Specialist on Analysis and Teaching Ethics in Prosecution

The Consultant will support the international consultant in development of a comprehensive analytical report on the state of implementation of ethical rules for prosecutors, together with recommendations for improvement and a list of feasible, actionable, realistic and measurable recommendations for the different actors (Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, All-Ukrainian Conference of Prosecutors, the PGO, regional and local PPOs, NPAU).

Specifically, he/she will contribute by providing to the international expert knowledge of the Ukrainian context by:

1) Analysing national legislation and regulations on ethics and conduct of prosecutors and of applicability in Ukrainian context of recommendations proposed by the international expert, based on international standards in the area of prosecutorial ethics;

2) Analysing the Code and key ethical principles for prosecutors (current Ukrainian Code and principles as compared to the international practices). Evaluation of amendments to the Code proposed by different stakeholders in the lead-up to the recent All-Ukrainian Conference of Prosecutors (20-21 December 2018).

3) Providing to the international consultant feedback on applicability of international practices of official interpretation of the rules of prosecutorial ethics for prosecutors as well as for other legal professionals (judges, prosecutors and defence counsels) and on measures required to introduce similar mechanism in regards to prosecutors in Ukraine;

4) Presenting to the international expert, for the analysis, the existing practice in Ukraine of the enforcement of disciplinary responsibility against prosecutors for non-compliance with ethical provisions based on case studies of all instances of the justice system, including the

High Council of Justice and appellate instances with specific focus on:

1. 4.1 Case-law of the QDCP with regard to breaches of prosecutorial ethics during service and out-of-office activity;
2. 4.2 Case law of appealing decisions of the QDCP by complainants, including cases where the QDCP failed to authorise such appeal;
3. 4.3. Assessment of such definitions as 'systematic or single grave breach of rules of prosecutorial ethics' as defined in Article 43 of the Law of Ukraine 'On PPO', delineation and practical implementation of these terms.

Education

• A Master's degree in Law;
• A Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the Master's degree.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years with Masters' degree (or seven (7) years with Bachelor's degree) of progressive relevant for the assignment experience in the area of Rule of Law, governance, anticorruption or similar is required;
• Experience of working for international projects would be an asset;
• At least three relevant examples of previous experience in development and delivery of train-the-trainers courses to representatives of the Government or experts/practitioners;
• At least three examples of analysis of the national legislation with the aim of making recommendations to the national stakeholders in the area of rule of law, anticorruption or similar;
• Experience in the area of professional ethics of judges, prosecutors or defence counsels would be an asset.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
• Fluency in Russian is desired.

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Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

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Contract type: Local ICA Specialist (LICA), Retainer

Contract level: LICA 10

Contract duration: Short-term ICA - up to 70 working days

THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WITH UKRAINIAN NATIONALITY OR WITH THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN UKRAINE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:

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Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

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