RULE OF LAW OFFICER

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in Pristina. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Justice and Corrections Section within the Office of the Rule of Law (OROL).

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the judicial affair officer will be responsible for the following duties: Leading the development and implementation of the Mission’s strategies related to strengthening all aspects of the corrections system, particularly in relation to the management of Violent Extremist Prisoners (VEPs) and the prevention of radicalization in prisons, through advising, coaching and mentoring national counterparts in line with applicable international standards. This will include actively leading/supporting the review, development, and/or implementation of strategic planning processes; relevant policies and legislation; rehabilitation of facilities; management of prisoners, staff, critical strategic and operational issues; and effective linkages with the police and the court system. Facilitating the delivery of coherent ‘one-UN’ support to the national prison sector, including through facilitating the coordination of Mission-UNKT assistance and effective integration of corrections programmes, projects and related activities undertaken by Mission components and other stakeholders, such as EULEX. Assessing training needs and participating in the preparation of training and development strategies and implementation plans in the Mission. Assisting in enhancing the national capacity to design, develop, deliver, evaluate and record training programmes, including through providing training and development advice and guidance, particularly on topics relevant to VEP management. Supporting the provision of advice and assistance on national efforts to mobilize and coordinate international assistance to prison sector initiatives. Overseeing the design, development and implementation of the corrections training programs (formal and on- the-job training) for all levels of staff, including new recruits, supervisory and management staff, non-uniformed administration staff and special units. This includes strengthening the coordination and collaboration between the Corrections Service and Probation Service, particularly for VEPs. Ensuring effective relations with national government officials and civil society representatives (including counterparts in the Ministry of Justice and/or other relevant Ministries, the police, the court system, women’s groups, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions and donors). Building linkages with development partners and donors to ensure seamless transition to longer-term development support and mobilization of resources, where necessary. Advising on good prison practices and procedures, including the management of critical operational and security issues, and the rehabilitation of infrastructure with an emphasis on the effective management of high-risk prisoners, violent extremism and deradicalization. Advising senior leadership in the field or HQ, as applicable, on the Mission/HQ role, priorities, activities, challenges and approaches regarding corrections matters. Facilitating coordination mechanisms at the Mission/HQ level; maintaining close working relationships with relevant components (human rights, police, justice, gender etc.) and UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, and representing the Mission as required. Other assignments will include: providing advice on diverse substantive and procedural rule of law questions of considerable complexity, which may include those related to constitutional law, law enforcement and judicial organization, criminal and criminal procedure laws, administrative law, anti-corruption, corrections, accountability of rule of law personnel and other operational matters. Performing legal research and analysis and preparing legal opinions, studies and reports on issues relating to rule of law, law enforcement and judicial and correctional institutions. Monitoring and reporting on strategic developments in the rule of law areas in Kosovo, including progress in the efforts of the Rule of Law Working Group led by the government. Processes requests for the issuance of international wanted notices. Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of legal and judicial institutions, policies, actors and issues of the peace process in Kosovo; demonstrated analytical skills of political developments affecting rule of law issues; proven drafting and editing skills, preferably including knowledge of the reporting requirements of the DPO Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions; demonstrated capacity to build information networks; familiarity with the political dynamics in Kosovo and the Western Balkans; commitment to implement the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all areas of work. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping other informed. • Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

University degree in law or related area including exposure to international and/or criminal law issues, in combination with other relevant academic qualifications and/or rule of law experience.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in rule of law or a corrections system is required, including experience in policy and planning or training. At least two years professional experience providing technical assistance for strengthening corrections P/CVE approaches in a corrections setting systems in a transitional, developmental or post-conflict setting outside the applicant’s country of nationality, is required. Significant management experience is desirable. Experience providing services in the field of corrections system to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. • This position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.