{"id":1720,"date":"2026-11-08T09:52:35","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T07:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/study.sudancareer.com\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2026-11-08T10:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T08:04:00","slug":"peacebuilding-officer-port-sudan-khartoum-ad-damazin-kassala-el-obeid-unv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/study.sudancareer.com\/?p=1720","title":{"rendered":"Peacebuilding Officer (Port Sudan, Khartoum, Ad Damazin, Kassala, El Obeid) \u2013 UNV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Organization<\/strong><\/td>United Nations Volunteers<\/td><\/tr>
Description of the assignment title<\/strong><\/td>Peacebuilding Officer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Host entity<\/strong><\/td>UNDP<\/td><\/tr>
Assignment country<\/strong><\/td>Sudan<\/td><\/tr>
Duty stations<\/strong><\/td>Port Sudan, Khartoum, Ad Damazin, Kassala, El Obeid<\/td><\/tr>
Type<\/strong><\/td>National<\/td><\/tr>
Number of assignments<\/strong><\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Advertisement end date<\/strong><\/td>18\/11\/2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Mission and objectives<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. In Sudan, UNDP supports a broad range of development interventions. At present, this focuses on support for Sudan\u2019s transition, coupled with efforts on peacebuilding and stabilization, climate-resilience and access to energy, and broader health and economic improvement. Learn more about our impact in 2019. With dedicated support from donor nations, the international community, and national and international partners, UNDP works in Sudan to deliver on our promise to empower resilient nations. Serving as the main development integrator in Sudan, UNDP supports SDG-focused strategic capacity development initiatives nationwide, focusing on: inclusive socioeconomic transformation and revival; restoring governance through inclusive and accountable institutions; sustaining and consolidating local peacebuilding; and investing in a new Green Deal through renewable energy and climate resilience efforts. Through our active partnerships with national and international entities, UNDP strives to eliminate poverty, enable recovery, and ensure effective management of natural resources, and advance peace and social cohesion. Achieving this will require investment in stabilization and resilience strengthening at all levels of society, in tandem with humanitarian assistance. For more details of UNDP work in Sudan please visit https:\/\/www.sd.undp.org\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Context<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

This UN Volunteer assignment forms part of UNDP Sudan\u2019s effort to rebuild and strengthen local peace infrastructures during ongoing armed conflict. Prior to the war, public university-affiliated peace centers functioned as trusted academic and practitioner platforms for conflict research, mediation process design, dialogue facilitation, and conflict advisory support. They served as neutral conveners capable of bridging political, ethnic, and regional divides. The war has disrupted their operations through displacement, infrastructure damage, leadership fragmentation, and funding collapse. However, these centers remain among the few institutions with the legitimacy, expertise, and networks necessary to support community-level peacebuilding. The National UN Volunteer will be embedded within a selected Peace Centre to: \u2022 Support institutional recovery and operational strengthening \u2022 Conduct structured conflict analysis \u2022 Assist in mediation process design and facilitation support \u2022 Contribute to documentation of local peace initiatives \u2022 Support the application of Everyday Peace Indicators methodologies \u2022 Strengthen linkages between local peace actors and UNDP\/UN programming \u2022 Promote and support women\u2019s participation in conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts. The assignment features a dual reporting line: \u2022 Technical supervision: UNDP Peacebuilding & Governance Pillar \u2022 Operational coordination: Director\/Head of Host Peace Centre Additional Information: National UN Specialist Volunteers in Sudan are entitled to: – Monthly Volunteer Living allowance (VLA) at amount of 1,597.25 USD. – danger and Hardship Differential DHD: 575. USD. – Annual and learning leaves. – Free Medical and life insurance. – Free access to different learning platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Task description<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

