Consultancy on Developing a Strategic Plan for the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) at UNODC of Kenya 2013
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Terms of Reference
Consultancy on Developing a Strategic Plan for the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) of Kenya
Background of the Assignment:
UNODC assistance to Police reforms falls in line with its mandated activities which include upgrading crime prevention and criminal justice systems as well as promoting the Rule of Law.
UNODC as the custodian of United Nations standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice holds a mandate to support Member States in building fair and effective criminal justice systems and developing crime prevention programmes.
The 2010 Constitution establishes the NPSC with several key mandates, including recruitment and appointment of police offices in the NPS.
The Commission seeks to develop a Comprehensive, Integrated, Strategic Plan (2014-2018). Having a
viablestrategic direction is critically important both to reach consensus on the way forward on the key programme elements and priorities, and to provide a credible basis for sustained reforms.
viablestrategic direction is critically important both to reach consensus on the way forward on the key programme elements and priorities, and to provide a credible basis for sustained reforms.
Purpose of the assignment:
The purpose of the assignment is to support NPSC in developing a Strategic Plan (2014-2018) and an Annual Work Plan (2014-2015) to operationalize their mandate and to support the transformation of the NPS into an effective, efficient and trusted security agency for Kenyans.
Expected tangible and measurable output(s):
- A comprehensive assessment report with clear recommendations for the development and outlines for the implementation of the Strategic Plan (2013-2018) and an Annual Work Plan (2014-2015
- A finalized and validated Strategic Plan (2014-2018) and an Annual Work Plan (2014-2015), including an implementation plan, with a specific focus on Gender,Human Rights and Anti-Corruption issues, developed in consultation with all relevant national and international stakeholders.
Duration: 4 months
Qualifications/expertise sought:
- Advanced University Degree in Police Studies, Law and/or another relevant field;
- At least seven(7) years professional experience working with and/or providing technical assistance to governmental and/or international organizations on strategic planning in the police sector;
- Previous experiences providing on strategic planning to security sector is a distinctive advantage;
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and ability to liaise and communicate effectively;
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application which should include the following:
1. UN Personal History Form (PHP) found on this link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&.
2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Please quote “Development of a Strategic Plan for NPSC – UNODC”in the subject line.
Applications should be emailed to easternafrica@unodc.org to reach us not later than Friday, 6 December 2013 at 4.00 P.M Kenya Time.
Please see the detailed Terms of Reference by visiting UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa Website: https://www.unodc.org/easternafrica/en/about-unodc-eastern-africa/employment-opportunities.html