Consultancy Job at United Nations (UN) in Uganda

Job Title: NATIONAL CONSULTANTCY: DEVELOPMENT OF FRAMEWORK TO MONITOR UGANDA’S IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS

Location : Kampala, UGANDA
Application Deadline : 23-Nov-11
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Dec-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 60 Working Days
Expected Duration of Assignment : 60 Working Days
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Background

Uganda is a party to all the core international human rights instruments except for the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances. Under the international human rights system, the State of Uganda is obligated to report on a regular basis on how it is implementing the different treaties it has ratified. It is also meant to respond to and implement recommendations and observations made from other human rights mechanisms like the Special Procedures and the Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council.

To date, Uganda has submitted information to and been reviewed by the Human Rights Committee; the Committee Against Torture; the Committee on the Rights of the Child and its two Optional Protocols; the Committee on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women; and, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It has also submitted information to and received observations from the African Peer Review Mechanism, the African Commission of Human and Peoples Rights and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. The country has been visited by four different special procedures and recenetly underwent the Universal Periodic Review in October 2011.

In light of the above, OHCHR and UHRC are seeking a consultant to elaborate a comprehensive monitoring framework and establish a baseline on how well the State of Uganda has been implementing the recommendations made by different human rights mechanisms.

Organization setting and reporting

The consultant will report to the Human Rights Mechanisms focal point of OHCHR and to the Director of Monitoring and Investigations Unit of the Uganda Human Rights Commission. The consultant will sit at the offices of the OHCHR.

Duration: This consultancy is for 60 working days with possibility of extension and the consultant is expected to assist in the presentation of the findings at a national stakeholder’s workshop for validation.



Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

The consultant will be expected to carry out a desk review of key documents to be agreed upon with OHCHR and the UHRC, develop a methodology to measure the level of implementation by the State of recommendations and observations made by international human rights mechanisms. A first baseline study based on this methodology is to be carried out taking into account recommendations made by the different mechanisms between 2003 and 2011. In carrying out his or her work, the consultant will be expected to consult widely with the Government of Uganda and relevant civil society organizations on the framework proposed as well as in the collection of information on Uganda’s human rights performance.

Deliverables:

- Development of a monitoring framework to classify and assess the level of implementation by the State of Uganda of recommendations emanating from international and regional human rights mechanisms
- Based on methodology, provide a baseline of where the State of Uganda stands in terms of implementation of recommendations
- Submit a brief analysis on critical areas lacking implementation by the State of Uganda
- Assist in the organization and presentation of findings at a national validation workshop

Competencies

Professionalism: Good knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues in Uganda and Eastern Africa region; including political environment and regional mechanisms as they pertain to human rights; Good knowledge of institutional mandates, international standards, policies and guidelines related to human rights; Ability to conduct independent research; Sound analytical skills and good problem solving ability; ability to apply gender analysis and concepts to issues of concern to the UN; ability to determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by others and of research and studies undertaken by others; 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.

Communication: Excellent writing and speaking skills; 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.

Planning & Organizing: 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 - Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven years experience working in the human rights or related field, with a minimum of three years work experience in Uganda.
• Significant knowledge of the international human rights system and exposure to human rights indicators required
• Demonstrated experience of having done similar work before an advantage
• Good understanding of government processes and experience working with Ugandan Government institutions an asset
• Persons with technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation tools, databases and statistics, an advantage.

Education:

A post-graduate degree in human rights law or related area required. A first level university degree in law, social sciences, or related area.

Application Procedure

Applicants are required to submit an application and proposals, which include the following:

I. Job Proposal:

Letter of Interest.
Explanation as to why you consider yourself suitable for the assignment
A brief methodology on the approach and implementation of the assignment.

II. Personal CV Highlighting past experience in similar projects. Work references - contact details (e-mail addresses) of referees.

III. Financial proposal indicating consultancy fee, lump sum fee or unit price together with any other expenses related to the assignment (e.g. travel costs, translation interpretation, holding of workshops/focus group discussion etc).

Please note that the system will only allow you to upload one document, therefore all the job and financial proposals are to be attached to the CVs and uploaded together at once.

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.

To Apply
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