UNDP Jobs - 75198- Local Consultant for Legal procedures

Local Consultant for Legal procedures

Location :

Podgorica, MONTENEGRO

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

25-Dec-2017

Application Deadline :

11-Dec-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

December 2017 – September 2019

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

22 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

Ministry of European Affairs (MEA) is the newly established, with new roles and responsibilities. In that sense there is a need to strengthen capacities and to plan imminent future new employments. The Ministry represents a central coordinating institution for the process of the accession to the EU including accession negotiations and management and programming of IPA funds, as well as strategic planning when it comes to the public policies. Staff assigned to the new MEA have responsibility for and experience to date in anchoring negotiations with the EU not only in establishing the preconditions for opening the remaining negotiating chapters, but the requirements for continuous alignment of the national legislation with the EU acquis and establishing benchmarks and key criteria for the closure of the negotiation chapters.

Furthermore, the Ministry has a new role assigned to carry out activities aimed at establishing and developing the system for coordination and monitoring of the alignment of strategic documents establishing public policies with other national strategic documents and/or EU acquis, in coordination with other line ministries. This clearly shows the need for establishing and developing clear internal procedures, legal acts and instructions.

The project “Strengthening capacities of the Ministry of European Affairs” is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by UNDP in partnership with the MEA. The project started on October 1, 2017 and it will be implemented over the next two years. The general objective of this action is to assist, advise and support EU accession negotiations through strengthening the capacities of the MEA in responding to the demands of the new phases of accession process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives of the assignment: The objective of the assignment is to strengthen administrative capacities of the Ministry of European Affairs, through engagement of the local consultant. Additionally, the consultant will support the implementation of the project „Strengthening capacities of the Ministry of European Affairs“.

Job content: Under direct supervision of UNDP Project Manager and in close cooperation with the Secretary of the ministry, the local consultant will perform the following tasks:

The local consultant should analyse current legislation and internal procedures for functioning of the MEA and cooperate with all relevant sectors. Local consultant should further develop new and update existing internal procedures according to the conducted analysis. This includes participation in all legal matters regarding Labour Law implementation and also employment procedures as well as introduction of best practices.

Ensure effective support in implementation of newly introduced framework of the Ministry;
Analysing the existing internal procedures.
Collect data in preparation of relevant analysis on internal procedures conducted so far in the Ministry
Contribute to the preparation and updating of all necessary reports/documents/plans regarding human resources management.
According to the results of the analysis develop new and update existing internal procedures;
Research and draft analyses related to good practices internal organisation;
Support development and implementation of different MEA communications and reporting products such as public announcements and infographics;
Assist in development of ICT solutions regarding efficient implementation of internal procedures;
Assist in preparation of contributions and other documents regarding functioning of the Ministry and implementation of labour legislation as well as the legislation regarding public administration.
Provide support in the implementation of all activities planned in the project „Strengthening capacities of the Ministry of European Affairs “, and ensure transparent and excellent communication with direct project partners and other stakeholders;
Prepare monthly reports on implemented activities;
Perform other relevant tasks upon request of the UNDP Project Manager and Secretary of the Ministry of European Affairs.

The expected results: It is expected from the consultant to coordinate and deliver above mentioned tasks, in order to strengthen capacities of the Ministry of European Affairs and its Secretary and support the implementation of the project „Strengthening capacities of the Ministry of European Affairs “.

Timing and reporting: The local consultant will work under direct supervision of UNDP Project Manager and in the close cooperation with Secretary of the ministry. He/she will be obligated to provide monthly reports on their deliverables during the assignment.

Time duration and travel: The local consultant will be engaged in the period from December 2017 until September 2019. The consultant will be placed at the premises of the Ministry of European Affairs and work during the working hours of the Ministry.

Competencies

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN/UNDP/MEA;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Excellent communication skills, facility in working with teams and capacity to compose clear and readable narrative reports;
Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution skills;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Knowledge Management and Learning;
Shares knowledge and experience;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to Results Management, including collecting of documentation, data entering, preparation of revisions, filling, provision of information;
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems;
Responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
Ability to work independently and in a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to team-based brainstorming, planning, and decision-making;
Flexibility to work in an environment where each employee assumes multiple responsibilities;
Highly resourceful, flexible, entrepreneurial, and with an excellent work ethic.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University degree in law, advanced degree would be considered as an asset;

Experience:

At least three years previous experience as a legal practitioner in public/private sector;
Expertise and experience in public sector change processes;
Solid experience and working knowledge of human resources related issues;
Good knowledge of employment laws and public administration legal framework;
A good knowledge of contract employment;
Experience and skills in recruitment and selection;

Languages:

Fluency in Montenegrin and Englis language;

Other:

Computer literacy.

Criteria for selection

Combined Scoring method will be used. When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the inidividual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: (i) responsive, compliant, acceptable, and (ii) having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
Technical criteria weight - 70% (Background and education 10%; Relevant previous experience 20%; Substantial knowledge/Required competencies 30%; Required language 10%);
Financial criteria weight - 30%.
Only offerors obtaining a minimum 490 points for technical criteria will be considered for the financial evaluation.
For more information on procurement methodology for Individual Contractors, please refer to Procurement Notice.

Application procedure:

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications by December 11th, 2017 by using the Apply now button. The application should contain a duly completed Personal History Form (P11) that can be downloaded from http://www.me.undp.org/content/montenegro/en/home/operations/jobs.html. Please note that UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document, so please make sure that you merge all your documents into a single file.
Only the short-listed applicants will be contacted and requested to submit a letter of interest including a price quotation indicating the lump sum (in EUR) requested for the work envisaged in the section "Description of Responsibilities".