Closing date: Monday, 28 August 2017
Posting Title: CORRECTIONS OFFICER, P3 (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title: CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
Duty Station: MOGADISHU
Posting Period: 15 August 2017-29 August 2017
Job Opening number: 17-ROL-UNSOM-76188-J-MOGADISHU (T)
Staffing Exercise ID: N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
rganizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). The Corrections Officer typically reports to the head of a Corrections unit. Applicants will be expected to serve in hardship duty stations with difficult working and living conditions.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Corrections Officer will be responsible for the following duties
(these duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Correction Officer’s):
- Participating in the development and implementation of the Mission’s strategies related to strengthening and development of all aspects of the corrections system, through advising, coaching and mentoring national counterparts in line with applicable international standards. This will include assisting in the review, development, and/or implementation of: strategic planning processes; policies and legislation; rehabilitation of facilities; management of prisoners, staff, critical strategic and operational issues; and effective linkages with the police and the court system.
- Assessing training needs and participating in the preparation of training and development strategies and implementation plans in the Mission.
- Assisting in enhancing the national capacity to design, develop, deliver, evaluate and record training programmes, including through providing training and development advice and guidance.
- Establishing and maintaining contacts and effective relations with national government officials and civil society representatives (including counterparts in the Ministry of Justice and/or other relevant Ministries, the police, the court system, women’s groups, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions and donors).
- Building linkages with development partners and donors to ensure seamless transition to long term development support and mobilization of resources, where necessary.
- Advising on good prison practices and procedures, including the management of critical operational and security issues, and infrastructural rehabilitation.
- Other assignments will include: preparing outputs such as section reports, assessments, policy documents and guidelines; participating in coordination mechanisms at the Mission/HQ level; maintaining close working relationships with relevant components (human rights, police, justice, gender etc.) and UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes and representing the Mission as required; working towards the completion of programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section, including preparation of budgets, reporting on performance and results, managing and evaluating staff performance, interviewing candidates for national, administrative and government provided personnel posts, if required; and performing any other task as requested by the (Senior) Corrections Officer.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Significant and demonstrated in-depth knowledge of prison system issues and of relevant international human rights standards. Demonstrates capacity to adopt a strategic approach to the development of a prison system in a conflict/post conflict setting. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; 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.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- 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 own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in either law, criminal justice, social sciences or management is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in a corrections system is required; including experience in policy and planning or training. This must include at least one year of professional experience in providing technical assistance for strengthening corrections systems in a transitional or developmental or post-conflict setting; outside the applicant’s country of nationality. Significant management experience is required. United Nations field experience, especially in a peacekeeping operation, is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other United Nations official language(s) is an asset.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
