Republic of Moldova

National consultants to assess implementation of the NHRAP Chapter 2 (Part II): The observance of the right to work and favorable conditions

Vacancy Number: 45/Pr-2008

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.

In 2006 the Committee for Human Rights introduced the practice of held public hearings. So far, 9 public hearings were held to assess and discuss in a participatory manner the progresses and challenges 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.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• study the NHRAP, the EU-Moldova Action Plan, the Government’s Reports on the implementation of the NHRAP for 2005, 2006, 2007; the Report on the implementation of the EU-Moldova Action Plan, the relevant UN/EU conventions and treaty recommendations, action plans, studies  etc;
• work with the Project Manager on the development of methodology, forms and tools meant to facilitate the assessment process (at the stage of methodology development, design and discuss the format and key elements of draft report)
• participate in all working meetings organized 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 2, as well as with representatives of relevant NGOs and donor community;
• carry out the assessment of the implementation of the provisions under respective NHRAP Chapter 2, 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, best practices conclusions and recommendations for revision actions and improvement of the implementation of process for the period 2008 and beyond or priority actions to be considered for for the implementation of National Development Strategy 2007-2011;
• develop the 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.

Qualifications and skills required:

• University degree in economics and other relevant fields.
• Extensive and proven professional experience in economy development and related areas.
• Extensive knowledge about human rights observance in Moldova; 
• Extensive experience in comparative analysis, research, monitoring, assessment/evaluations of different strategies, actions plan etc.;
• Experience in participating in debates, round tables or other types of focused discussions.
• Very strong analytical and writing skills;
• Excellent and constructive presentation communication skills, ability to facilitate discussions;

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P11) with the mark “NHRAP Project: Right to Work” by 14 April 2008, 16:30 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August str., MD 2012, Chisinau Moldova, or alternatively by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org.

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.

Only those selected will be contacted.