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: Development of Methodology and Implementation Plan for Human Rights Documentation and Mapping Exercise for South Sudan

São Tomé and Príncipe

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Grade: Consultancy - International Consultant - Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Human Rights
    • Governance and Peacebuilding
    • Documentation and Information Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background

On 17 and 26 August 2015, the leadership of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) signed the Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS) after months of conflict, which resulted in the death of tens of thousands and the displacement of over two million people, including 1.6 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 607,608 refugees.  In July 2016, fighting erupted in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, increasing the figures to 1.9 million people internally displaced by violence and more than 2 million refugees, 1.3 million of whom fled the renewed violence.The ARCSS is the first of several peace agreements in South Sudan’s history that specifically contains provisions for dealing with the past. Chapter V of the peace agreement provides for transitional justice, accountability, reconciliation and healing. The agreement also provides for the establishment of a Hybrid Court for South Sudan (HCSS), Commission for Truth Reconciliation and Healing (CTRH) and Compensation and Reparations Authority (CRA). Due consideration is given to the use of traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution.Documentation is essential to the success of any transitional justice process and forms the basis and lifeline for transitional justice mechanisms. Documentation of violations of human rights in South Sudan has been and continues to be undertaken by several entities, including the United Nations (UNMISS, OHCHR, the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, the UN Panel of Experts on South Sudan, the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) for Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC) and the Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Arrangements (MARA) for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV)), the African Union Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan (AUCSS), the South Sudan Human Rights Commission and national non-governmental organizations. Non-governmental organizations are often able to reach geographical locations and groups that are beyond reach of international actors. A coordinated and cohesive approach to documentation are essential to a credible and comprehensive analysis of violations of human rights.The UNDP Support to Access to Justice and Rule of Law project provides support for transitional justice initiatives in South Sudan, including the implementation of Chapter V of the ARCSS. The project’s support to transitional justice in South Sudan consists of technical assistance to the rule of law institutions; the gauging of perceptions of South Sudanese on issues related to truth, justice, reconciliation and healing; development of policy and discussion papers; creating space for dialogue and raising awareness through workshops and conferences and support to civil society in promoting transitional justice.Purpose of the Consultancy:The overall purpose of the consultancy is to design a common methodology and a model implementation plan to support an independent and impartial violations mapping exercise that will support future transitional justice mechanisms in South Sudan based on lessons learned from similar exercises in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. The consultant will conduct desk review documentation.

Objectives:The main objectives of the consultancy are:

  • Generate lessons learned from other violations mapping exercises and apply these to the South Sudanese context;
  • Design the methodology for the violations mapping exercise including but not limited to, clear purpose, timeframe, type of violations, type and scope of sources, standards of proof, data collection methods, data storage options and analysis; 
  • Develop a clear implementation plan for the violations mapping exercise including considerations for mandate, time period, composition of the research team (number and required expertise), estimated budget, required partnerships for implementation and implementation structures.
  • Conduct documentation as a means of establishing a sample data base.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will design the methodology and a model implementation plan required to conduct an independent violations mapping exercise to support future transitional justice mechanisms and processes in South Sudan. The methodology and implementation plan will be based on lessons learned from similar exercises in other countries.

UNDP will help provide all necessary background materials and facilitate consultations with stakeholders as needed.In order to achieve the objectives, the tasks of the consultant will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

  • Compile lessons learned from other violations mapping exercises and apply these to the South Sudanese context;
  • Collect and conduct a quick scan of available secondary sources that are publicly available and would need compiling by the mapping exercise;
  • Assess relevant documents and consult stakeholders to design the methodology for the violations mapping exercise including clear purpose, timeframe, type of violations, type and scope of sources, standards of proof and admissibility, data collection methods, data storage options and analysis, etc that are realistic and contextually relevant for transitional justice in South Sudan;
  • Recommend secure databases and analysis tools that can be used for the mapping exercise;
  • Assess the risks of conducting the violations mapping exercise and propose mitigating strategies;
  • Develop a clear implementation plan for the violations mapping exercise including but not limited to, the composition of the research team (number and required expertise), estimated budget, required partnerships for implementation and implementation structures;
  • Conduct desk review documentation as a means of establishing a sample data base;
  • Develop an inception report and work plan to guide the deliverables of this consultancy;
  • Produce deliverables in accordance with the requirements and timeframes of the Terms of Reference.

Guiding questions include, but are not limited, to:

Methodology:

  • Timeframe: What timeframe should the mapping focus on, taking into consideration the decades of (cycles of) violence that have affected South(ern) Sudanese, the independence from Sudan in 2011, timeframes in Chapter V of the ARCSS, and practical constraints.How should this timeframe be determined;
  • Type of violations: Which type of violations should the mapping focus on; Is this determined by the sources that are compiled or is this best determined from the outset;
  • Type and scope of sources: Which type of sources (secondary and/or primary; online and/or offline) will the mapping draw on; If phased, how can this best be done and how does this relate to other documentation efforts;
  • Standards of proof: Which standards of proof will the mapping use;
  • Data collection methods: Which data collection methods are needed for a successful mapping for South Sudan;

Implementation plan:

