The general aim of this consultancy is to develop an outcome document, based on review and assessment of the implemented activities, their contribution to alignment of Polish procedural regulations and practice in various justice proceedings with international standards of child-friendly justice and access to justice for children on the move.

Working arrangement: Home Based

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

The general aim of this consultancy is to develop an outcome document, based on review and assessment of the implemented activities, their contribution to alignment of Polish procedural regulations and practice in various justice proceedings with international standards of child-friendly justice and access to justice for children on the move.

Scope of Work

To achieve this aim RRO is hiring an experienced international consultant on access to justice, with an in-depth, technical and practical knowledge of analysis and strengthening of national justice system with international standards, with the special focus on children on the move.

The consultant will be specifically responsible for the following scope of work:

I. Preparation of inception report, outlining methodology to be used, assessment framework, data collection, limitations, ethical considerations, timeline.

II. Development of an outcome document which includes:

1. Assessment of the activities implemented within the joint workplan of the Ministry of Justice and UNICEF and their contribution to the alignment of Polish legal framework, justice system and practice to international and European standards on access to justice for children.

2. Identification of good and promising practices in strengthening justice systems within a refugee response.

3. Identification of key challenges and gaps in the capacity of the Polish justice system to ensure effective access to justice to refugee and migrant children. This will include review of the legal framework on migration procedures, family and juvenile matters and criminal procedures.

4. Evidence-based, actionable recommendations for addressing the identified key challenges and gaps.

III. The consultant will be required to collect and analyze data on the implementation of the joint work plan between UNICEF and Ministry of Justice, administrative and statistical data on key indicators for access to justice for children, and data on the performance of the justice system. In addition, the consultant will conduct interviews and consultations with key stakeholders and experts from MoJ, Institute of Forensic Research, National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution, national human rights institutions, experts, professional organizations. The consultant will be required to conduct one trip to Poland for data collection.

IV. Participation in the process of consultations and validation of the outcome document
with the representatives of public institutions and relevant experts.

V. Preparation and presentation of the outcome documents during the meetings, events with participation of experts and governmental partners. The consultant will travel to Warsaw for 1 in person event.

VI. Ensure visibility of UNICEF– as agreed with relevant focal point of UNICEF RRO.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Download File TMC0001491 External ToR RRO.pdf

Minimum requirements:

  • a master's degree in law, social sciences, social work or other related fields required
  • at least 7 years of proven experience in the field of child-friendly justice (practical or academic)
  • in-depth, technical and practical knowledge of rights of children involved in various proceedings (civil, criminal, administrative, family, juvenile etc.)
  • excellent understanding and knowledge of the international and European regulations and standards on the involvement of children in various legal procedures, protection from victimization, children’s participation in the procedures, as well as laws concerning children on the move
  • proven expertise in developing and writing analysis, and recommendations
  • proven expertise in research and analysis of judicial practice, preferably in the area of child-friendly justice
  • strong understanding of psychosocial needs of children involved in the legal procedures, of the trauma informed services and intersectoral cooperation in cases of children
  • demonstrated work experience in working with a range of stakeholders including governmental partners and public agencies
  • excellent analytical skills
  • ability to translate complex concepts (legal, psychological) into practical solutions, guidance and methods
  • strong facilitation skills to support coordination and problem-solving among diverse actors
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to be flexible and deliver results under tight deadlines
  • fluency in English

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (Talent Management System):

Remarks:  

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

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