UNDP Jobs - 71525- International evaluator for improving Border Manag

International evaluator for improving Border Management Capacities in Lebanon.

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

05-Apr-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Four (4) months from the signature of the contract.

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Four (4) months from the signature of the contract.

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 overall objective of the project is to strengthen the border management capacity of the General Directorate of the General Security (DGSG), Ministry of Interior. Building on UNODCs long-standing relationship with the Lebanese authorities, the project entails a comprehensive and holistic approach on border control and management. The project has given due consideration to on-going efforts to strengthen Lebanon’s border management capacities and focused on 1) developing of a more effective cross border management, 2) establishing two investigation and profiling of persons facilities at two selected land borders, and 3) improving the capacity and expertise on border management and related
security issues. In addition, a supplementary phase was added to the original activities to be able to: 4) allow the Central Investigation Unit at the DGSG to reach full operational capacity, 5) support the Central Investigation Unit so that it is able to conduct effective investigations in relation to border control and organized crime.

Duties and Responsibilities

The international evaluator (team leader) should demonstrate extensive expertise in evaluation as well as the necessary knowledge of judicial and social aspects relating to criminal justice reform. The team leader will be responsible for the main tasks and will oversee the work conducted by the national evaluator (team member).
The role of the team leader:

Carry out the desk review;
Develop the inception report, including sample size and sampling technique;
Draft and finalize the evaluation methodology, incorporating relevant comments, in line with the guidelines and template on the IEU website http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/evaluation/evaluation-step-by-step.html; to be cleared by IEU before the Field Mission;
Carry out data collection during the field mission;
Lead and coordinate the evaluation process and oversee the tasks of the team member;
Implement quantitative tools and analyze all collected data;
Triangulate data and test rival explanations;
Ensure that all aspects of the terms of reference are fulfilled;
Draft an evaluation report in line with UNODC evaluation policy and the guidelines and template on the IEU website http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/evaluation/evaluation-step-by-step.html;incorporate comments received by IEU; clearance IEU;
Finalize the evaluation report on the basis of comments received (final clearance by IEU);
Present the final evaluation findings and recommendations to stakeholders, after the management response is provided by the project manager (if needed) and included by the IEU.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Excellent communication and proven drafting skills in English;
Knowledge of French might be an asset.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
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;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link:

http://www.lb.undp.org/content/lebanon/en/home/operations/procurement/

Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Advanced university degree preferably in the area of criminal justice and/or relevant professional experience in the field.

Years of experience and Professional experience:

Technical competence in the area of evaluation; preferably 7 to 10 years of experience;
Extensive knowledge of, and expertise in applying, qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods;
A strong record in designing and leading evaluations;
Researches methodology including desk review skills;
Proven experience in conducting gender-responsive evaluations and following a gender-sensitive, inclusive methodology;
Necessary knowledge of judicial and social aspects relating to criminal justice reform;
Up to date knowledge and practical experience of UN programmes, policies, guidelines and procedures is desirable.

Language requirements:

Excellent communication and proven drafting skills in English;
Knowledge of French might be an asset.

Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link:

http://www.lb.undp.org/content/lebanon/en/home/operations/procurement/

Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete