Job Purpose
The Restorative Justice Field Officer (RJFO) supports the Restorative Justice Parish Officer. The focal areas of support for the RJFO are:
- Community Mobilization and Governance (e.g. preparation of community sensitization and public awareness plans, restorative practices training to schools and community-based organizations, implementation of restorative justice and other necessary rapid impact projects);
- Violence Prevention and Capacity Building;
- Restorative Justice programmes and conferences; and (iv) Social Marketing and administrative support.
Key Outputs:
- Community engagement activities conducted
- Meetings/ consultations organized and documented
- Monitoring reports prepared
- Community assessments completed
- Stakeholder information and data collected
- RJ training sessions coordinated and supported
- Restorative Justice Conferences and special events coordinated
- Administrative records maintained
- Activity reports and data submissions completed
- Monitoring and evaluation reports prepared and recommendations implemented.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Assist the Restorative Justice Officer in mobilizing the community and organizing meetings/ consultations with respect to the development of Community Development and Safety Plans including assisting in the collection of relevant data;
- Assist in monitoring the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGO) service providers engaged to deliver Restorative Justice programmes to the community including the collection of relevant data;
- Engage with Restorative Justice beneficiaries and support staff to carry out assessments as instructed, and provide findings to support the development of community safety development plans;
- Follow up with stakeholders to obtain relevant information required to inform plans and initiatives
- Assist in arranging Restorative Justice conferences; and
- Performs administrative functions in the Restorative Justice Office.
- Other Tasks
- The RJFO will undertake any other tasks assigned by his/ her supervisor.
- Works towards building a high performing team; and
- Excellent Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Assists in planning and executing Restorative Justice training sessions for schools, community groups and other stakeholders as scheduled.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of restorative justice interventions within assigned communities and recommends corrective actions and programme improvements based on findings.
Performance Standards:
This job is satisfactorily performed when:
- Community mobilization and stakeholder engagement activities are conducted according to approved work plans and timelines.
- Meetings, consultations and community engagement sessions are organized, documented and reported within agreed timeframes.
- Monitoring activities relating to NGO service providers are conducted and findings submitted in accordance with programme guidelines.
- Community assessments and beneficiary interviews are completed and documented within established timelines.
- Relevant stakeholder information, data and supporting documentation are collected, verified and submitted as requested.
- Training sessions, workshops and public education activities are coordinated and supported in accordance with approved schedules.
- Restorative Justice conferences, meetings and special events are organized efficiently and all logistical arrangements completed before scheduled dates.
- Administrative records, correspondence and programme files are maintained accurately and in accordance with Ministry procedures.
- Activity reports, data summaries and work-plan updates are accurate, complete and submitted by established deadlines.
- Professionalism, confidentiality and integrity are consistently demonstrated in interactions with stakeholders and community members.
- Monitoring and evaluation reports completed and submitted within established timelines, with recommendations contributing to continuous programme improvement.
- Collaborative working relationships are maintained with internal and external stakeholders to support programme objectives.
- Integrity and confidentiality and professionalism are consistently demonstrated in the execution of duties.
Required Competencies:
Core Competencies
- Adaptability
- Compliance
- Customer and Quality Focus
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Interpersonal
- Oral Communication
- Team Work & Cooperation
- Time Management
- Written Communication
Technical/Functional Competencies
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Management
- Goal/Results Oriented
- Methodical
- Planning and Organising
- Problem Solving and Decision-making
- Resilience
- Stress Tolerance
- Technical Skills
- Use and Application of Technology
Other Competencies
- Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records to provide accountability and deliverability
- Ability to establish positive relationships with partners, generating confidence and respect
- Knowledge of Restorative Justice Processes
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
- Associate Degree in Social Work/Counselling/Psychology or other related Social Science or Arts
- Preferably three (3) years working experience in a low-income community
- Experience in working or volunteering in a community-based organization
Continuous Professional Development
- Attend relevant training on emerging trends and practices within the field.
- Network within the profession and relevant associations to keep abreast with the industry.
Authority:
Specific Essential Conditions associated with the job
- Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software
- Work beyond normal office hours
- The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions.
- May be required to travel locally to attend conferences, seminars and meetings
- Willingness to work in volatile community
- Must be willing to work at 50% of the time in the field
The Ministry thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
