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Issued by: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Vacancy number: VNODIC00764
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Human Rights
Duty station: Warsaw
Date of issue: 25 July 2019
Deadline for application: 11 August 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background:

		The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the OSCE is currently implementing the project “Advancing the Human Dimension of Security in Ukraine”. The objective of the project is to uphold the human dimension of security in Ukraine by advancing the respect for human rights, strengthening democratic institutions and promoting tolerance in the society through capacity-building, co-operation and advocacy. Towards this goal, ODIHR will continue building the capacity of Ukrainian civil society in human rights monitoring and safety and security, in which it has been actively engaged during the period 2015-2019 in Ukraine. Building on a scoping visit in February-March 2018 in southern and eastern Ukraine and the identified needs of civil society in Ukraine, as well as taking into account the lessons learned and good practices from three recent Human Rights Monitoring and Safety and Security (HRMSS) trainings organized by ODIHR for Ukrainian human rights defenders in the period November-February 2019, ODIHR will further develop its gender-sensitive capacity building deliverables for human rights defenders (HRDs) in Ukraine. To this end, ODIHR will oversee the implementation of its HRMSS methodology in practical human rights monitoring activities by five grassroots human rights defenders in south and eastern Ukraine in the period September – December 2019. Each human rights defender engaged in monitoring human rights will deliver a monitoring and security plan that oultines the monitoring activities based on ODIHR’s human rights monitoring cycle (https://www.osce.org/odihr/human-rights-monitoring-steps-for-success, published by ODIHR in 2017). The monitoring plan will be further developed and gender mainstreamed with ODIHR specialists in a series of 3-day workshops organized by ODIHR (one focusing on the monitoring aspects, one workshop on the security aspects) in Q3 2019. During the implementation period ODIHR will conduct two on-site visits to measure progress and provide on-site assistance to the selected human rights monitors. To facilitate experience-sharing and a transfer of practical knowledge, each grassroots human rights defender will be assigned to a human rights defender with relevant human rights monitoring experience in Ukraine who will serve as a mentor and who will assist in the implementation of the monitoring activities and with the follow up (e.g. reporting). At the end of the implementation period, both mentors and mentees will report back to ODIHR and provide recommendations to improve ODIHR’s human rights monitoring methodology. For this purpose, ODIHR requires the services of an experienced human rights defender to coach and provide guidance to a grassroots human rights defender monitoring human rights in southern and/or easthern regions of Ukraine (incl. Crimea), while using ODIHR’s HRMSS methodology. Objective: ODIHR’s overall objective is to use its HRMSS methodology to build the capacity of human rights defenders to observe, assess and report on situations where there are credible allegations of serious violations of human rights in a gender-sensitive manner. This includes providing HRDs with basic tools and knowledge to address issues related to their physical, psychosocial and digital security when carrying out human rights work in a hostile or higher risk environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

		The consultant, in consultation with the ODIHR Human Rights Adviser responsible for the HRMSS methodology and working alongside an assigned mentee, shall design and deliver human rights monitoring activities in south and/or east Ukraine, and assess the practical implementation of ODIHR’s HRMSS methodology. The consultant will draft a joint monitoring report with the mentee assigned by ODIHR, covering the results of the implementation and recommendations to improve ODIHR’s HRMSS methodology. The ownership of any practical outcomes of the monitoring activities, e.g. monitoring reports, will remain solely with the consultant. Specifically, the consultant will be tasked to: Support the design of a gender-sensitive human rights monitoring and security plan based on ODIHR’s HRMSS methodology by the mentee assigned by ODIHR. The plan based on a pre-defined template developed by ODIHR will be further elaborated, and finetuned during two 3-day workshops organized by ODIHR in Ukraine in Q3 2019 (5 days); Deliver, in cooperation with the assigned mentee, the human rights monitoring activities as foreseen in the monitoring plan in southern and/or easthern regions of Ukraine (incl. Crimea) in Q3 and Q4 2019 (15 days); Based on the reporting template provided by ODIHR, and in cooperation with the assigned mentee, draft a joint monitoring report of max. 10 pages, outlining the results of the monitoring activities and providing recommendations to further strengthen ODIHR’s HRMSS methodology for human rights defenders in Ukraine. The report will include a section on the gender-related aspects of the practical implementation of ODIHR HRMSS methodology, and a section assessing the usability of the peer-mentoring approach in implementing ODIHR’s methodology (5 days). Deliverables and schedule: The consultant is expected to: Participate in 3-day pre-monitoring workshop organized by ODIHR in September 2019; Based on participation in pre-monitoring workshop, submit an overview of mentoring (and joint monitoring) activities to be undertaken in the period October – December 2019, based on the mentee’s revised human rights monitoring and security plan, by 30 September 2019; Participate in 3-day workshop on security during monitoring organized by ODIHR in October 2019 in Kyiv; Submit a progress report based on a pre-defined template provided by ODIHR by 30 October 2019; In cooperation with the mentee assigned by ODIHR, implement the activites outlined in the above mentioned human rights monitoring and security plan by 16 December 2019; Submit a second progress report, covering activities implemented in the period September – November 2019, by 30 November. Submit a joint monitoring report of max. 10 A4 pages based on the results implementation by 15 December. The report should include an assessment of the practical implementation of ODIHR’s HRMSS methodology, and can be submitted in either Ukrainian, Russian or English.

Necessary Qualifications:

		University degree in law, human rights, political science, sociology or related area; At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in areas relating to international relations, international human rights law and human rights monitoring; Excellent understanding of international human rights standards and OSCE human dimension commitments; Experience in working in human rights monitoring project and leading the implementation of human rights monitoring activities; Excellent knowledge of ODIHR’s human rights monitoring training curriculum and methodologies and approaches used by other international organizations; Excellent Ukrainian and/or Russian written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated inter-personal skills, gender and cultural awareness, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.

Required competencies:

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package:

		Period of Assignment and Remuneration: The consultant will work for 25 days in total during the period 1 September – 31 December 2019. Remuneration will depend on the selected consultant’s qualifications and experience and be in accordance with OSCE established rates. Coverage of travel expenses will be provided by the OSCE/ODIHR, in accordance with OSCE travel policies. The consultant will work from Ukraine during the delivery of services (1 September – 31 December 2019).

How To Apply:

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use OSCE’s online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment or send your CV and motivation letter in English, Russian or Ukrainian to recruit@odihr.pl. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.