Location: Bamako
Deadline: Wednesday, 07 August 2013
Description
Department/ Office
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
Duty Station
BAMAKO
Posting Period
23 July 2013-7 August 2013
Job Opening number
13-ROL-MINUSMA-29378-R-BAMAKO (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
Reporting to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General through the Deputy SRSG, the Chief of Judicial Affairs is responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities
Provide advice to senior management on policy and matters related to strategic planning and management of the legal, judicial and corrections systems in the mission area.
Provides leadership, strategic vision and guides the Mission's engagement with Government of National Unity, on judicial affairs and corrections issues; formulates, develops and directs the implementation of the work programme; oversees and coordinates programmed activities, ensuring appropriate coordination and integration with MINUSMA's general mandate and with all of its components (e.g. corrections, human rights, political affairs, policy, gender, child protections, etc.) and UN entities; provides programmatic/substantive reviews of work.
Supervises the preparation of legal and factual research and analysis, studies, presentations, briefs, policy documents and reports regarding legal, judicial and corrections issues in the mission area.
Provides expert advice on political developments on the ground from a ROL perspective and assists the DSRSG/ SRSG on various aspects of the work programme, and externally to the government, international and national partners, and other entities on policy and operations; recommends appropriate actions and generally facilitates joint efforts and coordination of activities related to legal and judicial reform initiatives.
Ensures effective knowledge management and information sharing, including developing a culture of respect for, and inclusion of, local actors in all judicial and legal system initiatives.
Participates in MINUSMA's senior management group; represents the Mission and serves on various standing boards, steering committees and other bodies, as required.
Oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the work units, including the preparation of budgetary inputs, reports on budget/programme performance, evaluations of staff performance (PAS), and input for results-based budgeting.
Represents the unit at international, regional or national meetings; provides programmatic/substantive expertise on issues, or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues; manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.
Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the strategic direction of a peacekeeping mission and its operations, and understanding of the political, social and economic environment and their impact on the implementation of a mission's mandate. Extensive knowledge of judicial and legal system issues, including knowledge of criminal law and relevant international human rights standards and their relationship and linkages to the broader developmental/post-conflict recovery framework and initiatives. Ability to transform mandate objectives into a results-oriented work programme and manage the same. Demonstrated in-depth understanding of judicial and legal systems' issues, and knowledge of criminal law and relevant international human rights standards. Demonstrated capacity for intellectual leadership, conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, and ability to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical matters pertaining to a broad spectrum of judicial affairs issues/problems. Demonstrated capacity for original and creative thinking, independent judgment and discretion in advising on and handling major policy, programme and other issues/problems. Extensive experience in bilateral and multilateral negotiations; strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement on difficult issues. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human suffering). Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to judicial affairs and seasoned knowledge of the institutions of the UN system.
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.
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.
Managerial Competencies
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
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, 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 justice and/or rule of law assistance may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience, including ten years as a practicing lawyer, prosecutor, judge, legal academic, legal consultant, or advisor in the field of justice and/or rule of law assistance, is required. Significant experience providing technical assistance for the development or reform of legal and judicial institutions in a transitional, developmental or post-conflict setting, outside the applicant's country of nationality is required. A proven track record of leadership and management in multicultural settings is required. Significant experience in programme design and management is also required. Conflict or post-conflict field experience in the UN common system (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions, and the UN agencies, funds, and programmes) is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English and French is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
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