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Violent conflicts in many countries of the world and particularly in Africa have continued to increase both in complexities and numbers. This violence which are mostly due to lack of good governance and citizens inability to access essential services of life have resulted in political instability, wanton destruction of lives and property, mass displacement of the civil population and destruction of key development infrastructure. Citizens displeasure is often ventilated through violent extremism, radicalization, and violent mass protests. The upsurge in the level of criminalities and violence around world has engaged the attention of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and necessitated the engagement and deployment of UN-mandated peace missions to protect life and property, ensure peace and stability, and guarantee internal security with the attendant needs for effective national capacities in protection of civilians, promote civil-military relations, prevention of violent extremism and deradicalization, camp management, amongst others. The reality to build and strengthen mass capacities of military and para-military forces, civil security agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to respond to the global and domestic needs of peace making. The project aims to enhance the capacities for Peace Support Operations (PSOs) in West Africa through training conducted by the Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, National Defence College (CSRS/NDC). The project output is “Regional capabilities for multi-dimensional PSOs for military, police and civilian personnel improved”. |
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OBJECTIVE OF CONSULTANCY. The Course aims to build participants’ capacity to implement Protection of Civilians (PoC) mandate in PSO. It will enhance participants understanding of the threats and vulnerability of civilians in conflict zones and how to respond and address their protection needs. The PoC Course will provide participants with practical knowledge, tools and skills to conduct humanitarian negotiation and mediation processes to protect civilians caught up in armed conflict, including ensuring the protection of displaced communities and facilitating humanitarian access. The role of the Facilitator is to assist participants assimilate the course learning outcomes in preparation for deployment into multidimensional PSOs under United Nations (UN), African Union (AU) or ECOWAS mandate. The facilitator is expected to achieve these through lectures, personal examples, advice, guidance and tutoring SPECIFIC TASKS
Outcome/Output Deliverables
CONTRACT CONDITIONS AND PAYMENT The consultancy is deliverable-based and the fees shall be paid by the UNDP upon successful completion of the assigned Module and submission of consultancy report Management & Reporting: The Facilitator shall work under the direct supervision of the Course Director and the Course Sponsor who is the Provost, Centre for Strategic Research and Studies (CSRS), National Defence College (NDC). The Course timetable shall be prepared by the Course Director for joint review and approval by CSRS, NDC. Duration and Venue The conduct of the course shall be for 5 days, from 12-16 October 2020. The Facilitator will stay for the number of days assigned to the module in the Course timetable. The venue is the CSRS, NDC. |
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Competencies |
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Corporate competencies
Excellent interpersonal skills
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Qualification and Experience The preferred candidate for this consultancy must possess;
Evaluation Criteria, Language Requirements and Payment Terms
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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.
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