United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Rule of Law Officer Jobs in South Sudan

United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Rule of Law Officer Jobs in South Sudan

Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located in United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in the Rule of Law Advisory Section, duty stations Juba, Wau and Bentiu.

These duty stations are all classified in the “E” category and a non-family duty station. The Rule of Law Advisory Section is charged with supporting government efforts to rebuild justice sector institutions, implement the peace agreement, promote accountability for gross violations of human rights, and reform the security sector. The Rule of Law Officer will report directly to the Senior Rule of Law Officer and the relevant Heads of Field Office.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Rule of Law Officer and the relevant Heads of Field Office and overall guidance of the Chief of Service, Rule of Law, the Rule of Law Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead sub-national rule of law engagements in several field offices to strengthen accountability and access to justice in complex situations, contributes to transforming local and regional conflict dynamics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with interlocutors in the Government and civil society.
• Develop and implement key components for a policy framework related to the rule of law and strengthening of the criminal justice system and related institutions that are tailored to local conditions and assessed needs including, but not limited to, improving coordination and cooperation among national actors along the rule of law chain, promoting pro-active engagement by government officials on rule of law issues in support of the peace process, enhancing the capacity of local institutions and actors, and supporting the deployment of mobile courts or other accountability solutions.
• Perform programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the work unit, including contributing to the preparation of budgets, reporting on performance and results, managing, coordinating, and evaluating performance of seconded corrections and justice experts, job interviewing and evaluation of candidates. Provide policy and operational advice to Senior/Chief Rule of Law, assist in programming related activities at the sub-national level and handle a wide range of multi-disciplinary, complex and often sensitive and/or conflicting matters involving issues pertaining to criminal justice, national security policy, reform of the security sector and reform of the judicial system and related institutions.
• Provide innovative technical advice and assistance to local officials and other stake holders to ensure cohesive and coordinated programme delivery.
• Contribute to the development of the rule of law strategic plan and policy making framework by conducting extensive research and analysis on local conflict drivers and potential interventions, and prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of written outputs on a range of issues relating to the delivery of rule of law sector services, promotion of international standards, implementation of programmatic interventions, and reforms to the national rule of law framework to promote a durable peace.
• Assist in conducting programme activities in areas of concentration (e.g. gender justice, juvenile justice, etc.) to include advising and mentoring national counterparts, facilitating and organizing workshops and consultations, and mentoring national counterparts, facilitating and organizing workshops and consultations, supporting national criminal justice system organization, supporting training of national actors and/or monitoring of the courts and legal system, including other field offices, if required.
• Advise on and prepare complex legal research and analysis and outputs, such as work unit reports and assessments, policy documents, guidelines, briefings, etc.
• Participate in legislative reviews, and draft commentaries and other relevant documents.
• Represent the mission and serve on various standing boards and committees, as required.
• Support and participate in national level coordination, planning and/or reform processes and donor coordination to include supporting the completion of major reviews of the criminal justice sector and the development of long-term national strategic plans.
• Provide training to junior staff under her/his supervision.
• Ensure effective knowledge management and information sharing, including developing a culture of respect for and inclusion of local actors in all judicial and legal system initiatives.
• Assist in identifying, establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with other actors (national and international) in assigned areas of responsibility with a view to pursuing work programme objectives and enabling participation in and effective integration of ideas in the planning and implementation of judicial affairs activities.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:

Knowledge and understanding of the section’s mandate and strategic direction. Demonstrated understanding of a range of issues related to rule of law chains, including prosecution, judiciary, and corrections, as well as legal systems, reform, capacity building, etc. Knowledge of criminal law, relevant international human rights standards, etc. Demonstrated understanding of planning, programmatic engagement and coordination.

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision.

Planning and organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law is required.

A first-level university degree in any field, with a bar qualification or equivalent, in combination with two additional years of relevant legal experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

A first-level university degree in law, in combination with two additional years of relevant academic qualifications and/or additional legal experience in the field of rule of law assistance, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.


Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in implementing law reforms and overseeing the implementation of national policies and plans in rule of law and security matters is required.

Experience as a practicing lawyer, prosecutor, judge, legal academic, legal consultant, or adviser in the field of justice is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working on justice support issues or rule of law development in an international, governmental or non-governmental organization is required.

A minimum of one year of experience working on the ground providing technical assistance for the development or reform of legal, rule of law or judicial institutions in a transitional, developmental or post-conflict setting, outside the applicant’s country of nationality is required.

Experience with analysis and planning and implementation of rule of law engagements is required.

Experience working in rule of law development in both corrections and justice is desirable.

Management experience is desirable.

Experience providing services in the field of Rule of Law or related areas to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Rule of Law Officer Jobs in South Sudan


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