UNDP Jobs - 43847- Specialist (Policing)

Specialist (Policing) - UNDP/LOTFA Project

Location :

Kabul, AFGHANISTAN

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

23-Feb-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

Afghanistan is currently in a two-year transition period that will last until the departure of the international security forces by the end of 2014. This transition phase will be followed by a phase of transformation of 5 years, according to the Tokyo Conference. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) 10-Year Vision sets the strategic framework for ministerial reform and Afghan National Police (ANP) professionalization during the so-called decade of transformation. As part of the MoI-driven reform supported by the International Community, ministerial functions (policy-making, budgeting, goal-setting planning and controlling) shall be separated from the policing agencies resulting in a new architecture of the entire Ministry of Interior.

LOTFA Phase VI has consisted of three distinct pillars:

(Pillar 1) police remuneration, infrastructure and equipment;
(Pillar 2) capacity development and gender; and
(Pillar 3) community policing (Police-e-Mardumi).

The new strategic MoI context described above has generated fundamental changes in what and how LOTFA will further engage in the policing sector, and will affect each of the three pillars in substantial ways. Within this context, internal reorganization of the programme pillars began from April 2013 upon approval of LOTFA Steering Committee (20th March 2013); during 2013 LOTFA has evolved into a more substantive platform with an expanded capacity development component for consolidated sustainability of the established systems and processes, and a separate community policing component for decentralized support to the police towards more effective service delivery. Further, increased efforts have been made by LOTFA and MoI to strengthen joint planning, the intent of which is to help MoI to assume ownership of LOTFA-supported activities.

Late in 2013 the MoI and UNDP, in coordination with LOTFA donors, have agreed to extend Phase VI until 31 December 2014 with the main objective to fully operationalize LOTFA management changes and streamline elements of innovation taking into account current and perspective needs of the MoI.

In 2014 Pillar 1, while continuing to manage the remuneration to police and to uniformed guards of the Prisons Department, will transition its functions into a more streamlined service organized as a practice area. Anticipating the transition of payroll management to the MoI, Pillar 1 will focus on building MoI capacity to use, manage, and maintain the payroll system, while also ensuring that the software itself is made robust and professional. In the meantime, training and systems development will continue to be provided to the MoI and Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Similarly, Pillar 2 will structure its programmatic areas of work around ministerial reform. Within Pillar 2, ministerial reform will encompass: policy development and evaluation, including development of operational procedures; support to improve key ministerial processes essential to ensure efficient and effective allocation and management of MoI assets; technical assistance for structural change of MoI systems. Greater emphasis will be on policies associated to human resources planning and management, including policies and regulatory framework to guide and discipline police literacy and professionalization.

Pillar 3 focus will shift from a narrow emphasis on Police-e-Mardumi to civilian policing and police professionalization in all capacities of on-the-ground policing agencies. Expansion of community-police partnerships will be another feature of Pillar 3 work for 2014 by scaling-up Civil Society Organization (CSO)-based projects meant to build conditions of mutual trust and confidence between police and communities.

Pillar 2 will retain a focus on strategic gender aspects of ministerial reform, and priority areas for Pillar 2 work will include systems aspects of gender-based management, performance oversight and management, personnel planning and administration, and finance.

Pillar 3 will expand gender portfolio, focusing on the operational aspects of gender policing including, but not limited to: capacity building and professionalization, improvement of safe working conditions for women police, and advocacy initiatives to address Gender-Based Violence and women police protection against all forms of harassment.

Given the nature of work and mandate, Pillars 2 and 3 will work interactively with an effort to reinforce their separate but closely linked mandates. All Pillars will shift from ad hoc programming and material support so as to align more directly with policies and strategies of the MoI. This will increase the likelihood that LOTFA support will meaningfully contribute to the achievement of mid- and long-term changes to policing, and will lay the foundation for much greater MoI involvement with and ownership of the LOTFA framework.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Specialist, Policing will work under the overall guidance of the LOTFA Practice Area Manager.

Under the overall guidance of the LOTFA Practice Area Manager, the Policing Specialist in collaboration with the head of the Community Policing Secretariat (CPS), other administrative and operational units in the Ministry of Interior, LOTFA Pillars, UNDP and other agencies and partners will perform the following key functions:

To facilitate the development and operationalization of a plan, which includes organizational structure and position requirements, defined functions, and a programme of activities, to establish the CPS as an effective policy, planning and oversight unit integrated into the authorized and funded strength (Tashkil) of the Afghan National Police;
To coordinate activities with the operational policy sector of the MOI and other development partners including; Nato Training Mission in Afghanistan (NTM-A), European Union Police Mission (EUPOL), UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), International Police Coordination Board (IPCB) and the Strategic Support to the Ministry of Interior (SSMI) project to facilitate the development of operational policies and procedures for directing community policing and other external engagement strategies both nationally and sub-nationally;
Support the development of training material;
In collaboration with the M&E expert, to encourage the use of public opinion polling, statistical analysis, website correspondence, complaint reports and other information sources in developing proactive, evidence-based strategies for responding to the needs of the public, in particular women, and for informing policy and training development;
In collaboration with the M&E expert and the communication specialist, to develop sustainable mechanisms through which the CPS can register, report, communicate and act on information received from the community policing interventions;
To assist the CPS in the coordination and mainstreaming of bilateral and international initiatives in community policing such as training materials, training methodologies, practices used by partners;
To build the capability of the CPS to advocate for community policing within the Government and advise the Minister and MOI management on the internal changes needed in the MOI to allow it to respond to the policing needs of the public throughout Afghanistan and to engage effectively with external partners and stakeholders;
To analyze and research in close collaboration with Pillar 2 ways to increase impact of community policing initiatives on the empowerment of women;
In collaboration with the M&E expert, facilitate research based/public perception survey based monitoring and evaluating of progress and impact of UNDP and the Secretariat’s interventions in community policing, in particular impact on safety and security for women (e.g. through inclusion of questions in police perception survey).
Contribute to the development of LOTFA phase 7 (April 2013-March 2016);
Contribute to project and donor reporting requirements.

Impact of Result:

Transition from a military style policing to modern law enforcement agencies accountable to the community.;

Competencies

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, religious, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, internet, PP, database packages, etc.;
Experience with web-based management systems;
Ability to work with a wide cross-section of partners including Government, donors, I/NGOs and community-based organizations;
A team player and self-starter able to inspire and influence action;
Mature judgment combined with a proactive, resourceful and energetic approach to problem solving. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and strong organizational and time management skills;
Capacity to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines;
Demonstrated behavior of professional and personal ethics, transparency and openness;
Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially with primary stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master degree in International Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Police Academy or related field.

Experience:

7 years of relevant experience at the international level in supporting policy and institutional and systems development in Government institutions;
Prior experience with the UNDP;
Prior experience in similar post-conflict context;
Prior experience working in highly volatile security environment;
Proven experience in training and coaching of police;
hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international and national organizations and national governments.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English required and fluency in Dari and/or Pashtu will be an asset.

Note:

Interested and qualified international candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at UNDP Afghanistan Vacancy Announcementand please ensure that to fill up and upload Personal History Form-P.11 which is available at UNDP Personal History Form (P.11 Form);
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted;
For more detailed information about UNDP Afghanistan please visit our website at www.undp.org.af. ;
Successful candidates must be prepared to start work within 6 weeks of the offer of appointment;
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.