Anunțuri de Angajare

The OHCHR field presence in Moldova, led by the Human Rights Adviser, assists the UN Resident Coordinator's Office, UN Country Team in Moldova (UNCT), Government and civil society in strengthening human rights and human rights-based approaches, working closely with the UN Country Team on capacity building and mainstreaming human rights in their work, as well as providing support in engagement with national actors on human rights, including advising national authorities upon request. Thematic priorities for the work of the Office are: (i) Strengthening rule of law and accountability for human rights violations; (ii) Enhancing equality and countering discrimination (iii) Integrating human rights in sustainable development; (iv) Enhancing civic space and people’s participation.

Starting from 2019 OHCHR Moldova jointly with other UN entities is implementing the One UN Joint Action “Cross-river support to Human Rights” (2019 -2022). Under one of the project outputs, it is envisaged to support the process of developing regional regulatory framework in compliance with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It is planned to conduct a preliminary assessment on social services for people with disabilities against international standard to advance interventions in three main directions: a) regulatory framework in the field of deinstitutionalization of persons with disabilities; b) disability determination system; c) regulatory framework in the field of employment of persons with disabilities. The results of the assessment will serve as a basis for amending the regulatory framework and will be used in the advocacy efforts by CSOs to further promote the community-based services concept in the region.

Scope of Work, Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme’s Thematic Area Coordinator and close overall guidance and supervision of the Human Rights Adviser, the consultant will conduct an assessment and develop a set of recommendations for a CRPD compliant regulatory framework in three particular areas (regulatory framework in the field of deinstitutionalization of persons with disabilities; disability determination system; regulatory framework in the field of employment of persons with disabilities) on the left bank of Nistru River.

Under the present Terms of Reference, the Consultant will:

1. Perform a desk review of available documents (primary and secondary normative documents) relevant for three particular arears (regulatory framework in the field of deinstitutionalization of persons with disabilities; disability determination system; regulatory framework in the field of employment of persons with disabilities);
2. Perform data collection, including interviews, meetings with relevant CSOs working with people with disabilities and other stakeholders acting in the field, and conduct an interim validation of the findings;
3. Conduct a data analysis and develop an assessment report with key findings, recommendations, including on proposed normative and institutional changes, based on all sources of information used;
4. Present and validate the findings from the assessment report during a multi-stakeholder meeting, including persons with disabilities, CSOs working with people with disabilities, organisations of persons with disabilities, representatives of relevant institutions, activists and other stakeholders;
5. Develop, upon agreement with OHCHR, at least 2 recommendations of the assessment into concrete advocacy actions in partnership with CSOs and activists working with and for persons with disabilities on the left bank.

Interested candidates may find out more information about the vacancy and submit their application by April 5th, 2021 at the following link: http://www.undp.md/newjobs/jobdetails/2200/ .