Homeoffice Legal Analysis and Advisory Services on Protection against Retaliation (PaR) presso Unhcr

October 9, 2025

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

H (no hardship)

FamilyCONS Local

2025-10-15The consultant will support the Ethics Office by:
1. Conducting comprehensive factual and legal analysis of protection against
retaliation (PaR) cases.
Specifically, the consultant must assess cases focusing on:
(a) Whether the UNHCR colleague engaged in a protected activity.
(b) Whether detrimental action (i.e., retaliation) occurred.
(c) Whether a prima facie case exists that the protected activity was at least a
contributing factor to the detrimental action.
2. Speaking directly with complainants, as required, to clarify and verify facts.
3. Preparing written legal memoranda summarizing findings and assessments.
4. Supporting policy review and providing guidance related to PaR.

Work 100% (fulltime) during above-mentioned period: No (if no specify): 25 days during the consultancy period
Working Hours: Not Applicable
Total amount of days/weeks/months to be worked: 25 days.
4. Location(s) (specify if working from home): Remote
5. Assignment and/or Mission travel applicable: No
6. Suggested fee (daily/weekly/monthly/lump sum) and currency: USD 500 per day (8 hours)
Total budgetary amount allocated for individual contract (incl. travel and DSA etc.): USD 12,500
Payment schedule: monthly, upon receipt of invoice from the consultant.
7. General Background of Project or Assignment:
The UNHCR Ethics Office is mandated to receive, review, and assess complaints of retaliation for engaging in protected activities, as defined in the Policy on Protection against Retaliation. In fulfilling this mandate, the Office requires specialized legal and analytical support to review case files, engage with complainants, and provide comprehensive assessments to determine whether a prima facie case exists.
Additionally, the Office is strengthening its policy framework and guidance related to PaR, and requires expert support in reviewing, updating, and advising on relevant policies and internal guidance materials.
8. Occupational Safety and Health Considerations
To view occupational safety and health considerations for specific duty stations, please visit this link:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

9. Overall Purpose and Scope of Assignment:
Concise and detailed description of activities, including measurable outputs and delivery dates, impact indicators (what qualitative and quantitative results would be achieved upon completion of individual contract), performance indicators (timelines, value of the service rendered in relation to the cost, timeliness) and work plan:
Deliverables:
Case Memoranda: Written memoranda for each case reviewed, addressing prima facie assessments and, where applicable, full retaliation reviews.

Policy Support:
A written note with recommendations for strengthening the PaR policy framework.
Draft or revised internal guidance documents for the Ethics Office on PaR.
10. Required level, qualifications and work experience:
The assignment is for an Individual Consultant
a. Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO; and
b. Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.
11. Monitoring and Progress Controls (report requirements, periodicity, format, deadlines):
a. Advice, meetings, delivery, etc.
Progress Updates: Brief progress reports (oral or written) to the Ethics Office Director, as required.
b. Work on the basis of time employed: No

 

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