Location :Dili, Timor Leste
Application Deadline :17-Aug-11
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract: FTA International
Post Level -4
Languages Required : Portuguese
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)01-Dec-2011
Duration of Initial Contract :1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment: 2 years
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Background
The Justice System Programme (JSP) in Timor-Leste is a comprehensive capacity development initiative for the judiciary, implemented by UNDP under the guidance of the national Council of Coordination (CoC) for the justice sector, consisting of the Chief Justice, Prosecutor-General and Minister of Justice. The JSP provides support to the CoC and respective judiciary institutions, including the Courts, Prosecution, and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and its subsidiary institutions (Legal Training Center, Prison Service, Public Defender's Office). The JSP will be implemented between 2009-2013, with financial and in-kind contributions coming from eight donor governments/organizations.
The overall goal of the JSP is to develop the capacity of national justice institutions and actors and promote access to justice.
The JSP is implemented by a Chief Executive Office, headed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is supported by a Senior Justice Advisor. The Programme operates five Programme Support Units (PSUs):
* Capacity Development
* Decentralization of Justice
* Access to Justice
* Prosecution Support
* Corrections Support
Description:
Under the overall direction of the Executive Board of the Legal Training Centre (LTC) and direct supervision of the UNDP Senior Justice Advisor/Programme Manager and the Deputy Programme Manager, the Capacity Building Specialist (Justice) is a counterpart to the national Director of the LTC and will lead the design and development of training programmes for the specialized courses for judges, prosecutors, public defenders, legal clerks and others conducted at the LTC. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the training programmes and the evaluation of the students, through coordination of the lecturers, observing the rules established by the LTC Executive Board and Pedagogic Council. Furthermore, the Capacity Building Specialist (Justice) will advise and assist the Director of the LTC so as to ensure the strengthening of the LTC in order for it to become fully nationalized.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
The Capacity Building Specialist (Justice) will perform the following functions:
* Advise the Director of the LTC and the Executive and Academic Boards of the LTC.
* Coordinate all training programmes at the LTC, including advisory services to probationary national court actors.
* Design, develop, and consolidate curricula and summaries.
* Strategize the nationalization of the LTC.
* Management of the Justice Capacity Development PSU.
The Capacity Building Specialist (Justice) ensures the provision of quality advice to the Director of LTC and the Executive and Academic Boards of the LTC, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Advise and support the national Director of the LTC in order to improve quality of directorship.
* Provide legal advice and technical assistance to the national Director in the management of the LTC.
* Advise and assist the Director of the LTC in implementing recommendations following the development of the Justice Sector Strategic Plan.
* Advise on the development of national capacity in the justice sector.
* Advise on issues pertaining to training activities, including drafting of legislation, regulations, legal guidelines and cooperation agreements related to the training of national court actors
* Draft decisions, regulations and other documents to be considered and implemented by the Executive and Academic Boards.
* Advise on the identification and management of risks and constraints.
Ensures the coordination of all training programmes at the LTC, including provision of advice to probationary court actors, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Coordinate all courses required, including management of lecturers and resources.
* Establish reporting mechanisms for Lecturers in order to be fully aware of training progress and issues that require attention.
* Implement training in a coordinated manner, ensuring that best practice is applied.
* Document lessons learned and use input for continual improvement and development of courses.
* Manage the advisory services provided by international advisors to probationary court actors.
* Identify, establish and implement capacity-building strategies and advising guidelines.
* Assist in advising probationary court actors to assist in the introduction of routines, systems and processes learned during the training.
* Provide advisory services during probationary phase in an efficient, culturally sensible and harmonized manner
* Ensure LTC Boards are fully appraised on the progress of students and needs for further training.
Ensures the design, development and implementation of curricula and summaries, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Design, develop, and consolidate curricula and summaries for the training programme with the National Director of the LTC and according to the policies set by the Executive and Academic Board.
* Implement comprehensive training programmes, design materials and training plans.
* Adapt training curricula according to the policies set by the Boards.
* Transfer skills and theoretical knowledge to students.
Ensures strategy is developed and implemented for the nationalization of the LTC focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Advise on the development of a strategy aiming at the nationalization of the LTC, which involves scaling down the number of international advisors by 2011 and training local trainers.
* Establish synergies and partnerships with national legal institutions and with the Timor-Leste Faculty of Law for the development and implementation of trainings and seminars.
* Develop Timorese capacity to deliver LTC trainings in order to ensure sustainability of the LTC.
Ensures effective programme management focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Strategic management of the Capacity Development PSU, including the development and implementation of annual work plans.
* Management of all activities under the Capacity Development PSU, including preparation of work plans, budgets, resource allocations, and general oversight and reporting on activities.
* Supervise, provide leadership and strategic guidance to project staff and evaluate staff performance.
* Establish guidelines and reporting standards for monitoring and evaluation of activities, in agreement with Programme Management.
The key results have the following impact:
* Director of LTC able to manage the LTC.
* Improved functioning of the Academic and Executive Boards.
* National court actors able to perform in national courts.
* National ownership of the justice sector and reduced reliance on international advisors.
* Nationalization of the LTC.
* PSU effectively managed.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
* Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards.
* Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
* Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
Operational Effectiveness:
* Strong communication skills - spoken, written and presentational.
* Advisory skills.
* Able to write legal plans, programmes and syllabi.
* Able to write and develop comprehensive training manuals.
* Able to dispense specialized legal training for magistrates and other court actors, to students from a different cultural and academic background who may not be completely fluent in Portuguese.
* Able to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
Management and Leadership
* Able to lead strategic planning and change processes.
* Able to manage development projects from a results-based perspective.
* Able to lead teams effectively, coaching and advising team members, while applying conflict resolution skills when needed.
* Able to deliver high quality reporting.
* Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
* Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills.
Behavioral Competencies:
* Team player with effective interpersonal skills.
* Facilitation skills.
* Energetic, positive and constructive attitude.
* Very good oral and written communication skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Masters Degree in law or judiciary studies from a civil law country.
Experience:
* Seven years of experience as a court actor in a civil legal system.
* At least three of these years as a trainer or law teacher with relevant experience at the national or international level in planning, design, and implementing legal training programmes.
* Experience and practical skills of an experienced, senior practitioner.
* Capable and willing to study and adapt to the national legislation.
* Experience in post conflict situations/developing countries.
* Knowledge of international human rights standards and instruments.
Language Requirements:
* Proficiency in Portuguese is required.
* Working knowledge of English and Tetum is highly desirable.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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