Republic of Moldova

Local Expert to the General Prosecutor's Office

Vacancy Number: Pr13/00324

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	21 May 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	28 May 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	27 May 2013
Reference to the project:	EU High Level Policy Advice Mission to Moldova
Expected Duration of Assignment:	4 months
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted on-line by pressing the “Apply on-line” link, no later than 21 May 2013. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: administrator@euhlpam.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

The overall objective of the project is to provide high level policy advice to the Republic of Moldova in the overall implementation of the Government Programme “European Integration: Freedom, Democracy, Welfare” 2009-2013 and the National Development Strategy Moldova 2020 and in particular to assist the Government to develop the capacities required for the preparation, negotiation and implementation of the Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area and visa liberalisation.

EUHLPAM advisers (EUHLPAs) provide support to the Prime Minister’s Office, Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministries of Justice, Economy, Interior, Agriculture and Food Industry, Transport and Road Infrastructure the Tax Inspectorate, Customs Service, Bureau for Migration and Asylum, National Anti-Corruption Centre,  in their efforts of designing, implementing and monitoring relevant policies and measures. EUHLPAM advisers are assisted by a team of nine local experts.

Scope of work

Through the EUHLPAM, an international high-level adviser (EUHLPA) has been attached to the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO). The main objective of this assignment is to support EUHLPA in providing policy advice on aligning the PGOs legal framework and practices to European standards and the practical implementation thereof. The task of the incumbent will be to assist the high-level policy adviser in his day-to-day activities.

Requirements for experience

I.      Academic Qualifications:

• University or Master degree in Law;

Il.     Years of Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in prosecution and/or justice policy and/or administration and reform;

III. Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of the legal framework regarding criminal investigation and prosecution, the co-operation between prosecutors and investigating officers and criminal procedure;
• Good knowledge of the PGO, law enforcement and judiciary;
• Good knowledge of international and European human rights standards applicable to criminal investigations and criminal procedures;
• Practical experience related to criminal investigation/prosecution (e.g. as a prosecutor) would be a significant asset;
• Experience with working in international assistance projects;
• Previous experience in government administration or law enforcement of the Republic of Moldova will be an asset;
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

IV.   Language:

• Fluency in English, Romanian and Russian.

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.    Personal CV and at least 3 references or the duly filled Personal History Form (P11).

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a daily lump-sum fee in US Dollars (USD). Payments are based upon submission and approval of monthly time-sheets and reports. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal must include a single all-inclusive daily fee. For this assignment an effort of 14 working days per month is envisaged.

 

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