National Institutional Consultancy: Legislative Analysis of Family Violence Laws/Policies in Guyana (including the Domestic Violence Act, 2006 and its Policy)
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Job no: 530510
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Location: Guyana
Categories: Child Protection, Social and Economic Policy, UN and Multilateral Affairs
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II. Is there a need for an overarching legislation on family violence- including the reasons for and against and the legal and policy options for this change?
III. What are the positives/facilitating factors under the legislation (this especially includes the Domestic Violence legislation and policy)?
IV. What are the current (and possible future/emerging) challenges with legislation/policy? As an example- What are the emerging issues- with respect to domestic violence that ought to be considered and recommendations from addressing these (e.g. with respect to the LGBTQ communities, Indigenous Communities, persons with disabilities, children, and new forms of violence- e.g. online violence through the use of social media)?
V. What are the specific factors affecting implementation of both the legislation and policy on domestic and sexual violence?
VI. What are the specific issues with the Interim, Protection, Occupation and Tenancy Orders under the Domestic Violence Act?
VII. Is there provision for consequential amendments to other legislation and/or resolution of conflict of laws?
VIII. Should any changes be considered to the type of relationships covered by the Act, Regulations and Policy?
IX. Does it reflect and reinforce existing positive practices?
X. Are there any institutional issues and existing or new accountability mechanisms that need to be taken into consideration?
XI. How well does the policy and/legislation respond to issues related to geography (e.g. remoteness of target populations), persons with disabilities, youth or migrant populations?
XII. Does the legislation make provision for implementation factors including:
Identification of duty bearers and responsibilities.
Study Team and Composition
• A minimum of 10 years of related work experience– including knowledge of and working with government partners
• Excellent and proven analytical skills
• Excellent and proven English writing skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritize and work with minimum supervision
• Good understanding of the of child protection issues, criminal justice and child protection issues
• Experience of facilitating consultation and workshops with both government and civil society partners
• Sound knowledge of the Domestic Violence Act 2006 and the Sexual Offences Act
• The team must be able to work independently.
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Please access the complete Terms of Reference: ToR – legislative assessment- Spotlight Guyana.pdf
2. Method of Research for Assignment
3. Summary description of the members of the team (if applying as an institution)
4. Date of availability of consultancy
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UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
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