Republic of Moldova

National Consultant to organize local activities within the project “Improving criminal justice responses to trafficking in persons in south Eastern Europe with a focus on Moldova” (UNODC Vienna)

Vacancy Number: Pr13/00274

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	15 Feb 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	25 Feb 2013
Reference to the project:	UNODC Moldova
Expected Duration of Assignment:	6 working months
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" but no later than 15 February 2013. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: ina.tcaci@unodc.org.  UNODC 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 UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

Over the past several years, there has been increasing awareness and recognition amongst Member States on the need for an effective and coordinated response to trafficking in persons. The crime of trafficking is often transnational and virtually affects every country in the world, either as a country of origin, transit or destination or a combination of the three. Victims from at least one hundred twenty-seven countries have been found to be exploited in one hundred thirty-seven States. Moreover, suspects, victims and evidence can be located in two or more countries, further complicating the investigation and prosecution of already complex crimes. In contrast, criminal justice responses to trafficking in persons (criminal laws, law enforcement agencies, prosecution services and the courts) are typically structured and generally only operate within the confines of national borders. The disjuncture between the reality of transnational crime and the limits of national systems presents a significant challenge to the ability of countries to effectively respond to trafficking in persons.

 

The regular monitoring of the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and its supplementing Protocols, in particular the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children (Trafficking in Persons Protocol), indicate that the criminal justice systems in South Eastern Europe (SEE) are still not sufficient enough to provide effective responses to human trafficking, despite the existence of relevant national legislation, action plans and respective structures.

Among SEE countries Moldova was identified as a major source country, and, to a lesser extent, a transit and destination country for women and girls trafficked for sexual exploitation, and for men, women, and children trafficked for forced labour exploitation. Moldovan women are subjected to forced prostitution in Turkey, Russia, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Kosovo, Israel, Indonesia, Malaysia, Lebanon, Italy, Greece, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. Men, women, and children are subjected to conditions of forced labour in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, UAE, Israel, Greece, and the United States in the construction, agriculture, and service sectors. Men, women, and children are also subjected to conditions of forced labour and sexual exploitation in Slovenia, Spain, the Netherlands, and Ukraine.  According to the 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report of the U.S. Department of State, though the Government of Moldova is making significant efforts to do so, it does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.

In this context, with the aim to strengthen criminal justice responses to trafficking in persons in Moldova, through national capacity building based on a needs assessment and enhancement of regional cooperation among justice and home affairs institutions of Moldova and targeted countries in the SEE region, UNODC issues this call for applications for a national consultant to undertake operational management and oversee all aspect of the Project in 2013.

Scope of work

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UNODC HTMSS, the National Consultant contributes to an effective and efficient assistance for implementation of the trafficking in persons project component, through a range of actions/activities contributing to the design, planning, and management and monitoring of consultancy work plan activities, and shall:

1. Provide assistance to the UNODC HTMSS team in implementing local activities within the project;
2. Develop, update and regularly revise the consultancy project workplan in close co-operation with UNODC HTMSS;
3. Ensure an efficient monitoring of the activities carried out in the consultancy project work plan, coordinated previously with HTMSS;
4. Local arrangements and logistic support to the HTMSS team, including providing assistance to consultants, as required;
5. Organization and follow-up of workshops and written materials;
6. Facilitate all arrangements for assessment, training sessions, conference and other events to be conducted under the project;
7. Arrange to evaluate effectiveness of training sessions, group meetings and the subsequent use by staff of the skills developed;
8. Support in assembling briefing materials and documentation for their use in official meetings and missions, and manage routine communication;
9. Collect statistical information as required;
10. Prepare and ensure timely submission of the Consultancy Activity Project Progress Reports ;
11. Provide substantive input to the development of assessment, training and other relevant workshop materials;

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

Requirements for experience

I. Academic Qualifications:

• At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in law, preferably with a specialization in international law and criminal law, international relations, Public Administration or related field connected with criminal justice;

II. Years of experience:

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in project or programme management in an area related to crime prevention and criminal justice, preferably with a focus on human trafficking or closely related issues, is required;

III. Competencies:

• Deep understanding and knowledge of national and regional institutional and legal framework in the area of criminal justice;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Good knowledge of English, Romanian and Russian is required.
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools.

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;
2. Financial proposal;
3. Dully filled Personal History Form (P11) and 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 (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments 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 travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).  

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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