Republic of Moldova

National Consultants to develop specialised components of initial training curricula for judges and prosecutors for the National Institute of Justice

Vacancy Number: 100/Pr--2008

Background:
UNDP Moldova is seeking to employ a group of National Consultants to develop specialized components of initial training curricula for candidates enrolled in the training provided to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). 

Tasks and responsibilities:
In order to achieve objectives, the Contractor will:

• Desk review of the relevant document;
• Analyze the objectives and the existing curricula components of the NIJ training  programme for students enrolled in the initial training provided by NIJ;
• Given the approved methodology, develop the content of the curricula for initial training as per specific needs of the judiciary representatives (prosecutors and judges);
• Develop curricula and/or training materials for specific topic(s) included in the ToR, taking into account the specifics of the training for judges and prosecutors, discuss it with relevant stakeholders and present to NIJ Council for approval;
• Etc.

Qualifications and skills required:
Education:     
University or Higher Degree (MA and Ph.D.) in Law.

Experience:

• Proven experience (not less then 5 years) of working in justice system/legal education;
• Extensive knowledge of international and national legal framework, including human rights standards, systems, instruments and mechanisms etc.;
• Proven experience in training of  judiciary/prosecution representatives;
• Experience in developing methodical, informative and didactical materials;
• Have publications in law/justice field (preferably).

Abilities:

• Ability to analyze and generalize, to develop methodical and training materials;
• Ability/capacity to provide consultancy services;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Efficient communications and writing skills in legal area;
• Extensive PC skills, ability to use Internet;
• Fluent in State Language. Knowledge of Russian and English is an asset.

Personal qualities: responsibility, creativity, promptness and punctuality.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their applications, consisting of a duly completed Personal History Form (P11), CV, a Statement indicating the subject(s) regarded for development and a Financial Proposal (fee per assignment) for carrying out the tasks, with the mark: “National Consultant for Developing NIJ initial training curricula and materials” by 20 July 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.