Contract type: Local Recruitment
Duty station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contract level: NO-C
Duration: The initial fixed term appointment is up to one year, commencing 1 January 2024 subject to budgetary approval. Extension of the appointment is subject to mandate and/or the availability of funds.
Recruiting Office: Court Management Section (CMS) / UNAKRT
The United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) provides technical assistance to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). The ECCC is a judicial institution, established in accordance with Cambodian law, and supported by international staff. Under the terms of Agreement between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia, the Extraordinary Chambers are mandated to bring to trial senior leaders of Democratic Kampuchea and those who were most responsible for the crimes and serious violations of Cambodian penal law, international humanitarian law and custom, and international conventions recognized by Cambodia, that were committed during the period from 17 April 1975 to 6 January 1979.
The subject-matter jurisdiction of the Extraordinary Chambers includes the crime of genocide as defined in the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, crimes against humanity as defined in the 1998 Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and grave breaches of the 1949 Geneva Conventions and such other crimes as defined in Chapter II of the Law on the Establishment of the Extraordinary Chambers as promulgated on 10 August 2001.
The Addendum to the Agreement between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia, which entered into force in December 2021, vests the ECCC with residual functions which commenced in 2023 upon the completion of judicial activities.
For more information about the ECCC, please visit www.eccc.gov.kh.
This position is located in the Office of Administration. The incumbent reports directly to the UNAKRT Coordinator.
Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, UNAKRT, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of
assigned ECCC programmes/projects, including outreach and information
initiatives to victims of the Khmer Rouge, youth, and the Cambodian
public; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and
implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies
problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions;
liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Performs assignments, in collaboration with the ECCC, by planning and
facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting
in developing the action plan the ECCC will use.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of
issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research
activities and studies.
• Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews,
analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and
prepares conclusions.
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers,
analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts information workshops,
seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in or leads field missions, including provision of
guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties
and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.
Results Expected:
Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned
programme/projects. Provides thorough, well reasoned written
contributions, e.g., background papers, analysis, sections of reports
and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Develops and maintains
effective working relationships. Promulgates coherent policies, and
consistent adherence to these by clients. Efficiently uses of
resources.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts
and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other
specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate
in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection
using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to
conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with
and experience in the use of various research sources, including
electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own
work and manage conflicting priorities. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Qualification:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field is required. A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible
experience in project or programme management, administration or related
area is required.
Experience working with or supporting victims of the Khmer Rouge regime,
psychosocial care bodies and/or civil society organizations is desirable.
Experience with, or substantial knowledge of, the work of the ECCC is desirable.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and Khmer is
required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment Method
Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates are requested to complete the “Personal History Form” (P.11) available on the UNAKRT Website at http://unakrt-online.org/recruitment, and submit it, in duplicate, mentioning the vacancy announcement number, to the Personnel Section, UNAKRT, to the following email address unakrt-jobs@un.org
Moreinfo: http://unakrt-online.org/recruitment
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