UNDP Swaziland in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has partnered with the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration (CHRPA) to increase awareness on human rights and citizens access to justice. The CHRPA was established in September 2009 under Section 163 of the Constitution of Swaziland. The Commission constitutes of five part time members including the Acting Commissioner and four Deputy Commissioners who are all appointed by the Head of State His Majesty The King on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The CHRPA is mandated to investigate complaints concerning alleged violations of fundamental human rights and freedoms, investigate complaints concerning the functions of any key public service commission, and the armed forces in so far as the complaints relate to the failure to achieve acceptable delivery of service or equitable access by all in the recruitment of those services or fair administration by those services. It is also mandated to promote and foster strict adherence to the rule of law and principles of natural justice in public administration.The functions and the powers of the Commissions are outlined in section 164 and 165 of the Constitution. The CHRPA of Swaziland is an independent institution in the performance of its function and should not be subjected to any direction or control of any person or authority. There is presently no legislation enacted to fully operationalise the Commission. However, a draft CHRPA Bill of 2007 that was developed through the assistance of the Commonwealth is yet to be tabled in Parliament. In May 2010 UNDP secured the technical support from the Regional Service Centre in Johannesburg to provide guidance and facilitate the process of developing a framework for a strategic plan, which would outline the priority areas of the CHRPA. A three day strategic planning workshop was held for members of the CHRPA and facilitated by the Regional Service Centre through which a framework for the plan and a roadmap for developing it was agreed to. It was recommended that the CHRPA should engage Technical Assistance with support of UNDP for 6-12 months to assist in operationalising the Commission to become functional by providing hands-on support. In addressing this, an International Consultant will be engaged with the main task of facilitating the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the Swaziland Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration Commission. Objectives of the Consultancy: The main objective of the assignment is to support the development of a comprehensive national Strategic Plan for the CHRPA. Main Tasks:
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Scope of Work: The consultant is expected to engage various stakeholders to ensure effective citizens participation and involvement to inform the strategic plan. 1. Consultations will be held with the following:
2. Recommend a comprehensive organisational structure that would strengthen the effectiveness of the CHRPA Secretariat. 3. Identify all operational systems and procedures that would be required to be in place for effective delivery of the CHRPA mandate. 4. Provide advice based on the Paris Principles and good practice from NHRIs particularly from the region, in the areas of complaint handling and investigations, monitoring and reporting mechanisms on human rights situations. 5. Advice and recommend on an enabling legislation to be enacted for effective delivery of the CHRPA mandate. 6. Conduct a capacity gap analysis of the Commissioners in relation to leadership, institutional arrangements, human resource competences, accountability mechanisms and functional competences. 7. Formulate strategies for the sustainability of the Commission. 8. Present a draft national strategic plan for consensus building. 9. Present the final document to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and CHRPA.
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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. |
STRATEGIC AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
STRATEGIC AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
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