UNDP Jobs - 38359- Consultant for developing a Parliamentary Training

Consultant for developing a Parliamentary Training Center Strategy

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

06-Jul-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Within the framework of the cooperation between the United Nations Development Programme and the State of Kuwait and the high interest in activating the role of the National Assembly in exercising its legislative, oversight and representative functions, the two parties agreed on implementing the “Support Project for the National Assembly Secretariat”. The project aims at strengthening the capacities of the National Assembly Secretariat for better parliamentary practice that could contribute to the country’s five – year National Mid – range Development Plan (2010 to 2014) as part of the strategic vision for Kuwait in 2035.

Achieving this objective will include developing a long – term training plan to strengthen the Secretariat of the National Assembly in which the establishment of a Parliamentary Training Center plays a big role.

Purpose of the Assignment:

To develop a comprehensive and complete strategic plan for the Parliamentary Training Center requirements, including the center functions, organizational structure and job description for the center posts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Produce a strategy on the role and functions of the Parliamentary Training Center requirements, including but not limited to:

Types of services and clients;
Organizational structure and different units;
Staffing requirements;
Job description for the different posts;
Infrastructure, systems and processes required;
ICT infrastructure and requirements for e – information services;
Exploring the possibility of linking the center to the academic and research institutions in the country as well as the linkages with the regional and international institutes;
Budgetary requirements for the center establishment;
Component on ownership and sustainability;
Best international practices.

The consultant should observe mainstreaming the issues of gender, human rights and environment.

Expected Output:

The consultant shall produce a strategy that includes practical, sustainable and realistic suggestions for the establishment of the training center. The strategy should be translated into action plan that is part of the report and provides for type/ sequence of actions, timeframes, resources needed and person or organ responsible.

Methodology

The consultant will submit an inception report indicating his work strategy.

The consultant will produce a first draft of the strategy for the discussion with UNDP, the Training Department and the General Secretariat of the National Assembly.

The consultant will produce the final version following the inputs and contributions.

Reporting

The consultant will submit weekly progress reports in addition to the inception report, first and final strategy drafts to the Project Manager and the Director of the Training Department in the National Assembly.

Timeframe

Inception Report:

10 days Strategy First Draft;
50 days Strategy;
Final Draft: 30 days.

Total days: 90 days.

Competencies

Good understanding of the organization and functioning of the legislative institutions;
Strong analytical skills;
Strong report writing skills;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent organizational skills;
Ability to work under pressure;
Demonstrated sound judgment;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advance degree in social or political science, law or related fields.

Experience:

Ten years of experience in providing technical advice in parliamentary development and training;
Previous experience in similar assignments is required;
Good skills of computer.

Language:

Fluent in English and Arabic.

FC: 30000.