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Associate – Rule of Law, Multiple positions

UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services

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Partner Office of the Quartet
Job categories Administration, Project Management
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5106/28201
Department/office MR, JRSCO, Jerusalem
Duty station Jerusalem, with travel to Gaza and the West Bank
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-6
Duration 4 months, with possibility of extension
Application period 22-May-2024 to 05-Jun-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

The Associate – Rule of Law will work of Sector Team and OQ, with a focus on the Justice and Security sector within the below scope:

  1. Support in project implementation
  2. Support in project administration, communication and outreach 
  3. Support in stakeholder engagement
  4. Conduct research, data collection, data analytics and writing 
  5. Support in developing communication content, communication material and share knowledge
  6. Support in event coordination and organization

The work of the Associate – Rule of Law is highly confidential in nature, hence must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality. 1. Support in project implementation

  • Support the development and updating of project documentation including charts, presentations, background research and other tasks relevant to the project(s).
  • Support implementation of the projects as per the project plans.
  • Support the procurement process for consultancies / service providers, including contribution to TORs and contract management.
  • Support in project monitoring and evaluation.
  • Assist in project closure and handover activities. 

2. Support in project communication and outreach

  • Arrange meetings with internal and external project stakeholders regularly to discuss project progress.
  • Contribute to range of written documents such as reports, letters & emails for project communications.
  • Collate project status briefings for internal and external stakeholders, including presentations, reports, talking points etc.  
  • Support in organizing and facilitating briefings, meetings, workshops etc. relevant to the project.

3. Support in stakeholder engagement

  • Support to identify, map and maintain a comprehensive overview of stakeholders at various levels. 
  • Participate in and support the preparation of discussions with the Palestinian and Israeli Authorities, the International Community, and the Palestinian Private Sector.
  • Document the engagements to maintain alignment and visibility of internal and external stakeholder interactions.
  • Support the Rule of Law team in preparation for and during internal and external meetings.

4. Conduct research, data collection, data analytics and writing

  • Contribute to Conduct research, data collection and analysis related to sector program.
  • Assist in the identification of field-wide best practices and translate those into case studies.
  • Support in drafting analysis, literature reviews, reports, papers, briefs, publications etc. that inform research findings and issues relevant to the OQ’s strategic objectives.
  • Review, comment and edit various documents for compliance with administrative processes for quality assurance.
  • Assist in background research, literature reviews and other written inputs.               

5. Support in developing communication content, communication material and share knowledge  

  • Monitor the Rule of Law sector related news and developments. 
  • Support in producing content, analytics, graphics, maps, presentations, data visualizations, etc. for effective communication.
  • Draft articles or updates for public briefing notes, OQ website and social media.
  • Support with content for OQ reports such as AHLC document, annual report, donor reports etc. 
  • Draft and assemble materials for internal and external meetings, as required.

6. Support in event coordination and organization

  • Organize and facilitate internal office meetings and off-sites.
  • Support to organize and facilitate external meetings, workshops and conferences.
  • Provide translator / interpreter support as needed.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

  • Secondary school is required. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s degree in law, political science, economics, international relations, development management or other development areas is preferred, and may substitute some of the required years of work experience.

Experience:

  • A minimum of six (6) years (or less depending on an academic credentials) of relevant work experience, preferably in governmental or I/NGO, is required. 
  • Excellent communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to both write and present high-quality written documents/presentations in English is required.
  • Demonstrated competence with using standard office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
  • Experience in research, analytics and publications is an asset.
  • Experience in spatial mapping using relevant tools is an asset.
  • Experience and understanding of the local political & economic context is preferred.
  • Experience in external stakeholder engagement is preferred. 
  • Experience in working in challenging environments is preferred. 

Skills and Abilities:

  • Project management skills: Ability to develop and deliver on activities; ability to plan in a coordinated manner, manage priorities and meet deadlines; management experience (preferable delivery teams); ability to accurately monitor, evaluate and report on project progress; ability to manage and mitigate risks.
  • Skilled in research and analysis: Strong qualitative and analytic skills; keen attention to detail and data accuracy is highly recommended.
  • Excellent communication skills: Strong writing ability, skilled in creating knowledge products such as papers, guidance notes and other pieces directed at multiple audiences is highly recommended.
  • Strong team player: Strong interpersonal skills; ability to consistently is highly recommended. Demonstrate a professional manner in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally to the organisation; team player and flexible as tasks and priorities shift; ability to work independently and in teams in a small office environment.

Language Requirement:

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English & Arabic is required.
  • Working knowledge of Hebrew is an asset.

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