UNDP Jobs - 46480- Resource Persons for the Training Programme for J

Resource Persons for the Training Programme for Judiciary of South Sudan

Location :

Juba, SOUTH SUDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

31-May-2014

Application Deadline :

22-May-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

10 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

10 working days

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.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme South Sudan (UNDP) Support to Access to Justice and Rule of Law Programme aims to contribute to national priorities as articulated in the South Sudan Development Plan (SSDP) Conflict Prevention & Security Pillar. The specific Rule of Law Sector Objective is “to strengthen the Rule of Law in South Sudan by enforcing and maintaining law and order, providing equitable access to justice and a functioning criminal justice system, increasing security in communities, and promoting and protecting human rights for all.” UNDP’s strategy in promoting rule of law is twofold. First, providing support to the priorities of the rule of law institutions (Judiciary, Ministry of Justice, Police and Prison) as articulated in their institutional Strategic and/or Action plans. Second, promoting access to justice by linking the rule of law institutions with community and civil society initiatives.

Major changes in legal systems, increasing caseloads, more complex laws and legal issues have increased the demand and need for judicial continuing education and training, and judiciaries in both civil and common law jurisdictions have institutionalized trainings for their judicial officers. South Sudan is a new nation with a short judicial history. The Judiciary of South Sudan intends to provide continuous legal education and training for its staff including judges, registrars and other support staff. Recent events in the country demand that the judiciary positions itself to serve as arbiters of the process of accountability and transition. Consequently the Judiciary requires the services of highly qualified scholars and senior judges to serve as resource persons and provide orientation and training for senior judges on various aspects of international criminal justice

South Sudan adopted a constitutional democracy and a legal system which replaces a predominantly Islamic legal system with a common law system. Since the attainment of independence, several statutes have been enacted to regulate the affairs of state and the people. This creates new legal rules and obligations, which judicial officers have to articulate and apply. Moreover, the on-going crisis in the country demands that its judiciary and legal system develops new competencies to respond to the conflict and form part of the mechanism for durable peace. While the overall objective of the training is to upgrade the professional competence of judicial officers, the training particularly intends to:

Enhance career growth and development;
Develop new capacities in international criminal justice;
Develop judicial skills on constitutional interpretation and international human rights norms.

The Resources Person Consultant will work under the guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA-MoJ). He/she will, further, be supported by the Project Support staff, which is embedded in the Ministry of Justice /Judiciary of South Sudan.
This consultancy is in line with UNDP strategic direction in South Sudan and the Country Programme Document/ Country Programme Action Plan (CPD/CPAP) for 2012 – 2016 periods. A key CPD output under the Access to Justice pillar is “Access to Justice and Rule of Law Improves.”

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the UNDP Access to Justice and Rule of Law Chief Technical Advisor and the Judiciary of South Sudan, the resource person will perform the following duties:

Prepare and finalize course content in collaboration with UNDP Access to Justice and Rule of Law Chief Technical Advisor and the Judiciary of South Sudan;
Select and conclude course materials UNDP Access to Justice and Rule of Law Chief Technical Advisor and the Judiciary of South Sudan, and provide advance copies in electronic version if possible;
Conduct full course lectures.

Scope of Assignment

Prepare and deliver in-depth lectures over a period of five days to be conducted in Juba, South Sudan. Lectures should be delivered as a full semester course and should cover a total lecture time of 12-16 hours. Lectures will be schedules for morning or afternoon sessions according to the schedule. The course required are International Criminal Law, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Refugee Law, Administrative Law, the Right to A Fair Trial, Law of Contract, Constitutional Interpretation, Customary Law and Election Law.

Deliverables and Timelines

The Consultancy will be for a total of 10 days and is scheduled as follows:

Prepare and finalize course content in collaboration with UNDP Access to Justice and Rule of Law Chief Technical Advisor and the Judiciary of South Sudan. 2 days;
Select and conclude course materials UNDP Access to Justice and Rule of Law Chief Technical Advisor and the Judiciary of South Sudan, and provide advance copies in electronic version if possible. 3 days;
Conduct full course lectures. 5 days.

Impact and result

The competencies of the Judiciary of South Sudan (JoSS) enhanced in international criminal justice human rights and constitutional/legal issues.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrate integrity by modeling UN values and ethical standards;
Respect the vision, mission, and strategic in goals of the UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional competencies:

Demonstrate team-building capacity including interpersonal and communication skills and ability to cope with a difficult environment where formal institutions of government are at the embryonic stage;
Deals diplomatically with challenging bureaucratic processes, and pressure to meet strict deadlines;
Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrates openness to changes and ability to manage complexities; Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Advanced computer skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

PhD or Masters level degree in International Law ;
Interested persons must be highly qualified scholars in the relevant area, preferably with a PhD or several years’.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a lecturer in a University, researcher or as a sitting judge or a PhD in law in lieu thereof;
Proven experience in teaching and research in any of the following areas:
International Criminal Law, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Refugee Law, Administrative Law, the Right to A Fair Trial, Law of Contract, Constitutional Interpretation, Customary Law and Election Law;
Previous experience working with high-level government counterparts and development partners;
Past experience with UNDP or other UN Agencies or International Non-Governmental Organizations in similar positions constitutes and advantage;
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power point and etc.).

Language:

Proficiency in required is English.

Application:

Interested candidates should apply by sending their Letter of Interest and CV (preferably United Nations Personal History Form (P.11 Form)) online at http://jobs.undp.org/ or drop a sealed envelope marked Confidential with the title of the position at UNDP Office in Juba by latest 5:00hrs Juba Time on 22 May 2014.