Background

The Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC) commitment to improving the lives of persons with disability through recognition of their rights was demonstrated through ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2012 and launching it nationally together with the Incheon Strategy to “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities in 2013.  The RGC have also enacted a number of disability laws and strategic plans in recent years, however, these are not fully aligned with the CRPD and implementation is weak. The RGC is conscious of the need to demonstrate real gains against its reporting obligations under the Convention and is actively requesting international assistance.

The long term goal of the Disability Rights Initiative-Cambodia (DRIC) Programme is the “improved quality of life for people with disability” in Cambodia. Achievement of the end-of-program outcome, (“Persons with disability have increased opportunities for participation in social, economic, cultural and political life through effective implementation of the National Disability Strategic Plan (NDSP)”, will contribute to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities.
The DRIC Programme is a broad initiative, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of the Australian Government, aiming to significantly enhance an enabling environment for persons with disabilities in Cambodia. The programme consists of the following four components:

  • Supporting Government implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (implemented by UNDP);
  • Supporting Disabled People’s Organisations to raise the voice and protect the rights of persons with disability (implemented by UNDP);
  • Supporting rehabilitation sector system strengthening (implemented by WHO);
  • Inclusive governance and inclusive community development (implemented by UNICEF).

Compared with other countries in the region, Cambodia has a relatively complex governmental structure focused on persons with disability. This includes inter-Ministerial, multi-stakeholder coordination bodies numerous overlapping committees, sub-committees and working groups.

Currently, the Government structures in place to govern the disability sector in Cambodia are the Disability Action Council (DAC), the Department of Welfare for Persons with Disabilities and the Persons with Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) of the Ministry of Social Affairs Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY). These institutions do not, for the most part, coordinate and cooperate in a functional manner. This is reflected in an overlap of functions between different institutions resulting in unclear roles and accountabilities.

A lack of clarity  of their management, structures, legal mandates and roles in terms of mechanisms for performing RGC’s obligations under CPRD and the Incheon Strategy, and supporting disability sector at both national and sub national level. It is really useful for the programme to see the full picture of these three actors to play a clear role and function along with the key priority of organizational development.  It is equally important to gain a clear picture of how these bodies interact with each other, and with other state actors at national and subnational level, in order to ensure fulfillment of RGC’s obligations under CRPD throughout Cambodia.

Duties and Responsibilities

The overall objective of the assignment is to analyze the functional management and structure of DAC, Department of Welfare for Persons with Disabilities of MoSVY and PWDF, and various government bodies and committees outlining the key priority to address the needs of organizational development. Working together with a national consultant (to be selected by UNDP), the consultant is expected to map the legal and organisational mandates relevant to people with disability across the whole of Government, including: Provisions for coordination of policy and programs between units within MoSVY and with line Ministries will be identified along with gaps and overlaps in functions.

  • Mapping and Analysis of functional management and structure of DAC, Department of Welfare for Persons with Disabilities and PWDF of MoSVY, including their legal mandates and how they relate to CRPD obligations, with providing the strengths and gaps of these three actors, including in relation to capacities, budget allocation and financial flows;
  • Mapping and Analysis of other government bodies and committees working  in area of disability at both national and sub national level (DAC, Department, PWDF and National Disability Coordination Committee);
  • Mapping and analysis of provisions for policy and programme coordination between different central and local government bodies and committees;
  • Assess the capacity of these institutions (DAC, Department, PWDF and National Disability Coordination Committee) to perform their functions, identifying structural and legal constraints as well as opportunities , strengths, weaknesses and threats and make appropriate recommendation;
  • Make appropriate recommendations that will enhance the performance of public institutions in disability area, including detailed recommendations for legal/regulatory reforms, capacity and organisational development for these institutions and proposed future actions to be supported by the DRIC Programme to address these.

With the support of the national consultant, the international consultant will prepare a paper on the proposed analyses to be agreed with the joint programme team. On completion of the work, the international consultant will consolidate the key findings and recommendations and make a presentation on the final draft report to senior staff of the joint programme, including government officials, and will amend the report in the light of comments.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

  • Good facilitation and presentation skill;
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various partners including the government, UN and other development donors and high quality liaison and representation at local and national levels;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with people from different backgrounds to deliver quality products within short timeframe;
  • Be flexible and responsive to changes and demands;
  • Be client oriented and open to feedback;
  • Excellent computer literacy

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
  • Exerts strict adherence to corporate rules, regulations and procedures;
  • Familiarity with the internal control framework and results-based management tools is a must;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Master degree in social-science, public administration, management, law and/or areas relevant for the assignment with particular skills relevant to the analysis of organizational development

Experience:

  • At least 7 years of relevant working experience in the area of analysis of governmental institution including the assessment of organizational development and capacity needs assessments;
  • Proven experience in collaboration with the government sector and implementing public administration reform, as well as capacity to perform a management and functional assessment;
  • Previous experience / participation in carrying out functional, budgeting, needs analysis, policy/strategy development in/for governmental institutions;
  • Knowledge of CRPD, and experience of working on disability issues is a requirement.   Experience/knowledge of the disability context in Cambodia is an advantage.
  • knowledge of the good practices  in inter-governmental coordination mechanisms and tools prevailing in  some of the progressive countries;
  • Demonstrated strong communications skills (oral and written), sense of initiative and excellent conceptual and analytical capacities.

Language:

  • Full proficiency in English, and excellent report writing skills. Knowledge of Khmer language, an asset.

Important note:

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