UNDP Jobs - 49143- International Consultant to Conduct cost-effective

International Consultant to Conduct cost-effectiveness Analysis of Tajikistan’s Joining to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Location :

Home Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

17-Sep-2014

Application Deadline :

01-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

4 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

4 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Government of Tajikistan started to show strong interest for the ratification and in 2013 established a Governmental Working Group for CRPD (WG CRPD). UN Agencies have been instrumental in garnering support for this process and contributed to an increased commitment from the Government for development of inclusive policies, systems and services in accordance with the Convention. Building on these achievements, the WG CRPD has drafted a plan of action, which includes carrying out a review and revision of legislation and accession to the CRPD, as well as an awareness raising campaign, which will address the stigma and discrimination against persons with disabilities. However, the WG CRPD lacks technical, methodological, financial and material resources for the implementation of the plan of action.

Taking into account all abovementioned, UNDP through the present assignment within the UNDP project is going to support conducting of Cost-effectiveness Analysis of the ratification of the UNCRPD which will lay the foundation for Tajikistan’s accession to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its subsequent implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

The present assignment aims to facilitate the Government of Tajikistan, including the relevant Ministries and State institutions as well as the recently established Governmental Working Group on CRPD and Coordination Council for Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities (DCC) towards potential accession to the CRPD by the Government of Tajikistan. This will be achieved through a set of interlinked activities, including conducting cost effectiveness analysis for joining CRPD which is the core deliverable of the present assignment.

The assignment is part of the Rule of Law and Access to Justice Programme of UNDP and its main objective is to lay the foundation for Tajikistan’s accession to CRPD and its subsequent implementation. The activities are consistent with the UN principles, including the promotion of equal opportunities and non-discrimination of persons with disabilities.

Sub-project title: Promoting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Tajikistan under Strengthening Rule of Law and Human Rights to Empower People in Tajikistan funded by MFA Finland.

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): 50 working days during 4 months in 2014 (28 days home based and 22 days in-country, including 10-days field visits)

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standard;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Management and Leadership:

Possesses in-depth knowledge of the global and regional disability related issues;
Knowledge and experience with programming development, monitoring and evaluation;
Proven ability to lead and manage “smart” business solutions in challenging environments;
Builds strong client relationships, focuses on impact and results for the client;
Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs, gain support, and is proactive in developing solutions;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;
Demonstrates openness to change, flexibility, and ability to manage complexities;
Ability to work under pressure and with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams and possess excellent inter-personal skills;
Experience in developing advocacy strategies and public speaking highly desirable;
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills;
Remains calm, in control, and good humored even under pressure;
Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills;
Ability to establish priorities for self and others, and to work independently.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Proven problem-solving skills creative thinking to develop and implement smart business solutions in a challenging socio-economic environment;
Proven ability to develop high level policy briefs, strategies, including experience in conducting cost effectiveness analysis;

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Promotes knowledge management and learning environment in the office and among local partners through leading by example;
Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UN.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Post graduate degree in economics, statistics, scial sciences, human rights and/or other related areas.

Experience:

A Minimum of 5 years work experience in conducting cost-effectiveness analysis, studies, surveys and/or other relevant assignments, especially in areas related to disability;
Proven work experience with and capacity-development of governmental entities, DPOs, and civil society in socio-economic fields, preferably in the field of disability;
Good knowledge of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and other relevant instruments of international human rights and humanitarian law;
Recent knowledge of UNDP’s results-based management policies and procedures;
High level of awareness and understanding of social, cultural, economic and political situation in the Republic of Tajikistan.

Language:

Fluency/proficiency in English (both verbal and written) is required;
Knowledge of Russian and or Tajik would be an advantage.