Rule of Law Associate Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The UN Youth Volunteer will contribute toward the implementation of the Global Programme for Strengthening the Rule of Law, Human Rights, Justice and Security for Sustainable Peace and Development Phase IV as a member of the Rule of Law Unit. This UNV assignment will incorporate regional and country level support in the areas of rule of law and human rights, with the guidance from the Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights Specialist (Regional Lead - P4). The work includes organizing events and discussions, conducting research, supporting project/programme implementation both at the regional level and with Country Offices, assisting in the development of project documents, concept notes, communication and knowledge materials, and other tasks as directed by the supervisor and the Team Leader.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Lead on Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights and under the overall guidance of the Regional Team Leader on Governance and Peacebuilding, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support Knowledge Sharing: • Support in identifying areas of knowledge sharing based on needs, trends and capaci-ties, with a focus on South-South cooperation. • Assist in the design and organization of regional and cross-regional Community of Practice events, including identifying strategies to facilitate for continued knowledge sharing in the specific thematic areas. • Contribute toward mapping of good practices, cases studies, innovations and pilot models for wider dissemination and sharing.

Provide Country Office programme support: • Support the country office focal point system by supporting primary rule of law focal points • Contribute towards the drafting and editing of papers and policy briefs on rule of law related development challenges. • Undertake desk research and analysis on rule of law, justice and human rights to en-hance UNDP programming. • Provide input in the development of new regional initiatives and support in the imple-mentation of ongoing initiatives.

Contribute to Regional Rule of Law Initiatives: • Provide support to initiatives at regional level, including substantive inputs to programme planning, implementation and monitoring, drafting of relevant project documents, such as memos, briefs, talking points, meeting debriefs, minutes. • Draft and contribute toward concept notes, agendas and other related documents for initiatives at regional level

Contribute to Global/Country-Level Knowledge Products: • Contribute toward review processes of knowledge products (subject, design and content) developed at global, regional and country level. • Contribute to the drafting communication products (infographics, social media mes-sages, leaflets), as well as issue briefs and short policy pieces. • Disseminate knowledge and communications products.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Creativity • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

or demonstrated interest in the areas of rule of law (mainly justice and human rights). • Familiarity with the rule of law and human rights challenges in the Arab States region is preferred. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Location: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west.

Weather: Jordan’s climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan's location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms. About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months.

Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. In all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly. Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents. Amman is a category A duty station with security level 1.

Transportation and housing: Taxis as well as ride-hailing services (Uber and Careem) are abundant and affordable in Amman. Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Public minibuses are the most common form of public transport. They normally only leave when full, so waiting times of an hour or more are inevitable, especially in rural areas. The larger air-con buses offer a speedy and reliable service, departing according to a fixed schedule. Housing is readily available with rents for one- to two-bedroom apartments ranging between 500 and 800 JD (1 JD = 0.708 USD) depending on the location.

Health Services: Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Almost all doctors (and most pharmacists) speak English; many have studied abroad.

Language: The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled or have been educated abroad so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent.

Learn more about Jordan from the Ministry of Tourism’s website: https://www.mota.gov.jo/Default/Ar