CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the DPPA- DPO Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO), Justice and Corrections Service (JCS). JCS serves as a centre of expertise on justice, corrections and related rule of law areas within the United Nations Secretariat and supports the work of justice and corrections components in United Nations peace operations and other United Nations entities. It assists host countries to deliver essential justice and prison services, strengthen criminal justice systems, and facilitate rule of law reforms. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Service. ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Chief of JCS (D-1) or his/her delegate, the Corrections Officer (P-3) will undertake the following functions: Policy and Guidance: • Contributes to the ongoing development of the programme management and evaluation framework for corrections in peacekeeping. • Supports development of lessons learned and contributes to the development of best practices, guidance materials, training modules, and corrections strategies, policies and programmes. This includes drafting project proposals, advancing the initiatives in support of the United Nations System Common Position on Incarceration, obtaining donor funding, working to select and support project consultants, and organizing seminars / workshops / conferences. • Prepares talking points, background and briefing notes for DPPA- DPO headquarters, and contributes to reports by the Secretary-General. Mission Planning and Support: • Supports PBPSO/JCS in planning corrections and other rule of law aspects of new, evolving or transitioning peace operations. This involves participating in field planning/assessment missions, drafting planning documents, participating in planning meetings/processes, and organizing focused sub-group planning meetings on corrections. • Supports the periodic review of corrections programmes, drafts programme review documents that identify areas of success, areas of needed improvement, and concrete recommendations to address those needs in the particular operation. • Keeps PBPSO/JCS appraised of key corrections developments in field operations through regular contact with field staff, analysis of internal and external reports etc. and, in consultation with the corrections team, develops recommendations as to possible approaches for addressing the issues identified. • Provides operational and strategic support and advice to field staff and organizes briefing visits of senior field staff to headquarters. Staffing: • Participates in all aspects of recruitment for professional staff, support staff and interns. • As required, works with the PBPSO/JCS Capacity Generation Cell to develop specialist Government Provided Personnel (GPP) job descriptions, and assists in conducting interviews to place suitable candidates on the GPP roster. Coordination Mechanisms and External Partnerships: • Assists with the establishment and operation of coordination mechanisms and external partnerships. This includes supporting workshops and seminars of corrections system field officers; identifying external partners to provide direct support to corrections programmes in peace operations; and strategic, technical and logistical assistance to the Group of Friends of Corrections in Peace Operations. • Engages with other relevant entities in the Secretariat and counterparts at Agencies, Funds and Programmes. CompetenciesProfessionalism: • In-depth knowledge of justice, penal and corrections systems. • Demonstrates excellent drafting skills. • Shows conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills. • Shows the ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make recommendations. • Shows pride in work and in achievements and demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. • Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results and is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. • Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. • Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork: • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. • Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. • Places team agenda before personal agenda. • Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect their own position. • Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning & Organizing: • Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. • Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. • Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. • Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. • Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. • Uses time efficiently. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice or social sciences is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in corrections or other parts of the justice sector is required. At least one year of experience providing technical assistance for the development of prison systems or other parts of the justice sector in a transitional, developmental or post-conflict setting is required. Experience in developing corrections policy in a domestic or international setting is desirable. Experience in the support, development, or administration of alternatives to incarceration is desirable. Experience working in a United Nations peace operation is desirable. Experience in supporting criminal justice reform initiatives or policies is desirable. Experience in project management is desirable. At least one year of experience in United Nations Headquarters is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).