Republic of Moldova

Pool of 5 National Consultants to support the Center for Human Rights in Moldova (CHR) (i) to develop the Strategic Plan 2013-2017 and (ii) to design Generic Training Plan for the new staff and permanent staff of CHR

Vacancy Number: Pr12/00137

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	13 Jul 2012, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	01 Aug 2012
Reference to the project:	Support to the Ombudsman Institution, as per international treaty bodies and UPR recommendations
Expected Duration of Assignment:	1 August - 10 December 2012
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org , no later than 13 July 2012. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: mircea.esanu@undp.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

Scope of work

The objective of this consultancy service is as follows:

• To support the Center for Human Rights in Moldova in their efforts to develop the Strategic Plan for 2013-2017 and corresponding Action Plan, in a participatory manner;
• To support the Center for Human Rights in Moldova in designing the Generic Training Plan for the new staff and permanent staff.

In order to achieve first objective the Consultants shall:

• Undertake a comprehensive desk review of the relevant international and national legal frameworks, relevant studies, research, reports in the area, relevant civil society assessments and other information resources;
• Study the international existing and relevant legislation, experience and recommendation  regarding the strategic planning for human rights institutions;
• Conduct an organizational development assessment (including management systems audit);
• Prepare an Institutional Assessment Report with key observations, conclusions and recommendations;
• Prepare and deliver a workshop on strategic planning and follow-up;
• Provide input during the process of developing the Strategic Plan, including SWOT/PESTLE analysis;
• Assist the Center for Human Rights in the process of developing the Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategic Plan;
• Conduct internal communication and feedback from the staff on the Strategic Plan and Action Plan;
• Compile the feedback and provide the final version off the Strategic Plan and Action Plan.

The achievement of the second objective implies the following tasks:

• Undertake a desk review regarding the training needs and current situation regarding professional development off the CHR staff (internal documents, legislation, reports etc.)
• Prepare and conduct the training needs assessment;
• Prepare the draft Standard Training Plan for New Staff;
• Prepare the Curricula for the Standard Training Plan for New Staff;
• Prepare the draft Training Plan for Permanent Staff;
• Consult the draft curriculum with CHR staff and other stakeholders;
• Compile the comments and submit the final version of the curricula for new and permanent staff of the CHR;
• Perform other assignment related tasks.

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

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Degree (University or MA for NC, MA or PhD for TL position) in Law, Public Administration, Psychology, Social Sciences and/or other relevant fields;

Years of experience:

• Extensive experience (national consultant at least 3 years/ team leader at least 5 years) in carrying out training needs analysis, policy/strategy development in/for the public administration;

Competencies and Skills:

• Qualification and proven skills in training curriculum development, as well as training of trainers;
• Proven experience in conducting instructional and participatory trainings, workshops and presentations;
• Proven experience in working with the international organizations (successful experience in working with UN agencies is an asset);
• Strong leadership abilities and excellent (diplomatic) communication presentation skills, ability to facilitate discussions;
• Skills in analysing, generalizing, and systematizing information;
• Skills in developing analytical and informative materials;
• Excellent IT skills including word processing, database applications, presentation software and use of other relevant applications;
• Proficiency in written and spoken Romanian and Russian.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants shall specify for what job position they are applying (National Consultant or Team Leader/National Consultant). The applicants are encouraged to apply for both positions. 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 (if applicable);
2. Financial proposal (a separate financial proposal shall be submitted for each position);
3. Personal History Form P11 including past experience.

Financial proposal