UNDP Jobs - 71527- National evaluator for improving border management

National 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 :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

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

Languages Required :

Arabic English

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 national evaluator (team member) should demonstrate extensive expertise in evaluation as well as the necessary knowledge of judicial and social aspects relating to criminal justice reform. The team member’s responsibility is to assist the team leader in all tasks and support the development of the deliverables.
The role of the team member:

Assist the Team Leader in all stages of the evaluation process, as per the respective TOR;
Participate in selected field missions;
Support the data collection as well analysis processes during the evaluation;
Provide quality assurance throughout the evaluation process;
Review and comment on all deliverables of the evaluation team;
Draft the executive summary of the evaluation report in Arabic.

For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Language skills: English proficiency with proven drafting skills in English and 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 5 years of experience;
Knowledge of, and experience in applying, evaluation methods;
Knowledge of the UN environment. Knowledge of UNODC would be an asset;
Proven experience in gender analysis and gender evaluation methodologies;
Field experience related to criminal justice.

Language requirements:

Language skills: English proficiency with proven drafting skills in English and 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