UNDP Jobs - 73055- INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT – TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE/ HUMAN RIGHTS

Location :

Tunis, TUNISIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

28-Jun-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

44 work days

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

44 work days

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

Country: Tunisia

UNDP Libya is seeking to hire a qualified international consultant under “Transitional Justice” Project of UNDP Libya as “Transitional Justice/Human Rights Consultant”. Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Human Rights, Transitional Justice and Rule of Law Division of UNSMIL and in coordination with the Project Manager, the consultant will work from home with missions to Tunis, to provide substantive guidance and support to the team working on the transitional justice project.

Project Name: Transitional Justice Project

Period of assignment/services: 44 work days (approx. 21 work days home-based and 23 work days in Tunis)

Please submit your Technical and Financial proposals to the following e-mail address no later than 28th June 2017. Email: procurement.ly@undp.org

Duties and Responsibilities

The overall objective of the consultancy will be to support in total four workshops/ dialogue meetings that will assist the respective community to reach consensus and initiate the formulation of road maps or agreements to initiate or further advance the transitional justice process at the respective community level in order to:

Reach agreement on the key issues related to related to the development of transitional justice strategies and implementation plan in full line with international standards and human rights;
Promote the reconciliation between the communities in conflict;
Advance the requirements of justice for both respective sides;
Especially facilitate the return of Internally Displaces Persons;
Increase understanding among participants on the issues pertaining to reparation and rehabilitation and more specifically on solving land property issues if the case maybe.

Specifically, the consultant will provide for the:

Misrata and Tawergha dialogue process support to two dialogue meetings facilitated by UNSMIL/UNDP that will assist the Misrata/Tawergha Committee by:Providing technical inputs to UNSMIL/UNDP in conceptualizing, planning and carrying out two structured dialogue meetings including the provision of political, human rights and legal advice on selected transitional justice issues;

Design and lead the process that will enable Misrata/Tawergha Committee to reach agreement in relation to the implementation of the road map document with a particular focus on the return of IDPs consistent with international law and human rights standards;
Accompany, advise, and act as a resource person for the Misrataa/Tawergha Committee in participating in the follow-up of the two dialogue meetings.

Mashashiya and Zintan dialogue process support to one dialogue meeting facilitated by UNSMIL/UNDP and one follow-up workshop that will assist the Mashashiya and Zintan community by:

Providing technical inputs to UNSMIL/UNDP in conceptualizing, planning and carrying out one dialogue meeting and one follow-up workshop that will assist the communities in developing a transitional justice strategy / road promoting truth seeking, property restitution, returns of Internally Displaced Persons addressing missing persons and detained persons;
Design and lead the process for developing the process in full line with international law and human rights standards;
Provide political, human rights and legal advice on selected transitional justice issues and to this end coordinate with separately recruited key international experts;
Accompany, advise, and act as a resource person for the Mashashiya and Zintan community in follow of the dialogue meeting respectively workshop.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to provide seasoned effective specialized advice in a broad range of human resources, financial, logistical, and administrative areas to Head of Office/Mission, and to Headquarters and senior mission staff; ability to ensure adequate preparation of reports or rationale with respect to key logistic and administrative decisions; strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in both English and Arabic, listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience, demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Creativity: Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas, actively seeks to improve programs or services, takes interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things, develops new insights into situations and offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client need, promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas, questions conventional approaches, encourages new ideas and innovations, designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes.
Planning and Organization: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise, places team agenda before personal agenda, builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members, supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualification:

Bachelor degree in law, political science, sociology, or related field with specialization in transitional justice and human rights.

Experience:

At least 10 to 15 years of combined experience in the areas of transitional justice and Human Rights;
Extensive understanding of the issues related to transitional justice and human rights, including research and preparation of research papers (Submit a minimum of two sample of a research paper.);
Extensive experience working with senior representatives of the authorities, academia including participation in conferences, seminars, presentations in various fora’s;
Experience of work in the Arab region in the area of transitional justice and at least one other region;
Experience in transitional justice processes on community level in particular in the Arab region and leading such transitional justice processes;
Knowledge of the Libyan context and the current transition would be a significant advantage;
Extensive experience in presenting in public forums including high-level national stakeholders;
Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required.

Documents to be included when submitting the proposal:

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications;
Motivation Letter describing their interest in the assignment and why they are the most suitable for the work;
Curriculum Vitae and Personal History Form (P11) including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references;
Financial Proposal Form, providing a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems) is to be provided by the offeror;
Detail Terms of Reference, P11 Form and Financial Proposal Form can be found in the following link: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=38585
Please submit your Technical and Financial proposals to the following e-mail address no later than 28th June 2017 to Email: procurement.ly@undp.org.

Note:

Applications with No financial offer or Missing P11 form will NOT be considered for evaluation;
Financial proposal should be on provided format (i.e Annex 3- OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP);
Applicants must submit a minimum of two samples of relevant research papers on transitional justice and human rights, including research and preparation of research papers;
Incomplete proposals will not be considered.