GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
AAM Consulting is a qualified contractor of the European Commission in the EU Framework Contract (FWC) within the period of 2014-2016: LOT7 / Governance and Home Affairs. FWC is a simplified procurement procedure for project value below 300.000 EUR with the objective of fast and transparent recruiting of experts for the support of third world and pre-accession beneficiary countries. Each framework contract covers a different professional field and the entire EU external aid programmes such as PHARE, ISPA, SAPARD, TACIS, CARDS, OBNOVA, ALA, MEDA and FED. The framework contracts are in force for 2-4 years in which period consortiums become contractors in a specific field (LOT).
SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT:
Contract title:
Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution in Eastern and Southern Africa Region (CPMR) Starting period: as soon as possible but no later than 1 April 2014
Objective:
The purpose of the project is to enhance the capacities of the RIOs of the ESA Region in exercising their CPMR mandates and activities, within a consistent and coordinated continental and regional framework focusing on the key regional factors responsible for proliferation of conflict. In order to achieve its purpose, the programme implements a set of activities through three separate components that lead to the following results: Result 1 – Regional capacity to implement the Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution (CPMR) mandate strengthened with IGAD Secretariat and its member states. It is implemented by IGAD Secretariat located in Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti. It was monitored by EU Delegation to Ethiopia, Addis Ababa until June 2011, then by EU Delegation to Djibouti. Result 2 – Regional capacity to fight arms trafficking and arms proliferation (Small arms and light weapons) strengthened within EAC and its member states. It is implemented by EAC Secretariat located in Arusha, Tanzania. The program was monitored by EU Delegation to Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam. Result 3 – Regional capacity to address War Economies strengthened within COMESA Secretariat and its member states. It is implemented by COMESA Secretariat based in Lusaka, Zambia, through a Contribution Agreement. EU Delegation to Zambia, Lusaka followed the implementation of the programme.
The final evaluation, which had been planned in the Technical and Administrative Provisions of the project’s Financing Agreement, will provide the decision-makers of IGAD, EAC, COMESA and the European Union and the wider public with sufficient information to: 1. make an overall independent assessment about the past performance of the project, paying particular attention to the impact of the project activities with respect to its objectives; 2. identify key lessons and propose practical recommendations to be used in the framework of future activities in conflict prevention management and resolution in the ESA region.
EXPERT NEEDED:
Expert 2 - Small Arms and Light Weapons Expert for the EAC component (25 days - home-based with visit to Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Nairobi and Kigali)
- Master degree in law, development studies, social sciences or relevant field;
- min 6 years of professional experience
- recent experience (last three years) in the causes associated with the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons and best practise for control and management of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Africa;
- demonstrated recent experience (last 3 years) in procurement processes and EDF procedures at national or regional level;
- good knowledge of EAC is an advantage.
- experience in the region is an advantage
- demonstrated experience in EDF procurement;
- solid and diversified experience in the specific field of expertise needed;
- experience in evaluation/monitoring of similar projects/programmes;
- relevant experience of at least 3 years in Developing countries;
- fully conversant with the principles and working methods of project cycle management and EU aid delivery methods;
- gender, environment and governance mainstreaming preferably
- direct experience with civil society in conflict prevention and resolution;
- direct experience with institution capacity building;
- full working knowledge in English;
- excellent computer skills with at least Microsoft offices usual software
How to apply:
Please send your CV to: ildiko.szabo@aam.hu
Please note that only applicants complying with all requirements demonstrated in their CV will be contacted.