Result of Service

The consultant will: a) Provide ongoing written and oral reporting to the Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme and PLEAD Programme Manager: b) Provide monthly written reports to the Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme and PLEAD Programme Manager detailing work undertaken within the month: The final report is to be submitted within three (3) days prior to the end of the contract.

Work Location

Nairobi, Kenya with travel to various parts of the country

Expected duration

11 March – 31 December 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Background of the assignment: As the global guardian of the UN Standards and Norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, UNODC is mandated to support Member States in upholding the Rule of Law, promoting crime prevention and effective, fair, humane and accountable criminal justice systems in line with the United Nations standards and norms on crime prevention and criminal justice and other relevant international legal instruments. In line with this mandate, UNODC’s project titled “Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery, Phase II and seeks to “Reinforce the rule of law, improve access to justice, increase efficiency and accountability in the justice system and use of technology as an enabler of justice” while addressing capacity needs and persistent bottlenecks affecting service delivery in the justice sector, advance digitalization to streamline the administration of justice and countering corruption to improve access to justice for all Kenyans, including those at risk of exclusion and marginalization. The Project is designed to implement the following Outcomes of the EU Programme for Legal Aid and Empowerment in Kenya (PLEAD, Phase II). Outcome 1: Enabling the criminal justice system to fight corruption more effectively. Outcome 2: Improving administration and coordination of the justice sector Outcome 3. Increasing the competence, quality, and efficiency of criminal justice institutions Outcome 4. Enhancing access to legal aid, especially for individuals in vulnerable situations. The project targets 19 focal counties namely Kisumu, Nairobi, Mombasa, Uasin Gishu and Nakuru, Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, Tana River, Marsabit, Isiolo, Garissa, Meru, Kericho, Kisii Bungoma, Kakamega, Migori and Narok. 2. Purpose of the assignment: The overall objective of the project is to reinforce the rule of law, improve access to justice, increase efficiency and accountability in the justice system and use of technology as an enabler of justice in Kenya. The purpose of the consultancy is to coordinate the functions and activities outlined in the PLEAD II Project for the Judiciary and NCAJ during the reporting period March – August 2024. 3. Specific Tasks to be performed by the consultant: Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme and direct supervision of the PLEAD Programme Manager, and in collaboration with other relevant Programme Officers. The consultant will also work closely with the beneficiary institutions (National Council on the Administration of Justice and the Judiciary of Kenya), the donor (European Union) and UNODC (ROEA and HQ) in performing the following substantive duties and responsibilities: a) Monitor the implementation of the PLEAD II and NCAJ and Judiciary 2024 workplans in coordination with the relevant UNODC colleagues and national counterparts. This shall include supporting monitoring/data collection and reporting on the activities and UNODC results framework relevant to the Judiciary and NCAJ. b) Provide substantive input (written and oral) for or during PLEAD supported NCAJ and Judiciary activities including on the development and implementation of legislation, policy and other strategic and regulatory frameworks such as the operationalization of the SGBV and Child Justice policies. c) Planning, coordination and facilitation of consultative and other meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc. d) Coordinate on the fulfillment of UNODC and EU visibility requirements, including the preparation of speeches, briefing notes and coordinating with relevant staff on event branding. e) Conduct relevant research on planned activities on PLEAD thematic areas such as gender and human rights, leave no one behind and provision of specialized equipment aiding access to justice, meetings among other relevant activities. f) Coordinate the preparation of field missions as well as participating in missions and drafting mission summaries. g) Collaborate with national counterparts in planning and facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and provide technical input towards developing the action plan that the national counterpart will use to manage the change. h) Provide regular technical advice on operational matters relating to implementation of the project.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university (Master or equivalent) degree in law, legal studies, criminal justice or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. • A minimum of two years of relevant working experience in crime prevention and criminal justice, human rights and/or related fields is required. • Experience working with the United Nations, or a similar international organization, is desirable. • Experience working with Eastern Africa countries in particular Kenya is desirable. • Experience working with criminal justice practitioners is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.