Consultant: Development of National Standard Operating Procedures, Trafficking in persons, The Philippines
1) GENERAL BACKGROUND
The Philippines is a source country and, to a much lesser extent, a destination and transit country for men, women, and children who are subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor. A significant number of Filipino men and women who migrate abroad for work are subjected to conditions of involuntary servitude worldwide. Men, women, and children are subjected to conditions of forced labor in factories, at construction sites, on fishing vessels, on agricultural plantations, and as domestic workers in Asia and increasingly throughout the Middle East. A significant number of women in domestic servitude abroad also face rape and violent physical and sexual abuse. Skilled Filipino migrant workers, such as engineers and nurses, are also subjected to conditions of forced labor abroad. Women were subjected to sex trafficking in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan and in various Middle Eastern countries. Internal trafficking of men, women, and children also remains a significant problem in the Philippines. People are trafficked from rural areas to urban centers including Manila, Cebu, the city of Angeles, and increasingly to cities in Mindanao, as well as within urban areas. Men are subjected to forced labor and debt bondage in the agriculture, fishing, and maritime industries. Women and children were trafficked within the country [during 2010-2011] for forced labor as domestic workers and small-scale factory workers, for forced begging, and for exploitation in the commercial sex industry. Hundreds of victims are subjected to forced prostitution each day in well-known and highly visible business establishments that cater to both domestic and foreign demand for commercial sex acts.
There were 25 trafficking offenders convicted in the past year – an increase from nine in the previous year. Some efforts were also undertaken to address trafficking-related corruption with several investigations undertaken against Filipino officials implicated in trafficking.
Recent discussions with senior police, prosecutors and judges in the Philippines identified that many criminal justice personnel often have difficulty in interpreting the definitions and offences in the existing anti-trafficking in persons’ law. The development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in other countries has been seen to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement officials to consistently interpret national laws and thereby conduct stronger investigations.
It is proposed to support the Women and Child Protection Desks (WCPD) of the Philippines National Police (PNP) to develop and implement SOPs for officials responsible for investigating trafficking in persons. The introduction of SOPs will go some way to providing a consistent response to trafficking, will strengthen future investigations and also provide a basis for the supervision of trafficking related investigations at the national level.
2) OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
This Project reflects the overall goal of UNODC’s Regional Programme Framework for East Asia and Pacific 2009 to 2012 by aiming to reduce illicit trafficking of people, drugs, illicit natural resources and hazardous substances. Outcome 1.2 of the regional programme framework requires that human trafficking operations [are] identified and effectively acted upon.
The primary objective of the project will be to develop and implement SOPs for the investigation of trafficking in persons in the Philippines and has three key deliverable components:
? Standard Operating Procedures developed in accordance with international standards and national law.
? Standard Operating Procedures endorsed for use in the Philippines at the national level.
? Standard Operating Procedures disseminated to investigators responsible for conducting trafficking in persons’ investigations
3) SCOPE OF WORK
See Full TOR through link below:
http://www.unodc.org/eastasiaandpacific/en/who-we-are/job-opportunities.html
4) DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT, DUTY STATION AND EXPECTED PLACES OF TRAVEL
A maximum of eighty (80) working days to commence in December 2011 until November 2012.
5) FINAL PRODUCTS
1. Standard Operating Procedures for the Philippines are completed based on the ASEAN SOPs and guidance from the Working Group
2. The Standard Operating Procedures are accepted and endorsed for use by the Philippines National Police
3. The Standard Operating Procedures are disseminated nationwide and a minimum of 5 awareness raising workshops are successfully completed with participants including officers at commander level or designated deputies from all of the 17 commands.
6) PROVISION OF MONITORING AND PROGRESS CONTROLS
The consultant will be contracted the duration specified above, and will work under the direct guidance and technical supervision of the Regional Advisor for Human Trafficking in the East Asia and the Pacific Region based in Bangkok.
7) DEGREE OF EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS
University/Master degree in sociology, international relations, political science, public administration, law and/or other social sciences related areas relevant for the assignment is desirable.
Work Experience
- At least 7 years of professional experience in law enforcement or a related field, including several years at the international level.
- Professional experience of working in the Philippines highly desirable and within the ASEAN region is essential.
- Extensive knowledge of and exposure to work in the field of trafficking in persons is a requirement.
- Experience of training delivery in a law enforcement environment is highly desirable.
Specific Professional Knowledge and Experience
•In-depth knowledge and understanding of anti-trafficking policy, victim protection mechanisms and relevant work experience in the field of human trafficking.
•In-depth knowledge of modern approaches to the investigation of the crime of trafficking in persons
•Experience of training police officers
•A clear understanding of the need for a victim centered approach to anti trafficking responses
•Experience with capacity building in the context of trafficking in persons in the South East Asia Region.
Other Skills
•Excellent ability to write and communicate orally, with accuracy and professionalism;
•Ability to communicate effectively across different constituencies;
•Demonstrated research, analytical and writing skills;
•Show sensitivity and respect towards local, cultural, political and social circumstances;
8) HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
A. A one page letter of interest clearly stating suitability for the position and consultancy fee.
B. UN Personal History Form (can be downloaded from http://www.unvienna.org/unov/en/job.html)
Please submit the application by e-mail to:.
Application deadline is 30 November 2011.
