Republic of Moldova

OHCHR National Minority Rights Consultant

Vacancy Number: Pr16/01287

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	03 May 2016, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	07 May 2016, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	15 May 2016, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	16 May 2016
Reference to the project:	Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Expected Duration of Assignment:	16 May 2016 - 31 July 2016, up to 35 working days
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online only, by following the “Apply online” link, no later than 03 May 2016. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: violeta.fetescu@one.un.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR – Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights) represents the world's commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. It has a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights for everyone and everywhere.

The UN Human Rights Office in Moldova led by the National Human Rights Coordinator supports and advises the UN RC Office, United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Moldova, Government, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), civil society and community groups in strengthening human rights and human rights based approach to development.

According to the 2014-2017 OHCHR Country Note on Moldova and 2013-2017 UN-RM Partnership Framework, the Office’s thematic priorities for interventions include: (1) countering discrimination, in particular racial discrimination, discrimination on the grounds of disability, religion, sexual orientation and other criteria; (2) combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law; (3) strengthening the effectiveness of international human rights mechanisms and the progressive development of international human rights law and standards.

Scope of work

The national consultant under these Terms of Reference works under the guidance and supervision of the National Human Rights Coordinator. The national consultant works in close collaboration with OHCHR/UN staff and consultants, project partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders for the effective achievement of results, anticipating and resolving complex program-related issues and information delivery.
Under the present Terms of Reference, the national consultant will:

Task 1: Assist the Office in supporting the mission into Moldova of the UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues (tentative dates of the mission – 20-29 June 2016);

Task 2: Assist the Office in including Moldovan regions and communities predominantly populated by ethnic minorities – the relevant regional and local authorities, as well as the regional and local civil society and community groups – into national human rights mechanisms and processes, most notably (but not limited to) into preparation of the National Universal Periodic Review Report, preparatory works for the new national human rights action plan, activities of the Equality Council;

Task 3: Assist the Office in its engagement with the Interethnic Relations Bureau, Ministry of Education, other relevant public authorities and institutions, minority groups and associations towards the advancement of minority rights and elimination of discrimination on ethnic and/or linguistic grounds.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.

 

Requirements for experience

I.     Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in law, human rights or other relevant discipline (Master’s degree – an advantage);

II.    Experience and skills:

• At least three years of professional experience at the national and/or international level in human rights;
• At least two years of professional experience of work with minorities, marginalized or disempowered groups; experience in capacity building for civil society and/or disempowered groups is an advantage;
• Experience of work on UPR, NHRAP, UN treaty bodies, minority rights and issues;
• Experience in human rights and discrimination monitoring and documentation;
• Experience in working with state authorities at central, regional and local levels is a strong advantage;
• Excellent analysis and drafting skills;
• Proven commitment to the core values of the United Nations; in particular, is respectful of differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, and sexual orientation, or other status.

III.    Language requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written Russian, and English; knowledge of Romanian is a strong advantage;

• Knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Ukrainian, Romani or sign language is an asset.

 

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Proposal:

• Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
• Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work.

2. Financial proposal (fee per day);

3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and the contact details of at least 3 reference persons.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables. Payments are paid in equal installments and are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.  In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fees, taxes, mobile phone calls, etc.). 

Travel

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel.  In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

 

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