Inclusion des Peuples Autochtones

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports developing countries through advice and advocacy for donations, aiming to foster resilient nations and improve quality of life. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, UNDP focuses on reconstruction, sustainable development, and institutional capacity building. The eastern region faces prolonged conflict, displacement, and intercommunal tensions, particularly concerning land and natural resources. Indigenous peoples, like the Batwa communities, experience structural marginalization, limited access to services, and increased vulnerability. UNDP's interventions adopt an integrated approach, emphasizing the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, conflict sensitivity, and human rights.

Job Purpose

This assignment aims to support field activities focused on the inclusion of indigenous peoples and the promotion of social cohesion within the project's intervention areas in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The role will address the structural marginalization faced by indigenous peoples, including exclusion from governance, limited access to basic services, discrimination, and vulnerability to conflict and displacement. By integrating into UNDP's humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach, the volunteer will contribute to strengthening social cohesion, preventing conflicts, and ensuring the sustainability of interventions, aligning with the principle of 'leaving no one behind'. The position is crucial for fostering effective inclusion and building resilient communities in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

The volunteer will support community mobilization efforts to ensure the participation of indigenous peoples in project activities. This includes attending community meetings and participating in awareness-raising initiatives. The role involves contributing to the identification of community needs and concerns, and supporting local dialogue and social cohesion initiatives. The volunteer will be responsible for collecting field information and contributing to activity reporting. Collaboration with local authorities, community leaders, and partners is essential. Expected deliverables include monthly activity reports, contributions to community-based project activities, and active participation in meetings and sensitization sessions.

Work Experience

No prior experience is required. However, community engagement or experience working with local communities is desirable. A good understanding of the local context and community dynamics is beneficial, as is the ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse communities.

Skills

Key competencies include community engagement, a strong understanding of local context and community dynamics, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team and with various communities. Expertise in community development and social work is desirable. Fluency in French is required.

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