International Consultant:Researcher on Judicial Integrity and Independence in SA
Procurement Process
IC - Individual contractor
Office
UNDP-BRC - THAILAND
Deadline
04-Jun-25 @ 04:07 AM (New York time)
Published on
21-May-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)
Reference Number
UNDP-BRC-00185
Contact
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Introduction
Post Title: International Consultant: Researcher on Judicial Integrity and Independence in South Asia
Project Name: Governance and Peacebuilding Team, Anti-Corruption and Rule of Law in South Asia Project, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub
Country of Assignment: Remote/ Home-based. No Travel required
Duration of Assignment: Tentative June 2025 to October 2025 for maximum of 45 working days
UNDP's Governance and Peacebuilding Team in Bangkok aims to conduct research on the current state of judiciaries in Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, identify good practices and gaps, and provide recommendations for reform and capacity building efforts. The research will focus on the legal and institutional frameworks for judicial independence, appointment and disciplinary processes for judges, judicial ethics and accountability mechanisms, and public perceptions of the judiciary. The research will also incorporate primary source data, including interviews with key stakeholders and a survey of judges, to provide a more comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the state of judicial integrity and independence in the region.
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