Rule of Law Officer

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

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021).

Under the overall supervision of Director, Rule of Law and immediate supervision of the Senior Rule of Law Officer/Senior Judicial Affairs Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Undertake complex research and analysis to support comparative legal analysis of national laws and policies to ensure compliance with international standards and recommended best practices; • Contribute to the preparation of thematic reports, code cables, policy papers, and other analytical work product on relevant to the section’s work; • Work closely with national authorities and other stakeholders to assist in promote stronger coordination of rule of law and security sector policy initiatives, including map-ping of justice and security sector institutions and needs; • Prepare accurate notes to file on meetings, compile and maintain the section’s legal library and other resource materials, and review and comment on draft substantive legislation and regulations; and • Represent the section when necessary at working group meetings with national authorities and other counterparts.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote capacity development activities and transfer of skills to national personnel during the assignment; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. • Travel to UNMISS Field Offices as required to support subnational engagements with justice sector institutions in furtherance of section’s workplan and mission’s strategic priorities.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability: mature and responsible • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication: proven interpersonal skills • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

professional legal field outside of her/his country is required.

Substantial experience in complex legal research, analysis, and writing is highly desirable.

Experience in donor coordination of justice, security, or legal reform efforts is highly desirable.

Experience in legislative drafting and substantive review is desirable.

Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) is required.

Prior experience working in transitional justice environment in a conflict or post-conflict region is highly desirable.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

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