Technical support to Programme Justice 4.0

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

In December 2020, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) and UNDP signed the international technical cooperation project BRA/20/015 – Justice 4.0: Innovation and Effectiveness in Realizing Justice for All. The project aims to develop subsidies to promote innovation with a focus on the effectiveness of carrying out Justice. Considering the CNJ's vocation of evidence-based action, the planned actions are focused on developing studies, new methodologies and creating mechanisms and instruments that enhance the implementation, dissemination and support of technical, conceptual and operational capacities. The goal is to improve judicial policies from the perspective of innovation and effectiveness. The project is scheduled to run until July 31, 2023 and may be extended if necessary. The Volunteer for the provision of technical support to Program Justice 4.0 will dedicate 80% of its time to Axis 4 of the project, which aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of the CNJ and Justice, with an emphasis on promoting legal security and the environment of businesses. Among the activities planned is developing and cleaning up the National Database of the Judiciary. In addition, 20% of the volunteer's time will be dedicated to Axis 2 of the Project, which focuses on Information Management for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of evidence-based judicial policies. In particular, the volunteer will be involved in the construction of the new version of the National Adoption and Reception System (SNA). Working under the supervision and guidance of the DPJ/CNJ team and the Justice 4.0 Program Coordination, the UN Volunteer will support actions for the management of information technology systems, to assist in the definition of requirements, based on knowledge in the area of Law, and carry out tests of the developed solutions. The Volunteer will be CNJ-based once the home-office regime ends.

The UN Volunteer, under the supervision of the Information Management Advisor, and in coordination with the other professionals from UNDP and CNJ, will support activities for the production of diagnosis and panels aimed to guarantee the accountability of the Judiciary system.

The UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Articulate with stakeholders to guarantee data sanitization. • Support in testing and approval activities for solutions developed with the aim of remedying inconsistencies in the data. • Support the production of requirements for the implementation of technological solutions. • Activities to support the management of internal and external demands. • Support the production of documents necessary for the development of projects. • Support in the production of general content for external and internal communication, including texts on program actions, among others.

Expected results:

•The key results expected for this assignment aim to ensure the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the project's implementation nationwide, in line with the goals and priorities agreed by the UNDP and the CNJ, for the benefit of the Brazilian justice system. •The goal is for the volunteer to support Axis 2 and Axis 4 of the project in general information technology activities, through the organization, documentation and validation of all phases of the projects.

• Integrity and professionalism: common sense; willingness to accept broad responsibilities; ability to work independently, following guidelines, in a politically sensitive environment; discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to deal with information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client oriented. • Accountability: ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills; ability to adapt to changes in the work environment. • Planning and organization: problem solving skills; large workload management; ability to prioritize, plan and monitor work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines and deal with simultaneous activities. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relationships in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender equality; • Communication: good spoken and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports, make presentations, articulate options and positions, make and defend recommendations; empathy with co-workers, counterparts and interlocutors from different origins; ability to maintain composure and be helpful but objective; ability to transfer information and knowledge to different audiences; • Flexibility; adaptability; ability to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for extended periods, including possible travel within the area of ​​operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within the area of ​​operations as needed; • Commitment to the principles of volunteerism and the core values ​​of the UN.

professional capacity required • Experience with programming in R and Python; • Experience with creating panels/dashboards. • Experience with data manipulation and treatment; • Knowledge or experience in systematizing data from different sources; • Previous experience in projects with Judicial Branch databases will be considered an asset.

Other requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Knowledge of the context in the field of the Brazilian Judiciary and its electronic systems; • General knowledge/computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and service/ work management / planning applications tools such as Jira and Planner; • Competence in handling requirements for the improvement and development of systems;

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). 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.