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National Consultant on strategic communication for Police forces from Moldova.

Vacancy Number: Pr15/00893

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	07 Apr 2015, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	14 Apr 2015, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	21 Apr 2015, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	20 Apr 2015
Reference to the project:	Support to Justice Sector Reform Project
Expected Duration of Assignment:	April – December 2015 (up to 175 working days)
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button no later than 07 April 2015. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: alexandru.cocirta@undp.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: Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Terms of Reference Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Mr. Alexandru Cocirta.

Background

The overall objective of the Police Reform Project is to strengthen and support the comprehensive efforts to reform the police forces in the Republic of Moldova. The project seeks to further strengthen the capacities of national stakeholders in specific areas with the focus on the tangible and visible results both for the target groups involved and the broader public. The project will also address activities that are equally important for a steady progress in the implementation of the police reform, but which have not received the relevant attention yet. The proposed overall objective will be achieved by implementing the following project components:

1. Enhancing the capacities of the General Police Inspectorate staff in the area of crime scene management and evidence collection;
2. Strengthening the linkages between the police and community in the framework of the overall police reform;
3. Strengthening the capacities of the General Police Inspectorate to comprehensively implement the police reform agenda.

The current consultancy is sought under the third Project component. Police reform is one of the major goals of the Moldovan Government to increase the efficiency of Police and increase the level of the population`s trust in Police. 

Scope of work

The main objective is to enhance the institutional capacities of the General Police Inspectorate in order to increase its transparency, accountability and visibility by providing advice and support on internal and external communication, providing assistance in development and implementation of communication strategic documents and activities with a particular focus on police reform agenda.

The Consultant will also coach a number of Police staff members on how to communicate effectively (including in crisis situations) and will provide daily transfer of knowledge towards strengthening their communication skills, tools and systems.

The Consultant will ensure a high level of analytical support, facilitating the communication and cooperation with different stakeholders. The assignment shall be carried out in close cooperation with the Communication and Public Relations Unit of the General Police Inspectorate.

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

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent (5-year university education) in communication, journalism, social sciences, public relation or any other relevant field;

Years of experience and sphere of experience:

• At least 7 years of professional experience in communication, journalism or public relations;
• At least 5 years of professional experience linked to the provision of policy advice in Communications. Advisory experience with senior public sector officials or senior staff of other organisations is a strong advantage;

 Competencies:

• Proven experience in designing and implementation of public communication strategies, action plans or other documents, including monitoring and evaluation tools;
• Proven experience with participatory consultation processes, media relations, and information campaigns would constitute a strong advantage;
• Solid understanding of and ability to apply communications tools and techniques, including the ability to analyse and use research data;
• Proven experience in designing and delivering presentations and training programs;
• Demonstrated skills in knowledge transfer techniques, such as coaching and mentoring;
• Experience in working with law enforcement agencies on similar assignments would be an advantage;
• Knowledge of Romanian language;
• Knowledge of English would be a strong advantage;
• Knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language is an asset;

 Personal qualities: responsibility, creativity, flexibility and punctuality.

The UNDP Moldova is committed to workforce diversity. Women, persons with disabilities, Roma and
other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as refugees and other non-citizens
legally entitled to work in the Republic of Moldova, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Documents to be included

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

1. Technical Proposal: 

• explaining how applicant responds to each of the qualification requirements (particularly providing details on the previously implemented similar projects) and why he/she is the most suitable for the work;
• describing a short vision on achievement of tasks;

2. Personal information (as a detailed CV or as a Personal History Form /P11) with three references;

3. Financial proposal (LUMP SUM) in USD, specifying requested amount per day (fee) and all related costs (e.g. phone calls etc.)

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

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.

No travel costs are envisaged under this assignment.