Result of Servicei. Inception Meeting and Report – The inception meeting held, and the report, including methodology and timelines drafted and approved. ii. Regulatory Gap Analysis Report – A comprehensive regulatory gap analysis report prepared and submitted. iii. Draft Regulatory Framework – A draft regulatory framework developed. iv. Presentation for Validation or Adoption – The draft regulatory framework presented for validation or adoption. v. Final Validated Regulatory Framework – The final validated regulatory framework completed and delivered. vi. Final Consultancy Report – The final consultancy report submitted, incorporating all outputs and deliverables. Work LocationNairobi, Kenya (30 working days) Expected duration28 February - 30 May 2025 Duties and Responsibilities1. Background of the Assignment As the global guardian of the United Nations standards and norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, UNODC seeks to strengthen the rule of law through the prevention of crime and the promotion of fair, humane, and accountable criminal justice systems. To do this, UNODC provides Member States with expertise and advice to develop effective and responsible crime prevention strategies and policies and to build the capacity of their criminal justice systems to operate more effectively within the framework of the rule of law, while promoting human rights and protecting vulnerable groups. Within the framework of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, UNODC’s project titled “Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery (PLEAD) Phase II, and seeks to “Reinforce the rule of law, improve access to justice, increase efficiency and accountability in the justice system and use of technology as an enabler of justice” while addressing capacity needs and persistent bottlenecks affecting service delivery in the justice sector, advance digitalization to streamline the administration of justice and countering corruption to improve access to justice for all Kenyans, including those at risk of exclusion and marginalization. The PLEAD II component implemented by UNODC targets support to the following institutions in the justice chain (national partners): National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), Judiciary, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Probation and Aftercare Service (PACS), Witness Protection Agency (WPA), Directorate of Children Services (DCS), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) and National Police Service (NPS). On the other hand, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will support Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) through its flagship Amkeni Wakenya facility. 2. Purpose of the assignment The Judiciary's vision of Social Transformation Through Access to Justice emphasizes creating a strong, efficient, and accessible institution to safeguard citizens' rights. Central to this vision is the establishment of a National Transcription Centre aimed at addressing delays in typing court proceedings by improving the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of court proceedings, and ultimately promoting access to justice by ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely service delivery within the judicial system. The Centre was established in October 2023 at the Milimani Law Courts and has a dedicated team of 27 Courts Assistants supervised by a Court Administrator. It leverages modern ICT equipment and advanced software solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence. Under the PLEAD II framework, UNODC seeks to support the Judiciary to develop a robust legal framework for the provision of court transcription services. The framework must clearly define standards, responsibilities, and operational procedures to support seamless integration into the judicial system. 3. Specific Tasks to be performed by the consultant: The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme UNODC ROEA, direct supervision of the Programme Manager in coordination with the Programme officers and work closely with the relevant Judiciary stakeholders in performing the following substantive duties and responsibilities: a. Inception Meeting and Report: Undertake an inception meeting with the relevant stakeholders at Judiciary to review the scope, timelines and methodology of work for the development of the Framework. Draft and submit to UNODC the inception report. b. Regulatory Gap Analysis Report: Undertake a comprehensive regulatory gap analysis to identify the legal gaps and challenges in the current regulatory framework governing court proceedings and transcription services. Submit to UNODC and Judiciary the Gap analysis report. c. Draft Regulatory Framework: Based on the findings of the gap analysis, develop and submit a Draft Regulatory Framework (Legislative proposals, Policy or Guidelines), that establish clear standards and protocols for transcription services, including roles, responsibilities, and compliance requirements. In drafting the Regulatory Framework, the expert must: i. Engage or consult with key stakeholders such as judicial officers, court staff, transcription service providers, and legal experts to ensure the framework aligns with operational and legal needs. ii. Propose mechanisms for the protection of sensitive information, confidentiality, and data security in transcription processes. iii. Provide recommendations for the integration of transcription services with existing judicial systems, such as the Judiciary Case Tracking System (CTS). d. Presentation of the Draft Regulatory Framework for validation or adoption: Present the draft regulations to the Judiciary and other relevant stakeholders for adoption. e. Final Validated Regulatory Framework: Submit final and validated Regulatory Framework to Judiciary and UNODC, incorporating feedback from the validation session(s). f. Final Consultancy Report: Draft and submit a final consultancy report summarizing all tasks undertaken in the template provided and attaching all final work outputs/deliverables. Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Law Innovation and Technology, Legal Informatics, and/ or related subjects. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in legal / policy research, analysis, and drafting, in the intersection between law and technology is required e.g. ICT policies, Data Protection Regulations, e-Justice strategies or frameworks. • At least 5 years’ experience as an ICT systems designer, particularly in information systems for e-Justice or e-Government is desirable. • Experience in developing and incubating ICT solutions, managing innovation and directing the development of software as well as development of innovation policy instruments supporting institutional / business processes is desirable. • Experience working within (or with) Kenya’s judicial system is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other United Nations Secretariat languages is an advantage. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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