OHCHR Consultant on Human Rights Empowerment, Mobilization and Monitoring
Vacancy Number: Pr18/01759
Background
The UN Human Rights Office (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights – OHCHR) is a United Nations structure with a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect human rights universally towards full implementation of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and all other international human rights standards.
UN Human Rights Office in Moldova assists the UN RC Office, UN Country Team in Moldova (UNCT), Government and civil society in strengthening human rights and human rights-based approach, working closely with the UN Country Team on capacity building and mainstreaming human rights in their work, as well as providing support in engagement with national actors on human rights, including advising national authorities upon request.
The Office’s directions of activities for 2018-2019 are oriented towards: a) strengthening the rule of law and accountability for human rights violations; b) enhancing and protecting civic space and people’s participation; c) increasing the engagement of victims of human rights violations with national and international human rights protections systems; d) enhancing equality and countering discrimination; e) integrating human rights into the sustainable development work done in Moldova; f) increasing implementation of the international human rights mechanisms` outcomes.
As part of the activities oriented towards enhancing and protecting civic space and people’s participation, the OHCHR presence in Moldova is planning to: a) capacitate the representatives of civil society and persons coming form groups vulnerable to human rights violations to monitor and report on the respect and fulfillment of human rights; b) build capacities of groups vulnerable to human rights violations to engage in participation in decision making and policy making process; c) support the establishment of human rights monitoring groups and platforms with the view of engaging effectively into policy and law making process related to human rights with a special emphasis on equality and non-discrimination.
Scope of work
Under these Terms of References the Consultant on Human Rights Empowerment, Mobilization and Monitoring will work in close collaboration with the National Human Rights Officer (Human rights Programs Director) and under the supervision of the National Human Rights Coordinator.
The incumbent will work in close collaboration with project partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders for the effective achievement of results, anticipating and resolving complex program-related issues and ensuring information delivery.
Under the present Terms of References, the Consultant will:
Task 1. – Facilitation of the establishment of human rights monitoring/reporting groups and platforms and supporting the human rights monitoring and reporting activities
Deliverables under Task 1:
1.1. A monitoring and reporting group of CSO and CBOs for each thematic priority form the National Human Rights Action Plan created;
1.2. At least 10 info sessions on human rights - based approach in policy making, human rights monitoring and reporting organized and cofacilitated;
1.3. Insure the participation of CSOs and representatives of groups vulnerable to human rights violations to the events organized by OHCHR within the thematic priorities of the National Human Rights Action Plan.
Task 2. Monitor and report on human rights situation in Republic of Moldova
Deliverable under Task 2:
2.1. Weekly reports on development in human rights situation in Republic of Moldova;
2.1. At least 10 draft alternative reports towards Moldova’s review by CEDAW form groups vulnerable to human rights violations developed with his/her support.
2.2. Draft reports towards the mid-term review within the Universal Periodic Review from the thematic monitoring platforms developed.
For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.
Requirements for experience
Academic Qualifications:
- University degree in law, human rights or other relevant discipline (Master’s degree – a strong advantage);
Experience and skills:
- At least three years of professional experience at the national and/or international level in human rights work;
- At least two years of progressive professional experience in human rights, law or other related fields;
- Experience in drafting the alternative reports for the UN treaty bodies;
- At least two years’ experience in providing human rights trainings;
- At least one year of experience in civic mobilization and empowerment.
Language requirements:
- Fluency in oral and written Romanian, Russian, and English.
- Knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language is an asset.
Diversity Clause: Applicants from under-represented groups (persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic, linguistic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, refugees and other noncitizens) will have an advantage during the selection process. OHCHR is committed to reasonably accommodate the working environment for the persons with special needs
Documents to be included
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
- Proposal:
- Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work including relevant past experience;
- Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work.
- Financial proposal (fee per day and total amount;
- Personal CV including past experience in similar assignments and the contact details of at least 3 reference persons;
- Offeror's Letter confirming Interest and Availability.
Financial proposal
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables. Payments are made in installments and are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fees, taxes, mobile phone calls, etc.).
Travel
All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.
In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.
