Within the framework of the UNICRI project “Strengthening Juvenile Justice in Mozambique: Consolidation Phase,” UNICRI, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and local NGOs, is carrying out a number of activities related to prevention of juvenile delinquency and rehabilitation of minors in conflict with the law.
An evaluation expert (or team of two experts) is needed in order to carry out the evaluation of the project respecting the project document and in order to evaluate the results and impact of the activities developed together with all partners.
Duties
- Verify the accordance between the project document and the activities carried out
- Carry out meetings with all the involved parties so as to verify the development of the activities and the impact of the funded programme
- Verify that the Regulation of the Observation and Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre for minors at risk and in conflict with law has been drafted with the support of all partners
- Validate the consolidation of the database on minors at risk and in conflict with the law
- Verify the setting up of transitional rooms for the Ministry of Interior as well as all the preparatory work
- Evaluate the selection of two nongovernmental structures for the reception of minors in conflict with the law under the responsibility of the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs
- Verify the equipping of the General Attorney’s Office for minors at risk and in conflict with the law
- Verify MoU with INEFP and effectiveness of training of minors in different vocational trainings
- Verify the organization of the trainings to judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officials of Maputo and provinces as well as the training modules developed
- Verify that two Information Points have been rehabilitated and are functioning
- Evaluate impact of community activities developed in the three bairros of reference
- Verify and examine impact of the vocational training courses for minors and their reinsertion
- Verify the provision of scholarships for 30 minors and their reinsertion into the communities
- Verify the publication and distribution of information material, public awareness campaigns (media, cultural shows, seminars, website, etc.) and communication strategy
- Provide inputs for a potential follow up of the programme
Requisites
- Meeting all deadlines of the evaluation
- Effective collaboration with institutional and local partners
- Impartial, independent and will not disseminate information acquired during the assignment
- Deep knowledge of the subject matter
- Knowledge in: Mozambican Justice Institutions, Government of Mozambique legislation, Mozambican Human Right Environment;
- Excellent communication skills
- Conceptual and critical thinking and analytical skills
- Conversant in monitoring evaluation and/or social research methodologies
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions and is pro-active
- Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and to perform multiple tasks at the same time
- Degree in Law or any other related qualification
- Master Degree in good governance or any related subject is an asset
- At least 5 years of experience in the reform of justice preferably in governmental institutions
- At least 2 years of experience in evaluating projects in good governance and access to justice, or any other related area
- Previous experience in development of projects in the Sub-Saharan area, possibly Mozambique
- Familiarity with the structure of the UN and its operational procedure is an advantage
- Good knowledge of the Office software programmes (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
- Fluent in English and Portuguese
Notes
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.