Republic of Moldova

UNODC - National Consultant to assess the sectorial policies and develop recommendation with regards to scaling-up of Gender specific services for women

Vacancy Number: Pr15/00929

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	08 May 2015, 17:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	21 Oct 2015
Reference to the project:	UNODC Moldova
Expected Duration of Assignment:	15 May 2015 - 1 July 2015 (25 working days)
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing “Apply online” link, no later than 08 may 2015. Any request for clarification must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: veaceslav.paladi@unodc.org. UNDP/UNODC 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 project UNODC implements in Moldova addresses programmatic aspects and capacity building needs of partners with the ultimate aim to improve availability, coverage and quality of HIV services for people who inject drugs and prisoners. The revised National HIV/AIDS Program (2011) clearly indicates that a greater emphasis should be put on addressing the vulnerable groups, including PWIDs, SW and MSM and the cross-groups such as women. The increasing number of new HIV infections reported, signal a shift towards sexual transmission and a “feminization” of the epidemic. Women and girls who inject drugs in Moldova account for 6.4 per cent (3,220) of the total number of people who inject drugs. The services provided to vulnerable women are limited: gender sensitive services addressing the specific needs of women and girls do not exist in most of the cities of Moldova. The existing community and maternal centers where women can get help in difficult situations usually do not accept women who use drugs and women ex-prisoners. Centers for people living with HIV and people using drugs exist in Moldova; however the access of women remains low.

Scope of work

UNODC seeks a national consultant to support the MoH, MLSPF, prisons administration, probation services and civil society to incorporate gender responsive policies into their HIV sectorial plan of activities. The consultant is expected to find suitable mechanisms to ensure scale-up of women’s access to the services and provide sound recommendations with regards to the needs and adjustments which are to be undertaken by Moldovan authorities.

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Law or Public Administration or related field;

Years of experience:

• At least 5 years of work experience in human rights issues and in particular gender aspects;

Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of Moldova’s context in terms of human rights issues and in particular gender aspects;
• Previous similar assignments or collaboration with the MoH, MLSPF or penitentiary system;
• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to HIV prevention, including among injection drug users and in prison settings;
• Sound knowledge of the UNODC/UNAIDS/WHO HIV comprehensive package of services for IDUs
• Deep understanding and knowledge about HIV and harm reduction services provision;
• Being able to work independently, objectively as well as within a team and take initiative;
• Proven analytical skills and ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Knowledge of fluent Romanian and Russian languages.

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 including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references or the dully filled Personal History Form (P11).

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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