The OQ’s Rule of Law Team works closely with the parties, bridging between...
The OQ’s Rule of Law Team works closely with the parties, bridging between them as appropriate, in pursuit of a comprehensive and coordinated approach to its work in the area of Rule of Law, Governance and Security focusing on three mutually reinforcing objectives:
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Strengthening the security sector;
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Strengthening the justice sector;
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Improving fiscal and financial stability.
Working under the supervision of the Head of Mission and in collaboration with the Deputy Head of Mission, the Director of Finance and Operations as well as other Directors, the Rule of Law Director is responsible and accountable for:
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Leading the OQ’s Rule of Law work programme in the areas of justice, security, and fiscal stability, in accordance with the objectives set out in the OQ Strategy.
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Managing the OQ’s Rule of Law team, including, but not limited to, planning, supervising, reporting and evaluating the team and their work.
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Monitoring, investigating, assessing, and reporting on relevant policies, actions or activities that relate to the PA economic, security and justice sectors.
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Participating in co-ordination efforts with other international organizations, missions, and donors working on economic, security and rule of law reform and development for the PA to promote identified objectives.
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Addressing governance issues and shaping the political developments associated with the team’s work.
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Contributing to the integrated planning, action and strategy of the OQ.
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Maintaining a strategic and policy focus on the sector, including relevant analytic political, security and economic metrics.
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Brokering agreements between relevant parties as necessary, negotiating with the parties, and facilitating Palestinian-Israeli cooperation as appropriate in the economic, security and justice sectors.
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Coordinating and working with senior stakeholders in the Palestinian Authority, Government of Israel, the International Community and the private sector in respect of developing and facilitating implementation of Rule of Law initiatives.
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Working with and supporting other teams at the OQ to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to multi-sector issues.
This role represents a senior and central leadership position within the OQ, requiring high-level engagement with a wide range of stakeholders in the political, technical and diplomatic communities, including government Ministers, Ambassadors, and senior members of the security establishment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a work programme central to the advancement of Palestinian economic and institutional development and empowerment, working within a challenging and rewarding environment.
The work is of a highly confidential nature and the Director must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.