Management and Transversal Actions Assistant (Axis 5)

Contract

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In November 2018, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) signed the international technical cooperation project BRA/18/019 - Strengthening Monitoring and Inspection of the Prison and Socio-Educational System. The project, initially titled the Present Justice Program, aims to develop tools and strategies focused on strengthening the monitoring and inspection of the prison and socio-educational systems, with an emphasis on reducing overcrowding and overpopulation. In this sense, the project aims to position the National Council of Justice as a central actor in resolving the crisis in the prison and socio-educational systems, considering the particularities of each one. The actions envisaged here include conducting studies, assessments, and plans, as well as creating mechanisms and instruments that enhance the implementation, dissemination and support of technical, conceptual, and operational capabilities aimed at improving penal policies and socio-educational measures in the country. The project also values the inter-institutional work between the Judiciary and Executive powers, to encourage the dissemination of methodologies and sustainability of the actions developed, even after its closure. The actions developed are structured around four main axes, in addition to a specific axis for cross-cutting and management actions, namely:

1. Strategy to reduce overcrowding and prison overpopulation in Brazil developed and implemented
2. Strategy to control the number of adolescents in deprivation of liberty developed and implemented
3. Subsidies to promote citizenship and guarantee the rights of persons deprived of their liberty in the Prison and Socio-Educational System developed
4. Unified Electronic Execution System (SEEU) improved, implemented, evaluated, and disseminated nationwide
5. Improvement of service routines, knowledge management and knowledge transfer for the execution of the project methodology carried out.

This assignment is part of Axis 5 described above, responsible for the internationalization actions of the Fazendo Justiça programme and for the interface with the Unit for Monitoring and Enforcement of Decisions of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights of the National Council of Justice (UMF/CNJ). It is intended to select a profile aimed at exercising technical-administrative functions with a view to advising on activities related to the monitoring of decisions issued within the scope of the Inter-American Human Rights System. The actions are aimed at contributing to an articulated strategy for the implementation of penal and socio-educational policies in the national territory, together with the Axes and transversal actions, aimed at guaranteeing rights, in line with the internal order and with the decisions of the International Courts.

Under the supervision of the Technical Associate – General coordination, the UN Volunteer responsible for technical-administrative support for actions to monitor decisions issued within the scope of the Inter-American Human Rights System, which impact the Brazilian State. They duties will consist of:

Assist in the administrative management and monitoring of projects implemented under Axis 5 that relate to actions implemented at the national level (articulated to the axes and themes implemented by the Program) or state level (articulated to the State Executive Plans) based on the sentences, measures provisional and advisory opinions issued by the Inter-American Human Rights System that affect penal and socio-educational policies in Brazil; • Assist in the preparation, revision and translation of texts, reports, letters and other docu-ments necessary for administrative management, systematization of knowledge produced and development of ongoing actions in Axis 5 that dialogue with judgments, provisional measures and advisory opinions issued by the Inter-American System of Human rights; • Collaborate in holding events and training activities, providing technical-administrative and management support to the coordination of Axis 5, especially in its actions to promote the internationalization of the Fazendo justiça Program, articulation with the axes and with the State Executive Plans in the units of the federation with actions in progress; • Carry out the registration and monitoring of Axis 5 actions, based on the definition of estab-lished goals and priority deliveries, and the management strategies and monitoring tools de-fined by the UNDP and the CNJ; • Assist in the research activities of national and international jurisprudence on Human Rights necessary for the activities; • Organize and participate in meetings representing the team and providing all necessary technical and administrative support; • Perform other tasks, as required by the designated supervision.

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.

the areas of Justice, Human Rights, Prison/Penal System, Public Management or similar areas, including university internship (professional and/or academic experience) - Work experience, including internship, with public sector partners, especially the Judiciary (desirable); - Experience with the Inter-American Human Rights System, notably in academic research activities or technical assistance involving cases that are processed by the Court and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (desirable). - Experience in advising projects or public policies (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.