UNDP Rule of Law Officer - Jobs in South Sudan

UNDP Rule of Law Officer - Jobs in South Sudan

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Many people in South Sudan have unmet justice needs countrywide for both everyday disputes and severe abuses. After decades of war, the country was left with a barely functioning justice and policing system, and institutions are unable to provide the coverage, accessibility and effectiveness of services people require.

Duties and Responsibilities

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief Technical Advisor and Programme Manager for Rule of Law, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), under the guidance of the UNMISS Head of Field Office in Kuajok (HoFO) and in close cooperation with RoLAS and other UNMISS sections, the Rule of Law Officer will perform the following tasks:

Provision of advice and technical support:

Advise the state leadership and high-level officials in relevant institutions on strategic approaches to issues related to rule of law;

Advise the state leadership, high-level officials in relevant institutions and their staff on policies, strategies, systems, methods of management and training needs;

Liaise with the Chief Technical Advisor, the HoFO and other project partners to provide overall technical guidance on matters of government policy on rule of law;

Put in place policies, strategies and systems for effective rule of law and access to justice in line with democratic principles;

Collect and issue updates on activities in the rule of law area including changes in legislation and national or regional strategies or action plans;

Support relevant stakeholders in the review and potential reform of customary laws (Wanhalel laws).

Capacity building of state level stakeholders:

Assist state institutions and communities to develop and implement policies, long term strategies, systems and action plans for the establishment of effective legal and justice services and monitoring of human rights trends;

Support stakeholders in improving and establishing sustainable mechanisms for access to justice including statutory, traditional conflict resolution mechanisms, human rights and transitional justice mechanisms, as well as in strengthening an integrated rule of law chain, including referral mechanisms;

Support the development and practice of alternative and internationally acceptable methods of increasing access to justice especially for vulnerable groups and for resolving communal disputes;

Identify and support initiatives for providing legal assistance such as legal aid centers and community-based paralegals/mobilizers to advise victims, detainees, survivors of gender-based violence, and their families;

Develop and implement capacity building strategies to meet the training needs of the justice and rule of law actors in the project area and strengthen sub-state governance;

Support Civil Society and community groups to develop skills to actively engage in community policing and community security, including planning and implementing joint activities;

Promote skills for mainstreaming gender, respect for human rights and support to vulnerable groups into reform priorities of and service delivery by rule of law institutions;

Coordinate and manage implementation of capacity building support to rule of law institutions;

Identify and support initiatives for addressing the concerns of vulnerable groups such as women and children and provide basic legal aid services;

Organize and/or conduct human rights and rule of law trainings as well as civic education related to the project;

Link capacity-building activities with infrastructure development conducted under the project to maximize their utility.

Facilitation of the strategic partnerships:

Develop strong working relationships with all local stakeholders and between the state institutions and the justice actors, other relevant government agencies, CSOs and international partners;

Liaise with

partners and facilitate communication on Project-related activities including organizing joint thematic learning and networking events;

Develop and maintain close working relationships with local civil society and community groups to facilitate project implementation, as well as identify issues, risks, priorities, and opportunities that support effective project implementation;

Collaborate closely and work in an integrated manner with RoLAS and other UNMISS sections; liaise with and establish strong working relationships with other UN agencies and international organizations to promote a coordinated approach to the development and implementation of security, law enforcement and prisons programs.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in Law, Human Rights or International Relations.

Bachelor’s degree in above fields with 2 years of progressive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Master's degree.

Experience:

2 years experience in capacity development of rule of law institutions and employees at national and sub national level with a demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and skills in a complex institutional environment;

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in access to justice and security, human rights monitoring, governance and peace building;

High-level planning, facilitation, communication and capacity development skills with a demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and skills in a complex institutional environment;

Experience working in conflict/post-conflict settings;

Demonstrated experience in coordinating with and reporting on the work of diverse teams and financial resources at international level;

Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet;
familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Ability to provide and advocate for policy advice;

In-depth knowledge of development and justice sector issues;

Ability to clearly and articulately present concepts and strategies on a broad range of issues;

Proven knowledge of programme and financial management as well as administration of rule of programmes and services at the local level;

Concrete skills in conceptualizing strategies and justice sector and human rights interventions;

Ability to perform and adapt to complex and changing political, social, and economic contexts;

Promotes a knowledge-sharing culture in the office;

Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and programs, particularly in the justice sector;

Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback;

Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;

Fosters a strong team approach to optimize results delivery;

Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;

Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;

Communicates effectively with staff at all levels of the organization;

Required Language(s)

Excellent written and spoken English.

Knowledge of Arabic and/or Dinka would be an asset.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Rule of Law Officer - Jobs in South Sudan


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