Empleos en el PNUD - 58778- National Research Consultant on Democratic Governa

National Research Consultant on Democratic Governance

Localidad :

Colombo - Home Based, Sri Lanka

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

20-Aug-2015

Fecha límite de postulación :

09-Aug-15 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

National Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

A maximun of 60 working days over 3 months, starting 20th August 2015

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

A max of 60 working days over 3 months, with the possibility of 40days ext. over 2 months

El PNUD está comprometido con lograr la diversidad de su personal en términos de género, nacionalidad y cultura. Se alienta por igual a las personas que pertenecen a grupos minoritarios, a pueblos indígenas o que tienen alguna discapacidad a presentar su candidatura. Todas las solicitudes se tratarán con la mayor confidencialidad. UNDP no tolera la explotación y el abuso sexual, ningún tipo de acoso, incluido el acoso sexual, ni la discriminación. Por lo tanto, todos los candidatos seleccionados serán sometidos a una rigurosa verificación de referencias y antecedentes.

Antecedentes

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka supports inclusive and effective democratic governance by advocating, advising, fostering impartial spaces for dialogue, achieving consensus, and strengthening institutions. UNDP helps governance institutions in the country to inter alia engage in constitutional reforms, independent elections, strengthen parliament, and address policy and institutional options for democratic governance, social cohesion, risk-reduction and development through reconciliation, empowerment and inclusion.

Scope and objectives

UNDP Sri Lanka is seeking the immediate services of a National Consultant who can provide research and analytical inputs to the Policy Unit’s work on supporting democratic governance initiatives in the country.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Provide in-depth research and analysis of Sri Lankan and comparative legislation and jurisprudence relating to legal and institutional reforms;
Provide research and technical inputs as well as administrative support for the conduct of context and institutional assessments, research studies, etc.;
Organize consultations, meetings, workshops, conferences, etc, as required, and prepare reports of proceedings and outcomes;
Provide research, technical inputs and administrative support for the preparation of concept papers and proposals.

Expected Outputs:

In-depth research and analysis provided of Sri Lankan and comparative legislation and jurisprudence relating to legal and institutional reforms;
Research and technical inputs as well as administrative support provided for the conduct of context and/or institutional assessments and/or research studies;
Consultations and/or meetings and/or workshops and/or conferences organized, and reports of proceedings and outcomes prepared;
Research, technical inputs and administrative support provided for the preparation of concept papers and/or proposals.

Competencias

Functional Competencies:

Excellent research and analytical skills in public law;
Ability to write well-structured and analytical research briefs, as well as provide research and technical inputs to context and institutional assessments, concept papers, project proposals, etc., in English;
Good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize work deliverables;
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records;
Demonstrates good judgment and maturity;
A team player;
Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills;
Good working knowledge of word-processing and internet software applications; and excellent electronic legal research skills.

Corporate competences:

Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences;
Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;
Demonstrates consistency in upholding and promoting the values of the UN in actions and decisions.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent).

Experience:

At least 1 year’s research and concept paper and/or project proposal preparation experience, particularly in public law and democratic governance areas.

Language:

Excellent English language skills, oral and written;
A working knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil.

How to apply

The application should contain:

A CV with all relevant information, including 2 non-related referees;
2 sample documents which strongly demonstrate the applicant’s ability to achieve the expected outputs detailed above.

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a combination of a desk review of the CV, the 2 sample documents provided, and the offer that provides the best value for money. Please refer and adopt the financial model format provided below in your financial offer. The Evaluation Panel may decide to call for an interview (face to face or telephone), if required.

Financial proposal

All Inclusive per day fee: LKR ( )

Amount in words: LKR ( )

Note:

Payments will be based on invoices on achievement of agreed milestones, i.e., upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR and certification of acceptance by the UNDP. The applicant must factor in all possible costs in his/her “All Inclusive Lump Sum Daily Fee” financial proposal including his/her consultancy and professional fee, honorarium, communication costs such as telephone/internet usage, printing costs, return travel from home to meetings, ad-hoc costs, stationery costs, and any other foreseeable costs in this exercise. No costs other than what has been indicated in the financial proposal will be paid or reimbursed to the consultant. The UNDP will only pay for any unplanned travel outside of this TOR and Duty Station on an actual basis and on submission of original bills/invoices and on prior agreement with UNDP officials. Daily per diems and costs for accommodation/meals/incidental expenses for such travel shall not exceed established local UNDP DSA rates.

For an Individual Contractor who is of 62 years of age or older, and on an assignment requiring travel, be it for the purpose of arriving at the duty station or as an integral duty required under the TOR, a full medical examination and statement of fitness to work must be provided.