POLICE STRATEGY SPECIALIST

POLICE STRATEGY SPECIALIST
Location :	Nairobi (with travel to Hargeisa), KENYA
Application Deadline :	11-Mar-14
Type of Contract :	Individual Contract
Post Level :	International Consultant
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	01-May-2014
Duration of Initial Contract :	90 Days (Over 4 Months)
Expected Duration of Assignment :	90 Days (Over 4 Months)
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Background
UNDP is providing assistance to authorities in Somalia in a multi-year Governance and Rule of Law (GROL) Programme. The GROLS Programme has Five main components: Joint Programme of Local Governance (JPLG), Somali Institutional development Project (SIDP), Access to Justice, Civilian Police and Community Security. The overall goal is to strengthen Governance and rule of law and security in Somalia through the creation and development of competent Governance, Police and Judiciary bolstered by initiatives to, control small arms and address causes of crime through our AVR project. With regards to rule of law, the Programme will continue its focus on matched progress in law enforcement, judiciary and community Security. Integral to this strategy is the recognition that when progress is lacking in one of these areas it has a detrimental effect on the sustainability of achievements in the others. The UNDP Civilian Police Project supported the Ministry of the Interior of Somaliland and the Police Commissioner to initiate Police Reforms in the organization in order to improve Somaliland’s policing to achieve a more secure environment and equitable service delivery across the Somaliland. In the process of reforms since 2010, two National Police Conventions with various other consultations with the society and stakeholders through the initiatives of the Police Reform Team of the Ministry of Interior have resulted an establishment of the Police Charter, understanding the elements of police accountability, drafting of a new police act, development of new organizational structure, introducing a new police uniform etc. In addition to that Supporting the police to develop a 5 year strategic development plan with a two year implementation plan was also identified as a prime need. The Police Strategy would help MOI and Police Commissioner to mobilize their resources and international support on Police Development in more coordinated manner. Over the past several years, the Police component has focused on strengthening the capacity of the police personnel through training and infrastructure rehabilitation. While it will continue in this respect, it will also place greater emphasis on strategizing and reforming the Police Organization in accordance with international human rights and democratic policing principles with the ultimate aim of attaining a justice system that is fair, effective, ensures respect for human rights and delivers justice to all Somalis. In parallel, the UNDP has also embarked upon a National Justice Strategy which has also been in the process of implementation. In addition to that the Community Security project has completed community safety surveys which provide us with public perceptions also contributing to this process. The Police Reform Team in the MOI also has completed a Police Needs Assessment in conjunction with a training need assessment conducted by an International Police Expert several years ago. Following consultations between the Ministry of Interior, Police Commissioner and other stake holders has resulted in an action plan which translates those aspirations into concrete activities and actions to be completed by the Ministry and Interior sector over the coming five years. The Consultant will be expected to review those works already completed and in addition carry out additional interviews and field research and then complete the 5 year Police National Strategy and implementation plan for two years.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Civilian Police Project Manager, the consultant will carry out a desk review of all pertinent documents completed to date to realize completion of a National Police Strategy. He/she will conduct interviews in Nairobi with key actors, conduct substantive interviews in the field under the direction of the Ministry of Interior to complete the Somaliland National Police Strategy for 5 years, and an Implementation Plan for two years. The Consultant will also be expected to lead a validation conference/workshop in Hargeisa for approval of the National Police Strategy. Preparatory phase and desk review: The Consultant will be expected to: Undertake a desk review of pertinent documents relating to the National Police Strategy including but not limited to previous assessments of the Police and Justice sector undertaken by UNDP and others; Review the Police Reforms, review  the Action plan part drafted by the Ministry of Interior as well as a review of suitable Police indicators which may be helpful to measure progress towards realization of the Police Strategy; Incorporate the new UNDP Rule of Law and Justice Strategy, and National Development plan and UNDP Country Document and GROL Programme Document; Undertake interviews with relevant stakeholders including UNDP, other UN agencies, INGO and Civil Society entities to ensure their input is included and given consideration; Within the first 5 days the Consultant will formulate a timetable and schedule for completion of the National Police Strategy and an implementation plan for two years which will be approved and signed off by the Civilian Police Project Manager. Field work and mission to Hargeisa Conduct interviews with key stakeholders including The Police Commissioner, Minister of Interior, Attorney General, Human Right Commission, Minister of Justice,  Minister of Planning, Civil Service Commission, University Law