UNICEF Moldova: Individual Consultancy to support the National Legal Aid Council in strengthening the quality assurance mechanism for legal aid provided to children

Vacancy Number: UN16/01405

Location:
Application Deadline: 04 Oct 2016, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Reference to the project: UNICEF Moldova
Expected Duration of Assignment:


Background

UNICEF Moldova is seeking an Individual Consultant (based in NLAC office)

Objective: to support the National Legal Aid Council in strengthening the quality assurance mechanism for legal aid provided to children.

In order to prepare deliverables, the consultant will need to:

  • Discuss with NLAC and UNICEF Child Protection staff and other partners, familiarize her/himself thoroughly with relevant activities/expected results from the project action plan and relevant documents;
  • Regularly meet with relevant partners, provide technical assistance, expert advice, feedback in regards to different aspects of the legal aid system and project activities;
  • Undertake regular field visits, together with the NLAC staff, UNICEF and other partners, as well as individually;
  • Regularly follow up and report on activities conducted and the quality of outputs produced within the project, be at NLAC’s disposal for technical advice and at UNICEF’s disposal for supervision;
  • Closely communicate and follow up with UNICEF supervisor; keep contact with other sections within UNICEF in regards to organization of activities;
  • Closely follow up on major developments in the area of justice for children and wider justice sector reform;
  • Establish and maintain permanent contacts with relevant technical counterparts at both central and local levels, NGOs and other development partners active in the field of justice for children;
  • Meet on a regular basis with and provide monthly work plan and reports to UNICEF;
  • Perform other project related activities as per NLAC and UNICEF’s request.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position and read more detailed information, please visit UNICEF web-page: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=499221

Applications for this position must be received no later than on: 04 October 2016

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all backgrounds and minority groups, including persons with disabilities, to apply.

UNICEF is a global organization that seeks to improve the lives and health of children, especially the most vulnerable ones. UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. For more information about UNICEF and its work in Moldova visit: http://www.unicef.md/ You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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