UNDP Jobs in South Sudan

UNDP Consultancy to Develop a Manual on Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual and Gender-based Violence Cases Jobs in South Sudan

Background

The occurrence of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is widespread in South Sudan mainly as a result of violent conflict, marginalization, neglect and high levels of poverty.
One in five women in South Sudan is affected by SGBV.
High rates of SGBV both in conflict and peace times remain a serious health and developmental challenge.
Protracted years of devastating conflict and widespread insecurity has serious implication for the delivery of quality justice to the population.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will work in collaboration with relevant staff of UNDP and justice sector institutions in South Sudan as well as consult relevant in-country partners during the development of the manual.

He/she will conduct thorough research of the existing SGBV-related legal framework in South Sudan and other resource materials relevant to the management of SGBV cases, and endeavour to effect harmony in the final product of the manual.

The manual will cover the details of the various topics/chapters which include but not limited to the following.

An overview of the South Sudan criminal justice system and discuss its response to SGBV;

The role and responsibilities of prosecutors, the rights of victims and

defendants;

Treatment or dealing with survivors including children in the judicial process;

Measures to ensure the protection and safety of victims/survivors and witnesses;

Identify laws on SGBV related offences;

Understanding of the elements of offences;

Conducting effective investigation, processes and techniques;

Bringing/presentation of cases in court.

The manual should provide guidance on the processes involved from the time of reporting of an offence to the appeal stage.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law,

Political Science or Development studies.

Experience:

Minimum five years of relevant experience of working with rule of law institutions or criminal justice system.

Experience in working with specialised law enforcement units/departments on SGBV;

Demonstrate practical experience in development of training manuals, standards and guidelines for institutional capacity building in relevant areas;

Experience in developing training methodologies and facilitation of large and small group;

Demonstrated experience in working with a variety of stakeholders from all key stakeholders;
Basic gender understanding, skills, experience and commitment;

Experience working in a hardship and conflict/post-conflict environment an asset.

Language:

Fluent in English and Arabic

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Consultancy to Develop a Manual on Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual and Gender-based Violence Cases Jobs in South Sudan

Application Deadline : 23-Jun-17