Knowledge Management Specialist

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

In November 2018, the National Justice Council (CNJ) and UNDP signed the international technical cooperation project BRA / 18/019 - Strengthening of the Monitoring and Inspection of the Prison and Socio-Educational System, today known as "Fazendo Justiça". The project aims to develop tools and strategies focused on strengthening the monitoring and supervision of the prison and socio-educational system, with emphasis on reducing overcrowding and super-population in these systems. In this sense, the project aims to position the National Council of Justice as a central actor in solving the crisis in the prisons and socio-educational systems, considering the particularities of each one. The actions envisaged include studies, evaluations, and plans, as well as the creation of mechanisms and instruments to promote the implementation, dissemination and support of technical, conceptual, and operational capacities aimed at improving criminal policies and socio-educational measures in the country.

The administration activities of the Fazendo Justiça Program are carried out by the Axis 5 team, composed of advisors and specialists under the supervision of the Assistant Coordinator and the General Coordinator. The UN Volunteer Knowledge Management Specialist will integrate this team and support the documentation activities inherent to the planning, knowledge management and accountability of the Program, with attention to its different areas of activity, in particular, criminal policies and policies for the socio-educational system. The work developed by the Assistant is expected to contribute to administrative transparency and the management of the Program's memory.

During the selection process, UNDP will consider the markers of social differences and will encourage the application of black women, LGBTQIA+ people and people released from the prison system

Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Axis 5 of Fazendo Justiça programme, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support management activities of digital documents that constitute the Program's archive: classification, archiving, research and guidance to users; • Periodically update spreadsheets and dashboards to monitor the Program's deliveries and goals; • Periodically update the folder directory that contains the supporting documents for each delivery made; • Assist in the systematization of information for the Program's periodic monitoring and accountability reports – producing graphs, tables and data analysis; • Assist in the organization of document files that integrate the Program's accountability reports

Accountability; Adaptability and Flexibility; Client Orientation; Commitment and Motivation; Commitment to Continuous Learning; Communication; Creativity; Ethics and Values; Integrity; Knowledge Sharing; Planning and Organizing; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity; SelfManagement; Technological Awareness; Working in Teams.

archival document management activities in a public, private or third sector institution. • Software proficient use: MS Excel, MS SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Project.

Desirable skills and knowledge:

• Complementary/ additional training or professional experience related to one or more areas of specialization of the Program, namely: criminal policies, policies for the socio-educational system, policies for persons released from the prison system, management deprivation of liberty units, social protection, management of public policies and development of technologies for the public sector.

• Valued skills: oral and written communication, attention to detail, discipline and organization, teamwork, adaptability to different contexts.

Area of expertise: Archival Science, Library Science or Information Management

The assignment will be in Brasília, the Federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District. Brasilia is a family duty station and classified A (hardship). The living conditions in Brasilia are good as well as the access to health services. The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is wide.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

Brazil is security level 3 (moderate). United Nations Department of Safety and Security UNDSS Brazil advises to exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high levels of serious and violent crime, particularly in major cities. Violent crime as muggings, armed robbery, kidnappings, and sexual assault, is very high. Avoid shanty towns (favelas) in the big cities and if you are attacked or robbed, do not resist. Demonstrations can occur at any time and may turn violent with little or no warning. All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. For missions in rural areas or indigenous reservations, special procedures may apply; UN personnel should consult with the local DSS office in advance.