POLICE FAMILY PROTECTION UNITS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES- INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
UN Women oPt, in line with the Palestinian Authority commitment to fight Violence Against Women (VAW) as set in the National Strategy to Combat VAW, approved by the Palestinian Cabinet in January, 2011; in full partnership with the Palestinian Civil Police (PCP) advised by the EUPOL COPPS mission; within the framework of DFID-funded project "SUPPORT FOR DELIVERY OF SECURITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES FOR WOMEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE", is supporting the process of institutionalization and capacity development of the PCP Family Protection Units (FPU) through:
  • Finalize FPU strategy, vision and mission; the set up of a clear, gender sensitive organizational structure availing FPUs staff job descriptions in line with the strategy, vision and mission and with the PCP structure.
  • Identify minimum standards for Palestinian FPUs, both in terms of hard component as well as human resources, with minimum standards guidelines.
  • Draft Standards Operational Procedures for FPUs.
  • Identify training needs for FPUs staff in light of the above and development of a gender sensitive FPU staff training programme and material.
  • Implement training needs.
  • Enhance filing, monitoring and documentation systems of FPUs.
  • Equip FPUs.
The outputs as outlined above will be the framework that will enhance the institutional capacity of the police to manage, monitor and act to protect women and girls from GBV, promote the needs of both male and female police officers and the overall mainstreaming of gender concerns within the police institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

The “FPU minimum standards guidelines (MSGs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) consulting team” will be composed of a local and an international expert. The consulting team will work under the overall supervision of UN Women oPt Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Women Human Rights Unit Project Manager, in close partnership and daily consultation and coordination with Head of FPU and with FPU staff assigned by Head of FPU, as well as in consultation with other PCP staff and the EUPOL COPPS mission. The consultant will report regularly to UN Women and to the Head of FPU.
The MSGs will serve as steering tool, for the Palestinian Authority as well as for donors interested in supporting the enhancement of FPUs’ capacity in undertaking their tasks in line with FPU strategy, mission and vision, both for the improvement of existing FPUs as well as for the establishment of new ones. The SOPs will be a leaving document, to be drafted in accordance with current FPUs situation, to be piloted upon endorsement by Chief Police and upon accomplishment of training of FPUs staff. SOPs will be revised on an annual basis.
Building on existing structure of PCP / FPUs and on the overall structure of the PCP; and coordinating efforts with the team working on finalization of FPUs strategy, organizational structure and job descriptions, the international consultant will undertake the following tasks, duties and responsibilities:
  • Lead the team assigned to work on identification of MSG and SOP for PCP / FPUs;
  • Organize team work and draft team work plan to be submitted to UN Women;
  • Regularly meet with UN Women and PCP/FPU to update on progresses and challenges of the assignment;
  • Work in close coordination and cooperation with other consultants working on FPUs as well as on matters related to policing and protecting victims of gender based violence;
  • Meet with Head of FPU and with relevant PCP staff and PCP decision makers to discuss current status of FPUs, vis-à-vis facilities, equipment, human resources etc. available;
  • Adopt a participatory approach with key stakeholders, during all phases of the consultancy work, ensuring ownership of the process as well as of the final deliverables;
  • Conduct working sessions with FPUs and with relevant actors within PCP responsible for decision making related to identification of MSG and SOPs, with the participation of EUPOL COPPS;
  • Conduct working sessions with the participation of professionals working in the field of protection of women and girls victims of violence and under threat of life, in particular professionals (social workers, psychologists, lawyers etc.) working in shelters;
  • Adopt and reflect within the MSG document, an approach that identifies the document as a steering tool for the amelioration of the existing FPUs and for the establishment of new ones;
  • Gather from partners, particularly from Head of FPUs, all available material and information related to existing procedures, including those that constitute general practice of FPUs;
  • Identify, with the support of FPU and UN Women, relevant stakeholders crucial for the discussion of MSG and SOP;
  • Organize and lead discussion sessions with relevant key stakeholders and partners, including EUPOL COPPS, and provide expert advice on FPUs minimum standards and on gender sensitive operating procedures, relating to best practices and lessons learnt from countries with similar context, including the Jordanian model;
  • Liaise, with the support of PCP and UN Women, with Countries with similar context and well-established protection units, as to garner existing relevant documentation that can be revised and adapted to the Palestinian context;
  • Develop, with full support of PCP/FPUs and other PCP units as relevant, and with the advice of EUPOL COPPS, MSG and SOP;
  • Ensure liaison with team working on FPU strategy and organizational structure and coherence among outputs being developed;
  • Prepare first draft, in line with outcomes of discussion sessions, and together with the local consultant, FPU MSG and SOP strategy, for submission to UN Women and PCP/FPUs;
  • Organize, with logistic support of UN Women and FPUs, presentation of first draft of FPU MSG and SOP to relevant stakeholders, including FPU, EUPOL COPPS and UN Women, and any other stakeholder deemed necessary, upon previous approval of UN Women and PCP / FPU;
  • Gather participants inputs during presentation and, based on inputs received produce a second draft for discussion and finalization, upon approval of PCP/FPU;
  • Submit to UN Women and PCP/FPU final MSG and SOP;
  • Support Head of FPU, if and as necessary, in presenting MSG and SOP to Chief Police for endorsement;
  • Submit deliverable to UN Women, as outlined below;
  • Submit final report to UN Women regarding the entire process leading to the draft of MSG and SOP, including challenges, lessons learnt and recommendations for the implementation of both documents;
  • All the above is intended to be conducted in close coordination with the local consultant.
Key deliverables (all deliverables will be produced in edited English by the consultancy team and translated into Arabic by UN Women for submission to the PCP):
  1. Work-plan, upon start up of the assignment
  2. PCP/FPU Minimum Standard Guidelines;
  3. PCP/FPU Standard Operating Procedures.

