Human Security and Interdisciplinary Advisory Consultancy

Human Security and Interdisciplinary Advisory Consultancy

Administration
Genève
28/08/2024
Consultant
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Syrian Negotiation Commission

Description

BACKGROUND

The Syrian Negotiation Commission - Geneva Office (SNCGO) is representing and supporting the SNC and its mandate by expanding and facilitating outreach to Syrians and international actors. The SNC works towards a negotiated end to the conflict benefitting the Syrian people through dialogue, peaceful means and democracy in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254. The SNCGO seeks to contract a consultant to provide advice related to the political, human security and Interdisciplinary fields.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Enhance cooperation between local, regional and international players including academia tailored to achieve SNC objectives.
  • Recommend initiatives in the domain of mediation and negotiation via interdisciplinary and diplomatic course of actions.
  • Establish exchanges’ platforms with diverse political, economic, civil and religious actors in Syria
  • Any other assignment(s) to be tasked by the SNC Chairperson.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in international relations, economics or management.
  • Knowledge of UN and Swiss policies.
  • Profound experience in peace building in (post) conflict contexts, dialogue process design and human rights diplomacy.
  • Profound understanding of the UN system.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English, French and Arabic.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

DELIVERABLES

  • Prepare a brief report (max. 2 pages) every month on progress, lessons learnt, and recommendations structured as per Duties and Responsibilities.
  • Prepare a final report (max. 4 pages) on progress, lessons learnt, and recommendations structured as per Duties and Responsibilities.

CONTRACT DURATION

Starting as soon as possible, ideally mid September until 31 December 2024.

DUTY STATION

Geneva, Switzerland.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, a financial offer (daily rate in EUR) and any relevant supporting documents to recruitment@sncgeneva.org by 3 September 2024 COB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.