Background

• Finalization of 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.
• Identification of minimum standards for Palestinian FPUs, both in terms of hard component as well as human resources, with minimum standards guidelines.
• Drafting of Standards Operational Procedures for FPUs;
• Identification of training needs for FPUs staff in light of the above and development of a gender sensitive FPU staff training programme and material;
• Implementation of the training needs;
• Enhancing filing, monitoring and documentation systems of FPUs; 
• Equipping FPUs.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in team with the international consultant on revision and finalization of the FPUs strategy, mission and vision and on FPUs organizational structure;
• Participate in the organization of the team work and contribute to the work plan to be submitted to UN Women;
• Regularly meet with UN Women and PCP/FPU to update, together with the international consultant, 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 the international consultant, with Head of FPU and with relevant PCP staff and PCP decision makers to discuss current status of FPUs strategy and identify areas of the strategy to be revised in line with international protection standards and with PCP structure;
• Provide sound advice in the identification of key stakeholders and participate to bilateral meetings as well as meetings and working sessions with participation of relevant actors, as organized by the consulting team; 
• Support participatory approach with key stakeholders, during all phases of the consultancy work, ensuring support to local ownership of the process as well as of the final deliverable;     
• Gather, in coordination with international consultant, from partners, particularly from Head of FPUs, all available material related to strategy, mission and vision of FPUs and with the organizational structure of PCP, including FPUs; 
• Support in the organization of discussion sessions with relevant key stakeholders, and provide expert advice on FPUs strategies, mission and vision, relating to best practices and lessons learnt from countries with similar context, including the Jordanian model;
• Provide sound advice and support in drafting organizational structure of the FPUs;  
• Support in the revision, in line with outcomes of discussion sessions, and in coordination with the international consultant, FPU strategy, mission and vision and prepare first draft for submission to UN Women and PCP/FPUs;
• Provide support in the organization, with logistic support of UN Women and FPUs, of key stakeholders’ forum for the presentation of first draft of revised strategy, mission and vision;
• Provide support in the presentation of the first draft and gather participants inputs, during the forum, and, based on  the outcomes and inputs received during stakeholders forum support in the production of a second draft for discussion and finalization, upon approval of PCP/FPU;
• Provide support in the development of job descriptions of FPUs, in line with developed strategy and organizational structure, facilitating full cooperation and partnership with PCP/FPUs and other PCP units, and seeking for EUPOL COPPS advice;
• Provide support in the development, in full cooperation with PCP/FPU and adopting a participatory approach with all key partners, a budgeted action plan, to be annexed to the strategy;   
• Support Head of FPU, if and as necessary, in presenting final strategy, mission and vision, together with budgeted action plan, 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 strategy, mission, vision – with organizational structure and job descriptions, including challenges and lessons learnt.  

1. Work-plan, upon start up of the assignment
2. Strategy, including mission and vision, of PCP/FPUs
3. PCP/FPUs organizational structure, as annex to the strategy
4. PCP/FPUs staff job descriptions
5. Action plan for the implementation of the strategy

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.

Functional Competencies:

• 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 strategies;
• 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. Maturity, ability to take decisions under pressure and ability to deal with matters that are politically or culturally sensitive;

Required Skills and Experience

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

• At least 3 years of experience in strategic planning and organizational structures. Professional experience in the field of police units for the protection of women and children 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