National Consultant (A stock-take of Screening, Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of persons formerly associated with Boko Haram in Nigeria) at UNDP

Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 18-Nov-2019
Duration of Initial Contract: Twenty Five (25) Working Days
Expected Duration of Assignment: Twenty Five (25) Working Days

Background
A series of United Nations Security Council Resolutions urge Member States to “bring terrorists to justice”, “to ensure that there is no impunity for those responsible for terrorist acts, and abuses and violations of international human rights and violations of humanitarian law”, and to develop prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR) strategies for terrorist fighters,and “to assess and investigate suspected individuals whom they have reasonable grounds to believe are terrorists, … to develop and implement comprehensive risk assessments for those individuals, and to take appropriate action, including by considering appropriate prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration measures … in compliance with domestic and international law”.

Objective of the consultancy

• In the context of achieving a harmonised SPRR approach for countries affected by the Boko Haram crisis, the National Consultant will lead a process that provides the content of a report outlining a light review of national and local level screening and prosecution and an in-depth review of rehabilitation and reintegration processes in Nigeria.

Scope of work
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Advisor & Head of Stabilization Lake Chad Basin Regional Stabilization strategy, the National Consultant will undertake the following:

Task 1 (Desk review on SPRR-relevant documentation)
Description:

• With a light review of national and local level screening and prosecution and an in-depth review of rehabilitation and reintegration.

Days:

• 5 Days

Task 2
Organise Focus Group Discussions with relevant national stakeholders on:

• Screening
• Prosecution
• Rehabilitation
• Reintegration

Description:

• Discuss, understand and report on:
  • National legal framework (laws, decrees, etc.) policies, regulations and other relevant documents;
  • Implementation and coordination of national SPRR processes;
  • Taking stock of national SPRR initiatives, programmes and projects;
  • Planned next steps in the SPRR process;
  • Lessons learned in the SPRR process; and
  • Gaps; and
  • Recommendations

Days:

• 8 Days.

Task 3 (Draft the National SPRR report, with a focus on Rehabilitation and Reintegration)
Description:

• Based on a format provided by the LCBC Secretariat of the Regional Stabilisation Strategy

Days:

• 4 Days

Task 4

• Design and facilitate a National workshop “Rehabilitation and Reintegration of former Boko Haram associates in [Niger, Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon] – State of Play, lessons learned and way forward

Description:
Logistical and organisational supported by UNDP. Discuss and validate the draft SPRR report, with a view to:

• Promote dialogue among Government rehabilitation and reintegration officials and other stakeholders in the country;
• Inform participants on the broader process and stimulate a discussion on Screening, Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration;
• Improve the understanding of and consensus on the concepts and practice of rehabilitation and reintegration in the framework of Screening, Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (SPRR); and
• Take stock of centre-based rehabilitation and community-based reintegration initiatives in the country, including through the identification of good practices and lessons learned so far.

Task 5
Description:

• Final National SPRR report, with a focus on Rehabilitation and Reintegration.

Required Skills and Experience

• An advanced university degree (i.e. Master’s degree or equivalent degree) is required. A first-level university degree (i.e. bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree;
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, emergency preparedness, crisis management, or other closely related field is required;
• Practical experience in workshop design and facilitation;
• Sound knowledge of DDR and basic knowledge of SPRR processes;
• Full proficiency in English
• Computer literate.

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Proven conceptual, strategic, analytical, advocacy and communication capacity; ability to identify issues and use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems;
• Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact;
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; and
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; and
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and organising:

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Identifies priority activities and assignments;
• Adjusts priorities as required;
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; and
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; and
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.