UNDP Jobs - 42526- Re-Assessment of National Crime Directorate (NCD)

Re-Assessment of National Crime Directorate (NCD) / Offices Consultant

Location :

Garowe, SOMALIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

10-Feb-2014

Application Deadline :

29-Dec-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 Month

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 Month

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

UNDP Somalia’s Programme is strongly focused on post conflict recovery and consolidation of peace. It is composed of one main Programme portfolio:

Governance and Rule of Law (GROL).

UNDP's Rule of Law and Security Programme works towards improved security and protection under the law for all Somalis. As such, it seeks to advance human development by strengthening national and local capacities to prevent, mitigate and cope with the impact of violence.

The UNDP Civilian Police Project has been focusing on promotion of community policing principles, human rights and gender equality. Broadly, the programme has been focusing on macro-level policy development, combined with capacity-building for police institution and increasing overall access to justice for Somalis. In particular, one of the main project aims is to design a Puntland Police Act/Law in accordance with the international human rights norms and standards.

Under its capacity building component, UNDP is seeking to re-assess the structure and the functional capacity of National Crime Directorate and to improve the quality of investigation of the department.

Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Head of Sub Office and the direct technical supervision of the Civilian Police Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating implementation of UNDP’s Rule of Law initiatives, including assessing the functional structure and, improving capacities of National Crime Directorate (NCD) and strategic development initiatives.

The incumbent works on a daily basis with colleagues in the UNDP Sub. Office and at the project level, necessitating that the incumbent be able to develop and maintain viable working relationships with colleagues across the organization and counterparts, and be able to work with them in a responsive client orientation and in a problem solving mode. He/She will implement activities in Work-plans agreed with counterparts to ensure results delivery and will be working closely with National Civilian Police Staff and members of the Rule of Law Team in Garowe.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives of the Assignment

The objective of the assignment is to carry out, re-assessment of the Puntland police force (PLPF) National Crime Directorate (NCD) , it’s structure; functional capacity and effectiveness to adequately respond to the current criminogenic situation in Puntland.

Scope of work

Undertake assessment to examine the areas of responsibilities and effectiveness with regards to counter the crimes pointed against individuals, public and private property;
Review the current situation in relation to Structure, functional capacity and impact based on annual statistics.
Examine the current status in relation to criminal investigation of NCD units, especially for the counter sexual and gender based violence, pricy and organized crimes, ensuring the perpetrators are prosecuted and brought to justice;
Assess professionalism of NCD special units and institution and provide expert advice on trainings, the provision of infrastructure and equipment, support for officer’s capacity building;
Examine the existing competence, skills, knowledge and attitudes of the staff at the NCD offices and make recommendations aimed at enhancing their skills and capacity through special trainings;
Make appropriate recommendation aimed at supporting the development of cooperation platforms and regular exchanges between the NCD and the judiciary, to ensure more effective prosecution procedures;
Advice clearly on the state and rational future of the National Crime Directory vs Crime Investigation Department.
Assess the National Crime Directorate seniority/command level capacity and their ability to manage the department;
Based on the assessment findings prepare a comprehensive capacity development plan through formulation of trainings and recommendations for improving the structure and functions, units and procedures for improved operations within National Crime Directorate/crime investigation department.

Monitoring and Progress controls

The Consultant will prepare a work plan and progress updates that can be reviewed from time to time as the situation dictates to assess whether the work performed meets the standards set by CPP.

Final product/Deliverables

Agreement with Puntland authorities, Police force and the National Crime Directorate on terms of reference for re-assessment process;
Report containing concrete conclusions and recommendations as it concerns.
NCD mandate and areas of responsibilities with regards to police investigation, securing of evidence and the management of NCD units;
National crime directory current situation in relation to capacity and equipment in Galkayo and Bosaso offices.
Current situation in relation to laws, regulations and policies that are relevant to the implementation of the mandate and functions of the National Crime Directorate;
NCD existing competence, skills, knowledge and attitudes of the staff at all levels;
Standards and practices in recruitment, training, skills and knowledge of the officers at NCD;
Comprehensive capacity development plan through formulation of proposals and recommendations for improving the mandate, structure , capacity and procedures for improved operations in the NCD;
Plan of Action on how to implement Assessment recommendations and timelines.

Documents required for amendments to the regulations, policies, laws, structure and personnel of the ministry and subordinate and skills transfer as necessary .

All the recommendations have to be coordinated and agreed with the leadership of PLPF and provided in Somali and English hard and soft copies.

Review/approval time

Draft report and document after 20 days;
Final report and document after 30 days.

Competencies

Core competences:

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.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to organize and manage results-oriented strategic and thematic evaluations. Substantive knowledge and understanding of evaluation and development evaluation in particular;
Excellent knowledge of current development issues particularly those pertinent to UNDP’s Practice Areas. Ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data;
Good technical skills in measurement and evaluation, including grasp of methodological and operational dimensions and the ability to link corporate and country level issues;
Ability to successfully lead multidisciplinary experts and to coordinate the work of others;
Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

High level degree (Masters) in Criminology, Police Science, Management or in a related field

Experience:

15 years of experience, including demonstrable experience in CID development, strategic planning, organizational development or management;
Experience in Police programming in post-conflict environments;
Prior knowledge and experience of working in Somalia is an added advantage.

Language:

Fluent in English, working knowledge of Arabic would be beneficial.

Other Information:

The expert will be required to have a personal lap top computer with all the relevant software’s.

Terms of Service:

This is a non-staff contract under the Individual Contractor (IC) modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under an IC serve in their individual capacity and not as representative of a government institutions, corporate body or other authority external to UNDP. The incumbent shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN common system or the government and are therefore not entitled to any diplomatic privileges or any other special status or conditions.