Republic of Moldova

International Consultant for the assessment of the e-learning capacities of the National Institute of Justice from Moldova

Vacancy Number: Pr15/00986

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	28 Jun 2015, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	03 Aug 2015
Reference to the project:	Strengthening Technical Capacities of the National Institutions for the Human Rights Protection and Promotion
Expected Duration of Assignment:	August – October 2015 (up to 30 working days)
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Online" button no later than 28 June 2015. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: alexandru.cocirta@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. This vacancy is also advertised on: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=57252
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Contacts:

Mr. Alexandru Cocirta.

alexandru.cocirta@undp.org

Background

The project is seeking to support the implementation of the relevant human rights reforms, plans and commitments, in order to ensure that the capacities of the national human rights institutions are strengthened, so that they are able to perform their key functions on the human rights monitoring, reporting, promotion and protection.

The overall objective of the project is to improve human rights protection and rule of law, including effective national implementation of European and international instruments in the Republic of Moldova, through the strengthening institutional capacities of key actors in relation to justice and vulnerable groups.

The project seeks to strengthen the capacities of public institutions, which have a mandate in the areas relating to human rights, criminal justice, governance and anti-corruption, in performing their key functions. These institutions include the Human Rights Centre (Ombudsperson Office) and the National Torture Prevention Mechanism, the Equality Council, the Ombudsperson in Psychiatry, the National Anti-Corruption Centre, the Parliamentary Human Rights Commission, the National Legal Aid Council, the upcoming Monitoring Mechanism on the CRPD implementation, the National Institute of Justice, and the Constitutional Court. In addition to this, key ministries (Health, Social Protection and Education) will be involved in order to strengthen the “governance” and “human rights” components.

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is envisaged as playing a key role in relation to the implementation of the whole programme. The NIJ is uniquely positioned to bridge programme`s components in terms of involvement of the target groups as specialised training institution. The NIJ will serve as a logistic platform for the planned capacity building activities, as well as will ensure the anchoring of the programme to ensure its sustainability during and beyond the programme duration.

The Project’s primary bulk of activities focuses on designing and implementation of a systematic training/coaching programme for core staff of the above-mentioned institutions. The aim will be to enhance their technical capacity to perform effectively in relation to their core functions and mandates as well as to mainstream human rights.

The capacity building activities envisaged by the Project will combine off-line and on-line approaches. The traditional (off-line/in person) training activities will be supplemented by e-learning instruments. E-courses are unique contemporary tools which have a long-lasting multiplication potential. The application of internet-based tools will allow ensure sustainability of the traditional (in person) training course, to keep and share the knowledge products produced, and ultimately institutionalise and allow further teaching through the NIJ and/or other interested entities following the end of the Project.

Following these objectives one of the key priorities for the Project is to design and implement effective methods of e-learning that would increase the capacity of the NIJ to provide necessary and efficient training to the staff of the respective national institutions. On the other hand, the e-learning tools will help NIJ in implementing its core mandate – providing training to judges and prosecutors, as well as to other justice related professionals (lawyers, mediators, bailiffs, etc.).

Scope of work

The main objectives of this consultancy are:

• To evaluate the impact of technology-enhanced learning methods on the provision of professional trainings and other continuing professional development (CPD) courses and programmes in the activity of NIJ;
• To analyse the existing platforms and technologies designed for the provision of effective e-learning and evaluate their effectiveness and suitability for the needs of the NIJ; 
• To conduct a comprehensive assessment of NIJ capacities to develop and provide e-learning tools;
• To strengthen the NIJ in-house capacities to create e-learning tools to meet a greater diversity of learner needs in distance-learning settings within NIJ.

For detailed information, please refer to the Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent (5-year university education) in Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Informational Technologies, Human Rights, Law or other relevant field;
• Proven qualification in an education-related discipline is an asset;

• At least 5 years of experience in carrying out needs assessments, providing on-line trainings, developing social platforms, e-learning elaboration, implementation and/or evaluation;

• Proven experience in designing and/or providing on-line trainings and educational programmes. Experience in designing and/or providing on-line courses and trainings for legal professions is an asset;
• Proven experience in working with the international or local organizations on similar assignments (successful experience in working with UN agencies is an asset);
• Deep understanding of the nature of Continuing Professional Development programmes and trainings and their objectives, the specific nature of the institutions providing them. Proven experience in designing and/or providing Continuing Professional Development trainings and courses, particularly for legal professionals, is an asset.
• Proficiency in English language;
• Knowledge of Romanian language is an asset;
• Knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian, or sign language is an asset.

 IV.Personal qualities:  

• Proven commitment to the core values of the United Nations, in particular, respecting differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, and sexual orientation, or other status;
• Responsibility;
• Creativity;
• Flexibility;
• Punctuality.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Technical Proposal:          

• explaining how applicant responds to each of the qualification requirements (particularly providing details on the previously implemented similar projects) and why he/she is the most suitable for the work;
• providing a brief methodology (max. 3 pages) on how the work will be approached and conducted;

2. Personal information (as a detailed CV or as a Personal History Form /P11), including records of past experience in similar projects/assignments and concrete         outputs obtained, including names and contact details of 3 reference persons;
3. Financial proposal as a lump sum in US Dollars, preferably split per each deliverable (which includes the fee, and all travel costs for 2 (two) missions to Moldova). For detailed information on travel requirements, please, refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference;

 

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 fees and taxes, and number of anticipated working days).

Travel

All envisaged travel costs (e.g., tickets, accommodation, meals, and other relevant expenses) 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. 

Two missions (of up to 5 working days each) to Chisinau, Moldova are envisaged under this assignment during September-October 2015.

 

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