Programme Advisor at United Nations Office for Project Supports

Background Information - Job-specific

The Somalia Security and Justice Programme is a DFID funded programme which objectives are aligned to provide technical support to the police and the justice system in Somalia.

Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the Project Advisor, Judicial Affairs will contribute to the delivery of results towards the justice objectives of the Programme, contributing to develop and implement justice programmes, contributing to research and knowledge management and coordinating relevant stakeholders.

Functional Responsibilities

Stakeholder Management:

• Participate in the development and implementation of the SSJP strategies and programmes related to e development/reform of the justice and legal systems.
• Contribute to the management of SSJP justice projects, providing technical advice to Implementing Partners and contributing to implement the overall SSJP Programme. (Provide expert advice on justice areas).
• Plan, coordinate and supervise all activities in assigned area; ensure an integrated and harmonized approach within the programmes, the government and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the learning agenda regarding the Justice approach of SSJP.
• Participate in research reports and the preparation of written outputs; perform extensive legal research and analysis on highly complex or novel legal issues/questions and prepare reports, studies, briefs, reports, and other written material; participate in legislative reviews and prepare commentaries.
• Coordinate/perform programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the SSJP, including contributing to the preparation of budgets, reporting on performance and results.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Delivery and Performance:

• Develop and maintain project plans
• Implement approved project plans (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the project board
• Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life cycle.
• Manage the production of the required products, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary
• Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers
• Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to client and stakeholders is achieved
• Monitor and evaluate performance of Implementing Partners

Knowledge Management:

• Act as a SSJP focal point for community of practices and for the Informal Somalia Justice Network (ISJN) .
• Actively participate in the implementation of the PDIA and learning agenda of SSJP.

Core Values and Principles:

• Understand and respect UNOPS sustainability principles

I. Look for ways to embed UNOPS sustainability principles in day to day project management

II. Seek opportunities to champion gender equality at work place

III. Champion and communicate project’s sustainability aspects with key stakeholders

• Understand and Respect National ownership and capacity

i. Understand the principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness and mainstream them into the project plans

ii. Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff

iii. Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts

iv. Partnerships and Coordination Understand the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and UNOPS, the project’s place in the UN system

v. Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organizations or other relevant partners)

• Accountability for results and the use of resources

i. The project management processes are designed to deliver maximum accountability, transparency and results. If a project or processes is not in line with this, it is the responsibility of the PM to raise the issue to a supervisor

• Excellence

i. Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice standards of sustainability and quality.

General:

Ensure that the project(s) produces the required products within the specified tolerance of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. The Programme advisor is also responsible for the programme producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case. Contribute to the overall business targets and needs.

Education

• Masters degree in International Law, criminal law, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies or other relevant discipline is required.
• Bachelors degree with a combination of 2 additional years of relevant professional experience in International Law, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies, or other relevant discipline may be accepted in lieu of the Masters degree.

Experience

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in security sector and/or justice reform or related field is required.
• Experience working in a conflict or post-conflict environment is required.
• Experience working in Somalia is required.
• Some experience in UN system organizations preferably in a conflict or post-conflict country is desirable.

Certifications

• PRINCE2® Foundation desired.

Languages

• Full working knowledge of English is essential.
• Knowledge of Somali or Arabic is an asset

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type I-ICA
2. Contract level ICSC 11-IICA 3
3. Contract duration Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.