JUDICIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

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This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the Office of the DSRSG Political Pillar and will service the Rule of Law Section. The Judicial Affairs Officer will be based in Kabul under the general supervision of the DSRSG and direct supervision of the Head of the Rule of Law Section, who works under the over-all supervision of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSGPolitical Pillar).

The principal duties and responsibilities of the incumbent will be to contribute to: the Mission’s rule of law mandate, including anti-corruption and transitional justice efforts; provide planning, policy and programmatic advice on rule of law issues; and build effective relationships with donors, members of the international community, government, Parliament, justice sector, media and CSOs. As part of the Rule of Law Section, the incumbent will contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Mission’s strategic plan on justice reform, transitional justice, anti-corruption and constitutional law in light of ongoing peace talks; and monitor and report on trends and developments relevant to the rule of law. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other components within the Mission and in close coordination with the UNCT, especially the OHCHR, UNDP and UNODC, as well as other international and national partners, on justice and anti-corruption reforms.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Judicial Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•Participates in the development and implementation of key component(s) of the Rule of Law Section's in line with UNAMA’s mandate, including in support to legislative, justice sector and anti-corruption reforms. •Advises and supports international and national partners on a broad range of rule of law issues under UNAMA’s mandate and international norms and standards, including legal, justice sector, anti-corruption reforms, bridging formal and informal justice mechanisms and transitional justice with a focus on promoting accountability for international crimes. •Assists in convening national and international stakeholders to enhance coordination. •Assists with the preparation of substantive reports, including annual anti-corruption reports, routine reporting (e.g. code cables, SG Reports, etc.), administrative and policy documents, legal commentaries and analyses. •Ensures effective knowledge management and information sharing, promoting inclusive reform processes engaging key stakeholders such as involving CSOs. •Advises on and conducts extensive research and analysis, including comparative legal, operational or procedural questions. •Fosters coordination and maintains close working relationships with relevant mission components (e.g. human rights, donor coordination, political affairs, peace, gender, governance, legal, etc.), UN agencies and other international and national partners; •Provides guidance to more junior staff, including National Professional Officers and UN volunteers; and •Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of UNAMA’s? the Section's mandate and strategic direction. Demonstrated understanding of a range of rule of law issues related to justice, anti-corruption and legal reforms. Extensive knowledge of international criminal law, informal justice, Shari'a law, women's rights, and relevant international human rights standards. Familiarity with anti-corruption efforts. Ability to identify and advise on how to address rule of law related shortcomings. Ability to conduct research, evaluate and analyze information from a variety of sources, and prepare in depth reports (beyond code cables and SG reports). Ability to work under pressure, occasionally in highly stressful environments. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputs by genuinely valuing other's ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; 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.

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 seven years of progressively responsible professional experience, including five years as a practicing lawyer, prosecutor, judge, legal academic, legal consultant, or advisor in the field of justice, is required. Extensive knowledge and expertise on anti-corruption related reforms is required. Experience in drafting substantial substantive reports (beyond code cables and sitreps) to governmental or intergovernmental bodies required. Management experience required. Knowledge of informal justice, Shari’a law, women’s rights, and relevant international human rights standards required. Experience working on justice reform efforts strongly desired, with a demonstrable emphasis on international criminal law, informal justice, Shari’a law, women’s rights, and relevant international human rights standards. Knowledge of Islamic law and Afghan political dynamics desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position Fluency in English both oral and written is required.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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