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OHCHR National consultant/team of consultants to support the evaluation the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan (2018–2022) and identification of further priorities for the new policy framework in the field of human rights.

Vacancy Number: Pr22/02407

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	21 Mar 2022, 23:00 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	03 Apr 2022, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	04 Apr 2022, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	28 Mar 2022
Reference to the project:	Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Expected Duration of Assignment:	28 March – 30 December 2022, with estimated workload of up to 70 working days
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online only, by following the “Apply online” link, no later than 21 March 2022. 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: violeta.fetescu@un.org. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: violeta.fetescu@un.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

Ms. Violeta Fetescu.

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 UN Human Rights Office in Moldova (OHCHR 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 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. 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.

OHCHR in Moldova is one of the main partners of the National Human Rights Council (National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-up/NMRF) and the Permanent Secretariat for Human Rights   in ensuring a participatory and inclusive approach in fulfilling the obligation of the state in front of the UN Human Rights Mechanisms and in developing national policies that are human rights compliant and follow a human rights-based approach.

As part of the continuous support and technical assistance provided, in 2022 OHCHR in Moldova, in partnership with the State Chancellery is implementing the project “Building capacities of the National Human Rights Council and the Permanent Human Rights Secretariat of the Republic of Moldova for an inclusive Governmental planning, monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the UPR, treaty bodies and special procedures recommendations”, implemented through OHCHR Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance in the Implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR VF). The main aim of the project is to strengthen the capacity of the National Reporting and Follow up Mechanism (NMRF) so it can better ensure an inclusive and coherent planning, implementation and reporting on the implementation of the recommendations received through the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), from Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures.

For more detailed information, please see Terms of Reference.

Scope of work

Under the guidance of the Human Rights Adviser, and direct supervision of a National Human Rights Officer and in collaboration with the national consultant on coordination, implementation, monitoring, reporting and follow-up of international human rights recommendations, the incumbent is responsible for providing technical assistance and human rights expertise to State Chancellery in the process of evaluation of the NHRAP and development of the new policy framework in the field of human rights. In the process of development of the new framework linkages will be made to the recommendations received and the SDGs. The consultant will provide support in ensuring that both processes are inclusive and participatory, with extensive and genuine participation of National Human Rights Institutions and broad civil society organizations. 

More specific, the consultant will:

1. Provide support and expertise to the Permanent Secretariat for Human Rights in conducting the evaluation of the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan for the period 2018 – 2022, by ensuring genuine consultations and meaningful participation of NHRIs and CSOs;
2. Provide support in the development of the matrix of interlinkage of the UPR and other TB recommendations (CEDAW) and SDG targets and support awareness raising initiatives;
3. Providing support and expertise in ensuring an inclusive and participatory approach in the development of the new framework in the field of human rights.

For more detailed information, please see Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in law, human rights, social science or other relevant discipline;
• Master’s degree/courses in human rights would be considered an advantage.

Experience and skills:

• At least 7 years of professional experience at the national level in human rights work, international human rights framework;
• Experience in providing support to state institutions in evaluation of implementation and development of policy documents, especially in the human rights field;
• Experience of working with the United Nations is a strong asset;
• Experience in working with central and local public authorities is an asset;
• Experience in working with and mobilizing civil society sector to participate to consultations of different policies and reports in the field desirable.

Language requirements:

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

Diversity Clause: Applicants – particularly women – 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 diverse needs.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Proposal:

• Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
• Provide a detailed methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work.

2. Financial proposal (fee per day and total amount);
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar assignments and the contact details of at least 3 reference persons;
4. 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.