Result of Service

– Training material reviewed to be context-specific and tailored to the relevant target group; – Two three-day workshops to media representatives and to religious guides delivered.

Work Location

Duties to be rendered in Mauritania

Expected duration

6 months (Oct-March)

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Background of the assignment: United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI’s goals are: – to advance understanding of crime-related problems; – to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; – to support the respect of international instruments and other standards; – to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. 2. Purpose of the assignment: This position is located within the Counter-Terrorism Programme of UNICRI. In the framework of the project “Gender-based Discrimination and Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in the Sahel”, the local consultant is envisaged to support UNICRI in the delivery of tailor-made training modules to local stakeholders, with the aim to strengthen beneficiaries’ capacities to develop and implement gender-responsive PVE initiatives in Mauritania. 3. Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant: Under the supervision of the Programme Officer, and in close collaboration with the project team, the incumbent will perform the following tasks: – Review and contribute to the provision of feedback on the training modules, ensuring PVE-related information is up-to-date and context-specific; – Prepare the delivery of two workshops and adapt the training material (PowerPoint presentations, handouts, exercises) to the relevant target group; – Liaise with the Local Gender Expert to coordinate presentations to be delivered in the three-day workshops, focusing on the delivery of PVE-related sessions; – Contribute to the delivery of a three-day workshop to journalists and media representatives. This will include presentations in plenary as well as interactive and participatory sessions; – Contribute to the delivery of a three-day workshop to religious guides. This will include presentations in plenary as well as interactive and participatory sessions; – Perform other work-related duties as requested.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (i.e. Master or equivalent) in educational sciences, social studies, criminology or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of three years of relevant working experience in social sciences and/or security is required; Previous work experience on issues pertaining to the prevention of violent extremism in the relevant geographical region is highly desirable.

Languages

Fluency in French and Arabic is required.