Republic of Moldova

Background

UNDP and UNIFEM in partnership with the Government of Moldova (State Chancellery) are implementing the Joint Integrated Local Development Programme (JILDP). The JILDP was designed to improve the policy framework, as well as to support the administrative systems and procedures focused on efficient transfer of competencies to Local Public Administrations (LPAs), decentralization and promotion of LPAs’ role in decision making. It also helps in building the capacity of LPAs to plan, implement and monitor their strategic plans and improve local public service delivery, involving civil society and community efforts and participation.

Objectives of the assignment

UNIFEM/JILDP seeks to engage a group of experts/consultants to provide consulting services related to capacity building in mainstreaming HRBA & GE approach for LPAs at the level of target rayons (10), towns (10) and communities (around 58), under three separate lots.
Particularly support will be carried out in:

1. Make a plan of action on the inclusion of members of vulnerable groups, local CSOs and the general public when carrying out the activities below, following the principles of HRBA and GE. To implement the plan in cooperation with representatives of members of vulnerable groups.
2. Adjust existing UNDP capacity assessment methodology for the process of evaluation of LPAs capacities of 1st (town village halls) and 2nd (rayon councils) tiers from the point of view of HRBA principles & GE
3. Assess existing institutional, organizational and functional capacities of each target local public authority from the point of view of streamlining in their activities and mainstreaming in their policies of HRBA & GE
4. Elaborate Capacity Development Plans (CDP) for the targeted LPAs for the improvement of institutional, organizational and functional capacities in terms of applying HRBA & GE in their activity
5. Provide technical support to implement identified capacity improvement priorities for a better planning, budgeting, implementing, monitoring and evaluating from the point of view of HRBA and GE

LOT1:

LOT2:

LOT3:

Interested consultants may apply separately for each lot. Consultant may apply for several lots, however he/she will be selected for no more than one Lot.

Qualifications

Eligible consultants should meet the following minimum qualification criteria:

Experiences:

• At least 5 years of experience of consultancy in human rights, social inclusion & gender equality
• Familiarity/experience with Human Rights Based Approach
• Profound understanding of LPA context
• Experience in working in local development, capacity development for LPA, planning, monitoring and evaluation at the local level is an advantage
• Relevant education in human rights, social science, Public Administration or similar field

Abilities & technical skills:

• Ability to gather, to interpret and analyze information and provide practical recommendations based on results
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills required for collaboration with local public administration representatives and civil society representatives
• Experience in working with and reporting to international/donor organization
• Proved abilities to manage a contract with international organizations
• Fluency in Romanian and good working knowledge of English (including written), for the LOT 3 a working knowledge of Russian is required
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools.

Qualified women, persons with disabilities, and members of minority groups –in particular Roma – are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

Interested consultants shall submit for consideration the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Duly completed P11 form. UNIFEM Personal History Form (P11)
3. Detailed CV matching qualification requirements
4. Methodological guidelines and detailed workplan for accomplishing assignment
5. Honorarium expectations (per month)

with the mark “Consultancy services to support target Local Public Authorities (Joint ILDP/UNIFEM)” by 10 August 2010, 17:00 (Moldova time) to Elena Postovan, at elena.postovan@unifem.org.

Only those short listed will be contacted.