Finalization and Validation of the Civilian Disarmament Strategy in the Republic of South Sudan

at United Nations Development Programme
Location Juba, Sudan
Date Posted December 7, 2019
Category Administration
NGO
Job Type Full-time
Currency SDG

Description

Background
Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, R-ARCSS signed in September 2018, has the potential of stabilizing South Sudan.  Whilst the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALWs) continue to be one of the main drivers of conflict, the transitional security arrangement of the R-ARCSS solely focuses on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programmes between the government and the armed opposition. Little attention is paid to civilian disarmament; yet communal conflicts have claimed more lives than the 2013 armed conflict, as more continue to die from ongoing communal strife. Importantly, conventional weapons collection exercise usually put more focus on the security sector, while putting less emphasis on the factors that lead to the demand for SALWs. Sustainable Civilian Disarmament entails investment in addressing the causes of the demands for SALWs among the communities as a long-term strategy to reduce armed violence.

In response to the challenge of proliferation of arms, the Bureau for Community Security and Small Arms Control has developed a Civilian Disarmament Strategy (2014) in line with international instruments to regulate and manage the proliferation of small arms. The process of developing the strategy was facilitated by an interdependent consultant.  In line with the multi-dimensional nature of civilian disarmament, implementation of the Strategy would be the responsibility of all stakeholders including South Sudanese.  Civilian disarmament initiatives have been undertaken, however, success has been limited and not sustainable. To this end, the Bureau for Community Security and Small Arms Control with support from UNDP’s Peace and Community Cohesion project (PaCC) aims to finalise and validate the Civilian Disarmament Strategy. PaCC seeks to contribute to the reduction and mitigation of community level conflict and insecurity by investing in initiatives that address key drivers of conflict and insecurity. Using the UNDP’s community security and social cohesion approach, the project aim to empower communities to identify, in an inclusive and participatory manner, the drivers of conflicts in the communities and using an integrated and gender sensitive approach to effectively prevent, manage and resolve conflict in a non-violent manner.

The finalization and validation process of the Civilian Disarmament Strategy is aimed at improving the timeliness, effectiveness and coordination of activities on civilian disarmament and to lay the foundation for social cohesion and sustainable peace. The Strategy consolidates commitments across development, safety and security, and human rights operations, and defines priority areas for mutual engagement. In this regard, the finalization of the Strategy is aimed to:

  • Facilitate an integrated approach to civilian disarmament in the implementation of the Revitalised peace agreement in South Sudan;
  • To encourage fast-track planning and implementation of civilian disarmament activities; and
  • To enhance complementarity and coordination between and among diverse actors engaged in civilian disarmament.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chairperson of the Bureau for Community Security and small Arms Control, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
Summarize and condense the 2014 Civilian Disarmament Strategy into much simpler and understandable document that can be shared with all institutions of the Government.
Picking out politically sensitive parts in the strategy.
After the submission of the outline for comments and suggested modifications, and after the acceptance of the revised outline of the strategy, the consultant will produce a fully modified document.
Developing principle guidelines for conducting Civilian Disarmament.
State clearly roles of stakeholders which will be involved in the civilian disarmament exercise, including the role of the Bureau; before and after the civilian disarmament.

  • Develop an approach that seeks to reduce existing or potential tensions among communities in targeted areas.
  • Develop clear procedures and appropriate safeguards needed to protect civilians from Human Rights abuses.
  • Facilitate two validation workshops with different stakeholders involved in the civilian disarmament and contribute to meetings related to the assignment.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables:

The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs as guided by the timelines below:
Outputs Tentative:
Outline for keys areas to be revised in the Strategy
Revise draft Civilian Disarmament Strategy
Plan for a validation workshop
First Validation workshop
Second Validation workshop
Finalized Civilian Disarmament Strategy
Total number of working days 20days

Competencies
Core Competencies:
Ethics & Values:

  • Demonstrates commitment to the UN’s values and ethical standards; and
  • Demonstrates and promotes the highest standard of integrity, impartiality, fairness and incorruptibility in all matters affecting his/her work and status.

Organizational Awareness:

  • Promotes the mission, vision and strategic goals of UNDP;
  • Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment understands the structure and hierarchy of UN/UNDP, process flows throughout the organization, products and services, their measures of effectiveness, and perceptions of clients; and
  • Excellent knowledge of development issues and internationally-agreed development goals.

Functional Competencies:

  • Substantive knowledge of the SALWs subject matter;
  • Strong skills in knowledge sharing, collaboration and facilitation in-person events;
  • Experience in production, development and dissemination of knowledge products;
  • Ability to engage collaboratively with partners; and
  • Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to deliver projects within assigned deadlines.
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in International Development, Political Science, Social Sciences, or related area is required. Or 7 years relevant experience combined with a bachelor’s degree may also be considered.
  • Qualifications in SALWs or related field is desired.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years of professional working experience in relevant fields related to international development is required;
  • A minimum of 2 years working in the governance and peacebuilding area of work is required;
  • A minimum of 2 years working in SALWs or related field is required;
  • Proven experience organizing and managing events and workshops is desirable;
  • Knowledge of the UN system is desirable;
  • Proven ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, and to deliver in a timely manner within cost and quality standards;
  • Proficiency and proven experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point) is required;

Language:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Evaluation Process:

Applicants are reviewed based on Required Skills and Experience stated above and based on the technical evaluation criteria outlined below.  Applicants will be evaluated based on cumulative scoring.  When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
Being responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation where technical criteria weighs 70% and Financial criteria/ Proposal weighs 30%.
Technical Evaluation - Total 70% (700 points):

  • Criteria 1: Professional working experience in relevant fields related to international development: Weight = 7.5%; Maximum Points: 75;
  • Criteria 2: Proven technical experience working in governance and peacebuilding: Weight = 10%; Maximum Points: 100;
  • Criteria 3: Demonstrated experience working in SALWs or related field: Weight = 30%; Maximum Points: 300;
  • Criteria 4: Experience organizing and managing events and workshops: Weight = 7.5%; Maximum Points: 75; and
  • Criteria 6: Interview: Weight = 15%; Maximum Points: 150.

Having reviewed applications received, UNDP will invite the top three or four shortlisted candidates for interview. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% (490 points) of the maximum obtainable points for the technical criteria (700 points) shall be considered for the financial evaluation.

Financial Evaluation - Total 30% (30 points)
The following formula will be used to evaluate financial proposal:
p = y (µ/z), where
p = points for the financial proposal being evaluated
y = maximum number of points for the financial proposal
µ = price of the lowest priced proposal
z = price of the proposal being evaluated

Contract Award:

Candidate obtaining the highest combined scores in the combined score of Technical and Financial evaluation will be considered technically qualified and will be offered to enter into contract with UNDP.

Institutional Arrangement:

The consultant will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chairperson of the Bureau for Community Security and small Arms Control and will be responsible for the fulfilment of the deliverables as specified above. The Consultant will be responsible for providing her/his own laptop to use during the assignment.
Payment Modality:

  • Payment to the Individual Contractor will be made based on the actual number of days worked, deliverables accepted and upon certification of satisfactory completion by the manager.
  • The work week will be based on 35 hours, i.e. on a 7-hours working day, with core hours being between 9h00 and 18h00 daily.
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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