Knowledge Management Support (Axis 5)

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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 knows 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 will perform technical-administrative functions with a view to implementing and monitoring the actions of axis 5 of the Fazendo Justiça Program, responsible, among other actions, for the Information and Knowledge Management of the Program. The main objective is to act in the internal articulation and implementation of administrative activities, operationalization of flows and technical procedures that will contribute to the integrated management of the Project with the DMF/CNF.

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:

• Assist in the administrative management of actions related to the information and knowledge management of the Program; • Review electronic lists of the Program's publications, with research in external sources, identifying inconsistencies and correction needs; • Feed information banks of the Programme's actions, processes and products; • Support the preparation of technical documents with a view to managing the Programme's information and documents; • Organize meetings and carry out the respective registration, according to previously elaborated models and methodologies; • Support the operationalization of flows and procedures aligned between the Program, the Project Management Unit (UGP/UNDP) and DMF/CNJ; • Perform other tasks as required by the designated supervisor.

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; Self-Management; Technological Awareness; Working in Teams.

administrative management of physical or electronic processes; (six months of experience, professional or academic required); Desirable skills and knowledge: • Experience working with partners from the public sector, especially from the Judiciary, is desirable; • Familiarity with Microsoft tools is desirable, especially Office Package (Excel, Powerpoint and Word); • Experience in identifying inconsistencies, locating errors and organizing digital and physical documents is desirable; • Proficiency of the Portuguese language, ability to interpret and write technical documents is desirable.

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.

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