International Consultant: Expert in Comparative Police Legislation

The Police Reform Programme (PRP) is a long-term and comprehensive capacity building initiative to improve human security in Bangladesh. PRP supports the transition from a colonial style police force to democratic policing by strengthening the Bangladesh Police’s ability to contribute to a safer and more secure environment based on respect for the rule of law, human rights and equitable access to justice. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Bangladesh Police drive the reform process with technical and financial support from UNDP and other development partners. A vital aspect of the reform programme is the reform of police related legislation to assist the police to better respond to the needs of the general public. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT The police reform process in Bangladesh continues to make progress in a number of areas but there is a belief that further gains will not be sustainable without amendment of the colonial era Police Act (1861). This law like many British colonial police laws was based on the legislation governing the nineteenth century Royal Irish Constabulary. In 2007 a draft Police Ordinance was prepared to replace the 1861 Act but its progress has become stalled due to a lack of consensus within Bangladesh regarding the utility of aspects of the draft law. Media and civil society also continue to advocate for a new Police Law but many stakeholders legitimately worry about issues related to command and control, superintendence and oversight and accountability. In order to help encourage fresh debate on police legislation the PRP is seeking a consultant to identify international experience of police legislative reform. This support will comprise of two separate but linked parts. In Part One the consultant will produce two pieces of research outlined below. Then In Part Two, should it be deemed necessary, the consultant will be asked to come to Bangladesh to present the research to key national stakeholders in a number of seminars and workshops. Part One The first report will be an evaluation of the experience of redrafting police laws from a number of different jurisdictions. It is essential that this review will assess the 1861 Police Act prior to examining the experience of other jurisdictions that have also inherited the 1861 Act (India and Pakistan) as well as at least three other countries which have attempted to reform police legislation initially based on the Irish Constabulary model. Countries/jurisdictions that should be included are Northern Ireland, South Africa and one of the following Namibia, Kenya, Maldives or Malaysia. The final list of countries and methodology will be agreed between the consultant and the PRP and outlined in the inception report. It is expected that sections of the report will cover among other issues models of police superintendence, external police oversight mechanisms, community engagement, role of the interior (Home) ministry and the practical experience of applying legislation. It may be necessary for the inception report to be delivered in person in Dhaka or alternatively via a skype conference call. The consultant will then be required to complete a second report comparing the draft text of the 2007 Draft Police Ordinance with international better practice as identified in the first report. The aim of this second report will be to ensure that debate about the development of the 2007 Draft Police Ordinance is informed by international experience and better practice. Part Two In order to take part in this debate it may be necessary to make a number of workshop presentations to groups of key stakeholders. The key role of these workshops would be to discuss police legislation reform with key stakeholders (police, civil service, NGOs and the media etc) to try and help develop a consensus on police legislative reform. The desirability of this part of the contract will be discussed and agreed with the consultant towards the end of Part One.

Duties and Responsibilities

SCOPE OF WORK The assignment divided into two parts: Part One Producing report (including executive summary and comparative matrix) on comparative police legislation in at least five different jurisdictions (50-100 pages): 25 days Producing an analysis (including a comparative matrix) of the 2007 draft police ordinance against international better practice as identified in comparative police legislation report (10-20 pages): 7 days Preparing two PowerPoint summaries of both reports: 1 day Producing two summary reports for presentation at workshops (5-10 pages) : 2 days Total Number of working days in Part One: 35 days Part Two Presenting research at between four and eight round table consultations and possibly one conference: 8 days Producing workshop reports (2-3 pages): 4 days Total Number of working days in Part Two: 12 days Total Number of working days (Part One and Part Two): 47 days 1) DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT, DUTY STATION AND EXPECTED PLACES OF TRAVEL Part One Duration of Assignment: 35 days Duty Station: home based Part Two Duration of Assignment: 12 days Duty Station: Dhaka Travel: return flight to Dhaka FINAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES Completed Products Under Each Area and Activity Part One Inception report (2-3 pages) outlining the countries selected and explaining the rational for this selection along with an indication of the scope of the work : Commencement of programme Draft Comparative Study of Police Legislation (50-100 pages) including a matrix of better practice: 20 Days Finalised Comparative Study of Police Legislation (50-100 pages) including a matrix of better practice: 5 Days Analysis of the 2007 draft police ordinance- including matrix evaluating the text against better practice (10 -20 pages): 7 Days Two power point presentations summarising the two reports:1 Day Two short summary papers (5-10 Pages) summarising the two research papers above for presentation at workshops: 2 Days Part Two Between 4-8 Consultative workshops with key stakeholders: 8 Days Between 4-8 (5 Pages) Reports on consultative workshops conducted with key stakeholders summarizing key points raised by stakeholders in consultations: 4 Days PROGRESS CONTROLS AND PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS Part One 10% Upon acceptance of inception report (product a) 50% remuneration upon satisfactory delivery of final draft of Comparative Study (product b2) 40% remuneration on satisfactory delivery of Analysis of 2007 ordinance, two power point presentations and two short workshop papers (products c, d, e) Part Two 100% Upon satisfactory completion of workshops and workshop papers (products f and g) delivery of final reports should be within one week of the end of the contract period.

Competencies

Personal and attitudinal requirements: Good communication and interpersonal skills and experience in working effectively in a multicultural environment. Excellent report writing skills Professionalism: flexibility to make ad-hoc changes as and when the need arises; ability to perform under stress; willingness to keep flexible working hours. Teamwork: ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as a team member, in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect Communications: excellent interpersonal and communication skills A team-player and self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision, with sound judgment. Strong English language skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Masters Degree in related fields. Experience: 10 years of relevant professional experience and at least 5 years of experience working on security sector policy and legislation ideally in the context of policing; Proven experience of legislative drafting or undertaking comparative analysis of legislation (Please attach with application examples of work and/or internet links) Strong understanding of context of South Asia especially with regards to the Police; Computer skills (word, excel & MS office).

International Consultant: Expert in Comparative Police Legislation