United Nations Development Programme
UNDP/PAPP Vacancies
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263 - Access To Justice Analyst - Gaza
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External Vacancy |
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| Job ID/Title : |
263 - Access To Justice Analyst |
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| Category : |
Social Capital & Democratic Gov. Team |
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| Brand : |
UNDP |
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| Post Level : |
SB4 |
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| Application Deadline : |
02-Dec-09 |
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| Duty Station : |
Gaza |
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| Type of Contract : |
Service Contract |
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Post Number :
(for 100 Series Contracts) |
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Languages Required :
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Arabic, English,
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Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)
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| Duration of Initial Contract : |
One year with possible extension |
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| Expected Duration of Assignment : |
36 months |
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| Background: |
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UNDP/PAPP (Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People) is seeking suitable candidates for the position of Access to Justice Analyst to be based in Gaza. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Deputy Programme Manager/Gaza Coordinator & Access to Justice Advisor, the Access to Justice Analyst will contribute to the implementation of a multi-year programme on Supporting Rule of Law and Access to Justice for the Palestinian People (2009-2012)in Gaza.
Since 2004, UNDP/PAPP has worked on developing the infrastructure of the Palestinian Authority’s justice system and has focused on institutional capacity development of the High Judicial Council and the Attorney-General’s Office. A UNDP/BCPR mission carried out in February 2009 recommended that UNDP/PAPP undertake an expanded programme for this sector to fill the gaps through significant and more substantive changes in the scope, structure and size of its interventions. The new programming framework will extend support for institutional capacity development to the Ministry of Justice and develop a comprehensive access to justice strategy engaging actors at all levels, including the Palestinian Bar Association, universities, civil society organizations and other grassroots initiatives.
Efforts will be directed towards strengthening the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Justice, extending the reach out of legal aid services and legal awareness programmes throughout the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), setting up the foundation for work with civil society in Gaza Strip, improving gender and juvenile justice conditions and exploring modalities for engagement with the informal justice systems and its linkages with the formal system. Assistance will also be provided to enhance public confidence in the justice system. In doing so, efforts to support networks of legal professionals and provide models for harmonization of the various existing legal systems in the oPt will be made.
The Access to Justice Analyst will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of the programme’s Intended Output 4 (Rule of law in Gaza Strip initiated as part of early recovery and reconstruction plan). |
| Description of Responsibilities: |
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Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Programme Manager/Gaza Coordinator & Access to Justice Advisor and in close collaboration with other programme team members, the Access to Justice Analyst will be responsible for, but not limited to, the followings:
- Conduct a mapping exercise on the activities of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the field of rule of law and access to justice to identify gaps and ensure concerted engagement by relevant actors, both international and national.
- Create a coordination mechanism among all stakeholders which will support the capacity development of national civil society organizations in delivering legal aid services and promoting legal awareness.
- Develop and strengthen civic education curricula on the overall concept of rule of law for youth through schoolsand youth centres in collaboration with relevant actors such as the Ministry of Education, UNRWA, UNICEF and CSOs.
- Engage in capacity- and confidence-building with Rule of Law sector, including consultative and participatory processes with national stakeholders, including women/youth’s networks and legal professionals.
- Provide technical advice and mentoring on basic human rights, code of conduct and principles of the justice system to local judiciary, law-enforcement and security and traditional authorities.
- Organize baseline information gathering on access to justice and judicial performance in Gaza.
- Extend partnership with the Palestinian Bar Association to increase provision of legal aid services in Gaza strip and establish a legal aid clinic in Gaza.
- Create strategic partnership with specialized CSOs and provide grants to increase provision of legal aid services in Gaza, in conjunction with the legal aid clinic(s) of the Palestinian Bar Association.
- Organize training for legal professionals and CSOs on effective and quality provision of legal aid services.
- Provide technical and financial support to local NGOs in the field of legal assistance to strengthen their expertise and efficiency as well as their advocacy capacity.
- Create, organize and support a network of NGOs specialized in legal assistance in Gaza. Ensure information and experience sharing and promote closer collaboration amongst them.
- In partnership with CSOs, organize a campaign to raise public awareness about their rights and duties.
- Establish a monitoring system to assess the performance of the legal aid clinic(s) in providing quality and timely legal assistance to the population.
- Initiate a pilot project in Gaza on gender and juvenile justice in partnership with UNICEF, UNRWA and other relevant actors.
- Initiate training initiatives and organize seminars and workshops forCSOs on rule of law, access to justice and human rights.
- Liaise with national counterparts, UN agencies, national and international NGOs, and targeted populations in relation to access to justice issues.
- Participate in inter-agency working groups and initiatives to promote rule of law, protection and human security in Gaza.
Perform any other related duties as requested by the Deputy Programme Manager/Gaza Coordinator & Access to Justice Advisor. |
| Competencies : |
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Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Corporate Competencies
- Demonstrate integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards
- Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
- Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treat all people fairly without favoritism
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promote a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the UNDP office
- In-depth knowledge on development issues
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
- Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software and experience with web-based management systems
Management and Leadership
- Focus on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Demonstrate team-building skills and shows conflict resolution skills
- Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
- Build strong relationships with clients and external actors
- Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
- Act with tact and diplomacy
- Prove outgoing and comfortable in handling external relations at all levels.
- Build strong relationships with clients and external actors.
- Remain calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
- Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Demonstrate compelling communication skills and cross-cultural effectiveness.
- Demonstrate excellent political / conflict analysis, experience in bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, and negotiating and training / facilitation skills.
Possess the ability to convey difficult issues and positions to senior officials, proven political judgment, sensitivity to local cultures. |
| Qualifications : |
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Education
- Master’s Degree or equivalentin law, political science, social science or in a related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant fields, including at least 1 year working on access to justice-related issues.
- Formal qualifications and/or operational exposure/experience in justice sector reform, access to justice, legal reform or related issues desirable.
- Sound and proven management skills, training experience, strong leadership, people development skills and proven ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with counterparts under a complex political situation desirable.
- Experience of working with public institutions as well as with communityorganizationsand civil society desirable.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to deal with a range of complex legal issues would be an asset.
- Experience in programme/project planning and execution as well as monitoring and evaluation of projects would be an asset.
Language requirements
Fluency in Arabic and English, including excellent writing skills.
“ UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer:
applications from men and women will be considered equally”
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