
Strong written and spoken English. Working knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
Documents to be included when submitting the proposal:
Applications without i) financial offer, ii) P11 form, and iii) Documents mentioned under Technical Proposal will NOT be considered for evaluation.
The financial proposal should be in the provided format (i.e Annex 3- OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP);
Firms are not eligible for this consultancy assignment (open only for national individual consultants).
An incomplete application will not be considered, it will be disqualified automatically.
Please complete the Statement of Health form and submit it along with the proposal
Please complete the Vendor form and submit it with the proposal
Note: While submitting your proposal via email please put the reference no. IC-UNDP-21-034, without reference no. proposal shall not be accepted.
ANNEX
ANNEX 1- TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR)
ANNEX 2 – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ANNEX 3- FINANCIAL PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
Annex 4- Health Statement form
Annex 5- Vendor registration form
Detail Terms of Reference, P11 Form, Financial Proposal Form, and other relevant documentation can be found in the following link:
https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=81948
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