Republic of Moldova

National Consultants/Trainers on Mediation for the National Institute of Justice (short-term job vacancy under SSA modality)

Vacancy Number: 145/Pr-2008

Background:
UNDP Moldova is seeking to employ a group of National Consultants to develop and deliver initial training for candidates to positions of mediators, provided to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). 
Tasks and responsibilities:
In order to achieve objectives, the Contractor will:

• Desk review on the best standards and practices in mediation, as well as legal framework and alternative dispute resolution forms in Moldova
• Together with the international consultant, develop training structure, programme and materials  on mediation (in English/Russian/state language) using the interactive approach, study cases, adult teaching techniques;
• Deliver training  sessions on various aspects of mediation (as per distribution of subjects);
• Present tools and mechanisms for effective mediation;
• Support the mediation council, NIJ in developing a formal system of evaluation of the candidates to become mediators
• prepare a report on the training course, including the follow-up recommendations (in state language and English) and submit it to the UNDP project manager.  

Qualifications:
Education: University degree in Law, Sociology, Psychology and other related fields; an advanced degree is an asset.
Experience:

• Proven work experience in legal field/sociology/psichology;
• Experience of work with mediation NGOs and civil society sector is an asset;
• Experience in tutoring, facilitating trainings and presentations;
• Previous experience of working with international organizations, NGO, as a trainer is an asset.

Abilities:

• Proficiency in Romanian, excellent drafting and presentation skills;
• Preferably knowledge of written and spoken English;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Computer literacy (good knowledge of MS Office).

Terms of Reference )

Personal History Form (P11) (Eng) (Rom)

Interested persons should submit their applications, consisting of a duly completed Personal History Form (P11), a Statement indicating the subject(s) regarded for development and training anda Financial Proposal (fee per assignment) for carrying out the tasks, with the mark: “National Consultant on Mediation – NIJ Project” by 25 September 2008, 17:30 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August 1989 Street, MD-2012, Chisinau, Moldova, alternatively by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org.

Only those short listed will be contacted.

Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.