Consultant: Project on Model National Human Rights-Based Counter-Terrorism Responses

Result of Service - The consultant shall prepare a report based on the research and critical analysis of the process for development and implementation of Member State counter-terrorism strategies, which includes item delineated above; - The consultant shall design a set of tools for Member States, which includes item delineated above; - The consultant shall participate in consultations with relevant national stakeholders, UNOCT, CTED, UNICEF, UN Women, UNDP, other relevant implementing entities of the Global Compact, and civil society organizations at the global level to inform the research/critical analysis and the design of the tools.

Work Location Home based.

Expected duration 7.5 months.

Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Human Rights Officer, Equality, Development, and Rule of Law Section, OHCHR New York Office, the Consultant will:

• Finalise research and produce a critical analysis of the process for development and implementation of Member State counter-terrorism strategies. This research and analysis shall include: - Assessment and comparative study/diagnosis in the selected series of countries of the process of development and implementation of Member State counter-terrorism strategies, in particular mapping examples of how human rights are included or not included in national counter-terrorism strategies, from States’ framing of the terrorist threat to national counter-terrorism strategy formulation, funding, implementation, and oversight; and - Inclusion of impact and effects of counter-terrorism laws and policies on the human rights of marginalized groups, such as women, girls, young people, civil society actors, persons with disabilities, and racial/religious communities;

• Based on the research and critical analysis of the comparative study/diagnosis: - provide recommendations on how and when human rights, gender equality and racial inclusiveness, can be included in counter-terrorism policy action, for instance regarding the scope of State counter-terrorism action; the regulatory and political framework; assignation of lead responsibilities within a State structure; State coordination mechanisms; the extent to which human rights is included in Cabinet-level reviews of counter-terrorism; provisions for judicial and other oversight; budget allotments; and - good practices and gaps and key inflection points where the inclusion of human rights in State strategy development can contribute to more effective/successful counter-terrorism responses;

• Carry out the research and critical analysis through: - Comprehensive survey and analysis of existing literature, including, in particular, desk research of existing human rights and counter-terrorism reports, tools and programmes of the UN, civil society, and the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum (GCTF); - Engagement with the relevant national authorities, UN system entities, and civil society; - Consultations with UNOCT, CTED, UNICEF, UN Women, UNDP, other relevant implementing entities of the Global Compact, and civil society organizations on areas in the formulation and implementation of Member State counterterrorism strategy where/when the inclusion of human rights is crucial to inform the research/critical analysis (above) and to build UN system wide buy-in for the project as a whole; and any other suitable methods.

• Based on the research and critical analysis and consultations, develop a set of tools for Member States, which include: - Inflection points, mechanisms, and processes through which human rights can be more effectively and practically included at the core of Member States’ counter-terrorism strategies and actions and the positive outcomes that could result for Member States counter-terrorism action; - Means to use these points, mechanisms, and processes to include human rights; and - Recommendations, and rights-based approaches to inclusion of marginalized communities such as women, young people, racial/religious communities, civil society actors, and persons with disabilities in counter-terrorism responses;

• Participate in consultations on the draft tools with relevant national authorities and stakeholders in select Member States;

• Participate in consultations with the Global Compact (including, particularly, UNOCT, CTED, UN Women, UNDP, UNICEF, and UNODC), as well as with different parts of OHCHR, at HQs and field presences, in the design of the tools;

• Participate in discussions with CTED, UNOCT, and/or other UN entities on potentially using of the tools when providing technical assistance to Member States;

• Develop guidance for UN entities working on counter-terrorism on how to roll-out the tools at the national level;

• Participate/ assist in organizing in the launch event of the tools;

• Collate and assess all information obtained, preparing written notes and briefs upon request; and

• Prepare and deliver regular oral and written briefings and presentations on progress made, results achieved.

  Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. Out of the seven (7) years, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a UN field presence, in a conflict or post conflict context, is desirable. A minimum of one year of experience on legal, policy or programmatic activities in the field of countering terrorism is desirable. Experience working with intergovernmental and UN interagency processes is desirable. Working Experience on Preventing and/or Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) in a field setting is desirable.

  Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

  No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.