UNDP Jobs - 50659- International Consultant to Deliver Training for J

International Consultant to Deliver Training for Judges on Quality Judicial Services and Assessment of Effectiveness of Judicial Services in the Regions

Location :

Home-based with trip to Astana, Kazakhstan

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

03-Nov-2014

Application Deadline :

24-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

4 weeks and 3 days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

United Nations Development Programme works with the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan to implement project on improvement of judicial monitoring system in Kazakhstan. The project aims to promote better access to justice for all by promoting transparency and public oversight of the court system and by increasing professional level of judges and justice administrators. Since 2009, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan is implementing a system for monitoring the quality of courts and judges performance. In 2009 and 2014 UNDP international expert adviser provided recommendations for improving the system of judicial monitoring with detailed analysis of Supreme Court’s developed system of internal monitoring of regional courts’ performance. UNDP supports Supreme Court’s initiative in strengthening professional skills of judges and plans to provide one day training course for regional judges to increase their knowledge in performing quality based judicial services and develop their skills towards assessment of effectiveness of judicial services provided to all groups of citizens and public and private organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide with the Program of one day training workshop for the group of regional judges on the issues of quality judicial services and assessment of effectiveness of judicial services;
Discuss the Program with Supreme Court and UNDP and get approval;
Provide with training materials and handouts for translation prior delivery of training;
Conduct the training workshop for regional judges;
Submit report on results of the training with recommendations towards follow up trainings in the next project years.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Excellent written communication skills, with analytic capacity;
Ability to synthesize relevant collected data and findings for the preparation of quality analysis and reports.
Knowledge of performance and assessment methodologies applied for judicial services.

Required Skills and Experience

Educational background:

Advanced degree in law.

Experience:

At least 10 years of work experience in judicial system area;
At least 5 years of training experience;
Experience in communication and reporting in English language;
Experience in writing training programs in judicial area;
Experience in conducting training workshops for judges;
Successful experience with international organizations;
Previous experience with UNDP and knowledge of Kazakhstan will be an advantage.

Language requirements:

Excellent knowledge of English language.

Important note:

For detailed information please refer to UNDP Kazakhstan web site.