Note:
a. Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for.
b. Failure to submit supporting documents as specified in the announcement will result in an incomplete application. Applicants who submit incomplete applications will NOT be considered for this vacancy announcement.
c. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates under positive consideration will be notified.
d. No routine access to UN premises is required to meet the terms of this consultancy
Date of issuance: 4 November 2011
The Philippines is a source country and, to a much lesser extent, a destination and transit country for men, women, and children who are subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor. A significant number of Filipino men and women who migrate abroad for work are subjected to conditions of involuntary servitude worldwide. Men, women, and children are subjected to conditions of forced labor in factories, at construction sites, on fishing vessels, on agricultural plantations, and as domestic workers in Asia and increasingly throughout the Middle East. A significant number of women in domestic servitude abroad also face rape and violent physical and sexual abuse. Skilled Filipino migrant workers, such as engineers and nurses, are also subjected to conditions of forced labor abroad. Women were subjected to sex trafficking in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan and in various Middle Eastern countries. Internal trafficking of men, women, and children also remains a significant problem in the Philippines. People are trafficked from rural areas to urban centers including Manila, Cebu, the city of Angeles, and increasingly to cities in Mindanao, as well as within urban areas. Men are subjected to forced labor and debt bondage in the agriculture, fishing, and maritime industries. Women and children were trafficked within the country [during 2010-2011] for forced labor as domestic workers and small-scale factory workers, for forced begging, and for exploitation in the commercial sex industry. Hundreds of victims are subjected to forced prostitution each day in well-known and highly visible business establishments that cater to both domestic and foreign demand for commercial sex acts.
There were 25 trafficking offenders convicted in the past year – an increase from nine in the previous year. Some efforts were also undertaken to address trafficking-related corruption with several investigations undertaken against Filipino officials implicated in trafficking.
Recent discussions with senior police, prosecutors and judges in the Philippines identified that many criminal justice personnel often have difficulty in interpreting the definitions and offences in the existing anti-trafficking in persons’ law. The development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in other countries has been seen to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement officials to consistently interpret national laws and thereby conduct stronger investigations.
It is proposed to support the Women and Child Protection Desks (WCPD) of the Philippines National Police (PNP) to develop and implement SOPs for officials responsible for investigating trafficking in persons. The introduction of SOPs will go some way to providing a consistent response to trafficking, will strengthen future investigations and also provide a basis for the supervision of trafficking related investigations at the national level.
2) OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
This Project reflects the overall goal of UNODC’s Regional Programme Framework for East Asia and Pacific 2009 to 2012 by aiming to reduce illicit trafficking of people, drugs, illicit natural resources and hazardous substances. Outcome 1.2 of the regional programme framework requires that human trafficking operations [are] identified and effectively acted upon.
The primary objective of the project will be to develop and implement SOPs for the investigation of trafficking in persons in the Philippines and has three key deliverable components:
? Standard Operating Procedures developed in accordance with international standards and national law.
? Standard Operating Procedures endorsed for use in the Philippines at the national level.
? Standard Operating Procedures disseminated to investigators responsible for conducting trafficking in persons’ investigations
3) SCOPE OF WORK
See Full TOR through link below:
http://www.unodc.org/eastasiaandpacific/en/who-we-are/job-opportunities.html
4) DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT, DUTY STATION AND EXPECTED PLACES OF TRAVEL
A maximum of eighty (80) working days to commence in December 2011 until November 2012.
5) FINAL PRODUCTS
1. Standard Operating Procedures for the Philippines are completed based on the ASEAN SOPs and guidance from the Working Group
2. The Standard Operating Procedures are accepted and endorsed for use by the Philippines National Police
3. The Standard Operating Procedures are disseminated nationwide and a minimum of 5 awareness raising workshops are successfully completed with participants including officers at commander level or designated deputies from all of the 17 commands.
6) PROVISION OF MONITORING AND PROGRESS CONTROLS
The consultant will be contracted the duration specified above, and will work under the direct guidance and technical supervision of the Regional Advisor for Human Trafficking in the East Asia and the Pacific Region based in Bangkok.
7) DEGREE OF EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS
University/Master degree in sociology, international relations, political science, public administration, law and/or other social sciences related areas relevant for the assignment is desirable.
Work Experience
- At least 7 years of professional experience in law enforcement or a related field, including several years at the international level.
- Professional experience of working in the Philippines highly desirable and within the ASEAN region is essential.
- Extensive knowledge of and exposure to work in the field of trafficking in persons is a requirement.
- Experience of training delivery in a law enforcement environment is highly desirable.
Specific Professional Knowledge and Experience
•In-depth knowledge and understanding of anti-trafficking policy, victim protection mechanisms and relevant work experience in the field of human trafficking.
•In-depth knowledge of modern approaches to the investigation of the crime of trafficking in persons
•Experience of training police officers
•A clear understanding of the need for a victim centered approach to anti trafficking responses
•Experience with capacity building in the context of trafficking in persons in the South East Asia Region.
Other Skills
•Excellent ability to write and communicate orally, with accuracy and professionalism;
•Ability to communicate effectively across different constituencies;
•Demonstrated research, analytical and writing skills;
•Show sensitivity and respect towards local, cultural, political and social circumstances;
8) HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
A. A one page letter of interest clearly stating suitability for the position and consultancy fee.
B. UN Personal History Form (can be downloaded from http://www.unvienna.org/unov/en/job.html)
Please submit the application by e-mail to:
Application deadline is 30 November 2011.
Note:
a. Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for.
b. Failure to submit supporting documents as specified in the announcement will result in an incomplete application. Applicants who submit incomplete applications will NOT be considered for this vacancy announcement.
c. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates under positive consideration will be notified.
d. No routine access to UN premises is required to meet the terms of this consultancy
Date of issuance: 4 November 2011
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