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Tuesday, 3 June 2014

Alternative Dispute Resolution Project Officer (Community Security Project)

Summary of Key Functions:

* Effective provision of specific support to project activities at the area level;
* Objectives of the project guiding documents and annual work plans are reached at area level;
* Effective and efficient management of financial resources at the area level;
* Effective and efficient support of procurement and logistical services at the area level; · Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing on Social and Civic Development at the area level.
Effective provision of specific support to project activities at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:

* In all areas, remains abreast of conceptual basis and technical advancements for programming, more specifically in the conceptual areas of alternative dispute resolution, formal and traditional justice mechanisms, monitoring and evaluation;
* Actively contributes to the standardisation of justice mechanisms and promotion of the Community Dispute Resolution houses as a resource in support to the formal justice system and accessible by all community members;
* Ensures that the ADR is compatible with the formal justice system;
* Supports the MOJ-RAR strategic plan (Puntland 5 year Development Plan) and works in close collaboration with the ministry;
* Supports the coordination of ADR actors and promotes their recognition at the community level;
* Actively participates in the strategy meetings, giving expert level technical guidance where and when required;
* Advises in the identification of the target communities for activities;
* Supports the international and national consultants (where applicable) with technical and logistical guidance;
* Oversees agreements with implementing partners and counterparts (MOJ-RAR) to ensure objectives are met;
* Contributes to the development of agreements for the government and NGO counterparts in form of LoAs / MCGAs/Responsible Party Agreements;
* Monitors activities of partners closely, feeding challenges back to Project management.
Ensures that Objectives of the project guiding documents and annual work plans are reached at area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:

* Oversees activities of the Community Security Project and particularly the ADR initiative, ensuring objectives as stipulated in AWP are met, relationships are strategically managed with sensitivity;
* Remains abreast of the Community Security and ADR trends and applied concepts, advising on the possible new opportunities for intervention and associated risks;
* Ensures, in close consultation with Project Officer / Team Leader and Support Team, the effective application of RBM tools, elaboration of coherent work plans, regular donor progress and impact reports;
* Monitors the project work plans, project effectiveness and achievement of results and provides inputs to the Strategic Results Framework and Results Oriented Annual Report.
Effective and efficient management of financial resources at the area level, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

* In close consultation with the Project Officer / Team Leader advisory support of relevant Operations colleagues, contributes to the elaboration of budgets for all activities in the programme portfolio and the continuous monitoring of project work plans;
* Ensures integrity of financial and administrative operations in the project through oversight of financial and budgetary aspects of the projects;
* Ensures strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations and ensures the implementation of clear accountability mechanisms throughout the project portfolio;
* Participates in internal control mechanisms for adherence to UNDP rules and regulations in contracts, assets, and procurement.
Effective and efficient support of procurement and logistical services at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:

* Liaises with all UNDP counterparts, government authorities, and other stakeholders regularly;
* Ensures project compliance with corporate human resources policies and strategies;
* Supports the drafting of TORs;
* Ensures project compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the field and management of procurement processes and logistical services;
* Ensures monitoring and evaluation of the projects, including regular field visits and support to the organization of Project Board and Outcome Board meetings and reports on project progress and constraints.

Effective knowledge building and management are ensured at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:

* Contributes to the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from the Project for organizational sharing and learning;
* Actively participates in the knowledge networks and takes advantage of best practices and lessons learned that are available at the zonal, national, regional and global levels;
* Supports capacity-building of national counterparts;
* Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the Country Office.
Impact of Results

The key results will have an impact on the overall success of the specific areas of cooperation under the UNDP country programme. In particular, the key results will have a direct impact on the effectiveness on the design, implementation and outcome of key project activities results under the specific Programme portfolio.

Competencies

Corporate 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 lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
* Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources;
* Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery;
* Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
* Strong IT skills and knowledge of Atlas;
* Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting;
* Excellent knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit. Management and Leadership
* Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
* Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

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Dispute Settlement Lawyer

1. Under the supervision of senior lawyers, deliver substantive technical and legal advice and assistance to Appellate Body Members.

2. Under the supervision of senior lawyers, conduct research on complex substantive technical and legal issues arising in the context of appellate proceedings and arbitrations. Prepare written analyses of these and related issues as required.

3. Report, upon request and as appropriate, to Appellate Body Members, and to the Director of the Appellate Body Secretariat, on the activities of WTO bodies, in particular, the Dispute Settlement Body.

4. Deliver technical assistance and training on the substance and implementation of WTO agreements and dispute settlement practices and procedures; make presentations in academic conferences and other settings. Contribute to the development of training materials, internal research materials, and WTO publications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

An advanced university degree in law, including studies in international trade law and public international law. Studies in international economics would be an advantage, as would be a licence or eligibility to be licensed to practice law in at least one municipal jurisdiction.

Knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of international trade law, the WTO agreements, and WTO jurisprudence. Familiarity with international legal and economic principles and issues, and with adjudicative processes and practice, in particular those of the WTO.
Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail. The ability to present thoughts in a logical, succinct, and coherent manner, both orally and in written form; to work independently as well as cooperate with others in a diverse international setting; to persuade others through sound argumentation and advice while remaining flexible and open to different points of view and evolving approaches; to meet strict deadlines within a dynamic work environment. Highly developed tact and discretion and the ability to adhere rigorously to set rules of conduct ensuring confidentiality, impartiality and an absence of conflicts of interest.

Work Experience:

A minimum of three years of relevant practical experience in the area of international trade law, preferably with a mixture of private/public/academic sector work. Experience in national or international trade-related litigation and/or within judicial institutions, quasi-judicial agencies or trade remedies authorities of Members would be an asset.

Languages:

Excellent English, including a demonstrated ability to write accurately, concisely, clearly and within tight deadlines. Good knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable.

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