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 with travel to PLEAD II supported counties in Kenya

Expected duration

05 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. In particular, the purpose of the consultancy is to coordinate the functions and activities outlined in the PLEAD II Project. 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 close technical cooperation with the Associate Programme Officers under the Criminal Justice Programme in ROEA. The consultant will also work closely with the beneficiary institutions, the donor (European Union) and UNODC (ROEA and HQ) in performing the following tasks including: a) Coordinate the implementation of 2024 PLEAD II workplan and activities including different outcomes for Kenya Prisons Service and the Witness Protection Agency. b) Organize and facilitate 5 trainings of paralegals and prison officers on alternatives to imprisonment and prosecution, child justice and mental health awareness across the country. c) Coordinate the refurbishment of one daycare center for the Kenya Prisons Service d) Facilitate the development of a rehabilitation policy and a gender mainstreaming policy for the Kenya Prisons Service. e) Coordinate and report on PLEAD II interventions under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). f) Organize sensitizations and awareness raising to media house representatives on appropriate reporting of cases involving protected persons. g) Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, briefing notes, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies and inputs to publications, relating to PLEAD II. h) Provide administrative and substantive support in regard to the consultative and other meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. i) Coordinate and support in performing consulting assignments, in collaboration with the national counterparts, by planning and facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and coordinate developing the action plan that the national counterpart will use to manage the change. Prepare operational guidelines, as and when required, for enhanced programme planning and coordination. j) Provide regular technical advice on operational matters relating to implementation of the project. k) Keep proper record of reports and media items for 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 EU funded projects 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.