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Result of Service

This consultancy is a part of a multi-year venture that helps the complete and efficient implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in All Its Aspects (UN PoA) and the International Tracing Instrument (ITI) , managed by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs and carried out regionally by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia-Pacific (UNRCPD). UNRCPD is collaborating with the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council (DPMNEC) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to draft and validate a complete National Action Plan (NAP) on SALW management. The growth of a National Action Plan (NAP) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control is essential for addressing the foundation causes and multifaceted impacts of illicit SALW proliferation in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The NAP is envisioned as a complete framework that outlines the roles and duties of varied actors in combatting SALW proliferation, whereas additionally addressing the socio-economic, cultural, and gender-related dimensions of armed violence.

Work Location

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Expected length

90 days

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) is a regional arm of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and assists international locations within the Asia-Pacific area to attain their peace, safety, and disarmament objectives, by way of provision of substantive assist; coordination of actions on the sub-regional, regional and worldwide ranges; and knowledge sharing on international and regional actions. UNRCPD is remitted to offer, on request, substantive assist for initiatives and different actions, mutually agreed upon by the Member States of the Asia-Pacific area, for the implementation of measures for peace and disarmament, and to coordinate the implementation of regional actions in Asia and the Pacific. (UN General Assembly decision A/42/39D of November 30 1987). UNRCPD works in shut partnership with regional and sub-regional organizations, in addition to with different United Nations entities and civil society organizations. The Centre focuses its actions in three primary areas: offering capability constructing and technical help, creating and collaborating in dialogue fora, and interesting in outreach and advocacy on disarmament points. The advisor will carry out the next duties: 1. Stakeholder Consultations: The advisor will have interaction with a broad spectrum of actors, together with authorities ministries, provincial authorities, civil society organizations, non secular leaders, the diplomatic group, and worldwide organizations. Consultation methodologies ought to guarantee inclusive participation, significantly from marginalized teams, and replicate the realities of areas most affected by armed violence. 2. Fieldwork and Local Engagement: The advisor will conduct subject visits to provinces considerably impacted by SALW-related violence (e.g., Enga, Hela, Southern Highlands). These visits will collect native insights and be certain that the NAP is conscious of the wants and situations of each rural and concrete areas. 3. Development of the NAP: Building on the April 2024 workshop outcomes and a Small Arms Survey carried out below the SALIENT programme, the advisor will draft a complete NAP. The NAP ought to cowl a variety of strategic areas, together with legislative reforms, marking and record-keeping of arms, stockpile administration, tracing illicit SALW, public consciousness campaigns, and addressing the socio-economic drivers of SALW demand. Special consideration ought to be paid to gender-sensitive approaches, partaking ladies in decision-making roles, and addressing cultural perceptions round gun possession. The NAP will embody a sturdy M&E framework, with clear indicators and targets, to trace the progress of the NAP implementation, in addition to a practical monetary plan. 4. Endorsement Workshop: The advisor will help the DPMNEC in organizing an endorsement workshop to formally launch the NAP. The advisor will current the ultimate NAP to stakeholders throughout this workshop. 5. Contribution to PNG’s fiftieth Independence Anniversary Report: The advisor will liaise with the SALW Survey Expert to consolidate the accessible information on SALW and armed violence in Papua New Guinea and contribute to PNG’s fiftieth Independence Anniversary Report below the steering of DPMNEC.

Qualifications/particular expertise

• Advanced college diploma (Master’s) in political or social sciences, worldwide growth, peace and battle research, or a associated subject.

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• Minimum of seven years of expertise in NAP or coverage growth, small arms information assortment, evaluation, and reporting.
• Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected areas is required.
• Experience in Papua New Guinea and the Highlands is required.
• Minimum of seven years of labor expertise within the areas of programme administration, small arms management, peacebuilding, battle decision and transformation, post-conflict restoration, reconciliation, human rights, gender, youth and institutional strengthening in fragile contexts is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this consultancy. Knowledge of an extra official UN language is fascinating. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

Not accessible.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.