Republic of Moldova

National Consultant to strengthen Ombudsperson Office capacity to petition the Constitutional Court

Vacancy Number: Pr15/00946

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	25 May 2015, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	01 Jun 2015
Reference to the project:	Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Expected Duration of Assignment:	1 June 2015 - 30 December 2015
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online only, by following the “Apply online” link, no later than 25 May 2015. 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 References Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

Since July 2008, OHCHR has deployed a Human Rights Adviser (HRA) based in the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UN RC) in the Republic of Moldova. The Human Rights Adviser supports and advises the UN RC Office, United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Moldova, Government, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI), and civil society in strengthening human rights and applying the human rights based approach to their respective activities.

The Project “Supporting National Human Rights Institutions as per International Treaty Bodies and UPR Recommendations” is implemented during 2015 and 2016 by OHCHR HRA jointly with UNDP and in cooperation with the Ombudsperson Office and Equality Council and with the financial support of the Norwegian Government. The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the effective protection and promotion of human rights, equality and non-discrimination in the Republic of Moldova. The project seeks to catalyze the emergence of the strongest possible independent national human rights institutions for Moldova – Ombudsperson Office and Equality Council – and to increase their focus around core strategic human rights goals to maximize their impact.

Scope of work

As provided by art.25 of the Law on the Constitutional Court and art.38 of the Code of Constitutional Jurisdiction the Ombudsperson has legal authority to lodge complaints to the Constitutional Court – as the highest judiciary body for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Moldova and in conformity with art. 4 of the Constitution which secures supremacy of the international human rights law.

OHCHR is recruiting a National Consultant to strengthen Ombudsperson Office capacity to petition the Constitutional Court, with solid knowledge in international human rights law and experience in national legal field, with knowledge related substantive and procedural aspects, to support the Ombudsperson Office in preparing and submitting written complaints to the Constitutional Court.

The incumbent’s task will be related to the identification of systemic human rights violations and strategic and important legal barriers conducive to these infringements to be challenged at the Constitutional Court. 

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

Requirements for experience

I.    Academic Qualifications:

• Master degree or equivalent (5-year university education) in Law, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Political Science or other relevant field. 

II.   Experience and skills:

• At least 4 years of practical experience in human rights, conducting legislative analysis and research;
• Deep knowledge and understanding of international norms and standards related to human rights;
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, Law on the Constitutional Court, the Code of Constitutional Jurisdiction, and national legal framework in the Republic of Moldova; 
• Knowledge on the functioning of the Ombudsperson Office, especially the procedure related to submitting the petitions to the Constitutional Court;
• Commitment and high identification with the human rights cause;
• Excellent analysis and drafting skills.

III.  Language requirments:

• Knowledge of Romanian and Russian. Knowledge of English language will be an asset;
• 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 detailed 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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