Background
The UNDP JPOProgramme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world. As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals’ excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system. During their assignments, JPOs benefit from the guidance of experienced UNDP staff members and are actively involved in supporting the design and implementation of UNDP’s programs within UNDP’s headquarters, regional or country offices.
Following the security and political crisis in 2012 in Mali, UNDP remained committed to accompanying the country in the restoration of state authority, improvement in rule of law, conflict transformation and sustained peace with emphasis on strengthening social cohesion and national reconciliation, improving resilience to economic and climatic shocks of vulnerable groups. Equally, UNDP contributes significantly in the implementation of the 2015 Peace and Reconciliation Agreement which provides the impetus to decentralised governance, strengthening local peace infrastructures and providing local community solutions to include emphasis on empowering youth and women.
The current UNDP Country Programme (CPD 2016-2019) for Mali ends in December 2019. The formulation of a new country programme (2020-2024) is underway which responds to the Government’s priorities as articulated in the new National Development Framework (CREDD 2019-2024). It provides strategic responses in the areas of (a) democratic governance and Conflict Transformation; (b) Inclusive economic growth and Private Sector Dynamism; and (c) Adaptation to climate change and sustainable development. The CPD via its programme approach, mobilisation of broad-based partnership, intends to catalyse integrated innovative solutions that respond to the priority needs of the country, deliver cross thematic outcomes across a range of SDGs and boost the implementation of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals and the 2063 African Union Agenda.
Over the next five years, UNDP Mali intends to strongly support the Government of Mali during this critical and fragile period, accompanying the peacebuilding process and the operationalization of the “Humanitarian-Peace-Development” nexus to ensure durable recovery, sustainable development and the consolidation and peace. The new Programme aims to contribute to the emergence of a Malian society where citizens regain confidence in their institutions, exercise fundamental human and democratic rights; live in an environment of peace, are resilient to crises and climatic shocks and enjoy the fruits of inclusive economic growth.
The UNDP strategy in democratic governance is implemented through initiatives aimed at restoring the capacity and authority of the State including effective presence of the administration to the north and the Centre regions, strengthening capacity of relevant institutions to provide basic services, and reinforcing the rule of law and access to justice. The interventions will be carried out in partnership with the key national institutions, international partners to include the Netherlands. With the Global Focal Point (GFP) on rule of law, UNDP will play an integrative role in advancing human rights. The partnership with MINUSMA will facilitate joint initiatives particularly in the security and justice sectors.
Against this backdrop, Mali is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of Programme Analyst/ Rule of law, under the general supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative (Programme), direct supervision by Senior International Rule of Law Advisor and secondary supervision by Team Leader/ Democratic Governance Unit to contribute to effective programme implementation and strategic positioning of UNDP programme in this area.
The Programme Analyst will be specifically involved as member of the governance team in leading strategic orientation and positioning of the portfolio, design, effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation, delivery of UNDP governance and rule of law programmes.
Supervision
Content and methodology of supervision
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:
Duties and Responsibilities
Programme Management and Implementation
Policy Advice and Technical Assistance
Competencies
Core Key Competencies
Innovation - Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully
Leadership - Ability to persuade others to follow
Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others
People Management - Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Models independent thinking and action
Communication - Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis
Delivery - Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services
Technical Key Competencies
Rule of Law, Justice and Security
Knowledge of Rule of law, Justice and Security concepts and principles and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Justice Sector Development
Justice sector development including access to justice and human rights institutions
Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Human rights
Knowledge of international Human Rights standards and principles and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Anti-corruption
Knowledge of anti-corruption concepts, principles and policies and the ability to apply in strategic and/or practical situations
Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Professional Competencies
Management and Leadership
Reporting structure and partners
Ensure proper information’s sharing, coordination and cooperation with other development and humanitarian actors including, UN agencies, MINUSMA, EU, the Netherlands among others.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced University degree at Master’s level in Law, Political Science, or related fields.
Working experience
Languages:Fluency in spoken and written French and English, with excellent drafting skills in both languages necessary.
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