Type of contract: Consultancy
Duration: 100 working ays
Job Level: Senior Consultant
Closing Date: 25 June 2015

Purpose:

•   The purpose of the research is to identify factors that enhance or inhibit efficient and effective delivery of justice for children (as offenders, victims, witnesses) in criminal and civil proceedings. The research is expected to generate recommendations with regards to:
1) Advance prevention and responses to juvenile offending;
2) Improve protection of child victims and witnesses in criminal justice proceedings; and
3) Advance protection for children in civic proceedings, especially in cases regarding custody.
•   The findings of mis study are also expected to contribute to reform in the child justice system as envisioned by the Justice for Children's Policy, capacity building initiatives and contribute to the overall strengthening of the Child Justice system in Ghana.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Work in close collaboration with the Lead Researcher (contracted separately by UNICEF) and in undertaking all necessary tasks and activities for the in depth study into the courts and finalisation of the research report.
•   Assist in the development and submission of an inception report with detailed work plan to UNICEF and Judicial Services, outlining methodology and detailed timeframe for each step envisaged for achieving the expected deliverables. The work plan will be discussed and endorsed by UNICEF and Judicial Service;
•   Assist in developing data collection tools and undertake necessary preparations, including coordination with partners and local stakeholders, for field work. This also involves making necessary appointments, phone calls and otherwise coordinate the administrative and logistical arrangements for the research.
•   Undertake necessary field work and data collection in line with agreed work plan and methodology.
•   Assist to prepare draft report including analysis of findings and recommendations and share draft report with UNICEF, Judicial Service and other relevant stakeholders for input
•   Assist consultation and validation of Research findings with a broad range of stakeholders. The objective is to arrive at broad consensus about the findings of the research.
•   Assist to finalise final report The report shall include: An Executive Summary, a Findings and Analysis section; Conclusions and Recommendations. The Executive Summary shall be written in such away that it can be a 'stand-alone' document.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced university degree in Law or a related field with at least three years of relevant experience including research of relevant topic.
•   Knowledge and experience of the Ghanaian Judiciary and the juvenile justice systems.
•   Extensive experience in research design, analysis, and report writing.
•   Experience in working on justice for Children's issues
•   Understanding of human, child rights and child protection
•   Excellent writing and presentation skills and excellent command of the English language
•   Previous publications or collaboration in similar area of social budget analysis
•   Ability to communicate effectively both in English (spoken & written).
•   3 years of experience in a relevant field Languages

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The above is a short description of the consultancy. A detailed TOR is available upon request from UNICEF. Interested candidates should send an email request to:-

HRghana@unicef.org Detailed curriculum vitae in English with duly completed UN Personal History  Form (available at: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/p11.doc), should be sent to the e-mail.

•   Application submitted without PI I for will not be considered.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!