UNDP Jobs - 47800- International Consultant on Country Programme Revi

International Consultant on Country Programme Review, Situation Analysis and CPD Formulation 2016-2020 (ICPN/DPRK/2014/08)

Location :

Pyongyang, KOREA (DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF)

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Aug-2014

Application Deadline :

28-Jul-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

4 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

4 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

The United Nations Country Programme Document (CPD) of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) for the last cycle, 2011-2015, was prepared in close consultation with the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) for UNDP of the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is the UNDP counterpart. Extensive consultations were held with all stakeholders – ministries, research institutions, donors and United Nations agencies. It reflected in-depth discussions and agreement on the United Nations Strategic Framework (2011-2015) between the Government and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT). Its intention was to support the Government in achieving national objective of improving the living standards of the people in line with the Millennium Development Goals.

As part of the formulation of the Country Programme (CP) for the next cycle, 2016-2020, there is the need for consolidation of UNDP’s ground level experiences and strategies, gained over the period of the last CP implementation, on how best to support development needs in the current context of DPRK. Similar to the last, the 2016-2020 CPD will be drafted in close consultation with the Government of DPRK, all stakeholders, and will proceed in tandem with the United Nations Strategic Framework (UNSF) review that will be concurrently ongoing in DPRK. The new UNDP Country Programme will respond to development priorities that will be identified through a three step, iterative and mutually reinforcing process of: (a) Country Programme review; (b) situation analysis ; and (c) CPD drafting. The UNDP Country Programme will be guided by human development principles and will target the grassroots directly.

Under the direct supervision of the UNDP DRR, UNDP DPRK CO requires the services of a senior international consultant for the (a) Country Programme review and (b) situation analysis. These Terms of reference set out the process, expected outcomes and scope of work for the International Consultant.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Country Programme Review:

To analyze the extent to which CPD 2011-15 results achieved made a worthwhile contribution to agreed development priorities, and to assess challenges and bottlenecks;
To assess the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability of the Country Programme as well as to distill lessons learned that could inform how a more effective use of UNDP resources and comparative advantages could be made in the future; and
Collaborate closely with the Country Programme Document formulation process and inform UNDP’s analytical contribution and strategic planning of the subsequent CPD.

Scope:

To determine the extent to which a) the CPD was used to support agreed development efforts; and b) the CPD contributed to effective programming; this will include an assessment of the reasons why or why not;
To the extent possible, assess the results/impact of CP implementation on the lives of target groups, i.e., determine whether there is any major change to relevant indicators that can be reasonably attributed to or be associated with the CPD, notably in the realization of human development and agreed development goals, MDGs, and so on;
To assess the overall quality of the CPD design to draw recommendations for the next cycle (2016-2020), including recommendations on aligning the next CPD to respond to off-track and slow-progress development goals;
To distill lessons learned and prepare practical and realistic recommendations, as appropriate on all of the above, and to draw conclusions on opportunities for greater progress towards UNDP presence in DPRK.

Expected outputs and key questions:

The design and focus of last CPD:

To what extent was the CPD designed as results-oriented, coherent and focused?
Were outcomes realistic?
Did the design of the CPD results framework allow for easy monitoring?

The effectiveness of the CPD in terms of progress towards agreed CPD outcomes:

Which are the main factors that contributed to the realization or non-realization of the
CPD outcomes?
How can the CPD enhance strategic alliances and effective partnerships?
How were risks and assumptions addressed during the implementation of programmes and projects?

The role and relevance of UNDP’s contribution to development goals as described in the CPD:

Did the CPD address key development issues, their underlying causes, and challenges identified by the last situation analysis? Was the CPD results matrix flexible and relevant to respond to new issues and their causes as well as challenges that arose during the CPD cycle?
What has been CPD’s relevance in contributing to UNSF goals?
Have the CPD outcomes been relevant in terms of internationally agreed goals and commitments, norms and standards to guide the work of UNDP? (The MDGs, UN human rights treaties and resolutions to which the DPRK is committed)

Sustainability of the results achieved and the strategies used by the Country Programmes:

To what extent and in what ways the CPD contributed to promote ownership of the programme by the national partners?
What were the opportunities and risks of sustainability of the Country Programme?
Did the CPD include strategies to ensure sustainability?

