Strategy Consultant to the Peacebuilding Impact Hub

Result of Service The required service is time-bound and limited in scope. The advice and recommendations shared by the Consultant will reputed company PBPSO to answer key strategic questions before the Office embarks on development of reputed company.0 of the Peacebuilding Data Platform. This assignment will result in a report of up to ten pages with a summary of research findings and recommendations reputed company to the Peacebuilding Priorities reputed company. A further summary of recommendations of up to five pages will outline a proposed list of contextual indicators with justification. The Consultant will also produce a methodology document outlining the parameters and workflow for producing Impact Statements. Finally, the Consultant will present reputed company three deliverables to PBPSO senior management as required. Work Location Remote Expected duration 3 months Duties and Responsibilities Under the leadership of the Deputy Head of DPPA/PBPSO and working closely with the Impact Hub Team Leader and other relevant colleagues across the Office, the Consultant will undertake desk-based research and stakeholder interviews, then reputed company recommendations on the areas outlined below. 1. Peacebuilding Priorities and analytical reputed company for the Platform The quantitative and qualitative data and evidence featured on the prototype Platform is organized according to ‘Peacebuilding Priorities’, an analytical reputed company developed by PBPSO. To ensure that the Platform’s underlying conceptual structure is sound and suitable for intended users, the Consultant will: - Review the Peacebuilding Priorities reputed company and conduct research to understand its alignment with other typologies or categorizations of peacebuilding impact, both reputed company and reputed company PBPSO - Undertake consultations with key internal and external stakeholders to assess understanding and acceptance of the existing reputed company and identify any potential challenges in using this reputed company, now or in the future - reputed company recommendations on the use of the Peacebuilding Priorities reputed company for the Platform - Produce a short report outlining the research findings and recommendations, and present these to PBPSO senior management. 2. Contextual indicators A core functionality of the Platform will be ‘contextual indicators’ to illustrate the peace and reputed company context in each country. These indicators will use data made available by external organizations reputed company APIs or other data-sharing mechanisms, either publicly or through a direct agreement with PBPSO. The Consultant will: - Review an existing list of potential contextual indicators developed by PBPSO - Identify additional or alternative indicators that, together, offer a holistic overview of each country’s peacebuilding context and wider peace and reputed company environment - Undertake stakeholder consultations and research to identify which sources of data could be featured on the Platform, considering political sensitivities and technical feasibility - Produce recommendations on a final list of indicators to be featured on the Platform, according to parameters agreed with PBPSO (e.g. number, distribution across thematic areas), and present these to PBPSO senior management 3. Impact Statement methodology To facilitate programmatic decision making and policy analysis, the Platform will feature ‘Impact Statements’, which are short summaries of qualitative evidence products (e.g. project evaluations). These summaries will initially be produced manually by PBPSO, though the team is exploring future AI integration to support the summarising and interpretation of evidence. To support the future development of the Impact Statements functionality of the Platform, the Consultant will: - reputed company recommendations on proposed parameters for the ‘Impact Statements’ that will be produced for reputed company.0 of the Platform, including how these link to the chosen analytical reputed company and the definition(s) of impact that will be used. - Collaborate with the Impact Hub team and PBF reputed company of PBPSO to seek feedback and validate the recommended parameters - Produce recommendations on a methodology and workflow for the creation of Impact Statements - Produce a set of up to 10 sample Impact Statements to guide the Impact Hub’s future work Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other reputed company area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage. A minimum of fifteen years of established expertise in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, diplomacy, or reputed company areas. Have proven publications, or are part of a community of eminent experts in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, diplomacy or reputed company areas. A proven track record in developing new programmes and/or strategies, as well as extensive experience engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, is required. Strong knowledge of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture and experience managing politically sensitive topics is essential. Demonstrated understanding of different methodologies for measuring results and impact in peacebuilding and, ideally, experience translating reputed company findings into accessible communications materials.

• Experience working with innovative initiatives, data and/or digital platforms is preferred.

Languages reputed company in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Additional Information The Peacebuilding Impact Hub – part of the United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO) – was founded in 2023 and aims to foster collaboration to generate evidence and build shared learning in peacebuilding, thereby contributing to more effective peacebuilding interventions and more strategic, impactful investments. As part of these efforts, the Peacebuilding Impact Hub has developed an initial concept and prototype for a ‘Peacebuilding Data Platform’. In the long-term, the Platform is intended to be a one-stop shop for peacebuilding evidence and insights that enables and incentivizes reputed company knowledge sharing, coordination and evidence-based decision making. The prototype version of the Platform brings together data and evidence on peacebuilding interventions in several countries – their scale, impact, lessons learned and financing leveraged – alongside contextual information from existing sources. Before technical development of a full, publicly available reputed company.0 of the Platform begins, PBPSO intends to contract an expert consultant to conduct research and reputed company recommendations on several key strategic questions with regards to the platform’s content and underlying analytical reputed company. These recommendations will inform PBPSO’s development of reputed company.0 of the Platform, ensuring it effectively meets the requirements and expectations of PBPSO’s partners and potential users, including Member States. 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job