National Project Officer (Gender Responsive Correctional Services)
Tunis
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Tunis
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Prison and Correctional Services
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
UNODC’s mission is to contribute to global peace and security, human rights, and development by making the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism. The UNODC Strategy 2021–2025 aims at equipping UNODC to deliver effectively, efficiently, and with accountability, elevating our support to Member States to build just, inclusive, and resilient societies that leave no one behind.
UNODC technical assistance activities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are undertaken under the broad framework of the Regional Framework for the Arab States (2023-2028) in line with the UNODC Strategy 2021-2025. The Regional Framework articulates six focus areas for guiding UNODC-implemented programming at the regional and national levels:
- A balanced approach to drug control; 2) Strengthening the response to organized crime; 3) Combating trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants (TIP/SOM); 4) Action against corruption and financial crime; 5) Preventing and countering terrorism and violence; and 6) Strengthening crime/violence prevention and criminal justice.
Under the Regional Framework sixth focus area “Strengthening crime/violence prevention and criminal justice”, UNODC is supporting the Ministry of Justice and the General Committee for Prisons and Rehabilitation (CGPR) in Tunisia to strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration on detainees, improve mental health and psychosocial services provided in close setting and contribute to reducing recidivism, taking into account the specific needs of detainees, including women and young people. Within this framework, UNODC will launch the project “Improving gender-responsive correctional services for female prisoners in Tunisia, in line with international standards” which will focus on improving prison conditions for women, their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa and the direct supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer in Tunisia, the incumbent will be based in UNODC Tunisia Programme Office (POTUN), and will be supporting the implementation of the above mentioned project in line with UNODC rules and regulations and in close collaboration with the operations, programme, and project staff in ROMENA to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Coordinating the planning and implementation of the project activities as outlined in the project document/work plan.
- Ensuring effective and timely implementation of UNODC technical assistance in relation to the project by providing substantive, technical, and logistical support.
- Working in close collaboration with national counterparts, UNODC staff both in the Tunisia office, ROMENA, and HQs to coordinate activities, exchange information, and ensure consistent service delivery.
- Working on programme development with a view to ensuring the continuous expansion of the UNODC portfolio.
Support the UN wide agenda in Tunisia by collaborating with respective mechanisms and working groups.
More specifically the incumbent will:
- Prepare/draft various written outputs, such as background papers, correspondence with governments, working papers, mission reports, analysis, briefings, presentations, policy proposals and documents, terms of reference, quarterly/annual reports, activity reports, project and budget revisions, internal and external visibility/social media outputs, and translations.
- Contribute to the timely delivery of relevant documents and reports required by the donors, the implementation of technical assistance.
- Contribute to the development of technical papers, manuals, guides, toolkits, and standard operating procedures related to gender, human rights, prison reform, rehabilitation and social reintegration.
- Support the development, validation, and delivery of trainings to prison staff, law enforcement and judicial (judges and prosecutors) personnel on issues related to gender, human rights, rehabilitation and social reintegration, including international standards.
- Develop terms of reference, monitor & evaluate consultancies' contracts including the assessment of the quality achievement of assignments, complete deliverables, and manage contracts, deliverables, and contract management, including extension requests, in close collaboration with the administrative officer.
- Liaise with counterparts and partners at the working level, including government entities, UN agencies, and international organizations, to ensure the participation and contribution of the government to project activities and the coordination of activities among the various international partners to promote and strengthen at the working level collaborative initiatives between UNODC and other UN agencies.
- Participate in programming, needs assessment, and other technical missions where necessary to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance proposals with the government, international funding institutions (IFIs), UN agencies, non-governmental, and/or civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs).
- Organise all procurement of services as per project activities and in line with UN procurement regulations and financial rules and support the quality assurance of deliverables in coordination with the relevant UNODC/ROMENA operation team, UNDP, and other relevant UN teams.
- Support the implementation of the UNODC Gender Strategy 2022–2026.
- Perform other work-related duties as required.
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to UNODC mission, vision, and values.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Professionalism:
Has in-depth knowledge and/or specialization in the field of prison reform and/or rehabilitation and social reintegration and gender. Has knowledge of policies and practices in crime prevention and criminal justice, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has detailed knowledge of criminal justice structures, prison system functions and responsibilities in Tunisia. Ability to identify the capacity-building needs of criminal justice practitioners, including prison staff, law enforcement officials, and to develop corresponding strategies and tools. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given strategic planning of the work plan and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject; 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; and is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect one's own position; shares credit for team accomplishments; and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning & Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates an 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; and uses time efficiently.
Accountability:
Reliability and a high level of commitment to timely delivery of a heavy volume of high-quality outputs and to achieving organizational goals. A keen sense of responsibility and result orientation
An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, law, social science, or other relevant discipline is required.
A first-level university degree or equivalent academic education, in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with masters degree or minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with bachelor degree in programme/project design, management, and implementation of technical cooperation is required.
- Work experience in the areas of criminal justice, crime prevention, prison system, rehabilitation, and social reintegration is desirable.
- Work experience with prison ,judicial or social affairs authorities is desirable.
- Experience in gender mainstreaming and implementing activities targeting vulnerable women is desirable.
- Experience in facilitating training and mentoring activities.
Work experience with the United Nations and/or international organizations is desirablence:
Other desirable skills:
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages is required.
- Excellent reporting and drafting skills for routine correspondence is required.
- Experience and readiness to travel within the region are required.
- Experience and knowledge in handling web-based management and ERP financial management systems is an asset.
Knowledge of the Umoja system will be an asset
Language Requirements:
lEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, Arabic, and French, i.e., oral and written proficiency, is required