  • Mandate: Which considerations regarding an official mandate for mapping need to be taken into account;
  • Time period: How long is the mapping exercise expected to last;
  • Research team: Depending on the scope and time frame, how many people are required to carry out the mapping exercise;  What expertise is required; Where will these people be based;
  • Required partnerships: Which partnerships will be required for the mapping to be successfully executed;
  • Implementation structure: Which structures are needed for implementation, oversight, review and implementation of the mapping to ensure that it is impartial and independent and practically feasible;
  •  Estimated budget: Depending on the scope and time frame, how much is the mapping expected to cost;

Deliverables:

The consultant will produce the following deliverables:

  • Inception report and work plan to guide the deliverables of this consultancy
  • The inception report will describe how the consultant will carry out the consultancy. It will provide preliminary answers to some of the guiding questions, propose any changes to the tasks and guiding questions needed to achieve the objective, a literature review and include a detailed work. The inception report will be presented to and discussed with UNDP and other relevant stakeholders.

 Mapping methodology (draft and final):

  • The consultant will deliver a methodology for an independent and impartial violations mapping for South Sudan that is based on lessons learned from similar exercises in other countries. The methodology will be delivered in report form and will function as the starting point for and guide to a future mapping team. The methodology should provide a clear rationale for the design. Depending on the circumstances, the mapping team may adjust the methodology if the situation requires it. The draft methodology will be presented to UNDP and any stakeholders that UNDP deems relevant to include for questions and comments prior to finalization.

Mapping implementation plan (draft and final):

  • The consultant will deliver a plan that will enable the implementation of the mapping exercise. This implementation plan includes detailed task descriptions and qualifications of the members of the research team that will need to be involved to carry out the mapping.

Documentation (draft and final):

The consultant will document human rights violations based on a desk review.Sn. Activity Deliverable Duty station Days  allocated

Inception report Inception report and work plan In-country 5 daysInception meeting to present and discuss the inception report   

Development of methodology (including consultations with stakeholders) Inception report and work plan In-country 15 daysDevelopment of implementation plan (including consultations with stakeholders)   

Present methodology and implementation plan   Conduct and conclude documentation Documentation report In-country 15 days

Finalization of methodology and implementation plan, incorporating additions and comments provided by all stakeholders. Mapping implementation plan (draft and final) Home-based 5 daysTotal number of working days   40 days

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Demonstrates diplomacy and tact in dealing with sensitive and complex situations;
  • Strong communication, team building, interpersonal, analysis, and planning skills.

Professionalism:

  • Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment;
  • Shows pride in work and in achievements;
  • Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

Planning & Organizing:

  • Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;
  • Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines;
  • Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and partners to achieve the planned results;
  • Strong writing and oral communications skills;
  • Strong analytical skills, including in the identification of key issues and how they relate.
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Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Master's degree in relevant Social Science (preferably related to human rights and transitional justice);

Experience:

  • Practical experience of not less than 10 years working/consulting in transitional justice;
  • Demonstrated practical experience in conducting similar violations exercise mappings in other contexts;
  • In-depth knowledge of documenting for truth-telling processes and commissions, accountability, reparations and memorialization;
  • Demonstrated experience in working with a variety of stakeholders;
  • Basic gender understanding, skills, experience and commitment;
  • Experience working in a hardship and conflict/post-conflict environment is an asset;
  • Knowledge of the South Sudanese conflicts is an asset;

Language:  

  • Fluency in spoken and writing English.

Institutional arrangementsThe consultant may make use of the UNDP office and is expected to use his or her own computer/laptop and cell phone. 

The consultant will be contracted for 40 full-time working days.

The consultant will report to the Senior Rule of Law Advisor (or his designate), who will review and approve delivery of outputs.

How to applyInterested applicants are required to submit the following:

Technical proposal comprising of the following:

  • Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP.
  • Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and three (3) professional references.
  • Brief description (max. ½ page) of why you consider yourself as the most suitable for the assignment.
  • Proposal containing the methodology (max. 1 page) for how you will approach and complete the assignment and a summary of preliminary answers to the guiding questions in section 5 of this ToR (max 2-3 pages).

Financial Proposal:  that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs;

Financial ProposalPlease include an all-inclusive total amount, presented in the following template: Unit cost (USD) No. TotalDevelopment of Methodology and Implementation Plan and for Mapping Exercise and Documentation of human rights violations.   Total (lump sum): 

Evaluation CriteriaOffers received will be evaluated using a Combined Scoring method, where the qualifications and proposed methodology will be weighted 70%, and combined with the price offer, which will be weighted 30%. Below is the breakdown of technical proposal on 100% which will be brought to 70%:International Consultant (Team Leader)No Evaluation criteria Weight Max. Point Description of qualificationExperience with transitional justice work, in particular with documentation for transitional justice processes and mechanisms 30% 30Experience in conducting violations mapping exercises in other countries 40% 40Proposed methodology 30% 30 TOTAL  100% 100

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the Technical Evaluation will be considered for the Financial Evaluation.Financial evaluation (total 30 points):All technically qualified proposals will be scored out 70 based on the formula provided below. The maximum points (30) will be assigned to the lowest financial proposal.  All other proposals receive points according to the following formula:            p = y (µ/z)where:• p = points for the financial proposal being evaluated• y = maximum number of points for the financial proposal• µ = price of the lowest priced proposalz = price of the proposal being evaluated.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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