Nauru Justice Project Assistant

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Mission and objectives

The UN Development Programme is the lead UN agency fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in more than 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.
In the Pacific, UNDP provides regional and country support to ten countries (Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) and regional support to five countries (Cook Islands, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tokelau), together with a total population of 2.4 million.
UNDP seeks to target the most vulnerable i.e. people experiencing hardship, the marginalized living in remote rural areas, those who are vulnerable to climate and disaster risks, as well as women and youth excluded from socio-political and economic participation. UNDP adheres to an inclusive, pro-poor and human rights-based approaches that leverage cross-practice, multi-disciplinary expertise of UNDP.

Context

The Nauru Justice Project is a comprehensive and integral initiative that aims to provide strategic advice and robust support to the foundational pillars of justice in Nauru. It encompasses a range of initiatives that are instrumental in strengthening the rule of law, enhancing accessibility to justice, promoting democratic values, advancing gender equality, and fostering civic education on justice matters.
Output 3 seeks to bolster the key elements necessary for a just and equitable society. It focuses on strengthening the rule of law by ensuring that legal frameworks, legislation and practices are robust, transparent, and effective whilst also working with judicial officers, legal practitioners and justice institutions to provide a provide people-centered and rights-based justice services to the citizens of Nauru.
Furthermore, the project recognizes the importance of promoting legal literacy, advocacy, and training on human rights for specific groups within Nauru. It places special emphasis on women, young people, individuals with disabilities, and refugees. By offering support in these areas, the project fosters a greater understanding of human rights among these groups and empowers them to advocate for their rights effectively. This activity not only contributes to the rule of law but also enhances overall justice in Nauru by ensuring that vulnerable and marginalized individuals have access to legal resources and are equipped to protect their rights.
UNDP is seeking to engage a dedicated national project assistant based in Nauru to provide crucial support towards the implementation of justice activities under the Nauru Justice Project and contribute to the overall delivery and implementation of project activities with a particular focus on providing strategic advice on initiatives related to rule of law, legal practices, justice and human rights in Nauru.

Task description

Under the guidance of the UNDP Project Manager (PM), the Nauru Justice Project Assistant will undertake the following scope of works:
• Support the PM to ensure successful project delivery and implementation of the Nauru Justice Project
• Support the PM to monitor project activities to track progress and ensure timely completion of milestones
• Organize meetings and workshops related to the project, bringing together relevant stakeholders
• Support regular meetings with key justice stakeholders to discuss project initiatives and prioritize areas of focus
• Assist in the identification and management of potential risks or challenges to the project’s success
• Receive day-to-day supervision and local context expertise from the Project Manager.
• Receive strategic oversight support from specialists based in Suva, Fiji, to ensure effective coordination and utilization of regional expertise
• Maintain effective communication channels with project team members, stakeholders, and partners
• Compile reports, documentation, and data related to project activities and progress for reporting purposes
• Contribute to the overall project management, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and project objectives