Tunisia: Consultant Researcher-DDG
Tunis, Tunisia
Organization: Danish Demining Group
Country: Tunisia
Closing date: 07 Dec 2015
How to apply:
Country: Tunisia
Closing date: 07 Dec 2015
As part of an integrated Libya-Tunisia programme, the Danish Demining Group (DDG) has worked in Libya since August 2011 together with its parent organization Danish Refugee Council. DDG works to recreate a safe environment conflict-affected populations can live without the threat of mines, Explosive remnants of war, and armed violence. In areas that have witnessed fighting since 2011, there are large amounts of contamination from explosives that still pose a dire threat to the local population and returning IDPs, in addition to obstructing the recovery process.
With funding from Europe Aid, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the UN Mine Action Service DDG works in Sabha and other in locations in Southern Libya on Mine Risk Education, survey, clearance, and Armed Violence Reduction/Community Safety activities. In the Western Region, DDG has established an institutional partnership with a local demining organisation, Free Fields Foundation (3F), to conduct ERW Risk Education and clearance.
DDG is registered and accredited under the umbrella of the Libyan Mine Action Center, a governmental organization mandated by the Ministry of Defence to coordinate Humanitarian Mine action nationally. DDG continues to coordinate with Municipal authorities and Community Based Organizations in the regions we work.
DDG is recruiting an experienced researcher to provide an updated conflict analysis that is able to go beyond an explanation of the political and social fault lines of the current conflict to focus on the International Community and National and Local level dynamics and processes, including the UN sponsored dialogue and support plans, in order to identify future entry points for the organization that will allow it to contribute effectively, and in a conflict sensitive manner, to the building of effective and responsive security institutions.
Main tasks and Responsibilities
Study the national political dialogue process, both results and consequences, paying close attention to plans and reform efforts. In the event of a government of national accord (GNA) taking office during this period, closely monitor the security track and engage with different stakeholders involved. If the GNA is not agreed to during this period, stay up to date with reconciliation efforts, both sponsored by the UN and those led by Libyan actors. Conduct a stakeholder analysis of security actors Coordinate and communicate with other International actors engaged in Libya, and other DDG country programs. Identify entry points for possible DDG programs and regions/cities/institutions with positive potential for piloting new initiatives linked to Security Sector Reform (SSR), Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR), mine action, or arms control measures, based on organizational capacity and the Libyan context, and potentials roles of local and national stakeholders and authorities
Deliverables
By Jan 10, 2016, present updated research methodology to the AVR Project Manager.
By March 15, 2016, submit and present final draft report, to be revised by March 31 based on discussions with DDG Libya team management. Report in English
A PowerPoint presentation with research findings
Annex-Stakeholder matrix
Qualifications
A bachelor s degree and preferably master s in development, conflict, or security studies, political science, or relevant discipline.
At least 2 years experience living or working in the Middle East and North Africa, preferably in Libya
At least 3 years experience working on projects within at least one of the following thematic sectors, SSR, DDR, Mine Action, or AVR.
Considerable research experience
Ability and demonstrated experience in writing at an academic level
Previous work with Humanitarian organizations and Donors
Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic an advantage
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
How to apply:
Interested applicants must submit their application including updated CV, proposed research methodology, financial offer and a writing sample by clicking APPLY buttom by 7th December 2015.
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC s work.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC s work.