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United Nations Development Programme Project Analyst – International Law, NPSA-9, DS – Kyiv Ukraine UNDP Jobs 2024

United Nations Development Programme looking for “Project Analyst – International Law, NPSA-9, DS – Kyiv”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 17-Jul-24.

The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 03/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Project Analyst – International Law, NPSA-9, DS – Kyiv to be based in Kyiv , Ukraine. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: United Nations Development Programme

Job Title: Project Analyst – International Law, NPSA-9, DS – Kyiv

Duty Station: Kyiv , Ukraine

Country: Ukraine

Application Deadline: 17-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

Analytical advisory support and coordination

• Providing technical advisory to the DPMO to implement relevant provisions of the FoC.
• Supporting, mentoring, and providing the DPMO with the recommendations on further improvement of legal acts for harmonization of national legislation with international criminal and humanitarian normative frameworks to bring it in line with international standards on prevention and response to the CRSV.
• Regularly liaising with Team of Experts / Office of the SRSG-SVC on legislative review and reform.
• Assessing the implications and making recommendations to DPMO on possible policies, strategies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives.
• Advising and developing policies and strategies in relation to the investigation and prosecution of CRSV, providing advice on international standards and comparative practices in the investigation and prosecution of CRSV.
• Advising and supporting the DPMO with supporting coordination of the development and strengthening of national legal and policy framework to prevent and respond to the CRSV and its implement in practice.
• Providing expert advice on the issues of victim/witness confidentiality, consent, and the prevention of re-traumatization of CRSV victims during the investigation, prosecution and adjudication process; providing expert advice on victim and witness management including during the interview and testimony process, and advising on ensuring victim and witness security, and the safe handling of confidential information.

Ensure effective communication and relationship.

• Fostering effective working relations with the Team of Experts / Office of the SRSG-SVC, UN counterparts, Government representatives, National Human Rights Institutions, legal service providers, civil society representatives, academic and research institutions, and other national and international partners on information-sharing, policy and coordination matters.
• Identifying priority legislative and government relations issues.
• Liaising with government institutions, specifically those related to monitoring, analysis and reporting on CRSV-related cases ensuring synergies and promoting effective implementation of the projects and communication.
• Attending relevant meetings and working groups.
• Advising senior management and leadership with strategic planning for known and potential regulatory and policy activities, including access to public information and personal data protection, non-discrimination, torture prevention and access to human rights mechanisms, including mediation.
• Scheduling regular check-ins with government counterparts and supporting the organization of joint events.
• Ensuring full alignment of the project work with national priorities.
• Facilitating dialogue and collaborative learning with project partners and other stakeholders, including government authorities, international and civil society organizations. Leading the development and delivery of workshops and training activities for stakeholders in order to implement innovative strategies and solutions that enhance the capabilities of Ukrainian investigative and prosecutorial bodies in the field of investigation strategies for CRSV.
• Liaising with the Team of Experts / Office of the SRSG-SVC and facilitating communication on programme-related activities including organizing joint thematic learning and networking events on CRSV-related topics.
• Conducting regular mapping and outreach to identify opportunities for new partnership.
• Active participation in project related public events.

Monitoring and reporting in implementing project activities

• Collecting and issuing updates on activities on CRSV crimes (conducting research, analyzing, processing of statistical data, drafting conclusions and recommendations);
• Collecting and analyzing CRSV monitoring data and indicators, including gender-specific data and indicators at the sub-national and national levels. Writing and/or providing expert input into a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc. Prepare analytical reports/overviews.
• Monitoring and reporting on the developments in strategies and solutions that enhance the capabilities of Ukrainian investigative and prosecutorial bodies in the field of CRSV.
• Elaborating necessary documentation (concept notes, briefs, fundraising considerations) to operationalize and steer programmatic initiatives and activities.
• Providing CRSV related inputs into regular reports of the project to the donor.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Measurable outputs of the work assignment

• Supporting to the DPMO to develop and implement relevant legislation and policy frameworks on prevention and response to the CRSV – monthly.
• Advising on international standards of development and strengthening of national legal and policy framework to prevent and respond to the CRSV and its implement in practice – monthly.
• Providing progress reports to UNDP / Team of Experts Judicial Affairs Officer – monthly.

Performance Indicators for evaluation of results

• Number of analytical products developed.
• Timely submission of the regular performance reports.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in excellent public speaking and negotiation at high level.
• Demonstrated ability in excellent analytical and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience of strong coordination and organizational ability.
• Demonstrated experience of strong managerial and leadership skills, notably planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling, problem solving and decision-making

• Proven experience with conducting legal analysis of normative documents (laws/by-laws) and developing legal and policy gender-responsive recommendations on prevention and response to CRSV, including brining perpetrators to justice.
• Previous experience of providing advisory/technical support to the CSOs, legislative and/or executive institutions, dealing with issues of transitional justice and CRSV.
• Proven knowledge of international humanitarian law, human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment frameworks.
• Previous experience within UNDP or other UN agencies, other international organizations will be considered as an asset.

• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Ukrainian is required for local staff.