Background
The Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of UNODC is one of the United Nations key providers of counter-terrorism technical assistance in the legal and related areas. It delivers assistance globally using the field office network of UNODC for implementation at field level.
The objective of the technical assistance activities of the TPB is to strengthen the legal regime against terrorism. It does this by providing legal advice to States to become parties to the universal legal instruments related to terrorism, by assisting States to incorporate their provisions into national legislations, by providing training to criminal justice officials and assistance to strengthen national institutions dealing with terrorism.
As more countries have adopted appropriate legislation, the need for sustained capacity-building assistance for implementation to requesting countries has increased. UNODC/TPB is therefore increasingly focusing on training criminal justice officials to strengthen the capacity of criminal justice systems for implementing the provisions of the international legal instruments against terrorism, in addition to continuing to provide assistance for ratification and legislative incorporation
UNODC/TPB responds promptly and efficiently to country requests for counter-terrorism legal assistance in accordance with the guidance provided by the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, the Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the Security Council.
The Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of UNODC and UNODC ROMENA propose a programme on “Strengthening the capacity of Women Professionals Working in the Counter-Terrorism Sector in Iraq (2019-2021)”in response to the limited role that women play so far in specifically leadership and decision -making roles in this area and taking into account the overarching mandate under UNSCR 1325 to promote and support women’s participation in peace processes. The project aims to build the capacity and networking skills of female professionals working in the criminal justice response to terrorism in Iraq Federal and KRG institutions to: (a) Ensure that action in post Daesh Iraq includes consistent, cross-sectoral, targeted support to women; (b) Advance criminal justice officials’ individual careers and increase diversity within their respective professions and sectors; (c) To provide gender-responsive perspectives and influence at policy, planning level and in responding to investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences at technical level and (d) To increase gender-responsive networking within the target group nationally and internationally.
The expected impact of the project will be a larger, empowered, influential and visible cadre of female professionals, assuming higher level of responsibilities with a developed critical understanding of c issues related to the criminal justice response to terrorism and violent extremism which is able to influence discussions and decisions and to make a positive contribution to the country’s peace and development process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant
The consultant will carry out the following tasks:
- Conduct a research study in English, Arabic and Kurdish on the different roles role , in particular leadership and decision-making roles and effectiveness of female professionals working in the CT field in Iraq, while working and collecting information within a wide range of policy, law enforcement, investigation and judicial capacities related to the female cadre in Iraq and KRG.
- Present the outcomes of the study within an organized conference for 20 female criminal justice officers working in CT field from Iraq and KRG, including policy makers, parliamentarians, analysts, investigators, prosecutors and judges, if feasible in one of the MENA countries. This conference will provide a platform to discuss and increase knowledge on various issues on women, peace and security as well as on CT related issues, enhancing their technical capacities as well as increase their skills on operational planning and strategizing. The 20 selected women to attend the conference will form the core group of women with whom UNODC will work during the implementation of the project “Strengthening the capacity of Women Professionals Working in the Counter-Terrorism Sector in Iraq (2019-2021).” One session during the conference will be dedicated to discussing the research study and receive feedback on the research findings from the participants. The consultant may also submit an additional report on the discussions and the debate that took place in the conference, if needed.
3. Assist in the implementation of other tasks related to other projects for Iraq.
Competencies
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Teamwork: good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Required Skills and Experience
- Academic
- Master’s degree in international law, political science or a related field;
2. Experience
- Good knowledge of the universal instruments against terrorism and the mechanisms of international cooperation in criminal matters;
- A minimum of 5-years professional experience, preferably in gender and women empowerment studies, with knowledge of the operating criminal justice system in Iraq, including legal research and analysis, preferably dealing with terrorism or other relevant areas. Work experience within the United Nations system and UNODC is highly desirable;
- Sound planning and organizing skills;
3. Language
- Fluency in Arabic and English with excellent drafting skills is required. Knowledge of Kurdish is essential.
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