Background Information - Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) helps the United Nations (UN) and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian, and development solutions. UNOPS services cover infrastructure, project management, procurement, financial management and human resources. 

In response to the request of the Government of Ukraine, UNOPS opened an office in Ukraine in 2017, which provides a broad spectrum of services to the Government and the people of Ukraine. 

The Support for Rule of Law Reforms in Ukraine (PRAVO-Police) is a project funded by the European Union that has the overall objective of supporting the strengthening of the policing, prosecution and civilian governance in Ukraine, aligning them with the best European and international practices. On matters of substance, the project relies on the EU Advisory Mission (EUAM) to Ukraine.

The Project is partnered with the following national agencies: the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, National Police of Ukraine (NPU), the Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG), the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Activities include providing technical support tailored to the needs of each individual agency, while some interventions address larger scale and cross-cutting issues, including enhancement of human resources management systems and specific skills.  

One of the Project’s actions is aimed at supporting the Office of the Prosecutor General, developing methodology, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for prosecutors. This activity should create a foundation for enhanced business processes for Prosecutors in the field of domestic violence.  

The aim of the activity is to create a practical tool for all Prosecutors to use when investigating crimes of domestic violence.

Functional Responsibilities

The Consultant will be involved in implementation of the activity aimed at developing the methodology, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for prosecutors. This activity should create foundations for enhanced business processes at the OPG and for Prosecutors in the field of domestic violence and will be closely connected to the activities on development of  methodology of specialisation of prosecutors and cases assignment. 

The selected Consultant will be responsible for the analysis of the relevant definitions, laws and regulations and best European practices in the field of domestic violence, and the analysis of the business processes of prosecutors, police officers and other actors in Ukraine. He or she will be responsible for the coordination of workgroups (WGs) and interaction with other relevant authorities and key stakeholders in the development of the methodology and processes that will allow the different actors in the criminal justice system to operate in a coordinated and effective manner.

The Capacity Building Specialist for Domestic Violence (hereinafter - Consultant) will work under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Manager of the PRAVO-Police Project. While performing the assigned duties the Consultant will interact with the key stakeholders, primarily the OPG, a representative from Prosecutor’sTraining Center of Ukraine (PTCU) and EUAM. The Consultant’s responsibilities and outputs are listed below.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

An advanced (master’s) university degree preferably in the Security Sector or Rule of Law or other related disciplines. 

A bachelor’s degree or professional diploma combined with additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.

b. Work Experience 

At least five (5) years of experience with master’s degree or seven (7) years with bachelor’s degree or nine (9) years with professional diploma in investigation or prosecution on domestic violence, which includes analysis or development of procedural guidelines, business processes, strategic policies, etc.  

Proven experience in preparing analytical materials on the functioning of the law enforcement system in Ukraine is required.

Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to write detailed analytical reports and prepare and present brief summaries. 

Familiarity with relevant EU best practice on investigation or prosecution in the field of domestic violence as well as experience with similar projects would be an asset (the candidate to provide evidence of such expertise in their CV).

c. Language Requirements

Working knowledge of English is required, fluency in Ukrainian and/or Russian is required

Please apply directly at: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=21756#3