CONSULTANT TO DRAFT THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Cornerstones of national human rights protection mechanisms, Human Rights Commissions and similar institutions find their official international recognition through accreditation by the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions (ICC) working under the auspices of the OHCHR. To receive the accreditation of National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) these Commissions have to be assessed as being in compliance with an agreed set of norms commonly referred to as the Paris Principles.    The adoption of Law nº 33/2009 on 22 December 2009, considered to a large extent Paris-Principles-compliant, created the Comissão Nacional dos Direitos Humanos(hereinafter CNDH) with a mandate to: Promote and Protect Human Rights in Mozambique Be the leading agency in conducting Human Rights awareness campaigns Cooperate with the Competent Authorities to promote respect of Human Rights Interact with citizens by collecting their complaints and investigating them. The CNDH is an autonomous Institution reporting on an annual basis to the President of the Republic and the Parliament on the situation of Human Rights in Mozambique With the entering into force of the Law in April 2010, the Ministry of Justice was mandated to work on establishing the CNDH and making it operational. All 11 Commissioners were selected in 2012 and have taken oath on 05 September 2012. Since that date the CNDH is considered as officially established and is facing the hard challenge of becoming operational. Upon appointment of the Commissioners, UNDP has in the last part opf 2012 engaged in activities aimed at making the Commission operational by providing (jointly with the OHCHR) an induction training, by supporting a needs assessment study from an International expert, and by supporting the drafting by the members of the Commission of an activity plan for 2013. The National Human Rights Commission is now at a critical stage of having to draft a multi-year strategic plan that will cover the period 2014-2018. This document will guide the process of making the services of the Commission actually available to the Citizens of Mozambique. By using comparative experiences of other Institutions that have engaged in similar endeavours and placing them into the specific scenario of Mozambique the CNDH has set a target date of September 2012 to finalize the plan and present it to all relevant stakeholders. Lacking capacity and expertise to draft alone such an important document the Chairperson of the CNDH has requested the support of UNDP to hire a team of consultants that would facilitate and support the drafting process. This particular ToR focus on the services required by the national Consultant. Those related to the international expert will be drafted in a separate submission.

Duties and Responsibilities

A home-based thorough study of: Needs Assessment report for the NCHR. The legal framework related to the NCHR Reports from other institutions already carrying out human rights work in Mozambique and any other document provided to the consultant Analysis of the donor interests in supporting the NCHR in Mozambique. All other relevant documents that will have to be taken into consideration for the drafting of the Strategic Plan. Interviews with selected commissioners and all main stakeholders in the Human Rights field in Mozambique to gather information necessary to develop a strategic and realistic plan. Upon arrival in Mozambique of the International expert the national consultant will hold an inception meeting with him/her to agree on a methodology of work, consistent with the TORs and, together, draft a work plan to be submitted to UNDP and the CNDH for approval. Conduct research work in team with the international expert. The national consultant will conduct interviews with all relevant stakeholders and visit at least one Province outside Maputo. During the last week of the assignment, facilitate a workshop which will involve members of the CNDH and other relevant stakeholders in order to agree on a basic structure and guiding principles of the Strategic Plan. Elaborate the Strategic Plan for the NCHR in Mozambique jointly with the international consultant, the Chair, Administrative Secretariat and the Commissioners of the CNDH. Communicate regularly with the National Consultant and by 30 June 2013 submit the first draft of the Strategic Plan to the National Human Rights Commission. In the month of July engage with Members of the National Human Rights Commission with the aim of submitting a final draft document by August 15 2013. Participate in the month of September for the presentation of the Strategic Plan of the National Human Rights Commission. Submit a separate report to UNDP by 30 September 2013 on the outcome and impressions of the Consultancy work with recommendations and suggestions on follow up activities necessary for the implementation of the Strategic Plan. Monitoring and progress controls, including reporting requirements, formats, frequency, etc. Methodology and Reporting Framework: During the assignment, the appropriate methodology to be used by the consultants will include:  Consultation with UNDP CTA and PO and the Chair of the National Human Rights Commission to solve any dilemma that may arise from the interpretation of this ToRs as well as to discuss any change of plan. Regular oral updates during the consultancy and maintain written formal electronic submissions at the end of each month;  The Mission Report has to be submitted by 30 September. Monitoring and progress controls: The consultancy will be supported and monitored by UNDP PO and CTA and by the Chair of the National Human Rights Commission.

Competencies

Competencies Conceptual and critical thinking and analytical skills; Conversant in monitoring, evaluation and/or social research methodologies (qualitative/ quantitative); Knowledge in:  Experience of action-oriented research, participatory research. Human Rights Institutions;  Government of Mozambique legislation; Mozambican Human Rights environment;  Excellent communication skills;  Computer proficiency. Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling 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 favoritism; Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Master Degree or equivalent in law, human rights or related field is a requirement. Further education or a concentration in strategic planning, design of policy and monitoring and/or evaluation is also required. Experience: More than five years experience of recognized and documented expertise in conducting strategic Planning, assessments to institutions, research or review of development projects, programmes, countries or thematic areas required. Language Requirements: Proficiency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) is required. FC: 04000

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.

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