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The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world.
Background Information - Job-specific
The Somalia Security and Justice Programme is a DFID funded programme which objectives are aligned to provide technical support to the police and the justice system in Somalia.
Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the Project Advisor, Judicial Affairs will contribute to the delivery of results towards the justice objectives of the Programme, contributing to develop and implement justice programmes, contributing to research and knowledge management and coordinating relevant stakeholders.
Functional Responsibilities
Stakeholder Management:
Delivery and Performance:
Knowledge Management:
Core Values and Principles:
I. Look for ways to embed UNOPS sustainability principles in day to day project management
II. Seek opportunities to champion gender equality at work place
III. Champion and communicate project’s sustainability aspects with key stakeholders
i. Understand the principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness and mainstream them into the project plans
ii. Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff
iii. Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts
iv. Partnerships and Coordination Understand the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and UNOPS, the project’s place in the UN system
v. Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organizations or other relevant partners)
i. The project management processes are designed to deliver maximum accountability, transparency and results. If a project or processes is not in line with this, it is the responsibility of the PM to raise the issue to a supervisor
i. Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice standards of sustainability and quality.
General:
Ensure that the project(s) produces the required products within the specified tolerance of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. The Programme advisor is also responsible for the programme producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case. Contribute to the overall business targets and needs.
Education
Experience
Certifications
Languages
Additional Considerations
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Contract type, level and duration
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
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