Republic of Moldova

OHCHR Business and Human Rights Consultant

Vacancy Number: Pr17/01614

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	23 Aug 2017, 16:00 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	31 Aug 2017, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	01 Sep 2017
Reference to the project:	Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Expected Duration of Assignment:	4 months, with estimated workload of up to 60 working days – with possibility of extension for the following year(s)
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online only, by following the “Apply online” link, no later than 23 August 2017. The applicant, following the job application process, should receive a confirmation e-mail. Confirmation of successful application should be forwarded to the following e-mail: violeta.fetescu@one.un.org.  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 (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights – OHCHR) 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. 

The OHCHR field presence in Moldova, led by the National Human Rights Coordinator, assists the UN RC Office, UN Country Team in Moldova (UNCT), Government and civil society in strengthening human rights and human rights based approaches, working closely with the UN Country Team on capacity building and mainstreaming human rights in their work, as well as providing support in engagement with national actors on human rights, including advising national authorities upon request. Thematic priorities for work are: Countering discrimination, in particular racial discrimination, discrimination on the grounds of sex and gender, religion, disability and against others who are marginalized; Combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law; Strengthening the effectiveness of international human rights mechanisms and the progressive development of international human rights law and standards. In particular, the Office’s Work Plan for 2017 includes programmatic activities aiming at advancement of human rights and non-discrimination in business.

Scope of work

Under the guidance of the National Human Rights Coordinator the overall objective of the Business and Human Rights Consultant is to perform research and develop practical instruments for advancement of human rights in business.

Key Tasks: 

1) Coordinate compilation of the List of Entities and Individuals found in violation of non-discrimination and human rights standards by the official national and international institutions;

2) Perform a brief national and international research on key parameters of human rights compliant and non-discriminatory modalities of organization and operation of business entities;

3) Perform a summary research on the understanding and practical operationalization of human rights and non-discrimination among Moldovan businesses (in a selected segment);

4) Develop a Guide on Doing Business in a Human Rights Compliant and Non-Discriminatory Way;

5) Develop a methodology and toolkit for Human Rights and Equality Audit in (Business) Organizations and Institutions;

6) Identify a list of Moldovan (business) organizations and institutions open for piloting of the Human Rights and Equality Audit;

7) Substantially contribute to piloting of the Human Rights and Equality Audit in 1-2 volunteering organizations;

8) Substantially contribute to development of a Guide for extended human rights and equality due diligence check of applying entities and individuals under procurement and recruitment procedures;

9) Substantially contribute to development and running of a campaign on raising awareness about and checking business entities on their compliance with 5% quota for employment of persons with disabilities (as per the Law on Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities);

10) Perform a Study on Best Practices and Foundations of Social Entrepreneurship in Moldova.

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Degree in economic studies, business administration, management or in human rights, law, gender equality (a combination of both types – a great advantage); 

Experience and skills:

• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in business administration and management;
• At least two (2) years of practical experience of professional work in the human rights and/or non-discrimination field;
• Experience of conducting research in the business and/or human rights field;
• Experience of work with UN and/or other development partners is an advantage. 

Language requirements:

• Fluency in both oral and written Romanian and Russian, as well as good knowledge of English is a must. Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language is an asset.

Diversity Clause: Applicants from under-represented groups (persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic, linguistic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, refugees and other noncitizens) will have an advantage during the selection process. OHCHR is committed to reasonably accommodate the working environment for the persons with special needs.

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 including relevant past experience;
• Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work.

2. Financial proposal;
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

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 made in 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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