Background

• Finalize FPU strategy, vision and mission; the set up of a clear, gender sensitive organizational structure availing FPUs staff job descriptions in line with the strategy, vision and mission and with the PCP structure.
• Identify minimum standards for Palestinian FPUs, both in terms of hard component as well as human resources, with minimum standards guidelines.
• Draft Standards Operational Procedures for FPUs.
• Identify training needs for FPUs staff in light of the above and development of a gender sensitive FPU staff training programme and material.
• Implement training needs
• Enhancr filing, monitoring and documentation systems of FPUs
• Equip FPUs. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in team with the international consultant on identification of MSG and SOP for PCP / FPUs;
• Participate in the organization of the team work and contribute to drafting team work plan to be submitted to UN Women;
• Regularly meet with UN Women and PCP/FPU, together with local consultant, to update on progresses and challenges of the assignment;
• Work in close coordination and cooperation with other consultants working on FPUs as well as on matters related to policing and protecting victims of gender based violence;
• Meet, in coordination with international consultant, with Head of FPU and with relevant PCP staff and PCP decision makers to discuss current status of FPUs, vis-à-vis facilities, equipment, human resources etc. available;
• Adopt a participatory approach with key stakeholders, during all phases of the consultancy work, ensuring ownership of the process as well as of the final deliverables;     
• Actively support in the organization and implementation of working sessions with FPUs and with relevant actors within PCP responsible for decision making related to identification of MSG and SOPs, with the participation of EUPOL COPPS;
• Actively support in the organization and implementation of working sessions with the participation of professionals working in the field of protection of women and girls victims of violence and under threat of life, in particular professionals (social workers, psychologists, lawyers etc.) working in shelters;  
• Ensure that the MSG document reflects an approach that identifies the document as a steering tool for the amelioration of the existing FPUs and for the establishment of new ones;    
• Gather from partners, particularly from Head of FPUs, all available material and information related to existing procedures, including those that constitute general practice of FPUs;  
• Identify, with the support of FPU and UN Women, relevant stakeholders crucial for the discussion of MSG and SOP, and provide sound advice on identification of participants;
• Actively foster discussion during sessions with relevant key stakeholders and partners, including EUPOL COPPS, and provide expert advice on FPUs minimum standards and on gender sensitive operating procedures, relating to best practices and lessons learnt from countries with similar context, including the Jordanian model;
• Assist in liaising, with the support of PCP and UN Women, with Countries with similar context and well-established protection units, as to garner existing relevant documentation that can be revised and adapted to the Palestinian context;
• Actively assist in the development, with full support of PCP/FPUs and other PCP units as relevant, with the advice of EUPOL COPPS, and with the engagement of other relevant actors, of MSG and SOP;
• Ensure liaison with team working on FPU strategy and organizational structure and coherence among outputs being developed; 
• Actively assist in preparing first draft, in line with outcomes of discussion sessions, of FPU MSG and SOP, for submission to UN Women and PCP/FPUs;
• Actively assist in the organization, with logistic support of UN Women and FPUs, of presentation of first draft of FPU MSG and SOP to relevant stakeholders, including FPU, EUPOL COPPS and UN Women, and any other stakeholder deemed necessary, upon previous approval of UN Women and PCP / FPU;
• Gather participants inputs, in writing, during presentation and, based on inputs received produce a second draft for discussion and finalization, upon approval of PCP/FPU;
• Submit to UN Women and PCP/FPU, together with international consultant, final MSG and SOP;    
• Support Head of FPU, if and as necessary, and in coordination with international consultant, in presenting MSG and SOP to Chief Police for endorsement;
• Provide sound contribution to the drafting of all deliverables, as outlined below;
• Provide translation, whenever necessary, during meetings, discussion sessions and forum, to the international consultant;
• Revise quality of material translated into Arabic;  
• Contribute to drafting final report to UN Women regarding the entire process of finalization of MSG and SOP, including challenges, lessons learnt and recommendations for the implementation of both documents;
• All the above is intended to be conducted in close coordination with the international consultant. 

1. Work-plan, upon start up of the assignment
2. PCP/FPU Minimum Standard Guidelines;  
3. PCP/FPU Standard Operating Procedures. 

Competencies

• Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
• Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity. 

• Ethics and Values: Demonstrating / Safeguarding Ethics and Integrity;
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring: Initiative-taking; coaching and mentoring ability;
• Working in Teams: Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Communicating Information and Ideas: Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating synergies through self-control.
• Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: Managing conflict;
• Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of other.

• Sound knowledge of international standards on human rights, women's rights and related instruments; 
• A proven ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and partners, including government and international organizations; 
• Strong analytical, dialogue, consultation and communication skills; 
• Maturity, ability to take decisions under pressure and ability to deal with matters that are politically or culturally sensitive;
• Ability to work as a member of a team;
• Demonstrated experience in timely delivering of products and in contributing to complex processes within the security sector;
• Ability in drafting procedures;
• Strong understanding of gender issues in the context of policing and protection of victims of gender based violence, and sound understanding of police family protection units;
• Demonstrated coordination and facilitation skills;
• Results oriented, flexible and problem solving skills.  

Required Skills and Experience

• Advanced University studies in Human Rights, criminology, law, sociology or related discipline.

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of security sector;
• Relevant professional experience in the establishment of police units will be considered an asset;
• Extensive and proved professional experience in the area of gender based and sexual violence and victims’ protection;  
• Sound knowledge of the Security Sector in the occupied Palestinian territory.  

• Arabic mother-tongue;
• Good communication skills (comprehension, written, and spoken) in English