1 – Programme Management and Implementation

• • Assist the RoL Senior adviser to oversee and manage governance, rule of law and access to justice programmes including contributing to its strategic orientation;
  • Assist the RoL Senior adviser to coordinate and establish effective working relations with the Government of Mali, Civil Society organizations, academic institutions, UN agencies and entities and donors/development partners;
  • Support rule of law programming under the Global Focal Point for justice, police and corrections arrangements, including advancement of joint delivery of rule of law assistance among UN partners as well as with national and international partners;
  • Support results-based management of the portfolio (annual and quarterly workplans, monitoring and evaluation, human resources and procurement plans, financial reports and budget tracking and donor reporting);
  • Support and assist the RoL Senior adviser in resource mobilization efforts including by contributing to the development of a strategy in this area and as needed targeted funding proposals;
  • Ensure strict adherence to UNDP procedures, rules and regulations;
  • Support the RoL Senior adviser in conducting regular programmatic reviews including strategic guidance on activity planning, implementation strategies and future programme orientation.
  • Provide support in advancing thematic coordination including by identifying programmatic entry points any by ensuring consistency and complementary in relation of other UNDP programmes.
  • Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues into the design, implementation and monition and evaluation of all programme activities.

• Provide expert technical advice on programme related issues.

2 – Policy Advice and Technical Assistance

• Provide policy advice and technical assistance to justice and law enforcement institutions on an ongoing and demand driven basis.
• Help strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Justice to coordinate and lead the process of justice sector reform and development, including strengthening the capacities of the Ministry to carry-out consultations with different actors and stakeholders and to conduct public awareness campaigns regarding rule of law and justice reform.
• Facilitate change management processes, including by providing high-quality advice based on international best practices and lessons learned.
• Train and support relevant justice sector personnel in organizational development methods and tools.
• Assist the ministry of justice with policy options based on the models presented by the body of work established by the United Nations in general and United Nations Development Programme in Specific and that is related to rule of law assistance and human rights due diligence.
• Support the establishment of stronger working relations between justice sector institutions to ensure create coordination and cooperation across the justice sector.
• Ensure proper information’s sharing, coordination and cooperation with other development and humanitarian actors including, UN agencies, MINUSMA, EU, DFID (UK), USAID (USA), the Netherlands and CIDA (Canada) among others.
• Support the development of a comprehensive M&E framework to measure the performance of judicial institution, the Ministry of Justice.
• Perform any other duties and required by the RoL Senior adviser and/or UNDP senior management.

Core Key Competencies

• Innovation – Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully

• Leadership – Ability to persuade others to follow

Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others

• People Management – Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Models independent thinking and action

• Communication – Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis

• Delivery – Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services

Technical Key Competencies

Rule of Law, Justice and Security

• Knowledge of Rule of law, Justice and Security concepts and principles and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations

Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Justice Sector Development

• Justice sector development including access to justice and human rights institutions

Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Human rights

• Knowledge of international Human Rights standards and principles and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations

Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Anti-corruption

• Knowledge of anti-corruption concepts, principles and policies and the ability to apply in strategic and/or practical situations

Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Professional Competencies

• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and programmes;
• Promotes a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the office;
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of development issues;
• Background in justice, law and applied working knowledge of rule of law a strong advantage
• Ability to provide and advocate for policy advise;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more UNDP practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
• Sound knowledge of UNDP/UN policies and programmes in crises and post-crises situations.

Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Communicates effectively with staff at all levels of the organization;
• Demonstrate excellent political/conflict analysis;
• Acts with tact and diplomacy and to be able to convey difficult issues and positions to senior counter parts and officials.

Reporting structure and partners

• Ensure proper information’s sharing, coordination and cooperation with other development and humanitarian actors including, UN agencies, MINUSMA, EU, the Netherlands among others.

Education

• Advanced University degree at Master’s level in Law, Political Science, or related fields.

Working experience

• A minimum of 2 years (with maximum of 4 years) of progressive experience in programme management
• A minimum of 2 years (with maximum of 4 years) of progressive experience in rule of law, human rights and justice sector reform or related issues.
• Experience of working in conflict/post conflict settings constitutes a major advantage.
• Legal background a strong asset
• Good planning, facilitation, communication skills with an ability to transfer knowledge and skills in complex institutional environment
• Proven ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization, maximizing coordination and cooperation.
• Sound analytical skills in political, legal, social, cultural and other relevant issues.

Full-time consulting experience and formal volunteer work through the United Nations Volunteer Programme may be counted at a rate of 100% of the time service, provided it is relevant to the position.

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written French and English, with excellent drafting skills in both languages necessary.

Nationality

Note: This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to NATIONALS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THAT APPEAR ON THE LIST OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE DUTCH JPO PROGRAMME:

List of eligible countries November 2018 1

Nationals of the country of assignment, Mali, are also not eligible.

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