Management of Transversal Actions Assistant (Axis 6)

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.

The project “Strengthening and monitoring innovation actions and improvement of the penal and socio-educational systems, in line with national and international human rights principles and guidelines” aims to work on the development of innovative methodologies and actions with a focus on reestablishing regular and adequate functioning of the prison and socio-educational system and produce subsidies to strengthen the monitoring and inspection of official interventions in these systems, in line with national and international human rights principles and guidelines.

To achieve these objectives, the project is organized into 6 axes, which correspond to the intermediate results expected for the project: 1 - Implementation, strengthening and monitoring/evaluation of actions that guarantee the regular functioning of the penal system 2 - Implementation, strengthening and monitoring/evaluation of actions that guarantee the regular functioning of the socio-educational system 3 - Improvement and quantitative and qualitative increase in the collection and production of data from the penal and socio-educational systems, 4 - Improvement, strengthening and monitoring of care strategies for the most vulnerable populations in interface with the penal and socio-educational systems 5 - Technical assistance to the CNJ for advocacy with 1st and 2nd degree magistracy, through the creation of awareness and communication channels, dissemination of content, education, training, interaction strategies, dialogue and other actions that allow better instrumentalization of the information of the performance options of Brazilian judges, enabling them to act more comprehensively towards the population and its inequalities 6 - Efficient management and knowledge management of the project carried out.

This assignment is part of Axis 6 described above, it encompasses the internationalization actions of the Program and the interface with the Unit for Monitoring and Inspection of Decisions of the Inter-American Human Rights System of the National Justice Council (UMF/CNJ). The UN Volunteer will carry out technical-administrative functions with a view to advising activities related to monitoring decisions made within the Inter-American Human Rights System. The actions are aimed at contributing to an articulated strategy for implementing 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 will be responsible for technical-administrative support for monitoring actions taken within the Inter-American Human Rights System, which impact the Brazilian State.

The duties will consist of:

• Assist in the administrative management and monitoring of projects implemented within the scope of Axis 6 that concern actions implemented at the national level (articulated to the axes and themes implemented by the Program) or state (articulated to the State Executive Plans) based on sentences, provisional measures and advisory opinions issued by the Inter-American Human Rights System that affect penal and socio-educational policies in Brazil. • Assist in the preparation, review and translation of texts, reports, letters, and other documents necessary for administrative management, systematization of knowledge produced and development of ongoing actions in Axis 6 that dialogue with sentences, provisional measures, advisory opinions, recommendations, and precautionary measures issued by the Inter-American Human Rights System. • Collaborate in holding events and training, providing technical-administrative and management support to the coordination of Axis 6, especially in its actions to promote the internationalization of the Program, articulation with the axes and State Executive Plans in the units of the federation with ongoing actions. • Carry out registration and monitoring of Axis 6 actions, based on the definition of established goals and priority deliveries, and the management strategies and monitoring tools defined by the UNDP and the CNJ. • Assist in research activities on national and international jurisprudence on Human Rights necessary for the activities. • Organize and participate in meetings representing the team and offering all necessary technical and administrative support. • Perform other tasks, as required by assigned 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 related areas. (required). - Work experience, including internship, with partners in the public sector, especially the Judiciary (desirable). - Experience with the Inter-American Human Rights System, notably in academic research or technical advisory activities involving cases being processed by the Court and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (desirable). - Experience in advising on projects or public policies (desirable). - Instrumental knowledge in English and Spanish (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.