(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)UN Women recognizes equality between women and men as a fundamental pillar of a just and democratic society and supports the promotion of equal opportunities for the full participation of women in all aspects of political, economic and public life. The promotion and realization of women’s human rights is the backbone of UN Women’s mandate and Strategic Plan 2014-2017, as is the application of a human rights based approach therefore the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms for Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), alongside other instruments on gender equality, provide a framework for the work of UN Women. In Albania, UN Women with other UN agencies in the framework of the GoA and UN Programme of Cooperation 2012-2016, supports increased capacities of public oversights and human rights institutions to ensure authorities are more accountable to the public and better able to ensure “de facto“ implementation of international standards. CEDAW obliges States Parties to submit to the Secretary-General a report on the legislative, judicial, administrative or other measures that they have adopted to implement the Convention within a year after its entry into force and at least every four years thereafter or whenever the CEDAW Committee so requests. These reports, which may indicate factors and difficulties in implementation, are forwarded to the Committee for its consideration.Albania is a State Party to the CEDAW since 1993 (Law No. 7767 of 09.11.1993), and the first and second report (combined report) of the Albanian Government in compliance with its obligations to the Convention was considered by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in 2002. While Albania has submitted a more recent report – its third periodic report in December 2008 and the Concluding Observations were issued in July 2010. The CEDAW Committee considers national human rights institutions as playing an important role in the promotion of the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women at the national level, the protection of women’s human rights as well as the enhancement of public awareness of such rights.Ombudsman or People’s Advocate of Republic of Albania is a constitutional institution. Its functions, activity field, status and competencies are defined by the Constitution of Republic of Albania approved in 28th of November 1998.People’s Advocate safeguards the rights, freedoms and lawful interests of individuals from unlawful or improper actions or failures to act of public administration or third parties acting on their behalf.According to the Constitution and the law on People's Advocate (article 2): “the People’s Advocate shall safeguard the rights, freedoms and lawful interests of individuals from unlawful or improper actions or failures to act of the organs of public administration or third parties acting on their behalf”.One of the main important tasks of monitoring activity rendered by the People’s Advocate is the application of the legal framework for gender equality by public authorities.The People’s Advocate institution aims at strengthening its proactive role in promoting the implementation of CEDAW at the national level, the protection of women’s human rights, as well as the enhancement of public awareness of such rights. In this regard, the People’s Advocate institution has an important role in monitoring the implementation of the Convention by the Albanian Government and the responsible public institutions and report this information to the United Nations and the CEDAW Committee. In this context, UN Women will support the People’s Advocate Institution with local expertise to conduct research and produce a quality report on the implementation of CEDAW by all responsible public institutions in Albania covering the period August 2010- March 2014.Under the direct supervision of the UN Women National Programme Manager of the Leadership and Political Participation and the General Secretary of the Ombudsman Institution, the consultant will undertake a research and produce a quality report on the implementation of the international Convention on the Elimination of All Forms for Discrimination against Women from the Albanian Government and responsible public institutions covering the period August 2010 - March 2014.The National Expert will focus on the indicative tasks as follows. The actual division of workload will be defined based on the developed and agreed methodology:Develop action plan and timeframe for the report and clear it with Ombudsman and UN Women – 1 DayPrepare the methodology and data collection instruments (semi structured interviews, focus groups, etc.) In coordination with the institution, prepare a section at how the People’s Advocate Institution has contributed so far to the: (i) implementation of the CEDAW (its monitoring role, legal recommendations, individual complaints etc), (ii) publicizing and disseminating the Convention and its Optional Protocol, its concluding observations, general recommendations and decisions, (iv) views on individual communications and inquiries conducted under the Optional Protocol, as well as (v) monitoring the State party’s implementation of the Convention and its Optional Protocol – 1 DayConduct desk reviews of relevant literature, including policy documents, relevant but not limited, to the following: - 5 DaysAssessment of CEDAW implementation and its local and sectorial application; Assessment of implementation of Concluding Observations from the previous reporting period;Women participation in policy and decision-making; Women’s access to justice; and In collaboration with Ombudsman and UN Women compile a list of stakeholders to discuss and receive information from. Then organize meetings (focus groups) with beneficiary groups, stakeholders, network members, government officials with the objective to: - 6 DaysObtain key information for substantiating the reportingIdentify specific issues and problems of concern and recommend actionA minimum of 10 to 15 interviews is expected to be conductedCollect, analyze data and provide presentation of initial findings and on outline of the Report for the period August 2010 - March 2014, to the Ombudsman and UN Women for initial feedback – 4 DaysProduce a first draft of the report and present it to the Ombudsman and UN Women including their staff and integrate their inputs and feedback – 3 DaysPrepare and submit the final quality report on CEDAW implementation, findings and recommendations in Albanian and English. – 8 DaysThe following products and deliverables are expected to be completed by the local Consultant according to agreed schedule: A detailed work plan covering the key tasks and methodology for the data collection Desk Review report, with relevant annexes Interviews and questionnaires reports with relevant annexes Initial draft report (including: situation analysis complete with legal and institutional framework; measures taken and relevant outcomes and outputs, identification of loopholes and shortfalls, recommendations, etc.). Finalized report in the Albanian and English language Note: The final report shall contain 50-70 pages with 350 words per page.Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards; Demonstrates professional competence and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;Communication: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to pose questions, listen, evaluate and capture opinions, suggestions and comments, both orally and in writing, in a clear and persuasive style tailored to match different stakeholders;Client orientation: Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with national partners and pro-activeness in identifying of beneficiaries and partners’ needs, and matching them to appropriate solutions;Demonstrated analytical skills on issues related to gender, public oversight mechanisms, reform of public sector entities, human rights, etc. Education/Academic qualifications:Master’s degree in one of the following areas: law, human rights, international development, social sciences, gender studies;A minimum of 5 years’ experience in practicing law, or working in the legal field;A minimum of 4 years’ experience in continuous monitoring activities or reports on human rights and/or gender equality; Proven knowledge on monitoring tools and methodologies;of professional experience in institutional development and capacity building preferably in the public sector; Previous works similar with the assignment; Strong analytical, writing and communication skills;Good computer skills in Windows environment, knowledge of internet communications and command of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point);Fluency in English (written and spoken); Candidates will be evaluated using a cumulative analysis method taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal. Contract will be awarded to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:Responsive to and compliant with the ToR; and Having received the highest score out of below defined technical and financial criteria.Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the technical evaluation would be considered for financial evaluation.Technical Evaluation (70%) – Maximum Obtainable Points 70Financial Evaluation (30%) – Maximum Obtainable Points 30The maximum number of points assigned to the financial proposal is allocated to the lowest price proposal. All other price proposals receive points in inverse proportion. A suggested formula is as follows:p = points for the financial proposal being evaluatedµ = price of the lowest priced proposalz = price of the proposal being evaluatedQualified candidates are requested to apply online via http://www.un.org.al/ . The application should contain:Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application.Filled P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contact details from http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment please upload the P11 instead of your CV).Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials as well as detailed descriptions of your previous positions and duties in your P11 form.Deadline for application is 25th April, 2014*Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and shall take into account various expenses incurred by the consultant/contractor during the contract period (e.g. fee, health insurance, vaccination and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services...).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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