UNDP Jobs - 49346- Rule of Law, Justice and Security Intern

Rule of Law, Justice and Security Intern

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

15-Sep-2014

Application Deadline :

05-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

5 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

5 months

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

With an in-country presence before, during and after a conflict, UNDP is increasingly expected to assume a substantive role in providing rule of law, justice and security assistance to countries threatened or affected by crisis and fragility. In order to meet these demands, UNDP’s Bureau for Crisis Prevention & Recovery (BCPR) has made rule of law a priority area for programming since 2008. To this end, UNDP restructured and enhanced its Rule of Law, Justice and Security Unit (RoLJS) in BCPR, bolstered its capacity to provide support to the field, and articulated a Global Programme for Strengthening the Rule of Law in Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations.

UNDP’s Global Programme for Strengthening the Rule of Law in Crisis-Affected and Fragile Situations has been the main operational and financial instrument for UNDP globally to engage on justice & security in crisis-affected countries. Drawing on some of UNDP’s most innovative rule of law programmes in conflict/post-conflict situations, it sought to expand these experiences, assisting UNDP Country Offices to develop multi-year, comprehensive rule of law programmes that respond rapidly and effectively to the needs on the ground.

By 2013, the GP supported comprehensive rule of law programmes in nearly 40 crisis and post-crisis situations, with a total programming value of over USD 550 million. With this support, UNDP rule of law programmes are delivering tangible results on legal aid, justice and security service provision, security sector governance, and addressing sexual and gender-based violence. Simultaneously, the GP has enabled UNDP to play a critical role in shaping UN policy and partnerships on rule of law and security sector reform through active engagement in inter-agency forums at the global level.

The Rule of Law Unit within BCPR is responsible for the Implementation of the Global Programme, as well as practice development in the areas of rule of law, justice and security as they relate to crisis prevention and recovery in conflict and disaster settings. The goal of the Unit is to provide high quality technical support to UNDP country offices for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme support activities relating to governance and rule of law, justice and security, as well as drive global policy making and practice to achieve an improvement in the rule of law, justice and security in crisis-affected contexts.

The ROLJS Team also leads UNDP’s engagement with DPKO, as the Global Focal Point of Justice, Police and Corrections, which was established in 2012 and is currently being operationalized.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Rule of Law, Justice & Security Advisor and working closely with the ROLJS team, the intern’s allocated functions will be as follows:

Assisting the development of communications material, implementing production and dissemination of recent publications, supporting ongoing research initiatives, assisting with logistics and planning for events and conferences, and providing ad hoc support to Unit members as needed.

The intern’s key deliverables will be determined by the Team Leader as needed.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of the UN;
Displays sensitivity and adaptability; treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Functional Competencies:

Builds strong relationships, focuses on impact and results;
Establishes and maintains relationships to understand needs and gain support;
Consistently approaches work with energy and positive, constructive attitude;
Ability to work under pressure;
Proven networking and communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Good analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and diplomatic skills.
Sound knowledge of political, social and humanitarian context in which BCPR works.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Must be enrolled in an advanced university degree (Master’s level) in law, development, political science, or other relevant field.

Experience:

Some knowledge of rule of law, justice and security assistance for conflict / post-conflict situations;
Experience in drafting communications / external relations material;
Ready to work flexible schedules throughout the consultancy term.

Language:

Fluency in English;
Excellent English writing and editing skills.

Note:

Applicants who are shortlisted for an interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:

Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme;
Have a valid visa to work in the US;
Letter of endorsement from a faculty member who has worked with the student in the recent past and who is knowledgeable on the student’s performance;
Complete and sign the “Application Form”
UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP .The costs associated with the latter must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, etc.

Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out (i.e. New York, USA).

Have medical and life insurance.

Subsequent Employment:

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.