Assistant National Consultant

Result of ServiceThe assistant national consultant will work under the direct supervision of the national consultant and overall supervision of the Program lead/Deputy Country Representative of OHCHR to assistant the national consultant to conducting a comprehensive enquiry that will include visits and assessments of all the prisons in Liberia to examine first-hand the crisis in the Liberia prison system regarding the issue of prolonged pre-trial detentions (inclusive of youth and juveniles), indefinite imprisonments for inmates that have served their terms but remained in detention for inability to carry out monetary restitution as well as other conditions in prisons. He/ She will assist in compiling the outcome of the assessment/monitoring exercise that will constitute a public report by OHCHR. Collect the voices of the Liberian youths in prisons. The assistant consultant will support the national consultant in developing and implementing an intervention strategy to address the problem of prolonged pre-trial detention (inclusive of youth and juveniles), indefinite imprisonment in the prison system whereby persons remain in indefinite imprisonment after serving out prison terms for failure to pay civil debts, restitution or other monies arising from the crimes for which they have already served out their prison terms as well as other conditions in prisons. Work LocationMonrovia, Liberia Expected duration11.01. 24 - 11.30 .24 Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe assistant national consultant should support the national consultant in drawing on varied methodologies to discharge this assignment. This includes monitoring, desk research, interviews, meetings, focus group discussion and consultations with INCHR; CSOs, the Ministry of Justice (including Bureau of Correction and Rehabilitation, Human Rights Protection Division) and other agencies/bodies, youth-led CSO groups/networks that can support the assignment. Apart from the foregoing agencies, the assistant consultant is expected to work closely with OHCHR in carrying out the assignment. Qualifications/special skillsPostgraduate or other advanced university degree (at least Master or equivalent) in Law, International Development, International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Institutional/Organizational Development, Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline. At least 6 years of professional experience in human rights and administration of justice, gender or other closely related issues. A legal person with specialty in cases of public interest. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the Liberia’s legal system. Experience in researching, gender mainstreaming, monitoring and reporting human rights or gender issues. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based research). Excellent report drafting skills; good oral and written communication skills; ability to work closely with public, non-governmental, international and civil society organizations. Must have strong organizational (interpersonal) and communication skills, make decisions on time; the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze data for decision making. Must have the ability to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals and solutions and get others to take action to advance work objectives; maintain high ethical/ professional standards and integrity. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additional InformationInception report with a proposed work plan and methodology, reports of prison monitoring and assessment. 20% Draft report detailing findings of the research and assessment of the Liberian Prison system on the indefinite imprisonment of convicts that have served their prison terms. 30% Develop intervention Strategies to effectively address prolonged pre-trial detention and restitution cases to end indefinite imprisonment of convicted inmates that have already served their terms. 20% Final report and debriefing session. 30% No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.