Project Manager/Rule of Law and Access to Justice Initiatives

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The UNDP Representation in Tajikistan was established in December 1993. UNDP Tajikistan Rule of Law and Access to Justice Initiative is designed based on past achievements and lessons learned from the initiatives in rule of law and access to justice in Tajikistan, and the outcomes of the consultations with the relevant stakeholders at the national and local levels. The UNDP Rule of Law and Access to Justice Initiative consists of two interrelated and mutually reinforcing projects: “Access to Justice in Tajikistan” (‘Access to Justice 2021-2025’) and “Strengthening Rule of Law and Human Rights to Empower People in Tajikistan” (‘Rule of Law’). The Access to Justice Project phase III funded by the Swiss Development Corporation (SDC) and implemented in a consortium partnership with Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation. The Project is the final phase of 2 previous phases focuses on consolidating and further developing the project’s achievements to date. The Rule of Law Project is funded by the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is implemented by UNDP.

The overall goal of the Initiative is to improve access to justice for everyone in Tajikistan. Specific goals include the creation and implementation of a system of state-administered and state-funded legal aid centers (LACs); implementing the national Rule of Law Policy Dialogue at both the national and regional levels; developing capacity in state institutions, particularly the Ministry of Justice; providing assistance to the Government of Tajikistan in acceding to and complying with various international conventions on human rights; and public education and outreach. The Initiative also seeks to empower vulnerable populations, particularly women and people with disabilities.

Within the delegated authority and under the overall supervision of UNDP DRR and direct supervision of Team Leader/Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

• Day-to-day management through planning and implementing envisaged project activities, management of resources and monitoring progress against the intended outputs and initial quality criteria. • Oversee and monitor implementation of work plans and budgets for all activities. • Ensure that project produces the results (outputs) specified in the project documents to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. • Ensure activities are well coordinated with programme components led by other partners. • Ensure effective governance of the project through the organization of projects’ Steering Committee meetings and preparation of technical inputs on the progress of work and risks management. • Ensure that a human rights-based approach, gender empowerment, and conflict-sensitive programming are mainstreamed throughout activities design and implementation. • Provide strategic guidance and supervision to project staff as well as national and international experts/consultants in the delivery of assigned tasks/responsibilities as well as develop Terms of References. • Support UNDP’s efforts for resource mobilization, including in planning and costing project inputs in close consultations with Senior Management. • Oversee the effective communication of results and build the visibility of the Programme amongst the government and CSOs in Tajikistan as well as among the international community within and outside the country. • Ensure timely and high-quality reporting to management and donors against work plans and according to the agreed structure. • Ensure overall accountability of the use of project funds as well as the strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations in all programme operations. • Support the Ministry of Justice to organize and conduct Rule of Law policy dialogue on national and sub-national levels. • Support key officials in the GoT responsible for legal and judicial reform in proposing, adopting, and implementing appropriate rule of law and access to justice-related reforms, in particular in the development of a sustainable legal aid system. • Closely work with the Ministry of Justice and Executive Office of the President and appropriate Committee of the Parliament within the framework of the National Rule of Law Council in determining legislation, policies, structures, skills, and funding that will be necessary to enable a transition from program-supported and donor-driven arrangement to a nationally owned functioning legal aid system. • Identify key challenges in Access to Justice and Rule of Law leading to constructive policy dialogue with government authorities, civil society, and other stakeholders. • Identify and share experiences in other countries on consensus building and techniques on how to maintain high level commitments by all parties during and after the national RoL policy dialogue processes. • Provide policy advice to UNDP Management (including in the context of the work of the Development Coordination Council (DCC)), government counterparts, donor and other partners on issues related to rule of law policy dialogue and access to justice initiatives. • Provide support to the Government of Tajikistan in the implementation of relevant international human rights agreements (such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) within the scope of UNDP projects. • Establish trustful relationships and maintain a continuous and constructive dialogue with government, civil society, local communities, and donors to maximize consistency and synergy on rule of law reform and access to justice initiatives, and to maximize impact and results. • Anticipate a systematic and integrated approach of access to justice that is vertically interlinked between community-local and national levels. • Cooperate with the different actors at various levels supporting their specific roles in the governance and rule of law set up. • Collaborate with ongoing rule of law and good governance projects strengthening existing initiatives. • Contribute to building the corporate body of knowledge in the area of Rule of Law, by systematically (1) sharing knowledge with colleagues, and (2) ensuring that relevant experiences and lessons. • Contribute written inputs to UNDP flagship products/newsletter/policy briefs, based on project results, data, and information, lessons learned and best practices. • Formulate a framework for data sharing among stakeholders, for project implementation • Sharing international best practices on implementation of rule of law policies and practices through participatory processes involving civil society, women, and minority groups. • Ensure systemic capturing of key lessons learned generated by the project through feasibility studies, research, surveys as well as other primary and secondary sources to produce knowledge-based products. • Constantly monitor, and ensure the highest UNDP standards in the provision of technical and advisory inputs, organization of workshops, seminars, training, and delivery of outputs (products); • Serve as a peer reviewer, as and when required.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary. • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

proven professional work experience in project management at the national and/or international level on a legal issue, with programme/project management responsibilities or other relevant fields; experience with Rule of law and Access to Justice is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. • Good knowledge of human rights-based approaches, gender mainstreaming, conflict sensitive programme, and results-based management. • Proven experience in managing development programmes in the area of rule of law and access to justice. Familiarity with the ongoing legal and judicial reforms and access to justice in Tajikistan and understanding of the challenges and prospects of rule of law reform and access to justice initiatives. • Previous experience in developing policy/position papers. • Practical skills in facilitating with the UN is an advantage. • Experience of working with the UN is an advantage. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Have affinity with or interest in Rule of Law and Access to Justice volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. • Knowledge of Government Structure and Legal and Judicial institutions frameworks, good understanding of Tajikistan and Central Asia political context.

Tajikistan is small, land-locked, and 93 percent mountainous, making it one of the least accessible countries in the world. Population of Tajikistan is 9 million (from them 49% are women, 40,6% - children under 18, and 66% young adults under 30), it makes the population of the country one of the youngest in Central Asia. Nearly three quarters (73.4 per cent) of the population live in rural areas.

Tajikistan had been included into the list of the countries with a rapid poverty reduction level for the last 15 years. The rate of poverty was decreased from 83% in 1999 to 29,7% in 2017. The health system remains largely state owned and administered, although there is a growing private sector, and their services are generally limited to consultations, diagnostic services and ambulatory treatment.

The climate is characterized by aridity and extreme differences in temperature between seasons and amongst regions. There is also considerable inter-annual variability in the climate. Forests are considered to play an important role in Tajikistan because they regulate the climate and serve as a source of raw materials.

As the capital city of Tajikistan, Dushanbe is a clean and safe place, with wide, tree-lined streets and numerous parks, cafes and restaurants. Modern apartments are available in central locations with affordable rents. Dushanbe is well served by shopping malls and supermarket chains. Recreational activities include enjoying the beautiful mountainous scenery, visiting cultural monuments, playing sports, or partaking in local nightlife.

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