Analysis & Coordination Officer, Social Stability

• Position Number:00124615
• Department: Coordination Unit
• Reports to: Senior Inter-Agency Coordinator/Early Recovery Coordination Specialist
• Direct Reports:2
• Position Status: Non-Rotational
• Family Duty Station as of Date of Issuance: Yes

• Lead implementation of the TMS of the LCRP.
• Provide project management support to the Chief Technical Advisor, Syria Crisis Response.
• Triangulate multiple sources of data related to intercommunal tensions between refugees and host communities in Lebanon to produce synthesized and holistic analytical products for the LCRP.
• Liaise with and supervise the work of third-party research entities, reviewing questionnaires, reports and other analytical products.
• Working closely with the Conflict Analysis and Reporting Officer, draft high-quality monthly briefs on the state of intercommunal tensions for a senior management audience. 
• Working closely with the Information Management Officer and the Conflict Analysis and Reporting Officer, manage the development of a social media monitoring platform. 
• Maintain effective working relationships with partners at other agencies (UNHCR in particular) and GoL entities (MOSA and MOSA in particular) with whom joint systems for data collection have been established. 
• Represent UNDP and the Social Stability sector at key meetings, using data collected through the TMS, for advocacy and coordination purposes at forums such as the Humanitarian Country Team, Tensions Task Force, LCRP Working Group and Core Group meetings.
• Ensure dissemination of relevant findings of the TMS to LCRP sectors at national and field levels, providing tailored additional analysis of reports and data to translate findings into programmatic recommendations for LCRP sectors and partners.
• Explore partnerships with external national entities (think tanks, Universities, for example) for joint initiatives on tensions analysis.

• Work closely with the Conflict Sensitivity Mainstreaming Officer to undertake mainstreaming activities on conflict sensitivity and do no harm through different sector of the LCRP, including but not limited to the organization of trainings. 
• Using findings from the Tensions Monitoring System and working closely with the Conflict Sensitivity Mainstreaming Officer, deliver products (such as sector-specific ‘how to’ guidance notes on using the Do No Harm approach, compiling qualitative case studies showcasing partner experiences with conflict sensitivity) to assist LCRP partners to implement conflict sensitive programs. 

• Working closely with co-leads of the sector at UNHCR, MOIM and MOSA, undertake all tasks related to the efficient functioning and leadership of the Social Stability sector.
• Co-lead the coherence of the Social Stability sector in coordination at field and central level. 
• Co-lead the Working Group and Core Group meetings to discuss strategic issues related to programming and conflict sensitivity. 
• Co-lead the planning process for social stability programming after 2020.
• Deputize the Inter-Sector coordinator effectively in case of absence, and represent the Social Stability sector in cross-sectoral working groups. 

• Undertake all responsibilities related to the supervision and management of the Conflict Analysis & Reporting Officer.

• Ability to make new and useful ideas work
• Level 3: Apply & Adapt (Recognized contributor with demonstrated ability)

• Ability to persuade others to follow
• Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks)

• Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
• Level 1: Support  (Reliable Replication)

• Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
• Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks)

• Ability to get things done
• Level 3: Apply & Adapt (Recognized contributor with demonstrated ability)

• Creates effective advocacy strategies;
• Contributes to the elaboration of advocacy strategies by identifying and prioritizing audiences and communication means;
• Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.

• Identifies country needs and strategies using a fact-based approach;
• Sets performance standards, monitors progress and intervenes at an early stage to ensure results are in accordance with agreed-upon quality and timeframes and reports on it;
• Makes use of a variety of resources based on UN/UNCT priorities to achieve results, such as cross-functional teams, secondments and developmental assignments, and collaborative funding approaches;
• Oversees and documents the process of strategy formulation for programmes at country level.

• Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UN/UNCT’s strategic agenda;
• Sensitizes UN Partners, donors and other international organizations to the UN/UNCT’s strategic agenda, identifying areas for joint efforts;
• Develops positive ties with civil society to build/strengthen UN/UNCT’s mandate;
• Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners;
• Effectively attentive to programmatic synergies in inter-agency meetings.

• Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals;
• Generates for regional and innovative ideas and effective solutions to problems;
• Looks at experience critically, drawing lessons, and building them into the design of new approaches;
• Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations;
• Documents successes and uses them to project a positive image.

• Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
• Serves as internal analyst in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff;
• Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally;
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.

• Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge

• Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches;
• Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field. A PhD in one of those disciplines or other advanced research experience would be an asset.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience, a part of which would be from countries in special development situations;
• Solid experience at the national or international level in providing policy analysis and research advisory services on conflict and social cohesion issues;
• Significant expertise on peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution, conflict analysis. 
• Hands-on experience in inter-agency / programme coordination with a focus on building local civil society/government capacity. 
• Experience establishing inter-relationships among a range of stakeholders, including international organizations, INGOs, local civil society and local and national government representatives, as well as demonstrated networking and relationship building skills
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, 
• Knowledge and experience from crisis response operations is desirable

​Language Requirements:

Fluency in English. Knowledge of Arabic and French would be an asset.

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