Empleos en el PNUD - 35206- Field Officer - Justice Sector Facility Project (O

Field Officer - Justice Sector Facility Project (Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply)

Localidad :

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tipo de contrato :

Service Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

01-Mar-2013

Fecha límite de postulación :

09-Feb-13 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

SB-3

Duración del contrato inicial :

Initially one year with Possibility of Extension

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

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Antecedentes

Strengthening the formal justice system and the rule of law is a priority for the Government of Bangladesh. There is increasing demand for improvements in the administration of timely, affordable, and accessible justice. One of the key constraints facing the justice sector is the slow disposal rate and corresponding build-up of a large case backlog of around 1.8 million cases. The backlog is placing considerable pressure on the sector and is hampering access to justice. It is also symptomatic of a number of other issues, including complex procedures and a lack of effective case management between agencies. UNDP, through the experience generated from the Justice Sector Strategic Dialogue (JSSD) initiative, has facilitated a process that has shown appreciation of the benefits of moving towards a more coordinated approach between justice sector institutions. Building on these positive results a new project establishing a Justice Sector Facility will work across the sector to strengthen institutional planning capacities as well as support two district pilots to improve the administration of criminal justice. The project, will focus on four outputs:

1. Improved strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation in key justice sector institutions;
2. Enhanced communication, coordination and co-operation between agencies in two district pilots;
3. Increased demand and advocacy for improved service delivery from justice sector institutions; and
4. A facility established with the capacity to improve sector coordination and research.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Functions: the Field Officer will be expected to spend a significant proportion of time at the pilot sites and under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) they will be expected to coordinate activities under components 2 and 3 in the pilot districts under the supervision of the CTA. It will be his/ her responsibility to realize effective establishment and operation of all pilot initiatives of the project under the guidance of the CTA. A number of innovative low cost interventions will be piloted in pilot districts. This will include a range of activities such as

Facilitate establishment, training and efficient working of case-management committees of district justice service providers and for increased coordination, cooperation and collaboration of justice sector agencies at pilot level;
Facilitate implementation of all project activities at the pilot sites and support monitoring and effective reporting on implementation progress towards targeted results; including contribution to all routine quarterly and annual results reporting;
Facilitate development, printing and dissemination of Pilot Court Handbook, support module development and implementation of training course for Court staff in the use of the Handbook;
Facilitate development and implementation of M&E system for routine monitoring of the project activities in the pilot sites and perceptions of court users in consultation with CTA and M&E Officer. Facilitate feedback of data / results to Law and Justice Division of the MoLJPA, UNDP and Project Steering Committee.
Coordinate design, development and implementation of field based research and collation of learning from implementation of case management initiatives in district pilots; and facilitate sharing with relevant justice providers and agencies;
Facilitate development of partnerships at local level to support awareness of legal rights, diversion, legal aid and improvement of the administration of justice at pilot locations.
Coordinate implementation of any other relevant project activities as per AWP and for successful realisation of the targeted outputs of the district pilot activities;
Facilitate and implement workshops, seminars, capacity building training, local policy advocacy initiatives with stakeholders as necessary;
Undertake any other duties as requested by the Chief Technical Officer.

Key results: Under the supervision of the CTA, the Field Officer will coordinate the selection of Pilot districts and establishment of case-management committees; work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to establish a user survey framework for monitoring and evaluation established; Establish partnerships with other local justice service providers and development / establishment of project at pilot sites; If successful the work of the field officer and project will reduced the number of cases pending in pilot districts and the time taken to determine cases .

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards (human rights, peace, understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation (UNDP core ethics) impartiality
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Management and Leadership

Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback, timely responses to queries
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Demonstrates strong administrative skills and results oriented approach to work

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to engage with high ranking UNDP Managers, Government Officials and international donor community and provide policy advisory support services
Ability to identify opportunities, conceptualize and develop project reports
Ability to analyse situations and act accordingly
Ability to effectively support in strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery: excellent project oversight functions, including audit, accurate and thorough risk assessment
Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change

Knowledge Management and Learning

Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example: Excellent knowledge of capacity building theory and the application of methodology: good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities, ability to get capacity built, excellent ability to demonstrate national capacities built (mastery of the tools and their application)
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Display understanding of the relevant contemporary ICT tools and continuously act towards personal capacity building
Excellent communication skills (written and oral): sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff and project staff.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in law

Experience:

Total of 5 years work experience including at least 3 years in law and justice field required;
Practical knowledge of national justice sector agencies and local level justice partnerships such as the District Legal Aid Committees;
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of court procedures and rules as well as the reasons for delays in cases;
Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
Willingness to undertake regular travel to pilot districts, build partnerships with local actors, monitor project activities and report back to project structures with concise analysis and advice.

Language requirements: Excellent Communications skill in English and Bangla