Mission and objectives

Le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (PNUD) opère dans plus de 170 pays et territoires, contribuant à éliminer la pauvreté, à réduire les inégalités et à accroître la durabilité. Dans ce scénario difficile, le développement de partenariats est un aspect crucial pour la réalisation des objectifs du PNUD et l’engagement de différentes institutions parmi les secteurs privé et public.

Context

The Embassy of Japan in Gabon, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministries of Justice and Institutional Reform of the Transitional Government of Gabon have signed a partnership agreement for a project entitled Promoting accountable, effective, and inclusive justice sector in Gabon. Its aim is to strengthen independent and transparent institutions through a comprehensive reform of the justice sector in Gabon. In addition, the partnership aims to improve access to justice and respect for human dignity. The project will develop and implement citizen-centered justice mechanisms, promote transparency and a more efficient justice system, using a people-centered approach to justice and other innovations developed by UNDP. The objectives of this projet are to support Gabon to reform its judicial and rule of law institutions by addressing the shortcomings identified in the Gabonese judicial system. The project aims to boost initiatives already undertaken by the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) through three main fundamental axes that will carry out a series of reorganizations in favor of the justice sector, to make it more efficient, accountable, and fair. Specifically, this will involve (1) Enhancing justice access though the construction and rehabilitation of justice infrastructure (2) Strengthening the competence, integrity, and reliability of the system with in-depth capacity building of judicial staff and digitalization processes and (3) contribute to the national transition with stronger rule of law and democratization processes.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of Assistant to the Resident Representative/Program Officer , the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Effective support in the management of the justice project: Support the unit in gathering detailed information for the formulation of in-country activities, preparation of project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals for implementation arrangements. Analyze project situation, identify operational and financial problems; propose solutions. Monitor performance indicators/success criteria, targets, milestones, and benchmarks for reporting. Contribute to the preparation of descriptive summaries (project fiches) and to the development of programs/projects in the governance portfolio. contribute to the development of new UNCT joint programs linked to the UNDP governance portfolio. Follow-up on actions required for project closure. Support decentralization and local governance structures/institutions by providing them with the necessary means to operationalize their activities: Support CSOs in implementing decentralization and local governance actions, Contribute to analyses of the country’s political, social, and economic situation to feed into the preparation of policy documents and national strategies for the UNDP Country Office. Provide technical advice to support dialogue with national partners on the development and implementation of programs linked to governance. Provide substantial technical support for the preparation and implementation of the new CPD – through the development and implementation of UNDP interventions in the field of governance, notably those relating to citizen participation in public and political life, institutional capacity-building for development planning and management, promotion of human rights, equitable access to justice, crisis prevention and peacebuilding. Contribute to UNDP’s work on gender equality and equity. 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.

Competencies and values

​​☒​Adaptability and Flexibility ​​☒​Client Orientation ​​☒​Commitment and Motivation ​​☒​Commitment to Continuous Learning ​​☒​Communication ​​☒​Creativity ​​☒​Empowering Others ​​☒​Ethics and Values ​​☒​Integrity ​​☒​Judgement and Decision-making ​​☒​Knowledge Sharing ​​☒​Leadership ​​☒​Managing Performance ​​☒​Planning and Organizing ​​☒​Professionalism ​​☒​Respect for Diversity ​​☒​Self-Management ​​☒​Technological Awareness ​​☒​Vision ​​☒​Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

Gabon is an upper-middle-income country, with comfortable living conditions for expatriate workers. The 2017 SDGs and Scorecards report, produced by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Bertelsmann Stiftung, assessed Gabon as the leading country in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of progress towards achieving the SDGs. Living conditions in Gabon contrast with the living conditions of the population. Unemployment, particularly among young people, remains high, and the cost of living is high compared with other countries in the sub-region. Food imports cover most of the needs of the inhabitants of the major cities. The UN Volunteer will be based in Libreville, where he or she will be able to move around freely. Food and non-food products are available. Medical facilities are available, although quality is not always guaranteed. Accommodation is quite expensive and is subject to prior approval by the Security Department.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements