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Introduction: There is a growing international recognition that insufficient use of alternatives to imprisonment and an excessive use of pre-trial detention and imprisonment are key drivers of the continuing growth of prison populations, prison overcrowding and inadequate prison conditions worldwide. Many countries, including Sri Lanka, rely heavily on imprisonment as the default or only means of criminal sanction. Overcrowded prisons and detention facilities serve as fertile breeding grounds for radicalization to violence, often rendering those sentenced for minor offenses vulnerable to recruitment by violent extremist or terrorist groups. Despite the existence of detailed international standards and norms, countries around the world are facing challenges in the use of non-custodial measures, including gaps in legal and policy frameworks, a lack of capacity and awareness among criminal justice practitioners or insufficient public awareness on the harmful effects of imprisonment and benefits of alternatives to imprisonment.
Background: One of the most significant challenges of the Sri Lankan prison system is overcrowding. Many prisons operate at nearly 200% of their official capacity as well as under-staffing and under-funding. Although the Government of Sri Lanka has shown commitment to improving the situation in prisons and to considering the overall reform of the criminal justice system, the underlying problem of prison overcrowding and its challenges remain.
As part of its mandate to promote the implementation of the international standards and norms in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice, UNODC assists Member States in using non-custodial measures to pre-trial detention and imprisonment. In line with the initiatives by the Government of Sri Lanka, UNODC Regional Office of South Asia (ROSA) is implementing a project in Sri Lanka with an aim to promote the effective use of non-custodial measures in Sri Lanka. The objective of this project is to promote the effective use of non-custodial measures in appropriate cases to strengthen the Sri Lankan criminal justice system but also contribute significantly to preventing and countering radicalization and violent extremism.
The interventions will be based on relevant international standards and norms, namely the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for Non-custodial Measures (the Tokyo Rules, 1990) and the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules, 2010), of which UNODC is a custodian.
Overall Objective of the Consultancy: The overall objective of this assignment is to support project implementation in Sri Lanka by developing a module for Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute (SLJI) on Sentencing and Granting Bail with a special focus on role of judicial officers. |
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Specific Tasks: Under direct supervision of the National Programme Officer of the UNODC, ROSA based at Programme Office in Sri Lanka and in consultation with the Criminal Justice Expert of UNODC ROSA based at New Delhi, the consultant will undertake the following activities:
UNODC programme staff based in Sri Lanka will assist the consultant in identifying relevant participants for the focus group meetings and discussions in Sri Lanka with the guidance of SLJI.
Scope of work and expected outputs/ deliverables: Based on research, analysis and consultations and focus group discussions, the Consultant will provide a draft Module on the Sentencing practices and provisions related to Bail in Sri Lanka by:
Specific deliverables and payment terms: Deliverable / Date of delivery / Percentage payment
100% of payment once the above deliverables are finalized.
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Time-frame: The Contract will be for a period of 20 days from 15 July 2021 to 30 September 2021. |
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Competencies |
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UNODC Core Competencies and the prospective consultant should, as a minimum, have the following competencies
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Award of the contract: The contract shall be awarded to the individual whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
Technical Criteria weight – 70 marks
Financial Criteria weight – 30 marks Technical and Financial Proposals to be submitted separately.
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
HOW TO APPLY
The application should contain:
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee: LKR (_______________________________________) Amount in words: (Rs.______________________________________________________) Please refer the below link for Financial Proposal Template Letter of Confirmation of Interest template
Note: Payments will be based on invoices on achievement of agreed milestones i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR and certification of acceptance by the UNDP. The applicant must factor in all possible costs in his/her “All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee” including his/her consultancy and professional fee, travel (economy class flights is required to and from the Duty Station) honorarium, board and lodging, and any other foreseeable costs in this exercise. No costs other than what has been indicated in the financial proposal will be paid or reimbursed to the consultant. UNDP will only pay for any unplanned travel outside of this TOR and Duty Station on actual basis and on submission of original bills/invoices and on prior agreement with UNDP officials. Daily perdiums and costs for accommodation/meals/incidental expenses for such travel shall not exceed established local UNDP DSA rates.
For an Individual Contractor who is 65 years of age or older, and on an assignment requiring travel, be it for the purpose of arriving at the duty station or as an integral duty required travel under the TOR, a full medical examination and statement of fitness to work must be provided. Such medical examination costs must be factored in to the financial proposal above. Medical examination is not a requirement for individuals on RLA contracts.
Contact information for queries related to the Request for Proposals: For any clarification please contact: [email protected] / [email protected]
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