UNDP Jobs - 50993- Consultancy

Consultancy - Advocacy

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

08-Dec-2014

Application Deadline :

11-Nov-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Six Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Six Months

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

With an in-country presence before, during and after a conflict, UNDP is increasingly expected to assume a substantive role in providing rule of law, justice and security assistance to countries threatened or affected by crisis and fragility. In order to meet these demands, UNDP’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has made rule of law a priority area for programming, following on the Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery’s work since 2008. To this end, UNDP has restructured and enhanced its Rule of Law, Justice and Security (RoLJS) team in BPPS, bolstered its capacity to provide support to the field, and articulated a Global Programme for Strengthening the Rule of Law in Crisis-Affected and Fragile Situations.

UNDP’s Global Programme for Strengthening the Rule of Law in Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations has been the main operational and financial instrument for UNDP globally to engage on justice & security in crisis-affected countries. Drawing on some of UNDP’s most innovative rule of law programmes in crisis-affected and fragile situations, it has sought to expand such experiences to assist UNDP Country Offices to develop multi-year, comprehensive rule of law programmes that respond rapidly and effectively to the needs on the ground. Throughout 2014, the Global Programme has supported comprehensive rule of law programmes in over 40 crisis-affected situations, with a total programming value of over USD 500 million.

The RoLJS team within BPPS is responsible for the implementation of the Global Programme, as well as practice development in the areas of rule of law, justice and security as they relate to crisis prevention and recovery in conflict and disaster settings. The ROLJS team also leads UNDP’s engagement with DPKO, as the Global Focal Point of Justice, Police and Corrections, which was established in 2012 and is currently being operationalized.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the RoLJS Team Leader, the contractor will support the implementation of the UNDP Global Programme to Strengthen the Rule of Law in Crisis-Affected Situations, as well as of the Global Focal Point for Police, Justice and Corrections in the areas of outreach, advocacy, and programme quality assurance.

Deliverables:

Outreach

Establish partnerships with Member States, think tanks, universities, NGOs and others to make available capacities for UNDP’s programmes in the field;
Lead implementation of external relations strategy;
Support resource mobilization efforts.

Advocacy

Promote the UNDP vision, approach and achievements in the media, and other means to reach the public;
Coordinate and/or lead writing and production of research-based partnerships and initiatives;
Support practice development, including coordination of specialized publications and knowledge product pipeline.

Programme Quality Assurance

Lead team efforts on Strategic Plan/Integrated Work Plan reporting;
Coordinate monitoring and evaluation for the UNDP Global Rule of Law Programme for Crisis-Affected and Fragile Situations.

Competencies

Knowledge of rule of law, justice and security assistance for crisis-affected and fragile situations;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent English writing and editing skills;
Good analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and diplomatic skills;
Ready to work flexible schedules throughout the consultancy term;
Sound knowledge of political, social and humanitarian context in which UNDP works;
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards; promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of the UN;
Displays sensitivity and adaptability; treats all people fairly without favouritism;
Builds strong relationships, focuses on impact and results; establishes and maintains relationships to understand needs and gain support;
Consistently approaches work with energy and positive, constructive attitude;
Ability to work under pressure;
Proven networking and communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s level) in law, development, political science, or other relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience (including international);
Demonstrated experience in communications/external relations and good public presentation skills;
Experience in writing and online communications, including feature writing, blogging, and creation of content for websites;
Experience in event management and organising high-level meetings, including producing timely and accurate briefing material;
Previous experience building partnerships and liaising with Member States and other partners, and organising high-level meetings, including producing accurate and timely briefing material;
Computer literacy, including familiarity with spread sheets and power point presentations;
Strong inter-personal skills and a demonstrated capacity to forge effective relations with colleagues and counterparts from different backgrounds;
Proven ability to effectively function in a multi-national, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment;
Knowledge of UNDP/BCPR reporting requirements/external relations and communications approaches is essential.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required.