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OHCHR International Consultant to Conduct a Human Rights Due Diligence Review (HRDDP) of the Security Sector in The Gambia

International Consultant to Conduct a Human Rights Due Diligence Review (HRDDP) of the Security Sector in The Gambia

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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Dakar (Senegal)
Gambia
CON Consultancy Internationally Recruited
Democracy and GovernanceSecurity and Safety
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Job Description

Result of Service

A comprehensive and validated Human Rights Due Diligence Review Report of the Gambian security sector, providing:
  • Analysis of institutional compliance with international norms.
  • Human rights risk ratings.
  • Identification of gaps and challenges.
  • Recommendations and mitigation measures.
  • Actionable benchmarks for future engagement and monitoring

Work Location

Banjul, The Gambia

Expected duration

44 calendar days

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant shall undertake a Human Rights Due Diligence Review in line with UN HRDDP standards, including:
  • Assessing compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law.
  • Reviewing records of human rights violations and patterns of abuse.
  • Evaluating accountability and justice mechanisms, including investigations, prosecutions, and reparations.
  • Assessing prevention and mitigation mechanisms, including training, safeguards, and early warning systems.
  • Reviewing legal, policy, and institutional frameworks governing the security sector.
  • Conducting risk analysis and applying HRDDP risk assessment methodology.
  • Developing practical recommendations and risk mitigation measures. The review will cover:
  • The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF)
  • The Gambia Police Force (GPF)
  • State Intelligence Services
  • Gambia Immigration Department
  • Gambia Prison Services
  • Office of National Security
  • National Human Rights Commission Evaluation Criteria: Criteria Score Experience 30 Methodology 45 Expertise 25 Total 100 Technical proposal must score at least 75% to proceed to financial evaluation

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master's or PhD) in:
  • Human Rights Law
  • International Law
  • Political Science
  • Security Studies
  • Peace and Conflict Studies
  • Related discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, security sector reform, or related fields
  • Demonstrated experience conducting human rights due diligence or risk assessments using HRDDP or similar frameworks.
  • Experience engaging with security sector institutions.
  • Experience in transitional or post-authoritarian contexts.
  • Experience in West Africa or The Gambia is an asset
  • Knowledge of security sector reform and UN human rights mechanisms.
  • Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural, religious, gender and political contexts.

Languages

Fluency in English

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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