Two experienced national consultant to assess the implementation of  Chapter 1: Joining International Human Rights Instruments and Compliance with Undertaken Commitments, as well as of other NHRAP actions under responsibility of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI) included in the National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP)

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Background:

Since 2004, UNDP provides support to Government and Parliament in the implementation/monitoring of the NHRAP, through the project Support to the Implementation of the NHRAP. At the end of 2005 the Government has presented to the Committee for Human Rights of the Parliament the first report on the implementation of the NHRAP. In 2006 the Committee for Human Rights introduced the practice of held public hearings. So far, 6 public hearings were held to assess and discuss in a participatory manner the progresses and difficulties faced in the implementation of NHRAP provisions, as well as to provide a set of recommendations for improving the further implementation process. The most important recommendations were incorporated in the respective Decisions of the Parliamentary Committee for Human Rights and presented to the Government for further examination and execution.

This practice is considered a valuable initiative and it was decided to assess other NHRAP chapters, including the Chapter 1. Giving priority to the assessment and discussion on the implementation of the actions under the given chapter was requested by the MFAEI.  In the context of half way implementation of both EU-Moldova Action Plan and NHRAP and revision of some of its provisions, it is considered opportune to analyse the level of implementation of Moldova’s commitments towards UN/EU treaty bodies, the division of responsibilities among national Government institutions in ensuring proper implementation and reporting on results periodically to the respective treaty bodies and provide a set of recommendations for improvement. 

Task and responsibilities:

  • study the NHRAP, the EU-Moldova Action Plan, the Government’s Reports on the implementation of the NHRAP for 2005 and 2006, the Report on the implementation of the EU-Moldova Action Plan, the reports on assessment of 6 Chapters of NHRAP mentioned above;
  • participate in all working meetings organised by the project, as well as in the meetings for planning and preparing the assessment and public hearing;
  • meet with representatives of the central public authorities mentioned as executors and other bodies responsible for the implementation of actions included in NHRAP Chapter 1, as well as with representatives of relevant NGOs and donor community;
  • make a comparative analysis of the provisions contained in the NHRAP and the EU-Moldova Action Plan (related to the adjustments of the national human rights legislation to international standards  and compliance with undertaken commitments );
  • shall work with the project’s manager and training coordinator on the development of methodology, forms, tools meant to facilitate the assessment process
  • carry out the assessment of the implementation of the provisions under respective chapter, develop the findings and recommendations;
  • develop and present to the UNDP Project and Programme relevant staff the draft assessment report, which will contain the findings, rate of the actions’ implementation, conclusions and recommendations for revision actions and improvement of the implementation of process for the period 2007-2008 or priority actions to be considered for other national programmes under development ;
  • contribute to the development of assessment report’s content,  public hearings’ agenda,  list of invitees, other relevant materials.
  • present an accurate assessment report at the public hearing, after its approval by the Project’s National Coordinator and UNDP Project/Programme staff
  • collect the feedback, incorporate the recommendations provided at the public hearing and submit the final report

Requirements:
Education: University degree in law, political sciences, social sciences or other relevant fields.
Experience:

  • At least 3 years of proven professional experience in dealing with Human Rights international and national legislation, standards
  • Extensive experience in comparative analysis, research, monitoring, assessment/evaluations on the implementation of the international human rights commitments by Moldovan authorities
  • Extensive knowledge about human rights observance in Moldova and requirements of the UN/EU treaty bodies, as well as implications of relevant counterparts (Government, NGOs, UN agencies, donor community);
  • Experience in participating in debates, round tables or other types of focused discussions.
  • Proven experience in working with international organizations

Skills:

  • Advanced ability to analyze, generalize and draft comprehensive reports with accurate information and qualitative recommendations;
  • Excellent (diplomatic) communication presentation skills, ability to facilitate discussions;
  • Excellent self-organisation abilities;
  • Ability to work in a team;
  • Proven PC skills, ability to use the Internet;
  • Extensive knowledge of Romanian, English and Russian is also preferable.

Personal qualities: responsibility, creativity, flexibility.

Qualifications and skills required:
Personal qualities: responsibility, creativity.

Terms of Reference


Interested persons should submit their application letters and CVs with the mark UNDP Project “Support to the National Human Rights Actions Plan” by  13 April, 2007 to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August str., MD 3012, Chisinau Moldova, alternatively by fax 22 00 41 or email registry.md@undp.org.

Only those selected will be contacted

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