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GIZ International Services is currently implementing a project in Ethiopia : EU Support to Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia.

EU Support to Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia
Governance, justice, rule of law and Human Rights are at the core of the EU’s development agenda. The rule of law (enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on the European Union) is a prerequisite for protecting fundamental rights and democracy but requires independent, quality and efficient national justice systems.
Consequently, and in support of the reform agenda, the EU supports the Ethiopian Criminal Justice and Governance sectors in a number of ways and the programme to which this assignment applies is known as the “Support to Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia programme.”
The overall objective of the programme is to increase rule of law, respect for human rights and access to justice for all.

The programme commenced with a formal signing of a 3-year grant agreement on 19 March 2021 with the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The Technical Support element which is designed to support the entire programme commenced a 4-year cycle on 15 October 2021.
It has been identified that a number of key institutions critical to the success of criminal justice reforms are desirous and require support to deliver the broader reform programme.
Under this programme, those institutions are the Ministry of Justice, the Federal Supreme Court, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, the Ethiopian Federal Police and relevant CSOs operating in the sector.
To achieve the objective, the programme has three interlinked and mutually supportive Specific Objectives (outcomes):

Enhanced horizontal and vertical coordination, collaboration, and cooperation between key criminal justice institutions.
Increased effectiveness, efficiency, fairness, and accountability of the criminal justice system.
Improved access to justice for all, in particular, the poor, women and other groups in vulnerable situations.

The programme is being implemented via direct grants to:

- The Federal Supreme Court to enable the Court to implement judicial reforms.
- The Ministry of Justice to:
  - support the Office in the implementation of reforms included in new law and policies;
  - allow the Office to play its role in developing new legislations including working manuals on legal aid and in the establishment of a forum of legal aid service providers and monitoring and evaluation of these services.
- The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission to:
  - Continue to play its oversight role, to provide redress for victims of human rights violations and to hold justice institutions to account;
  - Enhance its role in the coordination of the provision of legal aid by NGOs and university-based law clinics.

The programme also has provision for a grant to a non-governmental organisation (NGO), public sector operator or EU Member State (Development) Agency to sub-grant national legal aid service provider NGOs and university legal aid clinics for the provision of legal aid; to provide capacity building of legal aid service providers and/or create networks or coalitions, and to monitor and evaluate the progress of the services offered. This grant has not yet been awarded.

Supporting the entire programme is a Technical Assistance Unit (TAU).
It is important to note, that the principal role of the TAU is that of a separate contract, designed to support the delivery of the Programme results and Strategic Objectives (SOs) by facilitating the implementation of the entire Programme through its own defined activity set. In addition, the TAU supports the Programme, by assisting the beneficiaries with regard to the grant procedure.

Among the Activities of the TAU Activity 1.7 focuses on: -
‘Support for diversion schemes and customary dispute resolution mechanisms by researching relevant legislation and practices at both federal and regional levels, undertaking reviews of International and African Regional best practices, taking account of, and integrating Grant activities where appropriate, supporting the development of policies, procedures, standard operating practices and organisational frameworks and supporting delivery of pilot procedures in targeted Regions.’
The Senior Non-Key Expert supports the implementation of this activity.

Objectives of this Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to contribute to the implementation of TAU Activity 1.7 through the provision of Technical Support in training trainers on plea bargaining and in drafting the regulatory framework for plea bargaining with detailed guidelines and procedures.

Description of the Tasks of the Assignment
The TAU, in support of Criminal Justice Reform for Ethiopia, invites a qualified Senior Non-Key Expert (SNKE) to develop a training guide for the TOT on Plea-Bargaining, deliver TOT and provide assistance in the drafting of a Directive with guidelines and procedures to conduct Plea Bargaining. The NKE will conduct assessments of plea-bargaining mechanisms and procedures globally and in different African countries to adapt to the Ethiopian context to finally prepare the training guide and to assist in drafting a Directive for plea bargaining.

This consultancy service is intended to:
•         Develop a standard training guide for trainers on the concept, practice and procedures of plea bargaining,
•         Deliver training to a cadre of core trainers who will potentially provide trainings to the staff of justice chain institutions at the federal and regional levels, and
•         Provide written inputs for the regulatory framework including the ideal procedures applicable in the Ethiopian context on plea-bargaining with detailed guidelines and procedures,

Key deliverables

Inception Report with detailed workplan and assessment of selected African countries' plea-bargaining mechanisms and procedures more proximate to the Ethiopian context including but not limited to the CPEC draft provisions and the Ethiopian criminal justice system, issues to consider should include national and international human rights standards; ensuring transparency, compliance and accountability for law enforcement personnel; gender sensitivity and victim-centeredness,
A Training Guide for Training of Trainers on plea bargaining,
ToT for potential trainers on plea bargaining,
Based on the assessment above in (1), providing inputs for the drafting of a Directive on Plea Bargaining, with guidelines and procedures,

The Contractor must consider the activities indicated in the GIZ/DCAF organisation and methodology and the key performance indicators identified for this specific activity.

Throughout the implementation of his/her assignment, the Expert should be guided by an inclusive and participatory approach that ensures the ownership and involvement of all major counterparts and partners.

Last, but not least, the SNKE shall also perform any other task broadly related to the assignment, if requested by the TAU.

Milestones

Milestones	Indicative working days
Inception Report with workplan, assessment of best practices globally and in Africa (~~remotely, before travel to Addis))~~	4
Developing a Training Guide for TOT and other training tools ~~(remotely, before travel to Addis)~~	4
Providing Training to Trainers (TOT)	10
Providing inputs/assisting in drafting regulatory framework	12
TOTAL:	30

Required skills and competencies
Required skills and qualifications of the individual consultant include:
Qualifications

- Master’s degree or above in Criminal justice, law or human rights or a related field from an accredited higher learning institution

General professional experience:

- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the common law system in Sub-Saharan Africa in providing training and drafting laws for the justice sector,
- Experience working with/in criminal justice system, international donors, or NGOs as a consultant, advisor or other relevant position;

- Experience in academic research in a relevant field;
- Excellent communication, analysis, and writing skills;
- Ability to conduct the assignment with minimum support;
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills and experience in establishing strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;
- Advanced computer literacy;
- Fluency in English including excellent speaking, presentation, and written reporting abilities;
- Knowledge of Amharic would be an asset;
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary, cultural, religious, gender, nationality and age environments;

Specific professional experience:

Significant experience in designing training tools such as training guides for TOTs; excellent skills in delivering training through different adult training methods,
Significant experience in drafting laws, guidelines, rules or standard operational procedures for plea bargaining or other mechanisms alternative to criminal trial;
Familiarity with the East African region and the criminal justice system/s in the region is a strong asset;
Familiarity with the Ethiopian criminal justice sector as regards, the rule of law, human rights and access to justice is a strong asset

Duration and timeline

Location:                         Addis Ababa or the Ethiopian Regions as directed by the TAU. And up to 15 days remotely as directed by the TAU.

Indicative Starting date:  September 2023

Latest End Date:             January 2024

Total number of working days: 30 working days

The Benefits

We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners., Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.

We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the link below- CV in English by Friday, the 11/08/2023.
Candidate applications will be reviewed on a daily basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Plea Bargaining Senior Non Key Expert

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