Coordinator – Justice At UN Development Program

Job Description

Background

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Context

Anchored in the UNDP country program (2021-2025), and drawing on lessons from its SDG16+ portfolio (2018-2023), as well as an analysis of vulnerabilities, stakeholder dynamics and capacities, UNDP , in collaboration with its national partners, has developed a new portfolio, entitled, “Governance as a lever for socio-economic development in Tunisia”. It will engage institutions, civil society and the private sector to leverage accountable and effective governance to accelerate socio-economic development through an integrated area-based approach that places people at the center of local solutions . The portfolio’s intervention is based on the principle that a just society, free of corruption, and where vulnerable people are included in the search for solutions through partnerships between public institutions, civil society and the private sector, could accelerate progress. towards Tunisia’s Vision 2035 and its 2023-2025 National Development Plan.

In order to support the government’s efforts to implement planned reforms and to master the aforementioned challenges, the proposed portfolio aims to contribute to sustainable development in Tunisia, through support for the following expected results:

Outcome 1: Transparency and accountability are effectively strengthened to prevent corruption at local and national levels and promote the equitable delivery of quality services to the population.
Outcome 2: The rights of vulnerable people to local development and a decent life are guaranteed through inclusive access to services and economic opportunities.
Outcome 3: People have access to their rights and increase their confidence in more responsive, people-centered and human rights-respecting security and justice services.
Outcome 4: Data produced and analyzed to ensure adaptive management, quality programming and strengthening of program results.

In this context, UNDP is recruiting a Justice Coordinator to supervise the execution of justice and human rights activities under Effect 3 of the portfolio. This effect revolves around interventions aimed at improving citizens’ access to security and justice services, through interventions targeting the local level, as well as interventions promoting the accountability of said sectors. Regarding the actions planned in the field of justice and human rights, the UNDP is launching a Project Initiation Plan (PIP). Overall, this PIP, lasting 12 months, aims to clarify the support that UNDP will provide to access to rights and justice allowing the strengthening of the rule of law in Tunisia, as well as in the contribution to strengthening the population’s confidence in institutions.

2- Duties and responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Justice Coordinator are:

Share high-level technical expertise

Contribute to strategic policy advice in the area of rule of law, justice and human rights, and facilitate dialogue with partners on these topics. Contribute to relevant, high-impact advocacy campaigns implemented in collaboration with key partners.
Contribute to the analysis of the political, social and economic situation in which the portfolio is located.
Contribute to the identification and development of technical standards based on regional and international best practices in the area of rule of law, justice and human rights.

Support the implementation of portfolio activities, especially under Outcome 3 – Justice .

Ensure, in coordination with the Justice and Human Rights CTP, the planning and implementation of project activities in an effective manner, in accordance with budgets, work plans and other approved project documents and according to UNDP programmatic priorities and objectives. Supervise and coordinate the work of the project team and consultants. Provide advice and support the identification and development of technical expertise. This includes supervision and evaluation of experts.
Provide timely, quality technical advice and guidance for project implementation in accordance with UNDP operational standards and procedures.
Manage and track project financial resources and analyze project progress to identify risks and other implementation issues. Ensure regular collection of data to develop reports on activities, outputs and results under Outcome 3; contribute substantially to the development of narrative and financial activity reports, including reports to technical and financial partners. Technically advise on risk mitigation measures to resolve implementation issues. Update the risk matrix.
Coordinate and participate in quality control mechanisms, improving the technical quality of the portfolio’s results, its products, publications, working documents and policy briefs.

Develop strategic partnerships and support resource mobilization.

Establish and foster dialogue and engagement of all relevant institutions, including establishing contacts and developing strategic partnerships with other UN agencies, government institutions, donors, NGOs, academia, civil society and other stakeholders and beneficiaries at the national, regional and local levels.
Participate in meetings with technical and financial partners, prepare and present portfolio results and follow up with relevant counterparts as needed
Implement resource mobilization strategies to achieve portfolio results, including facilitating liaison with potential funding agencies and institutions to strengthen linkages and fund mobilization. Identify new funding opportunities to support the development of new programmatic portfolio priorities.

Support knowledge management and information sharing within the UNDP country office.

Organize training for project staff to strengthen their capacities in technical issues in the area of rule of law, justice and human rights.
Identify, evaluate, synthesize and document lessons learned and best practices directly related to portfolio objectives and activities. Develop knowledge sharing materials and answer related questions.
Contribute substantially to knowledge networks and themes related to the field of rule of law, justice and human rights.
Develop and implement a staff learning plan.

Actively contribute to the tasks of the portfolio coordination team

Support learning exercises and ensure the active participation of relevant team members
Contribute to the preparation of comprehensive and relevant reports on progress and results achieved under the different Outcomes, contributing to the monitoring and analysis of results across the portfolio.
Participate in monthly coordination meetings to ensure and strengthen the coherence of the portfolio, learn from experience and discuss potential adaptations according to the portfolio governance structures.
Support the preparation and implementation of the annual joint planning process for the portfolio, which will bring together all stakeholders in the relevant region and partners to ensure the implementation of the four portfolio outcomes using an integrated and thematic approach .
Participate in regular discussions on strategic themes and contextual and prospective analyses.

The incumbent will be required to perform other tasks falling within his/her functional profile and deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Office and the Organization.

4-Institutional arrangements

The coordinator will act under the strategic guidance and advice of the Deputy Resident Representative and under the daily and operational supervision of the Team Leader of the Democratic Governance cluster. He/she will also work closely with the CTP Justice and Human Rights of the country office to ensure the coherence of UNDP’s commitment to justice and the rule of law with national and international partners. According to the integrated approach of the portfolio, he/she will work in a transversal manner, in collaboration with all the teams responsible for the implementation of the three Outcomes, as well as with the portfolio coordination team on strategic issues, related to learning, monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management. He/she will actively participate in joint planning, learning exercises, data production and analysis across all Portfolio Outcomes.

5- Competences:

Core

Get results:

LEVEL 3: Set and align ambitious and achievable goals for multiple projects, have a lasting impact

Think innovatively:

LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems

Continuously learn:

LEVEL 3: Create and seize opportunities to broaden horizons and diversify experiences

Adapt with agility:

LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands

Act with determination:

LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate tasks and obstacles and take action to achieve better results