National expert оn non-discrimination and human rights (harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with the EU acquis)

Country: Ukraine

Project Name: TRAC 2, “Implementation of SDGs in Ukraine in the Context of Recovery from the War and Towards European Integration” Project

Description of the Assignment: National expert on non-discrimination and human rights (harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with the EU acquis)

Duty Station: home-based

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): September – December 2024

!PLEASE NOTE: the currency of the proposal is UAH. Furthermore, UNDP will enter into a contract with the selected national consultant in UAH.

Main objectives of the assignment: to provide expert support to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in harmonization of Ukrainian legislation to European Union acquis in the field of non-discrimination, the fight against racism, xenophobia.

Scope of work:

It is expected that in terms of implementation of this assignment, the Consultant/Expert (Individual Contractor) will carry out the following activities:

• Conduct analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses and the Criminal Code of Ukraine regarding fight against discrimination” (reg. No 5488 of 13.05.2021) (Draft Law) on its compliance with the EU acquis in the field of non-discrimination. Develop comparative table on the compliance of the Draft Law with EU acquis.
• Develop suggestions to the Draft Law to align with EU acquis on non-discrimination to promote amendments to the legislation of Ukraine regarding the criminalization of crimes related to racism, xenophobia, and non-discrimination in line with EU acquis.
• Participate in consultations at national level with line ministries, members of Parliament, civil society organizations (CSOs), to present and discuss the developed recommendations to the Draft Law.

All final products should be produced according to the plan outlined under each deliverable as specified in the Terms of reference.

To find the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment, please open/review the Negotiation Attachments Section.

HOW TO SUBMIT A BID/PROPOSAL:

Proposal should be submitted directly and only in the Quantum portal no later than indicated deadline following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the already registered profile you may have in the Quantum portal. 

To submit your bid/proposal in the Quantum you/your Company should be registered first. Instructions on how to submit a bid/proposal are attached to the negotiation and also available via the links below in English and Ukrainian.

You can indicate whether you are interested/intend to submit a bid/proposal by creating a draft response for Quantum negotiation without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. 

REGISTRATION IN QUANTUM:

In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via this procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders or mentioned here below.

Do not create a new profile if you already have one/registered before. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.

UKRAINIAN – Brief Guide for Supplier profile registration Quantum Supplier registration brief manual UA v.4.pdf (undp.org) (UA)

UKRAINIAN – Guide for UNDP suppliers to use the Quantum portal (registration, how to submit a proposal & other): PowerPoint Presentation (undp.org) (UA)

ENGLISH – Guide for UNDP suppliers to use the Quantum portal (registration, how to submit a proposal & other): PowerPoint Presentation (undp.org) (EN)

If you have any problems with registration in Quantum, please send a request for assistance to email [email protected] (please indicate in subject of email the reference number of Quantum negotiation and/or title of assignment). 

CLARIFICATIONS:

Any request for clarification regarding the assignment must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the Quantum portal or to email [email protected] (please indicate in subject of email the reference number of Quantum negotiation and title of assignment). UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry. 

Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the Quantum system.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine,

Procurement Unit  

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 18 September, 2024.

If you wish to apply for this or other positions, please visit UNDP in Ukraine website, section Jobs and apply:

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=24549

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.