Republic of Moldova

National Consultant on Anti-Discrimination and Rights of People with Disabilities

Vacancy Number: Pr14/00735

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	30 Nov 2014, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	07 Dec 2014, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	14 Dec 2014, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	15 Dec 2014, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	01 Jan 2015
Reference to the project:	Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Expected Duration of Assignment:	9 months
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online only, by following the “Apply online” link, no later than 30 November 2014. 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 Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world's commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. We have a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights. We have an office at United Nations headquarters in New York and offices in numerous countries and regions. To implement our comprehensive mandate, we employ 1085 staff (as of 31 December 2013) based in Geneva, New York and in 13 country offices and 13 regional offices or centres around the world, as well as a workforce of 689 international human rights officers serving in UN peace missions or political offices.

In April 2014 OHCHR started the implementation of the European Commission funded project “Combating Discrimination in the Republic of Moldova, including the Transnistrian region”. The overall objective of the 18 months project is to address the discrimination in Moldova as concerns people belonging to stigmatized or marginalized groups.  This project will contribute to the expected accomplishments as detailed in the OHCHR Country Note for the Republic of Moldova for 2014-2017, in parts concerning changes to policy and practice in the field of anti-discrimination, effective implementation of international anti-discrimination law acquis by the Moldovan judiciary and strengthening civil society in these areas. 

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

Scope of work

The National Consultant on Anti-Discrimination and Rights of People with Disabilities will be responsible for successful implementation of the project “Combating Discrimination in the Republic of Moldova, including the Transnistrian region” in particular key areas, contributing substantively to realization of the Expected Achievements of the OHCHR Country Note for the Republic of Moldova for the period 2014-2017.

The incumbent will ensure the provision of development services and products (commensurate with the scope of the project) of the highest quality and standards to national counterparts and for beneficiaries.

The National Consultant on Anti-Discrimination and Rights of People with Disabilities will organize and conduct trainings, round tables, meetings with stakeholders, partners and beneficiaries in relation to the proposed activities.

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

Requirements for experience

 Academic Qualifications:

• University Degree, preferably in law, political science, international relations or other disciplines related to human rights;

 Experience and skills:

• At least three years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in human rights, in particular as concerns the international law on rights of people with disabilities, or related area;
• Experience in human rights monitoring and investigation, promoting equality and non-discrimination. Experience in capacity building trainings for civil society, working with people with disabilities;
• Experience in working with beneficiaries, civil society and public sector is a strong asset;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc);

 Language requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written Romanian, Russian and English is a must;
• Knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Bulgarian, Gagauzian, and 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:

(i)     Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;

(ii)    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 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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