Description:
The European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI) Phase III is the largest support program from the European Union (EU) focused on anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine. It is co-funded by the EU and implemented by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Scheduled for the 2024-2027, the program includes the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) among its beneficiaries.
On 23 November 2023, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine (HQCJ) announced the competition for 25 vacant positions at HACC (15 at the first instance court, 10 at the HACC Appeal Chamber). According to the law, candidates admitted to the competition must undergo a qualification exam consisting of anonymous testing and a practical task. The practical tasks may include preparing model court decisions based on provided documents or continuing the presentation of parts of model court decisions.
On 20 May 2024, the HQCJ requested support from international technical assistance projects to develop 30 practical tasks for the HACC competition. The EUACI will support this request by ensuring the development of 7 model criminal cases for the HACC competition and 6 model court decisions for the HACC AC competition.
The tasks should be developed in Ukrainian, adhere to a formal communication style, involve reviewers and literary editors, be based on established judicial practice, and include unique task numbers. The deliverables will be digital folders containing the task file, relevant court decisions, the task key, and evaluation instructions.
Deadline for Deliverables:
15 August 2024.
Requirements for the Service Provider:
- Official registration as a legal entity or a private entrepreneur in Ukraine.
- A team of lawyers with a strong background in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.
- Experience in developing practical tasks for Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies or courts is an advantage.
- Commitment to confidentiality and conflict of interest resolution.
Budget:
EUR 25 000.
How to Apply:
Submit proposals by 7 July 2024, 17:00 Kyiv time, to [email protected] with the subject line “HACC Practical tasks.” Include CVs of key staff and a financial offer in a single PDF document.
The specific requirements are described in detail in the Terms of Reference.