Local Expert

Contract

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Result of Service

Expected tangible and measurable output(s)/deliverable(s): - Training material reviewed to be context-specific and tailored to the relevant target group. - Two three-day workshops delivered.

Work Location

Duties to be rendered in Mauritania

Expected duration

February-April 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Background of the assignment:

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI's goals are:  to advance understanding of crime-related problems;  to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems;  to support the respect of international instruments and other standards;  to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance.

2. Purpose of the assignment:

This position is located within the Counter-Terrorism Programme of UNICRI. In the framework of the project “Gender-based Discrimination and Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in the Sahel”, the local trainer is envisaged to support UNICRI in the delivery of tailor-made training modules to local stakeholders, with the aim to strengthen beneficiaries’ capacities to develop and implement gender-responsive PVE initiatives in Mauritania.

3. Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant:

Under the supervision of the Associate Programme Officer, and in close collaboration with the project team, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

• Review and contribute to the provision of feedback on the training modules in liaison with the Local Trainer; • Draft relevant case studies and context-specific examples of gender-responsive prevention of violent extremism initiatives in Mauritania; • Liaise with the Local Trainer to include relevant case studies in the training material and coordinate presentations to be delivered in the three-day workshops; • Contribute to the delivery of a three-day workshop to national authorities’ representatives. This will include presentations in plenary as well as interactive and participatory sessions; • Contribute to the delivery of a three-day workshop to civil society actors. This will include presentations in plenary as well as interactive and participatory sessions; • Perform other work-related duties as requested.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (i.e. Master or equivalent) in social studies, criminology, security or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of three years of relevant working experience in social sciences and/or gender equality and/or education is required Previous work experience on issues pertaining to the prevention of violent extremism and/or gender in the relevant geographical region is highly desirable.

Languages

Fluency in French and Arabic is required.

Additional Information

Special Notice: 1. This position is subject to local recruitment. Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the designated country (Mauritania). Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. 2. The application for this job opening can be completed in English or French.

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.