UNDP Jobs - 60435- Expert trainer for police forces on domestic viole

Expert trainer for police forces on domestic violence and their role in the DV community coordination response team

Location :

Tirana, with travel missions within the country, ALBANIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

07-Oct-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

20 working days over October 2015- March 2016

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% gender quota and 50% gender quota in Electoral Code for general and local elections respectively 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 (Istanbul Convention) 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:

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;

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;

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).

Particularly, to assist the Ministry of the Interior and the General State Police Department in preparing the police ranks with specific knowledge on domestic violence as a phenomenon, understanding of the police role in the community coordination response teams against DV at the local level, the requirements of the Law on Measures Against Violence in Family Relations as well as the implementing regulations and standard procedures that the police should follow in responding to each domestic violence case, UNDP will seek the services of one expert trainer for police forces on domestic violence.

Duties and Responsibilities

The trainer will customize the agenda and the training modules prepared in previous similar interventions by UNDP to include more the community coordinated response philosophy and practice, as well as conduct two training sessions of one day for members of police forces in the Police Department/Stations of Krujë, Sarandë, Përmet, Kavajë, Burrel, Ersekë and Tirana.

The trainer, in conducting the sessions, shall make use of best practices and good models from successful local referral mechanisms for prevention and treatment of domestic violence cases in Albania and in other countries. The consultant shall keep in mind requirements of the Domestic Violence Law, the recently approved law on State Police and other relevant laws, particularly the secondary legislation on DV relevant to police work. The consultant will also keep an eye on the latest relevant developments in the country such as re-organization of state police structures and the administrative and territorial reform. A special focus during the training sessions will be given to the multi-disciplinary coordination of all relevant actors in the local referral mechanisms with a special emphasis on the role of the State Police forces.

In this activity the expert will focus on the following:

Review the existing legal framework on Anti domestic Violence in Albania, with particular focus on the duties and responsibilities of the Ministry of the Interior and the State Police
Upgrade and customize the training modules and sample folders of information for participants, targeting this specific audience: police members of the community coordination response teams
Draft training agendas for police forces
In liaison with the General Department of State Police and its subordinate structures, identify the participants to the training sessions
Conduct training sessions for 50 to 60 members of police forces

The list of final deliverables:

Upgraded training modules and sample participant folders for the participants (in Albanian)
Draft agendas for training sessions (in Albanian)
A final report (in English) highlighting the expert’s work, outputs, achievements, lessons learned and the proceeding of the training sessions, including recommendations for future similar interventions.

The consultant 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:

Deep understanding of police work, competence, function and structures demonstrated through years of experience, work achievements and personal contribution to the developments in this area.
Share a strong level of commitment in combating domestic violence in Albania and in supporting implementation of the Domestic Violence Law;
Communication and public speaking skills, team player and capacity to deliver as per deadlines. Excellent presentation skills;
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 in training skills

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications/Education:

Graduate degree in Law or Policing or a combination of the two; Advanced agree is an asset;

Work Experience:

Minimum 10 years of professional experience are required in this area
Experience and knowledge on domestic violence issues;
Past experience in preparing police manuals, training modules and conducting training sessions, particularly on gender based violence;
Previous cooperation with UNDP projects is considered an asset

Language skills:

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

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.