Rule of Law Director

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Summary of key responsibilities:

Working under the supervision of the Head of Mission and in collaboration with the Chief of Staff, the Director of Finance and Operations as well as other Directors, the Rule of Law Director is responsible and accountable for:

• Shaping and leading the Rule of Law unit at the OQ, including, but not limited to, planning, supervising, reporting and evaluating the team and their work.

• Monitoring, investigating, assessing, and reporting on relevant policies, actions or activities that relate to the PA economic, security and justice sectors.

• Participating in co-ordination efforts with other international organizations, missions, and donors working on economic, security and rule of law reform and development for the PA to promote identified objectives.

• Addressing governance issues and shaping the political developments associated with the team’s work.

• Contributing to the integrated planning, action and strategy of the OQ.

• Maintaining a strategic and policy focus on the sector, including relevant analytic political, security and economic metrics.

• Brokering agreements between relevant parties as necessary, negotiating with the parties, and facilitating Palestinian-Israeli cooperation as appropriate in the economic, security and justice sectors.

• Coordinating and working with senior stakeholders in the Palestinian Authority, Government of Israel, the International Community and the private sector in respect of developing and facilitating implementation of Rule of Law initiatives.

• Working with and supporting other teams at the OQ to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to multi-sector issues; and

• Conducting specific tasks as required, and with the flexibility to cover other sectors as required.

The work is of a highly confidential nature and the Director must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.

You may find more information at https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=21149

Requirements

Education:

• An advanced degree in law, economic governance or political science or other relevant discipline is required. University Degree (bachelor’s degree / first level) with a combination of 2 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or programme management in an operational capacity, including experience managing teams is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience working in the areas of Rule of Law. Governance and Security, in a leading capacity including an understanding of the principles of institutional development and modern state building.
• 2 years of Demonstrated ability to both write & present high-quality written documents/presentations and key concepts in English is required
• 2 years of knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of international relations and diplomacy is required.
• Experience with resource mobilization for UN programming is highly desirable.
• Experience in providing technical assistance and expert advice on the strategic direction of and best practice relating to key programming and project management aspects in the areas of Rule of Law, Governance and Security to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders is highly desired.
• Experience working within the UN system or with International Donors is highly desirable.
• Experience in legal, representational and senior level advisory roles is desirable.
• Highly skilled in establishing strong relationships and building confidence among partners and associates including demonstrating sound judgment; ability to consistently work in a professional manner in dealing with culturally diverse individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the organization.
• Excellent communication skills is desired.
• Excellent ability to work under tight deadlines, juggling multiple competing tasks and prioritizing demands is highly desired.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; ability to interact with high-level individuals across a range of organizations; flexibility as tasks and priorities shift; respect and proven ability to work and strive in a multicultural environment is desired.
• Strong time management skills and abilities which are critical for successful management of projects and initiatives is desired.
• 2 years of demonstrated competence with using standard office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to motivate the team under his or her leadership is required.
• 2 years of Strong knowledge of the financial and trade arrangements between the Palestinian Authority and Israel is required.
• 2 years of Strong knowledge of the political contexts in Israel and Palestine is required.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Fluency in Hebrew & Arabic is an advantage.