Competencies

CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
  • Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
  • Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Ethics and Values: Demonstrating / Safeguarding Ethics and Integrity;
  • Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
  • Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring: Initiative-taking; coaching and mentoring ability;
  • Working in Teams: Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
  • Communicating Information and Ideas: Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
  • Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating synergies through self-control.
  • Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: Managing conflict;
  • Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of other.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Sound knowledge of international standards on human rights, women's rights and related instruments;
  • Proven ability to work in the field of gender sensitive policing and protection of gender based violence victims in conflict and post-conflict situations;
  • Proven ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and partners, including government and international organizations;
  • Ability to work as a member of a team;
  • Demonstrated experience in timely delivering of high-quality products and in managing complex processes within the security sector;
  • Track record of advisory work to police family units;
  • Ability in drafting high-quality gender sensitive standard operating procedures for police;
  • Demonstrated strong coordination and facilitation skills;
  • Results oriented, flexible and problem solving skills.
  • Strong analytical, dialogue, consultation and communication skills;
  • Maturity, ability to take decisions under pressure and ability to deal with matters that are politically or culturally sensitive.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
  • Advanced University studies in Human Rights, criminology, law, sociology or related discipline.
Experience:
  • At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in gender sensitive Police reform and track record of work for the establishment of police units for the protection of women and children;
  • Extensive professional experience in the area of gender based and sexual violence;
  • Previous professional experience in relevant field(s) in international settings required;
  • Proven understanding and working experience in development of gender sensitive police SOPs;
  • Ability to interact with governmental agencies, good interpersonal skills and organizational proficiency;
  • Knowledge of the Security Sector in the occupied Palestinian territory will be an added advantage;
  • Experience with UN Agencies on security sector will be an advantage.
Language Requirements:
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills and fluent in English (comprehension, written, and spoken).
  • Communication skills in Arabic will be an added advantage.
Submission of application:
Interested candidates must submit the following documentation:
  1. Up to date comprehensive curriculum vitae and indication of three contactable references;
  2. An implementation plan in accordance with the scope of work, purpose and assignments provided for herein. The submitted plan will be evaluated in terms of the quality of complete coverage of all aspects of the terms of reference, timeliness in relation to research, analysis and production of deliverables as indicated in the terms of reference.
The above documentation shall be submitted in two separate files, both indicating candidate name and contact info. Interested candidates must submit their application (CV + cover letter) no later than 5 September, 2011 by 11.59 PM (Jerusalem time).
UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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.
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