AusNCP Independent Examiner Services

⁠⁠⁠The Department is seeking two (2) suitably qualified and experienced people to hold the positions of the Australian National Contact Point (AusNCP) Independent Examiner (Examiner), with one position proposed to commence at the conclusion of this tender process (dependent on the necessary security clearance being in place), and the other position commencing mid-2022.

The proposed roles will be offered on a part time basis and will involve a minimum retainer, as well as a basis for increased remuneration at a daily rate depending on case workload.

The successful Tenderer(s) will be contracted to the Department and will be required to undergo the security clearance process, obtain necessary insurances and declare all potential conflicts of interest. Subject to managing competing interests and availability, the successful candidates will be able to maintain other employment for the duration of the role.

The successful Tenderer(s) will independently manage specific instance complaints (cases) brought to the AusNCP, including communication and conciliation with parties to a case, decision making and writing statements for publication. The successful Tenderer(s) will be supported by a multi-stakeholder Governance and Advisory Board (Board) and a Secretariat in the Department. The successful Tenderer(s) will also assist to promote the AusNCP and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (the Guidelines).

The successful Tenderer(s) will be contracted and remunerated by the Department, but are authorised to publicly share their independent views and make recommendations regarding the conduct of parties named in cases brought to the AusNCP. They will exemplify personal drive, integrity, credibility and possess excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

The AusNCP Secretariat will make decisions on the allocation of individual cases to examiners, considering each successful Tenderer(s) contractual availability, expertise, potential conflicts of interest and any other relevant factors.

For further and brief details, kindly refer to the document.

All queries regarding this Request for Tender should be directed to:

Laura Llewellyn at secretariat@ausncp.gov.au