Vacancy title:
Consultancy

Jobs at:
Network of African National Human Rights Institutions

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 20th July, 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
• ABOUT NANHRI

The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) is a not-for-profit organization and regional umbrella body that brings together 44 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in Africa. NANHRI —whose Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya — is registered under the laws of Kenya as an independent legal entity since 2007.

We work towards the establishment and strengthening of NHRIs in the African continent through capacity building to meet their objective of protecting and promoting human rights at the national level. We also facilitate coordination and cooperation amongst NHRIs and links them with other key human rights actors at the regional and international level.

We envision a continent with effective NHRIs; contributing to an enhanced human rights culture and justice for every African.

OVERVIEW OF THE ASSIGNMENT

At the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) (hereinafter referred to as the Commission), the Special Rapporteur on Prisons, Conditions of Detention and Policing in Africa was tasked to develop the Zero Draft Principles on the Decriminalization of Petty Offences in Africa (hereinafter referred to as the Principles).

The Commission approved the Principles at the November 2017 session and is set to officially launch the same in their 63rd Ordinary Session in October 2018.

THE NETWORK OF AFRICAN NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS

(NANHRI) CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN CONSULTANCY TO FACILITATE AND ENHANCE THE ROLE OF AFRICAN NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS

IN THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF PETTY OFFENCES IN AFRICA.
PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE CONSULTANT
NANHRI CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN CONSULTANCY TO FACILITATE AND ENHANCE THE ROLE OF AFRICAN

NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS IN THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF PETTY OFFENCES IN AFRICA.

Drawing from the financial support from the Open Society Foundation (OSF), NANHRI is implementing a Pilot Phase project entitled, “Enhancing the Role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the Decriminalization of Petty Offences in Africa”, whose objective is to promote and support the role of NHRIs to undertake national and regional level interventions in the decriminalization of petty offences in Africa through development of National Action Plans.
RATIONALE:

The project stems from recognition of NHRIs’ mandate in the promotion and protection of human rights in compliance with the Paris Principles.
This interalia uniquely places them to undertake a holistic assessment of the criminal justice system and advise the states on their obligation to conform to regional and international human rights instruments which explicitly curb the vice of violation of fundamental human rights in all its dimensions.
It is against this backdrop that the NANHRI Secretariat seeks to procure the services of a Consultant to work closely with the responsible Programme Officer to build the capacity of five NHRIs namely: Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa on their understanding on the ACHPR Principles in comparison to the practice at national level, and thereafter develop National Action Plans and guide the NHRIs in development of country specific Memoranda to influence policy reforms.

 OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The overall objective of the assignment shall entail:

a) Act as the lead facilitator during the Project’s five trainings;

b) Working closely with the 5 NHRIs to develop National Action Plans to support the adoption and implementation of the Principles at National Level;

c) Provide guidance to the 5 NHRIs in the development of Memoranda for respective Parliaments to effect policy reforms in their Criminal Justice System;

d) Reporting to NANHRI Secretariat.  In particular, the Consultant shall:

a) Analyze the individual NHRIs’ capacity in order to ascertain their compliance with the Paris Principles, institutional independence, strengths and weaknesses to effectively discharge their mandate.

b) Identify gaps and current work of NHRIs in relation to decriminalization of petty offences in Africa;

c) Enhance the capacity of the five NHRIs to undertake review of laws, policies and administrative measures in order to identify areas for reform in line with regional and international human rights standards in the decriminalization of petty offences;

d) Facilitate dialogue between NHRIs and other key actors in the criminal justice system including civil society organizations to explore alternative ways of dealing with petty offences.
NANHRI CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN CONSULTANCY TO FACILITATE AND ENHANCE THE ROLE OF AFRICAN

NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS IN THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF PETTY OFFENCES IN AFRICA.

 TIMELINES

The consultancy period shall be 30 days to undertake the assignment and submission of final documents.
 DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF WORK

The assignment will involve the following tasks:

•  Consult with the responsible Programme Officer at NANHRI regarding the trainings agendas and formats;
• Conduct a Pre- Training Evaluation Assessment at the beginning of each in- country training in regards to the subject matter;
• Develop relevant course materials and presentations on the Conceptual Framework behind the drafting of the Principles;
• Facilitate 5 trainings for the 5 identified NHRIs on the ACHPR Principles;
• Develop a common tool kit, and offer guidance to the 5 NHRIs in the development of their in- country National Action Plans and Memoranda, to support the adoption and implementation of the Principles at national level;
• Conduct Post- Training Evaluation Assessment at the end of each in- country training;

 OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES

The key deliverables for this assignment include:

•  Five trainings conducted;
• Submit 5 training meeting reports: 1 Inception training, 2 National consultation trainings and 2 Regional review reports;
• Common Toolkit, review the developed National Action Plans and Memoranda submitted by the 5 NHRIs.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates for this Consultancy should possess the following minimum qualifications:

•  A post-graduate degree in law, social/political sciences, international relations or any other related discipline;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with national, regional and international human rights mechanisms;
• Demonstrate extensive experience and knowledge of the mandate and functions of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), and the concept of Decriminalization of Petty Offences;
• Demonstrable experience on adult learning/ conducting trainings;
• Demonstrable experience in human rights based programming;
• Strong communication and facilitation skills (oral, written and presentation skills); and
• Excellent Written and Verbal knowledge of English and French will be an added advantage as the project has participating NHRIs from both Anglophone and Francophone countries.

TERMS OF PAYMENTS

The consultancy fees shall be paid according to a Payment Schedule to be shared with the
NANHRI CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN CONSULTANCY TO FACILITATE AND ENHANCE THE ROLE OF AFRICAN

NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS IN THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF PETTY OFFENCES IN AFRICA.

successful candidate.

 DISCLAIMER

This call for Expression of Interest (EOI) does not constitute a solicitation and NANHRI reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the EOI process.

NANHRI also reserves the right to require compliance with additional conditions as and when issuing the final contract. Candidates will be evaluated and selected in accordance with

NANHRI rules and procedures. Any grievances and/or complaints arising from theevaluation process and final award of the Consultancy can be addressed in writing to the

Executive Director.
SUBMISSION OF BIDS

An expression of interest should contain the cover letter, a technical proposal and a quote of the cost for the consultancy services. The technical proposal should also contain a resume with three professional references.

Job application procedure
The EOI should be forwarded to the undersigned by Close of Business on Friday 20th July, 2018
The Executive Director

Network of African National Human Rights Institutions 2nd Floor, CVS Plaza, Lenana Road

P.O Box 74359-00200 Nairobi-Kenya

Tel: +254 -20-2717900/8

Fax: +254-020-8041422

Email: gsebihogo@nanhri.org  with a copy to mbwisa@nanhri.org  , info@nanhri.org 
Please indicate the reference number in the subject line of your email application.