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1. Objectives and Targets (Specific Functions of Consultant/Individual Contractor)

The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) represents the world's commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. It has a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights.

The OHCHR field presence in Moldova, led by the Human Rights Adviser, assists the UN RC 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.

In September 2022, OHCHR Moldova started the implementation of a two-year project titled ‘Building sustainable and inclusive peace, strengthening trust and social cohesion in Moldova’ (2022-2024), financed by the UN Peacebuilding Fund. The project is implemented jointly with two UN agencies (UN Women and UNDP) and takes place on both banks of the Nistru/Dniester river. The project goal is to facilitate an enabling environment for improved cross-river interconnectedness and interaction, reduced social tensions and continuation of the settlement process. This will be achieved through:

• a strengthened cross-river engagement and productive interaction through the advancement of human rights, Women, Peace and Security agenda and improved access to social services;
• strengthened responses to divisive narratives and misinformation to reduce social tensions.

Under the project, a Human Rights Network of Civil Society Organisations on both banks of Nistru/Dniester river, including human rights defenders and journalists from both banks of Nistru/Dniester river (hereinafter: ‘Human Rights Network’) was established in December 2022 for ensuring cooperation and exchanges on promoting human rights, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, and social cohesion.

In a parallel process, in January 2023 OHCHR Moldova jointly with other UN entities launched the implementation of the second phase of the One UN Joint Action “Cross-river support to Human Rights” (2023-2025) financed by Sweden. The Programme contributes to increasing the capacities of vulnerable groups in exercising their human rights, to improve the systems and protection mechanisms, as well as to promote the human rights culture on the left bank of the Nistru/Dniester  river. The Programme aims to strengthen the results obtained since the first phase of the Programme implemented in the period 2019-2022 in terms of boosting the capacities of vulnerable groups (persons with disabilities, Roma community, people affected and living with HIV/AIDS, survivors of domestic violence, prisoners after release, youth, children in contact with the law) to enjoy their human rights, through supporting various civil society initiatives in the field of human rights. During the previous phase of the One UN Joint Action, 22 human rights defenders completed the Human Rights Capacity Building Programme run by OHCHR Moldova and, as a result, 5 advocacy human rights actions were implemented to claim the human rights of vulnerable groups. The current initiative proposes to further increase the human rights knowledge of the vulnerable rights holders and their CSOs, build their capacity on human rights standards relevant for vulnerable groups and provide support in the design and implementation of human rights advocacy actions for representatives of vulnerable groups.

Both projects, ‘One UN’ and ‘PBF’, foresee components on engaging, strengthening and support to civic society organisations (CSOs), human rights defenders and journalists from both banks of Nistru/Dniester river through cooperation and exchanges on promoting human rights, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, and social cohesion. This initiative seeks to improve their capacities to monitor, report and advocate on human rights and gender equality issues. It will also facilitate the implementation of joint advocacy initiatives between CSOs and human rights activists from both banks, aimed at the public and duty-bearers. It is expected that continued engagement on social and economic rights as well as increased engagement on civil and political rights with the aim of ensuring the respect, protection and fulfilment of international human rights obligations will address in a constructive manner a stumbling block in the present settlement process.

In this regard, OHCHR is seeking to recruit a National Consultant to support the implementation of both projects, by strengthening capacities on human rights standards and supporting joint human rights initiatives and advocacy actions of CSO actors from both banks of Nistru/Dniester River.

      2. Result of Service

At least eight (8) joint strategic meetings for members of the Human Rights Network have been planned, organised and facilitated by the consultant. (PBF)
A programme of activities, including capacity building and joint advocacy planning for members of the Human Rights Network is developed by end of June 2023. (PBF)
At least five (5) human rights capacity-building events for members of Human Rights Network have been organised; and at least five (5) thematic presentations delivered by the consultant during the capacity-building events. (PBF)
Support and coaching to members of the Human Rights Network is provided, and a least five (5) joint advocacy or awareness raising actions are designed and implemented in cooperation with Network members. (PBF)
Analytical progress reports related to the results achieved by the Human Rights Network drafted one month before the end of the engagement period. (PBF)
A concept of activities for human rights capacity building events and advocacy actions for four thematic groups drafted, as a result of kick-off meeting. (ONE UN)
At least 16 regular meetings with the human rights defenders from the left bank of Nistru/Dniester River - alumni of the OHCHR Human Rights Capacity Building Programme have been organised (ONE UN);
At least 4 capacity building events and cross-river exchange of experience activities for human rights defenders from the left bank of Nistru/Dniester River, including NGOs, individuals belonging to various underrepresented groups, organised; with at least 4 human rights-related thematic presentations during trainings delivered. (ONE UN)
Support and coaching to members of the human rights defenders is provided, and a least four (4) human rights advocacy actions to claim the human rights of vulnerable groups on the left bank of Nistru/Dniester River are designed and implemented (ONE UN).

      3. Qualifications/special skills

First degree in law, human rights, political and social studies or other relevant discipline; Advanced studies in human rights would be considered an advantage.
At least 3 years of professional experience in organising capacity building, community mobilisation and/or awareness raising activities for community groups and civil society on both banks of the river, is required;
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the promotion of human rights and integration of human rights-based approach into activities of rights-holders and/or duty-bearers is required.
• Previous experience in working in the Transnistrian region of Moldova on human rights and empowerment of vulnerable groups, would be considered a strong advantage;
• Previous experience of working with NGOs, decision-makers at the regional and local levels in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova would be considered a strong advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in Russian and/or Romanian is required; Candidates that speak both languages will have an advantage.
• Knowledge of English is desirable.

Expected duration - 1 September - 31 December 2023

HOW TO APPLY: To read more detailed information and apply for this position, please acces this webpage: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=215889

Application deadline - 2 September 2023