Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Project Officer , Access to Justice – UN Volunteers
Mission and objectives
Within the framework of Delivering as One UN in Rwanda, UNDP works closely with the Government, as well as with development partners and civil society, and all other UN agencies operating in the country to build institutional capacity and effect sustainable development. UNDP Rwanda support the Government of Rwanda effort to achieve the agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development (SDGs) through technical support that includes developing human and institutional capacities, demonstrating solutions, building partnerships, and raising funds for development. UNDP programme and activities respond to challenges facing the country achieve its short- and long-term development goals. Much of Rwanda’s impressive growth over the past two decades was a result of governance reforms to consolidate peace, build strong and accountable public institutions and create a safe, stable environment conducive to investment and growth. Areas of the justice system also require attention. While a legal aid policy was adopted in 2014 to increase access to justice, citizen satisfaction with access to legal aid remains low. Special focus is needed on female victims of gender-based violence

Context
The UNDP Country Programme 2018-2024 is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the National Strategy for Transformation1 (NST1) and has Inclusive and sustainable growth and Transformational Governance for Development as priority areas. Promoting Gender equality, women’s empowerment, social inclusion, and environment sustainability are intrinsic to UNDP development approach. The UNV will support in delivery of UNDP mandate of promoting inclusive and democratic governance, and in its current work that spans from support to rule of law and human rights. Moreover, she/he will promote innovation in the rule of law projects, leveraging the use of new technologies.

Task description
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Transformational Governance Unit and direct supervision of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice where he/she will be assigned, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Assist with implementation of rule of law project related activities;
• Coordinate partnership and collaboration with implementing partners;
• Coordinate meetings and dialogues with stakeholders for the access to justice project;
• Support implementation of current projects especially on access to justice, gender and human rights.
• Monitor and report on activities on ongoing projects;
• Prepare and submit financial and progress reports to UNDP;
• Create overviews, update data monitor the progress of governance projects;
• Organize monitoring field visits and prepare reports;
• Participate in project related meetings, workshops, and other discussions to build understanding of ongoing issues and interests of stakeholders;
• Provide research and analysis of rule of law issues related to ongoing and future projects;
• Review summarize and edit documents in governance and rule of law portfolio;
• Draft documents such as Annual Progress Report;
• Support the audit exercise and conduct spot-checks for the rule of law project. 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 instance 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 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.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Required experience
• 3 years of experience in Previous experience in project management related to access to justice, governance, human rights, and rule of law.
Area(s) of expertise
Legal affairs, Development programmes

Languages
• English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable Kinyarwanda, Level: Mother tongue, Required

Required education level
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Political Sciences, Law, Human Rights, Gender Studies, or other Social Sciences
Competencies and values
• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Development and Innovation
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Knowledge Sharing
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Conflict Management
• Working in Teams

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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