UNDP Jobs - 57473- National consultants to assess and upgrade the tra

National consultants to assess and upgrade the training curricula at the State Police Academy on domestic violence and gender based violence (2 posts)

Location :

Tirana, ALBANIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

01-Jul-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Approx 40 working days over September 2015-November 2015

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

Albania’s progress in recent years in respecting and promoting gender equality is highlighted in a series of international commitments as well as domestic legal and policy development and implementation. Since 2008 Albania passed the Gender Equality in Society Law, established the national gender machinery, improved the Law on Measures against Violence in Family Relations, opened the first national shelter for survivors of domestic violence, established the mechanism of coordination and referral of domestic violence cases in several municipalities, evaluated the National Strategy for Gender Equality and Domestic Violence (2007-2010), and approved the revised National Strategy on Gender Equality and against Gender-Based and Domestic Violence (2011-2015). In addition, Albania created a stronger data collection system through conducting Domestic Violence, Time Use and Demographic Health Surveys as well as through approval of a series of gender indicators that will mandate gender disaggregation of public statistics for a number of entities. Starting from mid-2014 Albania also built an online data collection and case tracking system that will produce statistics on the cases handled in an inter-disciplinary fashion in every district. Introduction of the 30% quota of representation in the Electoral Code and community initiatives in engaging women more intensively in electoral and decision-making processes have opened the door for a greater voice for women’s need. Albania’s reporting in the framework of CEDAW Committee, Universal Periodic Review, Beijing and EU have evidenced certain recommendations and in August 2014 the European Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence entered into force for all CoE Sate Parties.

To support Albania’s international commitments to the implementation of international human rights standards, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and development of national capacities the Government of Albania and the United Nations signed in 2011 the Programme of Cooperation 2012-2016. While UN agencies will be required to mainstream gender in all their activities and projects, the Programme also envisages interventions focused entirely or considerably on gender equality issues, organized in the following outcomes:

3.1 Parliament and electoral institutions have the capacity to perform core functions
3.2 Line ministries and public service delivery institutions are able to mainstream gender and conduct gender responsive planning and budgeting and evidence-based policy making at all levels
1.3 Mandated line ministries and state institutions ensure that their practices and policies effectively prevent and address violence (against women and children) in society
4.3 National and sub-national government units have the capacity to generate and strengthen investments, employment and livelihood opportunities, especially for youth and women

UNDP intends to implement activities and deliver assistance, particularly under the outcomes mentioned above, building on the results, lessons learned and challenges of the previous UN assistance to GoA’s efforts in addressing gender inequalities, discrimination and violence, in implementation of its international commitments in the area and the National Strategy on Gender Equality and against Gender-Based and Domestic Violence (2011-2015).

Duties and Responsibilities

UNDP has supported and provided contribution to the strengthening of the capacities of the law enforcement agencies to implement gender equality legislation and ensure gender mainstreaming in the planning, implementation and monitoring processes. A specific support in this regard has been given to the State Police in achieving the following objectives: a) strengthening capacities of the State Police administration to formulate, advocate for and implement gender-aware policies, legislation and plans and b) promote a safe and conducing work environment for men and women alike in the police forces and structures, essential to promote women’s entrance and retention in the ranks. In the framework of this support, during year 2008 it was drafted a training program and a training manual was produced on domestic violence and the role of the State Police in preventing and reducing it, followed up by a series of training sessions in twelve regions in the police directorate. In addition, training was organized on the treatment of cases of domestic violence and gender based violence targeting police members of the community coordination response teams, part of the National Referral Mechanism in some regions of the country.

Alongside these developments, in August 2014 the European Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence entered into force for all CoE Sate Parties; as there have been improvements to the national legislation, strategies and policies that comply with international requirements and standards aiming at promoting gender equality and combating gender based violence and domestic violence such as the 2012 and 2013 amendments to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Albania, the Law on State Police, the policy and procedures on the treatment of harassment and sexual harassment in State Police.

Pursuant to article 20/3 of the law on the State Police, Directorate of State Police drafts and implements plans for the recruitment, education and training of the police employees and according to article 37 of the same law, the Police Academy is the educational institution that is responsible for the training, specialization and capacity building of the police employees at the operational, administrative and managerial levels. At present, the training on domestic violence is offered to the basic operational level among police staff which is limited to basic concepts of domestic violence, human rights, non-discrimination and the role of the basic role police staff in handling cases of domestic violence.