Faculties, Bar Association and Civil Society to introduce the scope of work, and where necessary, more in depth discussions to enable finalization of the National Police Strategy In consultation with the Ministry and key stakeholders, propose scheduling of activities, policy decisions and reform initiatives to be undertaken. In addition propose modalities of monitoring and evaluating said activities to evaluate extent to which activities are realizing the goals and objectives of the national Police Strategy. Finalization of the National Police Strategy: The Consultant will prepare a first draft of the Police Strategy after a period of 28 days which will be shared with the Civilian Police Project Manager and Minister of Interior. The Consultant, in collaboration with the Civilian Police Team and Ministry of Interior Staff will complete a final draft of the National Police Strategy. Presentation of National Police Strategy: The Consultant with Ministry of Interior and in collaboration with the Civilian Police team, will assist in co-facilitation of a Conference to present the National Police Strategy  in Hargeisa Establishment of a Police Reform Implementation Unit Following official adoption of the Somaliland National Police Strategy, the strategy itself provides the Ministry of Interior with the participation of the Police Commissioner to take a leading role in coordinating adoption of the strategy. This provides for establishment of a unit to lead these efforts: Conduct a quick assessment of existing capacities and identify shortfalls in establishing the unit which will allow the Ministry to implement the strategy more effectively; Obtain agreement on a structure of the Unit with the Ministry of Interior. This should take account of existing capacities in the Ministry as well as sustainability issues; Develop Terms of Reference for the Unit including key staff, timeframes, priorities and budgetary needs of the unit to be operational; Provide capacity development for the staff of the unit including the Director General and head of the Director Security; In Consultation and coordination with the Ministry develop monitoring tools to enable the Ministry to monitor and report on implementation of the National Police Strategy; Discuss and recommend other coordination mechanisms which will need to be put in place to better facilitate implementation of the strategy. Develop the Police Strategy outlining the linkages to other criminal justice institutions: Following completion of the Somaliland Police Reform Strategy and an implementation plan, it has been recommended to spell out the linkages to Justice and Prison reform. The Consultant will complete a brief note spelling out these linkages and provide a power-point presentation on the same to the GROL programme and to the authorities in Somaliland. Monitoring and Progress controls Evaluation of the IC contract will be made by the UNDP Civilian Police Project Manager against the benchmarks and deliverables set for the assignment of the consultant at the end of the contract duration. Final product/deliverable Completion of a Somaliland National Police Strategy including baseline analysis, an action plan for two years  with indicative costing, time schedules and indicators against the Police Strategic Document.. The document should include a section on the methodologies followed including those interviewed and consulted; A final report setting out the above, including recommendations for realization of the national Police strategy and follow up activities. Review/approval time  Progressive monitoring will be carried out by the Civilian Police Project Manager or his designate. Payment will be on a proportional lump sum basis across the consultancy as agreed between the consultant and Project Manager with final payment upon the satisfactory conclusion of the assignment and delivery of the products described in III above.
Competencies
Core competencies Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning: Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example; Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Development and Operational Effectiveness: Ability to organize and manage results-oriented strategic and thematic evaluations. Substantive knowledge and understanding of evaluation and development evaluation in particular; Excellent knowledge of current development issues particularly those pertinent to UNDP’s Practice Areas. Ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data; Good technical skills in measurement and evaluation, including grasp of methodological and operational dimensions and the ability to link corporate and country level issues; Ability to successfully lead multidisciplinary experts and to coordinate the work of others; Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change; Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit; Excellent written and oral skills; Able to work independently with efficiency and competence.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:           Advanced university degree in Law and/or Political Science Experience:        7 years professional experience in research analysis; In-depth understanding of democratic Policing; Knowledge and experience of working in conflict or post-conflict setting;  Experience in writing reports, designing ,strategic plans, and action planning; Able to work independently with efficiency and competence; Past experience in the UN is desirable but not a requirement; Excellent written and oral skills. Language Requirements:             Fluency in English. Other Information. A full-time translator will be provided, should one be required whilst the Consultant is in Hargeisa. The consultant will be required to bring his/her own computer.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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