2. Support conducting consultations with criminal, civil, and relevant Chambers, judges, court officers at all court levels (central and local), prosecutors, police, lawyers, and other stakeholders that are relevant to the expected outcomes of the assignment.

3. Support researching international best practices.

4. Support drafting the final findings report and help to ensure those findings are in an action plan aligned with the project results framework, project goals, and stakeholders’ expectations, especially considering the local context.

The consultant is expected to work closely with the PSC, regional and provincial courts, the relevant partners from the justice sector, in particular the international consultant and other relevant sectors to ensure that this consultancy delivers good outcomes. The National Consultant will play a crucial role in the assessment and planning phase of the project by leveraging their local expertise, knowledge of the Lao judicial system, and relationships with stakeholders. Working closely with the International Consultant, they will ensure that global best practices are adapted to the specific needs and challenges of Lao PDR. The National Consultant will assist in mapping current case management processes, facilitating consultations with key stakeholders—including judges, court officers, prosecutors, and marginalized groups—and gathering localized data to inform the assessment. They will contribute to the analysis of consultation results and provide input on findings, ensuring that the recommendations are both practical and aligned with local realities. In collaboration with the International Consultant, the National Consultant will help develop a SMART action plan that balances international standards with local needs, ensuring that the project’s recommendations are feasible, culturally appropriate, and address stakeholder priorities effectively.

The tasks of the National Consultant will include:

Task 1 (10 days): Support the assessment to map out the case management process and identify gaps against international best practices management process and identify gaps

· Assist in developing a reasoned methodology, inception note, and detailed and timely workplan on the assignment;

· Support the mapping of the case management chain by gathering relevant data and coordinating with local stakeholders, including linking to the existing UNDP initiative on the Standard Operating Procedures for the Justice Sector on GBV.

· Provide logistical and analytical support in identifying specific challenges at each step of the case management process that require improvements.

Task 2 (2.5 days): Facilitate stakeholder consultations and provide logistical support.

· Organize and coordinate a series of consultancies with criminal, civil, and relevant Chambers, judges, court officers at all court levels (central and local levels), prosecutors, police and lawyers, and other stakeholders that are relevant to the expected outcomes of the assignment;

· Provide on-the-ground support during consultations, ensuring smooth facilitation and effective stakeholder engagement.

· Document and summarize the consultation outcomes, including stakeholder needs and expectations, and submit these for the International Consultant’s analysis. Contribute to the pieces of advice to all outputs of this consultancy.

Task 3 (2.5 days): Provide localized insights to supplement desk research conducted by the international consultant.

· Assist the International Consultant in gathering localized data and contextual information to inform desk research on best international practices in case management.