National еxperts (3 positions) on development of Standards of war crimes

Country: Ukraine

Project Name: Transformational Recovery for Human Security in Ukraine 

Description of the Assignment: National experts (3 positions) on development of the Standards of the war crimes investigation on the three subjects: killing of civilians, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) and damage to civilian infrastructure

Duty Station: home-based

Expected places of travel (if applicable): Kyiv, Ukraine

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): October 2024 – February 2025

Please consider that this announcement will result in hiring of up to three (3) experts under three (3) procurement lots per three subjects of the assignment:

• - Lot 1 – National expert on development of the Standards of the war crimes investigation on the killing of civilians;
• - Lot 2 – National expert on development of the Standards of the war crimes investigation on the Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV);
• - Lot 3 – National expert on development of the Standards of the war crimes investigation on the damage to civilian infrastructure.

An applicant may apply any of the three positions/lots, few of them or all the three at once, in case such an applicant is compliant with the requirements having a capacity of conducting the assignment for more than one subject/lot, if apply more than one, simultaneously. 

!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: As for each applicant it is expected that in terms of implementation of this assignment, the Expert will carry out the following activities per each of the three subjects (killing of civilians, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV), Damage to civilian infrastructure), depending on which subject/-s is/are applied:

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

1. Prepare the General Standards for Pre-Trial Investigation of War Crimes (killing of civilians, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV), Damage to civilian infrastructure), incl.: the Expert will develop comprehensive General Standards that outline the foundational principles and procedures for conducting pre-trial investigations into war crimes, specifically focusing on the killing of civilians.
2. Develop the Special Standards for Pre-Trial Investigation of War Crimes (killing of civilians, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV), Damage to civilian infrastructure): the Expert will create detailed Special Standards that address the specific nuances and requirements of pre-trial investigations into war crimes involving the killing of civilians, including investigative techniques, evidence collection, and victim handling.
3. Facilitate Expert Discussions on the Draft Standards with Criminal Justice Officials: the Expert will organize and lead discussions with key criminal justice stakeholders, including investigators, prosecutors, and judges, to review and refine the draft Standards, ensuring they are practical, comprehensive, and aligned with legal and ethical requirements.

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 28 October, 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=26114

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