UNODC - National Anti-Corruption Consultant

Contract

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Background

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the global leader in the fight against drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism with widely recognized expertise and specialization on issues pertaining to international cooperation in criminal matters. UNODC operates in all regions of the world through an extensive network of field offices. The work of UNODC is guided by a broad range of international legally binding instruments and a set of United Nations standards and norms on crime prevention and criminal justice. UNODC, as guardian of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and secretariat to the Conference of the States Parties to the Convention, has the mandate to provide support and technical assistance to States parties to effectively implement the Convention. The backbone for UNODC anticorruption work is the normative framework provided by UNCAC. Under its Global Programme on Anti-Corruption that aims to prevent and combat corruption through effective implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the port explosion, UNODC is seeking to work with Lebanese national authorities in the crisis response and recovery phases by providing support to institutional capacity-building, ongoing legislative revision processes and engagement with civil society as effective partners and advocates. In this context, UNODC is seeking a consultant who will assist in the implementation of the project in Lebanon. The main purpose of this assignment is to support institutional capacity-building activities for whistleblower protection, anti-corruption legislative reform, and building the capacity of NGOs and CSOs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to achieve implementation of the tasks assigned, in particular the following deliverables: A) Support institutional capacity-building for the activation of the Whistleblower Protection Law B) Provide guidance to the drafting of anti-corruption related legislation C) Provide trainings to CSOs and NGOs on a variety of anti-corruption related topics The consultant will perform the following main tasks: A) Support institutional capacity-building for the activation of the Whistleblower Protection Law Support the activation of the Whistleblower Protection Law, the Right to Information and Asset Declaration (Illicit Enrichment) Implementation decrees, through expert support and guidance to the whistleblowers office and the new asset declaration system. B) Provide guidance to the drafting of anti-corruption related legislation Provide substantive support to the drafting process of anti-corruption related legislation, such as - but not limited to - independence and integrity of the judiciary, conflict of interest management, public procurement, and recruitment into civil service. C) Provide trainings to CSOs and NGOs on a variety of anti-corruption related topics Provide 3 training to CSOs and NGOs on a variety of topics including the Right to Information Law and ensure their involvement in discussions on draft laws and regulations on transparency and accountability in international assistance. For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencies

Functional Competencies: • Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to the UN; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to the UN procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree, Master’s degree or equivalent in law, criminal justice, economics, political or social science, is required.

Years of experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of political or social science, human rights and/or
• rule of law;
• Experience working on issues related to combating and preventing corruption is desirable;
• Previous experience in drafting legislation, activating laws, and/or providing and organizing training is highly desirable.

Language skills: Excellent written and oral English and Arabic is required.

How to apply: The consultancy is open for all national consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal. Submissions through any other media will not be considered. The application must include all of the following documents: 1. P11, 2. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and 3. Financial proposal All files shall be submitted in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site. It has been observed that bidders don’t submit all requested documents and thus reducing their chance to be selected for a contract with UNDP. before you submit your offer please revise that the application is complete and comprises all documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.