Consultancy to Develop E-Learning Modules on Diversion and Plea Bargaining for the ODPP in Kenya at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant

• The consultant will be responsible for developing two (2) e-learning modules on Diversion and Plea Bargaining for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Kenya. The modules will be text-based, in English language, with real case scenarios, videos and illustrations.
• Development of the following e-learning and text-based modules based on the provided format by the ODPP eLearning Platform.
• The Consultant shall acquaint him/herself with the current ODPP Learning Management System (LMS) and be guided accordingly in the development of the two modules. Below are the key features of the two modules:
• Module on prosecutorial approaches, roles and responsibilities on effective implementation of Diversion;
• Module on prosecutorial approaches, roles and responsibilities on effective implementation of Plea Bargaining; iii. Incorporation of relevant real case scenarios, videos and illustrations to the modules;
• Development of multiple-choice questions and quizzes within the modules, and at the end of each module;
• Prepare a final examination with multiple-choice questions incorporating all the modules;
• Engage in continuous consultations and coordinate with the ODPP Prosecution Training Institute (PTI) in packaging of the online content on their internal e-learning platform;
• Incorporate forum assignments and give provision for interactive lessons
• Develop and implement proposals on the monitoring tool for participants to ensure full and effective participation;
• The above modules shall be guided by the relevant ODPP and other justice sector policies and strategies on diversion and plea bargaining, including: ODPP Diversion Policy - ODPP Diversion Guidelines and Explanatory Notes - ODPP Plea Bargaining Guidelines
• A Prosecutor’s Guide to Children in the Criminal Justice System
• NCAJ National Strategy on Justice for Children 2023 - 2028
• Undertake a two-days validation session of the two (2) modules on Diversion and Plea Bargaining. c) Submit final, comprehensive and validated modules on Diversion and Plea Bargaining.
• Undertake a two-days capacity building session of the instructors and the Prosecution Training Institute team who will be required to manage the trainings of the respective e-learning modules. 
• Provide training sessions including hands-on training and capacity-building support to designated personnel within the Prosecution Training Institute for effective implementation and utilization of the eLearning modules.
• Address any questions or concerns raised during training.

Reporting and other requirements:

The consultant will:

• Submit the two (2) eLearning text-based modules on prosecutorial responses to Diversion and Plea-Bargaining cases;
• Submit a final, comprehensive and output-oriented report, submitted not later than three working days prior to the end of the consultancy.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, social sciences, criminology, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least seven (07) years of relevant work experience in training and development of training modules in the field of criminal justice reform, human rights and/or rule of law is required.
• Experience in implementation of alternatives to prosecution and trial in a commonwealth jurisdiction is desirable.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice sector in Kenya is desirable.
• Experience of providing technical advice to multi-disciplinary teams in government or national stakeholders or international organizations is desirable.