Having said the above, UNDP will provide technical assistance to assess and upgrade the training curricula on domestic violence and gender based violence through the services of two national consultants (one consultant focusing on the assessment and upgrading the curricula for both levels of management of police staff (delivering results in 30 working days); and the other consultant focusing on the pedagogical aspect of the training modules and increasing pedagogical skills of the trainers of the Police Academy, (delivering results in 10 working days) that will carry out the following:

Draft an evaluation methodology for the assessment and upgrade of the existing training manual and curricula on the role of the police in preventing and reducing domestic violence and gender based violence;
Review the existing legal framework on gender equality and gender based violence and domestic violence in Albania as amended recently, with particular focus on the duties and responsibilities of the Ministry of the Interior and the State Police;
Refresh and customize the training modules and sample folders of information for participants, targeting the specific audience: role base and middle management police staff;
1 Train the Trainers targeting the police specialists that will take over the responsibility to continue with training police staff at the Police Academy;
Organise consultancy sessions with the General Department of State Police and Academy of State Police Police teaching staff on the customised training modules tailoring them to the needs of the police employees that undertake continuous training at the Police Academy;
Draft training agendas for police forces;
Power point presentations and/or exercises;
Pilot training sessions targeting police forces in Police Academy.

The list of final deliverables:

An assessment report of the existing training curricula on domestic violence and the role of state police in prevention and reduction gender based violence and domestic violence;
An assessment methodology drafted;
Updated training modules and sample participant folders for the participants for the two levels of management: role base and middle management level (in Albanian)
A pedagogical methodology drafted for the trainers and Police Academy’s staff;
Draft agendas for training sessions (in Albanian)
An overview of the pilot training program (in Albanian);
Power point presentations and/or exercises (in Albanian);
A final report (in English) highlighting the expert’s work, outputs, achievements, lessons learned and the proceeding of the consultations, including recommendations for future similar interventions.

The consultants shall report to the Gender Programme Manager responsible for the respective contract at UNDP.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies:

Share a strong level of commitment in combating gender-based discrimination in Albania and in supporting implementation of the Gender Equality Law;
Drafting and reporting skills, team player and capacity to deliver as per deadlines.
Ability to present clearly and energetically and to facilitate and foster technical discussions among professionals.
Excellent analytical skills, initiative, sound judgment, results-oriented and efficiency in the assigned tasks;
Ability to work under pressure;
Meet tight deadlines without compromising on the quality of work, and being flexible;
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills;
Excellent presentation skills;
Excellent in pedagogical and training skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education/Academic Qualifications:

Advanced degree in law, security, pedagogical sciences, public administration, gender equality, and/or development disciplines. A combination of any of these areas is highly preferred;
Extensive experience in teaching and training.
Past experience in drafting training curricula.
Deep understanding of legislative work, processes, function and structures demonstrated through years of experience, work achievements and personal contribution to the developments in this area;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience on issues of gender equality;

Work Experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience as a professional in the above mentioned areas.

Language skills:

Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English.

Evaluation of Applicants:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.

The award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Only the highest ranked candidates who would be found qualified for the job will be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Technical Criteria - 70% of total evaluation – max. 35 points:

Criteria A: Compliant educational background - max points: 10
Criteria B: Demonstrated knowledge and experience on issues of gender equality - max points: 15
Criteria C: Considerable past experience in conducting training sessions for a multitude of professionals, including police - max points: 10

Financial Criteria - 30% of total evaluation – max. 15 points

Application procedures:

Qualified candidates are requested to apply online via this website. The application should contain:

A brief presentation explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position, to be entered in the first part of "Resume and Motivation" (max 1000 characters)
Your word format resume in the following box, under"Resume and Motivation".
Filled UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs); form to be downloaded at link: http://www.al.undp.org/content/albania/en/home/operations/jobs.html
lease upload the P11 instead of your CV.
Financial Proposal* - specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement. The financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (number of anticipated working days, travel, per diems and any other possible costs).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.

How to Submit the Application:

To submit your application online, please follow the steps below:

Download and complete the UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs);
Merge your UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs), Financial Proposal and cover letter into a single file. The system does not allow for more than one attachment to be uploaded;
Click on the Job Title (job vacancy announcement);
Click “Apply Now” button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and then click “Submit Application;”
Upload your application/single file as indicated above with the merged documents (underlined above);
You will receive an automatic response to your email confirming receipt of your application by the system.

*Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and shall take into account various expenses incurred by the consultant/contractor during the contract period (e.g. fee, health insurance, vaccination and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services...). All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel.

Payments will be made only upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.

Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply.

Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.