Poste 1 : JUDICIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4
Ce poste est situé au sein de la Mission multidimensionnelle intégrée des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation au Mali (MINUSMA), au sein de la Section Justice et Corrections (JCS) à Kidal.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Judicial Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
•Contribute to the development of the rule of law strategic plan and policymaking framework in the context of the mission’s mandate, and assist in the day-to-day coordination of key activities with other mission components (e.g. corrections, human rights, political affairs, policy, gender, child protections, etc.) and UN entities.
•Implements legal and judicial programmes of the work unit and advises on the legal framework, institutional reform of the judiciary, prosecutions and law enforcement, and legal representation or aid.
•Takes the lead in coordinating programme activities in area(s) of concentration (e.g. gender justice, juvenile justice, etc.), facilitating and organizing workshops and consultations, supporting national criminal justice system organization, and/or monitoring of the court and legal system.
•Advises on and prepares complex legal research and analysis and outputs, such as work unit reports and assessments, policy documents and guidelines, briefings, etc.
•Represents the mission and serves on various standing boards and committees, as required.
•Supports and participates in national level coordination, planning and/or reform processes, and donor coordination, to include supporting the completion of major reviews of the justice sector and the development of long-term national strategic plans.
•Directs and manages teams, as required; develops and trains staff under her/his supervision.
•Takes the lead in identifying, establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with other actors (national and international) in assigned areas of responsibility with a view to pursuing work programme objectives and ensuring participation in and effective integration of ideas in the planning and implementation of judicial affairs activities.
•Performs programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of work unit, including contributing to the preparation of budgets, reporting on performance and results, managing and evaluating staff performance, job interviewing and evaluation of candidates.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the justice sector. Outstanding expert knowledge in the technical field of work in general and in the specific areas being supervised. Ability to apply political and technical skills to resolve rule of law and judicial reform related issues and challenges. Strong organizational skills. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of rule of law and judicial reform issues; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensures the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, or bar qualification or equivalent, in addition to a first-level degree in law, is required. A first-level university degree in combination with other relevant academic qualifications and/or legal experience in the field of political affairs, justice and/or rule of law assistance may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience, including five years in a political advisory and analytical capacity, particularly on justice issues, is required.
Experience in providing good office or technical assistance providing good office or technical assistance on pre-trial detention, legal aid and penal reform in a post-conflict setting is required
Experience supporting judicial personnel in areas of weak state presence and high insecurity is required.
Management experience is also required.
Experience in drafting reports to governmental or intergovernmental bodies is required.
Experience working in support of political processes, including regarding issues related to justice, human rights and governance sector is desirable.
Field experience in a complex environment is desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in French (both oral and written) is required. Good working knowledge in English (both oral and written) is required.
Assessment
Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.
Special Notice
This « Recruit from Roster » job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Poste 2 : CORRECTIONS OFFICER, P4
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission In Mali (MINUSMA), within the Justice and Corrections Section (JCS) in Gao.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Corrections Officer P-4 is responsible for the following duties:
• Leading the development and implementation of mission strategies related to strengthening all aspects of the corrections system, as part of the justice chain, through advising national counterparts in line with applicable international standards on all aspects of corrections services, and prison management and administration, including humane treatment of prisoners;
• In line with providing strategic support to corrections institutions and building capacity of national actors in the corrections sector, contribute to the development of joint programmes, raising funds and implementing related activities;
• Facilitating the delivery of coherent ‘one-UN’ support to the national corrections sector, including through the coordination of Mission-UNCT assistance and effective integration of corrections programmes, projects and related activities
• Assisting in enhancing national capacity to design, develop, deliver, evaluate and record training programmes, including through providing training and development advice and guidance;
• Supporting the provision of advice and assistance on national efforts to mobilize and coordinate international assistance to corrections related initiatives;
• Ensuring effective relations with national government officials and civil society representatives including counterparts in the Ministry of Justice and other relevant ministries, police services, courts, women’s groups, non-governmental organizations, donors;
• Building linkages with development partners and donors to ensure seamless transition to long term development support to the national custodial/corrections services and mobilization of resources;
• Advising senior mission leadership, as applicable, on the mission role, priorities, activities, challenges and approaches regarding corrections matters;
• Supervising and evaluating performance (first level) of justice and corrections personnel;
• Contributing to the preparation outputs such as component reports, budgets, briefings, assessments, policy documents and guidelines.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of prison system issues, and knowledge of relevant international human rights standards and capacity to adopt a strategic approach to the development of a prison system. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, social science, or management. A first-level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in a corrections system is required, including experience in project management, policy development, budgeting, and planning. This must include at least two-year professional experience providing technical assistance for strengthening corrections systems in a transitional, developmental, or post-conflict setting outside the applicant’s country of nationality.
Significant management experience is required. This must include at least two-year professional experience providing technical assistance for strengthening corrections systems in a transitional, developmental, or post-conflict setting outside the applicant’s country of nationality and experience in strategic prison security.
Experience providing services in the field of corrections system to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.
Experience supervising corrections personnel is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required.
Assessment
Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.
Special Notice
This « Recruit from Roster » job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
