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

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.