Background
The UNDG ASG Advisory Group is currently working on the finalization of a Draft Proposed Plan of Action for Headquarters, produced by the HLG identifying bottlenecks at headquarter level that prevent the Delivering as One approach to have its intended impact on coherence, development effectiveness and efficiency at the country level.
In order to finalize the Plan of Action for Headquarters, a UNDG retreat will be held on 2-3 December 2013 in New York. There will be a first day of technical experts from across the UN system discussing the Draft Proposed Plan of Action for Headquarters and a second day ASG level meeting to discuss unresolved issues from the first day and finalize the Plan of Action for Headquarters.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Being up-to-date on the work of the UNDG on the operationalization of the SOPs by 20 November 2013 (2 days of preparation with material provided by DOCO upon signing of contract);
- Consultation with the Chair of the ASG Advisory Group, the former HLG Chair and DOCO Director and other key UN officers on issues related to the agenda and other preparatory matters of the retreats by 22 November 2013 for the 2-3 December 2013 retreat and by 10 January 2014 for the 23-24 January 2014 retreat (2 days, meetings via telephone/ video);
- Consult with the key stakeholders from across the UN system to discuss and prepare key issues for the December retreat by 27 November 2013; consult with the co-conveners of the UNDG Working Mechanisms (and HLCM technical experts as necessary) for the January retreat by 20 January 2014 (2 days of meetings via telephone/ video and desk work, as soon as possible);
- Retreat facilitation on 2 - 3 December 2013 and 23 - 24 January 2014 (4 days in person in New York); and
- Retreat follow-up and write-up for each retreat by 10 December 2013 for the first retreat and by 31 January 2014 for the second retreat (4 days (2 days for each retreat)).
The Facilitator is expected to travel to New York for the meetings with retreat participants and for the retreat itself. All other deliverables can be prepared remotely.
Competencies
- Strong facilitation and drafting skills;
- Proven successful facilitation experience in this setting;
- Ability to consolidate and synthesize substantive comments and views of multiple stakeholders in a balanced and concise manner;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to empathize with the various organizational mandates and cultures of the UN system.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Relevant educational background with an advanced university degree in economics, public administration, business administration, social sciences or related field.
- Over 10 years of relevant work experience, including knowledge of the UN development system and the UNDG strategic priorities and working mechanisms;
- Excellent knowledge of UN development operations at the country, regional and global level.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Application Documents/Submission
- A brief technical proposal (maximum 2 pages) responding to the terms of reference;
- Curriculum Vitae including 3 references.
- Your Financial offer should be presented on the Offeror’s Letter – indicating the full cost of the service, including consultant fees, travel and DSA on specific lines; and confirming your interest and availability for the assignment. The template for the Offer Letter is accessible from the following link http://undg.org/docs/12777/Offeror's%20Letter2.docx
Individual consultants will be evaluated on the cumulative analysis method – combination of the weighted technical and financial score - to obtain the total score. The candidate scoring the highest combined weighted score will be recommended for the award of contract. The designated weights for the technical and financial criteria are 70% and 30% respectively. The maximum score is 100 points.
- Responsiveness to the terms of reference;
- Work experience with the UNDG;
- Experience in Retreat Facilitation;
- Availability to complete the assignment within the prescribed timeline.
- Technical Proposal (maximum 30 points, pass mark 21 points);
- CV – Qualification, Relevance and Expertise in the subject matter (20 points);
- Interview (20 points).