UNDP Chief Executive Officer for Justice Programme Deadline 31 Dec 2008

Vacancy Announcement


Position title:Chief Executive Officer for Justice Programme
Duty Station: Dili, Timor Leste
Expected Start date:February 2009
Type of Contract:Service Contract
Level:SB-5
Organizational Unit:UNDP Justice Programme
Entry Salary:US$ 35,000 Gross/Annum
Entitlements/Benefits: Please obtain from the UNDP Human Resources Unit



General Description of the Job:

UNDP is seeking for Chief Executive Officer to work under direct supervision of the International Programme Specialist and the Council of Coordination as well as UNDP Governance Unit based in Dili Timor-Leste.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The CEO will be responsible for the following areas:

Ensure the Effective programme management, focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Day-to-day operational management of the programme including work planning, resource allocation and financial supervision, and general oversight and reporting on implementation of activities;
· Daily monitoring of implementation of programme activities, workload management and performance assessment;
· Preparations of Terms of References and involvement in design of all programme related events such as training (curricula, courses, schedules), study tours, conferences and workshops, and provision of advice to UNDP on the joint approval and sign-off of these documents;
· Provision of advice and support to national institutions on the identification, selection and approval of advisors and consultants;
· Provision of information and advice to the heads of judiciary institutions and to consultants working for the Programme;
· Supervise overall administration of the programme;
· Supervision, coordination and evaluation of the work of advisors where applicable and all Programme administrative support staff;
· Revision and monitoring of the overall management, performance and progress of the Programme by preparing indicators to monitor progress on the Programme document;
· Contribute to the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the programme that reflects progress on the sector in general;
· Reporting to management and donors on progress and achievement of results.
· Representation of the Programme before UNDP, and provision of other advice as needed to UNDP concerning the evolution and role of the Courts, Prosecution and Ministry of Justice.



Ensure the transmission of best practices and strategic coordination with national justice institutions, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

· Assistance in promoting dialogue and good practices on access to justice among different stakeholders in the justice sector and with interfacing sectors;
· Representation of the Programme before the national authorities;
· In cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, support preparation and hosting of Council of Coordination meetings, circulation of meeting minutes and ensure follow-up on the implementation of decisions taken;
· Provision of advice and support as may be required by the Courts, Prosecution and Ministry of Justice.

Ensure Donor coordination and information focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Participate and actively contribute to all justice coordination forums;
· Briefing of interested donors or foreign missions on the activities of the Programme;
· Assistance to the CoC in providing information in open meetings on a biannual basis to the civil society and NGOs;
· Advice to the CoC in briefings to donors.


Competencies

1. Corporate Competencies:
· Demonstrates integrity by modelling 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 favouritism.
2. Technical and substantive capacity:
· Specialist knowledge in the area of administration of justice and rule of law, preferably in a civil law system and post-conflict setting;
· Knowledge of institutional capacity development, preferably within the judiciary;
· In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
· Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices inside and outside of UNDP

3. Management and Leadership:
· Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting;
· Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
· Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
· Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
· Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
· Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
· Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills

Qualifications:

1. Education:
· Bachelor Degree or equivalent in law (strongly preferable), political science, international studies, development studies, public administration or any other related field;
· Master Degree an advantage.

2. Experience:
· 7 years of project and people management experience with Bachelor Degree; or
· 5 years of experience in project and people management with Master Degree
· Experience with the United Nations system and/or familiarity with UNDP programmes/projects would be an asset;
· Experience working in a legal profession or with justice sector institutions would be an asset.

3. Language Requirements:
· Excellent communication skills in written and spoken Tetum;
· Portuguese and/or English language skills would be an asset.


Please submit your applications with curriculum vitae, references and other relevant supporting documents to the following address:

Human Resources Unit
UNDP Dili,
UN House Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor Leste
Email: personnel.tp@undp.org
Fax: + 670 331 3534

The deadline for submitting applications is 31 Dec 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.