Consultancy –Developing the Methodology of the National Dialogue

Background

In an attempt to address the political crisis in South Sudan, H.E. President Salva Kiir called a National Dialogue on December 14, 2016. The President noted that the National Dialogue is both a forum and process through which the people of South Sudan can come together to redefine the basis of their unity as it relates to nationhood, and sense of belonging.

The National Dialogue is not meant to replace the peace agreement and it is envisioned as bottom-up conversations, powered by grassroots consultations. The local consultations will inform the agendas of regional peace conferences, and ultimately the national conference.

UNDP is providing support to enhance inclusivity, wider participation, transparency and credibility of the dialogue process. As part of this support, UNDP is seeking the services of a world class expert to help the Secretariat of the National Dialogue to synthesis the reports of the local consultations and help develop and improve the procedure of the 12 regional conferences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will work collaboratively with the Secretariat of the National Dialogue as well as under the guidance of UNDP South Sudan Country director to facilitate the consultations.

The consultant will perform the following task:

• Synthesis reports from the local consultation along themes and issues;
• Draft discussion papers for the regional forum based on the issues and conclusion emerging from the local consultations;
• Provide strategic advice to the Secretariat on advocacy, inclusivity, and engagement with youth and help define a strategy to help the Steering Committee embark on wider engagement with all relevant stakeholders.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong analysis skills, good oral and written presentations and excellent communication;
• Excellent policy and technical knowledge of peacebuilding issues;
• Extensive knowledge of South Sudan context particularly peacebuilding issues.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Phd in Political Science, economics or international relations.

Experience:

• More than 10 years’ of experience in facilitating high level political mediation and dialogue;
• Extensive experience in designing dialogue and mediation processes;
• Extensive knowledge and network with relevant political actors in South Sudan;
• Knowledge of political economy of South Sudan.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Qualifications of the candidate in the required area or course applied for 20%

• Phd in Political Science, economics or international relations.

Experience of the candidate 50%

• Extensive knowledge of local context;
• Experience in facilitating high level mediation/dialogue;
• Extensive knowledge and network with relevant political actors in South Sudan;
• Knowledge of political economy of South Sudan.

Financial proposal 30%.