Republic of Moldova

National Consultant on anti-corruption

Vacancy Number: Pr15/00957

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	08 Jun 2015, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	16 Jun 2015, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	13 Jun 2015
Reference to the project:	Programme for Improving the Quality of Moldovan Democracy through Parliamentary Support
Expected Duration of Assignment:	40 days within a 4 months assignment
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button no later than 8 June 2015. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: victoria.muntean@undp.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

Contacts:

Mr. Oskars Kastens.

Mr. Sergiu Galitchi.

sergiu.galitchi@undp.org

Ms. Victoria Muntean.

victoria.muntean@undp.org

Background

The UNDP Programme “Improving the quality of Moldovan democracy through parliamentary and electoral support” aims to enhance parliamentary capacity in carrying out its core functions, thus contributing to viable democracy and open society in Moldova. The project adopts a comprehensive, long-term approach to parliamentary development including strengthening of the legislatures law-making, representation and oversight roles.

The issue of corruption constitutes a permanent concern in the Republic of Moldova. According to the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI), in 2014 Moldova was ranking 105^th out of 175 countries. The Republic of Moldova’s commitments to curb corruption are explicitly stated in the EU – Republic of Moldova Association Agreement with the European Union, as well as in the documents that set out the cooperation framework with the Council of Europe, UN and other international organizations.

Moldova has signed the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) on 28 September 2004, being required to align its anti-corruption policies, procedures and legislation with the measures prescribed in UNCAC articles. UNDP and Global Organization Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) produced an Anti-corruption Assessment Tool for Parliamentarians that focuses on their role in ensuring effective UNCAC implementation. The results of the assessment will enhance parliament’s legislative and oversight functions in anti-corruption area.  

The Parliament’s decision no. 154 on implementation of the National Anti-corruption Strategy 2011-2015 contains actions to be undertaken by public authorities in fighting corruption. The implementation of the Strategy and its Action Plan shall be finalized in 2015 and the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defence and Public Order (CNSDPO) is responsible for reviewing the results of implementation and follow-up on existing backlogs. In this context, Committee shall assess the progress made by the Executive to improve the anti-corruption legislation, so that it complies with the increased need for efficient anti-corruption activities of the law enforcement and control bodies (i.e. the National Anticorruption Centre, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Intelligence and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova).

Hence, UNDP is looking to hire a national consultant who will support the international consultant to carry out the Anti-corruption Self-Assessment and develop a draft Code of Conduct for MPs. He/she will also enhance the CNSDPO oversight on the implementation of National Anti-corruption Strategy, in line with the GRECO and UNCAC country recommendations.

Scope of work

The expected output for the national consultant’s assignment is to support the international consultant to carry out the Anti-corruption Self-Assessment and develop a draft Code of Conduct for MPs. He/She will also conduct a thorough analysis of the current status of implementation of the National Anti-corruption Strategy, assigned to the institutions with responsibilities in fighting corruption. The consultant will assess the progress in the implementation of the National Anti-corruption Strategy.

Following the assessment, the national consultant will identify the backlogs in the all the components of the Strategy e  and provide recommendations for improvement..

The analysis will provide an overview of the available mechanisms to exercise the parliamentary oversight function and recommendations to strengthen this function.

In order to achieve the stated objective, the Consultant will have the following responsibilities:

1.1   Prepare a detailed work plan to be applied for respective assignment:

-        Undertake a comprehensive desk review of the relevant national legal framework, policies and strategies on anti-corruption. Get acquainted with Parliament Rules of Procedures and other internal and national regulations;

-        Organize in cooperation with the international consultant initial meetings with relevant Standing Committees to present the Anti-corruption Toolkit and plan the process of anti-corruption self-assessment.

1.2   Provide support to the International Consultant to carry out the Anti-corruption Self-Assessment process for the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

1.3   Provide support to the International Consultant to Develop the Draft Code of Conduct for Members of the Parliament.

1.4   Develop a report on the progress of implementation of the National Anti-corruption Strategy and anti-corruption policies, based on the indicators stated in the Parliament’s Decisions No. 154 and 76.

-        Review the measures taken by Government to fight corruption by analysing relevant policies, laws, plans, programs and strategies and the level of their implementation in line with the indicators stated in the Parliament’s decisions no. 154 and 76.

-        Identify the backlogs and impediments, which hinders the progress in the implementation of the  National Anti-corruption Strategy and the anti-corruption legislation;

-        Assess the CNSDPO capacities and existing tools to check the efficiency of the anti-corruption legislation and monitor the implementation of the National Anti-corruption Strategy;

-        Conduct a round table to discuss and collect feedback on the draft Report, presenting the initial findings and recommendations to the members and staff of the CNSDPO.

1.5   Support the implementation of CNSDPO oversight function:

-        Provide expertise and assistance (develop  agenda, informative note, list of questions) in organizing two fact finding field visits one to the National Anti-corruption Center and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and one public hearing on implementation of the National Anti-corruption Strategy;

-        Provide assistance to the International Consultant to conduct one-day training on scrutiny of legislation from anti-corruption perspective for parliamentary staff.

For detailed information on assignment, deliverables, activities, milestones, management and financial arrangements, please refer to Annex 1 - Terms of Reference

Requirements for experience

1. Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Law.

2. Experience and Knowledge:

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in the field of governance and anti-corruption;
• At least 2 years of working experience in designing and implementing anti-corruption assessments;
• In-depth knowledge of national policies and legislation on anti-corruption;
• Experience in comparative analysis, research, assessment on the implementation of the anti-corruption legislation and policies;
• Experience in organizing public hearings at the Parliament or Government level will be strong asset.

3. Abilities:

• Strong analytical and drafting skills;
• Ability to analyze, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing, draft report, organize and meet expected results, adapt to different environments (cultural, economic, political and social).
• Ability to engage stakeholders in anti-corruption efforts, including knowledge of informal and emerging actors as well as knowledge of cross-cutting governance and anti-corruption issues;
• Fluency in Romanian and English.

4. Skills:

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:

i. Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work including past experience in similar assignments;

ii. Providing a brief information on each of the above qualifications, item by item and a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable);

       2. Financial proposal (in USD), specifying a fee per day and total requested amount including all related costs, e.g. fees, per diems, travel costs, phone calls etc.;

       3. Duly filled in and signed Personal History Form (P11) and at least 3 names for a reference check.

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).

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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