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OHCHR Consultant to facilitate the drafting of the Human Rights Framework on the left bank of Nistru River.

Vacancy Number: Pr20/02106

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	02 Nov 2020, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	10 Nov 2020, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	23 Nov 2020
Reference to the project:	Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Expected Duration of Assignment:	November 2020 – June 2021 (up to 28 working days)
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online only, by following the “Apply online” link, no later than 2 November 2020. The applicant, following the job application process, should receive a confirmation e-mail. Confirmation of successful application should be forwarded to the following e-mail: liachim@ohchr.org.  Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: liachim@ohchr.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP CONFIRMING INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) ASSIGNMENT UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

The UN Human Rights Office (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights – OHCHR) represents the world's commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. It has a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights.

The OHCHR field presence in Moldova, led by the Human Rights Adviser, assists the UN RC Office, UN Country Team in Moldova (UNCT), Government and civil society in strengthening human rights and human rights-based approaches, 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. Thematic priorities for the work of the Office are: (i) Strengthening rule of law and accountability for human rights violations; (ii) Enhancing equality and countering discrimination (iii) Integrating human rights in sustainable development; (iv) Enhancing civic space and people’s participation.

Starting from 2019 UN OHCHR Moldova jointly with other UN entities is implementing the One UN Joint Action “Cross-river support to Human Rights” (2019 -2022). Under one of the project outputs, it is envisaged to support the implementation of the recommendations of the UN human rights expert Thomas Hammarberg as well as UN human rights mechanisms and to facilitate an alignment of local frameworks and practices with international human rights standards, including by facilitation the drafting of a human rights framework. The human rights framework will focus on the implementation of the recommendations made by Thomas Hammarberg in 2013 and 2019 as well as recommendations received from UN human rights mechanisms (including from UN treaty bodies, Special Procedures and the Universal Periodic Review) that relate specifically to the region and are within the responsibility of the respective duty bearers.

Scope of work

Under the direct supervision of the Programme’s Thematic Area Coordinator, under close overall guidance and supervision of the Human Rights Adviser, the consultant will facilitate the drafting of the Human Rights Framework in the Transnistria region of the Republic of Moldova.

Under the present Terms of Reference, the Consultant will:

• Cluster by thematic areas the recommendations of Thomas Hammarberg (2013 and 2019) and of UN human rights mechanisms (including from UN treaty bodies, Special Procedures and the Universal Periodic Review) with regard to the Transnistria region and present the results of the clustering exercise;

• Facilitate the meetings of thematic sub-working groups and public consultations (which will consist of representatives of duty bearers and civil society) in the conduct of a prioritisation exercise, and develop a first draft of the Human Rights Framework for the various thematic areas;

• Deliver expertise and advice on integrating human rights, human rights-based approach and gender mainstreaming in developing the Human Rights Framework in thematic areas with special attention to different underrepresented groups;

• Coordinate with CSOs and representatives of the Platform for Sustainable Community Development and other existing platforms their participation and proposals to drafting the Human Rights Framework for the various thematic areas.

For detailed information please refer to Annex 1 -Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in law, human rights, social science or other relevant discipline;
• Post-graduation education/courses in human rights would be considered an advantage.

Experience and skills:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in in the field of human rights, policy drafting and working with underrepresented groups;
• Excellent knowledge of international human rights standards;
• Advanced knowledge of human rights recommendations issued by international experts and UN human rights mechanisms with particular focus on the Transnistria region;
• Experience in drafting policy documents including in the area of human rights;
• Previous experience of working in the Transnistria region of the Republic of Moldova on human rights and empowerment of vulnerable groups, would be considered a strong advantage;
• Previous experience of working with NGOs, decision-makers at regional and local levels in the Transnistria region of the Republic of Moldova would be considered a strong advantage;
• Good writing skills, ability to present information logically, clearly and concisely.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written Russian; working knowledge of English and Romanian language would be considered an advantage;
• Knowledge of one or more relevant minority languages, including Bulgarian, Ukrainian or Romani, as well as sign language(s), would be considered a strong advantage.

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:

1. Cover Letter, explaining why they are the most suitable candidate for the work;
2. A methodological note explaining the approach to the tasks to be accomplished;
3. Financial proposal (fee per day in USD, including local transportation, communication and other relevant costs);
4. Personal CV, including past experience in similar assignments and contact details of at least 3 reference persons;
5. 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 (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments 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 and taxes, and number of anticipated working days).

Travel and other costs

All envisaged travel and communication costs must be included in the financial proposal. The consultant is expected to conduct up to 10 travels to Tiraspol. The fee must also include all travel to join the duty station/repatriation travel and communication costs with representatives of CSOs and OHCHR. 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. Meeting costs will be covered by OHCHR. 

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.