Employer: UNAMID
Location: Nyala Sudan
This position is located in the African Union/United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), Rule of Law Section, Prison Advisory Unit. The Corrections Officer reports to the Head of the Prison Advisory Unit or his/ her designate, under the supervision of the Chief, Rule of Law Section.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Corrections Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
• Participate in the development and implementation of UNAMID’s strategies related to strengthening and development of all aspects of the prison system, including: the application of applicable international standards, development and implementation of strategic planning processes, review and development of legislation, rehabilitation of facilities, management of prisoners and staff, management of critical strategic and operational issues, support of the development of effective linkages with police and courts by advising, coaching and mentoring national counterparts, facilitation of access to training, and support of strategic planning processes.
• Establish and maintain contacts and effective relations with national government officials and civil society representatives (including counterparts in the Ministry of Justice and/or other relevant ministries, police, the courts, women’s groups, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions and donors, and the media).
• Build linkages with development partners and donors to ensure seamless transition to long term development support and mobilization of resources where necessary.
• Advise on good prison practice and procedure, including management of critical operational and security issues, and rehabilitation of infrastructure, and prepare outputs such as section reports and assessments, policy documents and guidelines.
• Participate in coordination mechanisms at mission level, maintain close working relationships with relevant components (human rights, police, justice, gender etc.) and UN agencies, and represent the mission as required.
• Perform programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the section, including preparation of budgets, reporting on performance and results, managing and evaluating staff performance, job interviewing and evaluation of candidates.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Training and Development
• Provide training and development advice and guidance to the national prison management personnel, including the development of a national training and development strategy, which includes the development of a national training capacity.
• Conduct training needs and analyses, and develop training and development plans to support a training and development strategy.
• Design, develop and implement corrections training programs (formal and on-the-job training) for all levels of staff, including new recruits, supervisory and management staff, non-uniformed administration staff.
• Develop and strengthen the national staff capacity to design, develop, deliver and evaluate training programs.
• Develop and train national staff in the administration of a staff training and development formal record system.
• Provide regular reports to the UN senior management concerning the implementation of the work program.
• Advise the Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) as to how the UN and the international community might assist national actors, including the national government concerning appropriate training initiatives for strengthening the prison system.
• Perform other functions as are consistent with the mandate provided by the Security Council Resolution and as may be required by the DJSR, relating to corrections.
• Coordinate and manage all UN activities related to training and development of correctional officers.
• Lead and manage the international corrections training experts.
• Participate in the Mission’s Prison Management Advisory Team.
• Supervise and help to develop the skills, competencies and experience of national staff members that the Mission may determine to hire to directly support the work of the Corrections Training and Development Manager.
• Establish and maintain contacts and effective relations with government officials, national prison professionals, international prison training agencies and bilateral/ multilateral donors concerned with strengthening corrections.
• Consult and collaborate regularly with UN agencies, international and national NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donors in relation to support for training initiatives;
• Coordinate with the UN Human Rights Office and other relevant agencies in the delivery of training programs.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of prison system issues, and knowledge of relevant international human rights standards and capacity to adopt a strategic approach to the development of a prison system. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility of delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, social sciences, management or related areas is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree, in combination with two additional years of relevant academic qualifications and/or additional prison experience in the field of rule of law assistance, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in prison management or related areas or in the administration of justice is required. This must include a minimum of one year experience providing technical assistance for strengthening the corrections system in a transitional, developmental or post-conflict setting outside the applicant’s country of nationality.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. A working knowledge of other UN official language is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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Location: Nyala Sudan
This position is located in the African Union/United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), Rule of Law Section, Prison Advisory Unit. The Corrections Officer reports to the Head of the Prison Advisory Unit or his/ her designate, under the supervision of the Chief, Rule of Law Section.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Corrections Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
• Participate in the development and implementation of UNAMID’s strategies related to strengthening and development of all aspects of the prison system, including: the application of applicable international standards, development and implementation of strategic planning processes, review and development of legislation, rehabilitation of facilities, management of prisoners and staff, management of critical strategic and operational issues, support of the development of effective linkages with police and courts by advising, coaching and mentoring national counterparts, facilitation of access to training, and support of strategic planning processes.
• Establish and maintain contacts and effective relations with national government officials and civil society representatives (including counterparts in the Ministry of Justice and/or other relevant ministries, police, the courts, women’s groups, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions and donors, and the media).
• Build linkages with development partners and donors to ensure seamless transition to long term development support and mobilization of resources where necessary.
• Advise on good prison practice and procedure, including management of critical operational and security issues, and rehabilitation of infrastructure, and prepare outputs such as section reports and assessments, policy documents and guidelines.
• Participate in coordination mechanisms at mission level, maintain close working relationships with relevant components (human rights, police, justice, gender etc.) and UN agencies, and represent the mission as required.
• Perform programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the section, including preparation of budgets, reporting on performance and results, managing and evaluating staff performance, job interviewing and evaluation of candidates.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Training and Development
• Provide training and development advice and guidance to the national prison management personnel, including the development of a national training and development strategy, which includes the development of a national training capacity.
• Conduct training needs and analyses, and develop training and development plans to support a training and development strategy.
• Design, develop and implement corrections training programs (formal and on-the-job training) for all levels of staff, including new recruits, supervisory and management staff, non-uniformed administration staff.
• Develop and strengthen the national staff capacity to design, develop, deliver and evaluate training programs.
• Develop and train national staff in the administration of a staff training and development formal record system.
• Provide regular reports to the UN senior management concerning the implementation of the work program.
• Advise the Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) as to how the UN and the international community might assist national actors, including the national government concerning appropriate training initiatives for strengthening the prison system.
• Perform other functions as are consistent with the mandate provided by the Security Council Resolution and as may be required by the DJSR, relating to corrections.
• Coordinate and manage all UN activities related to training and development of correctional officers.
• Lead and manage the international corrections training experts.
• Participate in the Mission’s Prison Management Advisory Team.
• Supervise and help to develop the skills, competencies and experience of national staff members that the Mission may determine to hire to directly support the work of the Corrections Training and Development Manager.
• Establish and maintain contacts and effective relations with government officials, national prison professionals, international prison training agencies and bilateral/ multilateral donors concerned with strengthening corrections.
• Consult and collaborate regularly with UN agencies, international and national NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donors in relation to support for training initiatives;
• Coordinate with the UN Human Rights Office and other relevant agencies in the delivery of training programs.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of prison system issues, and knowledge of relevant international human rights standards and capacity to adopt a strategic approach to the development of a prison system. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility of delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, social sciences, management or related areas is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree, in combination with two additional years of relevant academic qualifications and/or additional prison experience in the field of rule of law assistance, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in prison management or related areas or in the administration of justice is required. This must include a minimum of one year experience providing technical assistance for strengthening the corrections system in a transitional, developmental or post-conflict setting outside the applicant’s country of nationality.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. A working knowledge of other UN official language is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Apply