1. Institutional Strengthening & Needs Assessment \u2022 Conduct needs assessments of the host Peace Centre to identify infrastructure, operational, capacity and staffing gaps. \u2022 Support revitalization of institutional mandates and workplans. \u2022 Assist in rebuilding documentation systems and institutional memory. 2. Conflict Analysis & Mediation Process Support \u2022 Conduct structured conflict analysis. \u2022 Support the design of inclusive mediation and dialogue processes at community level. \u2022 Provide technical backstopping to insider mediators and peace practitioners. \u2022 Facilitate or co-facilitate dialogue processes. 3. Sudan Peace Observatory Engagement \u2022 Support engagement with the Sudan Peace Observatory, a conflict-sensitive platform that documents and analyses local peace initiatives across Sudan to strengthen situational awareness and inform adaptive peacebuilding programming. \u2022 Document local peace initiatives using structured analytical frameworks, including the Actors-Content-Context-Process (ACCP) model used by the Observatory. \u2022 Support triangulation and validation of locally sourced information in coordination with the Peace Centre network. \u2022 Receive training in the Everyday Peace Indicators (EPI) methodology and support integration of EPI findings into Observatory analysis to strengthen understanding of local conflict dynamics and social cohesion trends. 4. Support UNDP Peacebuilding and Governance Programming \u2022 Support the rollout and implementation of UNDP peacebuilding and governance programming in the geographic area or state where the Peace Centre is located and where the UN Volunteer is assigned. \u2022 Work in coordination with the UNDP Peacebuilding and Governance Pillar and the host Peace Centre to ensure programming is informed by local conflict dynamics and grounded in community-level peacebuilding efforts. \u2022 Support documentation of programme outcomes, lessons learned, and emerging good practices from field implementation. 5. Conflict-Sensitive Programming Advisory \u2022 Provide regular analytical briefs and risk updates to UNDP and relevant partners to support conflict-sensitive decision-making across humanitarian, development, and peace programming. \u2022 Identify geographic areas and thematic sectors requiring preventive engagement or prioritized intervention considering brewing tensions and escalation risks. \u2022 Advise on integrating conflict sensitivity into humanitarian and development interventions to mitigate unintended negative impacts and prevent aid-related tensions or instrumentalization. \u2022 Contribute to adaptive programming by identifying opportunities where humanitarian or development interventions can reinforce local peace dividends and strengthen inter-group cooperation. 6. Knowledge Management \u2022 Prepare periodic analytical and narrative reports for UNDP. \u2022Track emerging risks to local peace agreements. \u2022 Contribute to donor reporting and visibility products. \u2022 Support knowledge exchange between Peace Centers and UNDP teams. \u2022 Document lessons learned and good practices for adaptive programming. \u2022 Contribute to a networking culture between the Peace Centers across Sudan, fostering collaboration and joint visioning for conflict transformation and durable peacebuilding across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Age<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

18 – 80<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required experience<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

3 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nationality<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assignment requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Relevant experience<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

5 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Languages<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required education level<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Law, or related field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Competencies and values<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Accountability \u2022 Adaptability and flexibility \u2022 Creativity \u2022 Judgement and decision-making \u2022 Planning and organizing \u2022 Professionalism \u2022 Self-management \u2022 Integrity and impartiality<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skills and experience<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Experience supporting community-level mediation or peacebuilding initiatives. \u2022 Strong knowledge of Sudan\u2019s local conflict dynamics and governance structures. \u2022 Experience in conflict analysis and mediation process design. \u2022 Strong facilitation, coordination, and communication skills. \u2022 Ability to work in politically sensitive and volatile environments. \u2022 High ethical standards and conflict sensitivity. \u2022 Ability to work independently and collaboratively. \u2022 Strong analytical and report-writing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area(s) of expertise<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Safety and security, Emergency preparedness, crisis response, Project management, programme development, strategy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving license<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

–<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living conditions and remarks<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Duty stations vary and may involve challenging security conditions, limited services, and operational constraints due to ongoing conflict. Volunteers must adhere strictly to UN security protocols and conflict-sensitive practices. Despite challenges, this assignment offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to rebuilding Sudan\u2019s local peace architecture and strengthening community-based peace efforts during a critical historical moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inclusivity statement<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person\u2019s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scam warning<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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