Background
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The underlying idea of the Project is strengthening the rule of law and access to justice for vulnerable groups of the population, especially in rural and remote areas, by enhancing capacities of free legal aid providers, the Ombudsperson office, and justice sector actors as well as by improving their cooperation with civil society and non-governmental organizations to protect and promote human rights effectively. Project activities will focus on promoting human rights among vulnerable groups of population by strengthening capacities of Ombudsperson office in Uzbekistan as well as CSO focused on provision of free legal aid. Provision of free legal aid by CSOs (as well as other free legal aid providers) aims to ensure accessibility of justice. When working with free legal aid providers, emphasis will be given to promoting human rights, youth, gender equality and women empowerment especially in rural areas. Project also aims to digitalize the provision of free legal aid by supporting development of free legal aid system that will increase transparency and accountability of involved players. This system (after its introduction and wide usage) will be used for conducting regular legal needs analyses of vulnerable groups of population. Results of the legal needs analyses will be used to develop proposals and suggestions to government on improving human rights protection in Uzbekistan. The developed proposals and suggestions will be conveyed to government via national partners of the project: a) Ministry of justice and b) Ombudsperson office in Uzbekistan.
Therefore, Project takes a cross-sectoral approach among various human rights institutions and justice actors to strengthen the rule of law and human rights, building on current national priorities in the rule of law.
The Project Key Outcome is (UNDP Output): “Access to justice in Uzbekistan is adequately observed and promoted, leading to an enhanced trust in the rule of law with a positive impact on poverty reduction and addressing inequalities”. It will be achieved through the following three outcomes and indicative activities:
Outcome 1: (UNDP Key Results Activity) Legal and institutional foundations for the provision of primary and secondary free legal aid are set/established in line with human rights standards.
Outcome 2: (UNDP Key Results Activity) Capacities of Ombudsperson's office in Uzbekistan strengthened to promote and protect human rights of vulnerable groups.
Outcome 3: (UNDP Key Results Activity) Capacities of the civil society enhanced to promote inclusive access to justice and human rights for all (esp. women, youth and people with disabilities).
The Project's Strategy is also aligned with the Strategic Priority A ('Effective governance and justice for all') of the Outcome 1 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2021-2025 that aims 'By 2025, all people and groups in Uzbekistan, especially the most vulnerable, demand and benefit from enhanced accountable, transparent, inclusive and gender-responsive governance systems and the rule of law institutions for a life free from discrimination and violence.
Project activities also correspond to Output 1.1 of the UNDP Country program document for Uzbekistan (CPD 2021–2025) 'Institutions equipped with effective anti-corruption tools, enabled to expand access to justice and enhance social cohesion.
The proposed Project will leverage UNDP's mandate and current engagement in the rule of law, governance and justice sector of the Republic of Uzbekistan and capitalize on progress, best practices and lessons learned generated under the 'Accelerate structural transformations for sustainable development' outcome of the UNDP Strategic Plan for Uzbekistan for 2018-2021.
UNDP is a gender-responsive organization and gender equality is prioritized within all its implementations.
Operational Functions: Plan and implement the work in accordance with the overall work plan using both human and financial resources available in the most effective and efficient way, elaborate and propose new schemes and effective ways to achieve target indicators; Participate in elaboration and execution of the project's work plans, analyze emerging problems and propose adequate measures to ensure timely fulfilment of envisioned tasks; Provide inputs for annual reports, work plans and any other planning, monitoring documents required by the UNDP; Support Project specialist in monitoring implementation of the project outputs for adopting corrective measures in project implementation, when necessary, to ensure timely delivery of required inputs and achievement of results; Ensure that all procurement, and tendering processes are organized and implemented in the most transparent way and in line with corporate and national regulations; Undertake other tasks, necessary for successful management of the project, as required by the supervisor.
Knowledge Management: Document lessons learned and best practices; Access global best practices, share them with relevant local and international stakeholders and ensure their incorporation into the project implementation and design process; Provide any other necessary support in coaching, guidance for the project staff that will boost their capacity to deliver results.
Institutional Arrangement
The Project Analyst on Human Rights and Access to Justice will work under the direct supervision of the Project Specialist. The Project Analyst will ensure delivery of outputs of the project related to human rights and access to justice in accordance with annual work plan and annual plan of activities of the Project through performing the required duties and responsibilities.
Education: Master’s Degree in law, legal studies, business administration, economics, and other related fields. Bachelor’s Degree in combination with at least two years of experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s Degree. Experience: Minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s Degree) of experience in the field of project implementation, analyses and drafting, development of concept notes on policies in various topics. Previous experience with a development partner or government is a very strong advantage.
Required Skills:
Ability to use information and communication technology as a tool and resource. Strong analytical, writing, presentation and communication skills.Desired Skills:
Prior experience with UNDP projects would be an asset. Proven experience and knowledge of the country’s institutional framework and legal policies would be desirable. Result and client-orientations. Basic understanding of development issues, governance reform, digital transformation issues is desirable.Required Languages:
Fluency in English and Uzbek is required. Good command of the Russian language is required.Travel
Official travel is expected in project target regions of Uzbekistan with performing the functions of the Project Analyst for this project.
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Non-discrimination
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