National Consultant to provide legal support to develop an institutional structure for the Ministry of Human Rights or any other potential institutional structure that would enure protection of Human Rights in Lebanon

Background and Introduction

OHCHR and the European Union Delegation in Lebanon have signed an agreement to implement a project entitled “Assisting Lebanon in Implementing UPR and Recommendations Made by Other International Human Rights Mechanisms” aiming at assisting Lebanon in improving its implementation rate of accepted UPR recommendations and enhancing its record in providing timely reports to the treaty bodies. The project seeks to address longstanding gaps within the national legislative and policy framework on human rights protection, the low implementation rate of existing human rights laws and policies and delays in establishing human rights structure.

On 18 December 2016, a new State Minster for Human Rights (MoHR) was appointed within the new cabinet formed in Lebanon. In light of this, OHCHR embraces the existence of such institutional structure and the important role that it would play in developing and protecting human rights in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

OHCHR is seeking the services of a national consultant to provide legal support to develop an institutional structure for the Ministry of Human Rights. The consultant will be home-based and is expected to consult on regular basis with the MoHR Advisor and OHCHR.

Scope of Work

Conduct comparative analysis of similar existing structures in the region (such as in Tunisia, Yemen, Morocco, and Iraq).

Suggest a structure for the Ministry of Human Rights or any other potential institution that would ensure the protection and promotion of human rights efficiently in the context of Lebanon.

Draft relevant legal decree.  

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to submit to OHCHR a final report detailing the methodology adopted to develop the structure for review.

The consultant is expected to submit to OHCHR a draft decree with the proposed institutional structure for review.

Education

A first university degree in law, human rights, social sciences or any related field.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in developing institutional structures and relevant legal frameworks.  Experience in human rights work in Lebanon is an asset.

Languages

For the post, fluency in both English and Arabic is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an interview.

Contract and Duration

The contract duration is four weeks. The successful candidate should be able to take up her/his duties as soon as the contractual documentation has been finalized.

Application

Interested candidates must submit:

A comprehensive curriculum vitae including three contactable references (certified copies of qualifications may be requested from successful applicants);  

Financial Proposal that indicates all-inclusive fixed total contract price.

Applications Deadline

The deadline for submission of applications is date 15 December 2017. Applications should be submitted to OHCHR through the following e-mail address: shojeij@ohchr.org.