Capacity building international consultant

Result of Service The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Regional Office for West and Central Africa (UNODC ROSEN) covers 22 countries, 15 in West Africa and 7 in Central Africa. UNODC ROSEN has designed a multilateral and cross-cutting strategy based on peacebuilding, security sector reform and capacity building of national institutions. Within the UN system, UNODC serves as the custodian of the international standards and norms in crime prevention, criminal justice, and police accountability. UNODC is supporting states in strengthening police accountability including through the production of practical handbooks such as the 2017 Resource book on the use of force and firearms in law enforcement, the conduct of assessments of the integrity and capacity of criminal justice system, and capacity building activities for law enforcement, judicial authorities and civil society groups. The implementation of this strategy aims to integrate all relevant actors: the Police and civil society actors, including associations, political parties; as well as the media concerned by the exercise of the right to peaceful demonstration. Gender and human rights dimensions will also be duly taken into consideration.

At regional level, UNODC’s Regional Programme for West Africa 2015-2023 includes a dedicated pillar on strengthening criminal justice systems. Furthermore, the project would be fully aligned with UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030, in particular with regards to investment area 5 (Making criminal justice systems more effective and accountable) and its objectives to promote problem-solving and community-oriented policing to proactively address citizens’ safety and security and to enhance access to justice for all those in need without discrimination.

It is in this context that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), wishes to engage the services of an international consultant to support the implementation of a technical assistance project to build trust through enhanced capacities for the free exercise of the right to peaceful demonstration and policing in accordance with international human rights standards as the foundation for peaceful political transition and key political reforms in Guinea Conakry.

Work Location home based

Expected duration 24 July 2023 - 30 April 2024

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Regional Office for West and Central Africa (UNODC ROSEN) covers 22 countries, 15 in West Africa and 7 in Central Africa. UNODC ROSEN has designed a multilateral and cross-cutting strategy based on peacebuilding, security sector reform and capacity building of national institutions. Within the UN system, UNODC serves as the custodian of the international standards and norms in crime prevention, criminal justice, and police accountability. UNODC is supporting states in strengthening police accountability including through the production of practical handbooks such as the 2017 Resource book on the use of force and firearms in law enforcement, the conduct of assessments of the integrity and capacity of criminal justice system, and capacity building activities for law enforcement, judicial authorities and civil society groups. The implementation of this strategy aims to integrate all relevant actors: the Police and civil society actors, including associations, political parties; as well as the media concerned by the exercise of the right to peaceful demonstration. Gender and human rights dimensions will also be duly taken into consideration.

At regional level, UNODC’s Regional Programme for West Africa 2015-2023 includes a dedicated pillar on strengthening criminal justice systems. Furthermore, the project would be fully aligned with UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030, in particular with regards to investment area 5 (Making criminal justice systems more effective and accountable) and its objectives to promote problem-solving and community-oriented policing to proactively address citizens’ safety and security and to enhance access to justice for all those in need without discrimination.

It is in this context that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), wishes to engage the services of an international consultant to support the implementation of a technical assistance project to build trust through enhanced capacities for the free exercise of the right to peaceful demonstration and policing in accordance with international human rights standards as the foundation for peaceful political transition and key political reforms in Guinea Conakry.

Qualifications/special skills An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Law, judicial affairs, political sciences, or international relations is required. A first level university degree in similar fields with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - At least 7 years of professional work experience in human rights, peaceful demonstrations, and policing, particularly in an international context is required - Proven experience in developing training materials, manuals, or guidelines on related topics is required - Experience in conducting capacity-building activities and facilitating workshops is required - Proven experience in dealing with national authorities in West Africa is desirable - Experience in development work and legal systems in West Africa is desirable - Previous work experience with the UN or other International Organizations is desirable - Strong interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated tact in inter-cultural communication is desirable

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations Secretariat language is an advantage.

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.