Recommendations on all of the above.

Based on recommendations of the Country Programme review and other suitable analyses, describe the current country situation, which will form an integral part of and inform the formulation of the Country Programme Document.

Based on last CP review and Country Situation Analysis, collaborate closely with the next Country Programme 2016-2020 formulation process.

Process:

The official exercise to conduct the UNSF evaluation will begin in July/August 2014. The international consultant will prepare CPD review report and conduct country situation analysis and CPD formulation in parallel with UNSF process. UNDP CO and relevant DPRK Government counterparts will provide necessary support required by the consultant to carry out planned activities. The review results will be validated with national partners and stakeholders, and fed into the UNSF and CPD formulation.

Proposed methodology and activity framework:

CPD outcomes and impact will be assessed through open and structured discussions with key stakeholders, partners and through a comprehensive review of documents, a synthesis and analysis of data from project reports and reviews and regular project monitoring reports.

Deliverables:

After 2 weeks: Draft annotated CP review report outline;
After 3 weeks: Final draft of CP review report for consultation;
After 4 weeks: Draft outline of Country Situation Analysis;
After 5 weeks: Final draft of Country Situation Analysis for consultation;
For remainder of time, incorporating comments from consultations .

Duration:8 weeks (6 weeks in-country), spread over a 4-month period.

Payment arrangements: Lump Sum (payments linked to deliverables)

Administrative arrangements: The consultant will be provided a working space and support in visa issuance (to be picked up in Beijing or other duty stations) and accommodation. Airport pick up from Pyongyang airport will be provided.

Selection method: Desk review.

Applicants shall submit the following documents:

Personal CV/P-11, including information about past experience in similar projects / assignments and contact details for referees;
Financial proposal. The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).

Travel costs:

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

Evaluation criteria:

Educational background – 10 points max (10 pts – PhD degree; 5 pts – Specialist/Master’s degree; 3 pts – Bachelor degree);
Relevant professional experience in similar evaluation in fragile states/post-socialist transition state and other – 40 points max (40 pts – 10 years and more; 30 pts – 10 years);
Language Skills – 5 points max (5 pts – fluent English); Experience in M&E systems and within UNDP – 15 points max (2 points per each year of experience).

Maximum available technical score - 70 points.

Evaluation method: Cumulative analysis

Contract award shall be made to the incumbent whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and b) having received the cumulative highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Technical Criteria weight: 70% Financial Criteria weight: 30%

Only candidates obtaining a minimum 70% from the maximum available technical score (49 points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation The maximum number of points assigned to the financial proposal is allocated to the lowest price proposal and will equal to 30. All other price proposals will be evaluated and assigned points, as per below formula: 30 points [max points available for financial part] x [lowest of all evaluated offered prices among responsive offers] / [evaluated price]. The proposal obtaining the overall cumulatively highest score after adding the score of the technical proposal and the financial proposal will be considered as the most compliant offer and will be awarded a contract.

Competencies

Core Values and Ethics:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Teamwork;

Builds effective client relationships and partnerships; Interacts at all levels of staff/organization;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Building and sharing knowledge;
Provides guidance and support to others;
Makes valuable practice contributions to the unit and the office.

Communication:

Excellent oral and written skills;
Listens actively and responds effectively.

Task Management:

Plans, prioritizes and delivers a variety of tasks on time;
Exercises sound judgment/analysis; Develops creative solutions and risk management solutions.

Learning:

Promotes a learning environment in the office;
Provides constructive feedback and coaching for others. Leadership: Able to plan and manage the overall work of the Progress Report at a senior management level;
Able to lead a small team of national consultants.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters degree in international relations, political science, international development or a related subject;

Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in similar evaluation in fragile states/post-socialist transition state;
Previous experience in conducting CPD/ CPAP/UNSF/UNDAF evaluations;
Previous experience working in DPRK is highly desirable;
Experience in M&E systems and within UNDP .

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.