Background

Disability Action Council (DAC) has prepared a National Disability Strategic Plan 2014-2018 (NDSP), which is approved by the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC). The DAC is the lead agency to ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the NDSP through the relevant ministries, departments and agencies.

The NDSP supersedes the National Plan of Action for Persons with Disabilities, including Landmine/ERW Survivors 2009-2011 (NPA) which was extended to apply to the period 2011-2013. The outcomes of the NPA need to be detailed in preparation for the monitoring and evaluation plan of the current NDSP.

The NDSP also provides a mechanism to contribute to the reporting requirements under the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRDP). Mid-term evaluation and final evaluation of NDSP will be conducted as well as annual reports on the implementation of the NDSP. As population and other national data on disabilities become available the NDSP will be amended to reflect the statistics and reporting will be aligned with the new data. Article 33 of the CRPD outlines the three-level system, which represents a framework for the NDSP implementation and monitoring.

The NDSP monitoring and evaluation framework will strengthen the capacity of the DAC to monitor and evaluate the indicators and targets that are included in the strategies. It also gives a direction for better implementation. Therefore, it is important for the DAC to develop the M&E framework to ensure the set indicators and targets are measurable and achievable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work:

The overall objective of the assignment, the national consultant work closely with the international consultant is to develop a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for the NDSP; including the detailed implementation plan that is able to measure the output and outcome indicators. The national consultant is expected to support the international consultant to:

  • Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework by working closely with government and other key stakeholders, at both national and sub national level for the management, coordination and implementation of the NDSP and how they align with the targets and indicators of the NDSP
  • Develop the support system to facilitate accurate utilization of the monitoring and evaluation framework
  • Capture the roles played by the various stakeholders in the disability sector in the implementation of the NDSP
  • Detail the various programs and initiatives taken by government, non-government and other bodies in implementing the main directions of the NDSP
  • Identify the target group – type of disability, age, gender and minority group imbalance if any
  • Produce a report on all findings gathered during the framework development and review of existing M&E systems, with recommendations for improvements in quality and sustainability.
  • Provide a guideline on the rollout of the comprehensive M&E framework.
  • wherever possible, indicate links between the NDSP and DRIC in both programming and monitoring

The national consultant work closely with the international consultant will prepare a paper on the monitoring and evaluation framework to be agreed with UN joint program team and DAC.  On completion of the work, the international consultant will consolidate the key findings and recommendations then make a presentation on the final draft report to UN join program team and DAC, and will amend the report in the light of comments.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables:

  • Desktop review of related documents –NDSP, the monitoring and evaluation framework of National Plan of Action for Persons with Disabilities including Landmine/ERW Survivors 2009 -2011.
  • An outline identifying the scope of activities, work plan and methodologies of the assignment
  • Work closely with international consultant to develop a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for the NDSP by providing the 1) performance indicators, and related targets, methodologies for measuring these, an M&E action plan with reporting frequencies, formats, responsibilities and procedures, 2) clearly demonstrated indicators (and monitoring framework) and how they will measure the outcomes outlined 3) guidance in the rollout of the comprehensive M&E framework
  • Provide the consolidated key findings, recommendations for improvements in quality and sustainability and present to DAC, UNDP and the programme team for final input/comments
  • M&E framework for NDSP, guidance in the rollout of the comprehensive M&E framework and recommendations for future actions

Institutional Arrangement:

Under the direct guidance from senior management of DAC and overall supervision of the ACD /Governance Team Leader and with guidance from the UN joint Programme Coordinator; the national consultant work closely with the international consultant will take responsibility for development of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework, including the detailed implementation plan and the production of the report.  Logistics support will be provided by DAC and UNDP.

Duration of the Work:

The assignment will be 20 working days from November 2014 to January 2015. The national consultant is expected to be on board from the third week of November and complete the assignment not later than 30 January 2015. She/he must submit the work plan prior to the commencement of the assignment.

The national consultant shall submit her/his outputs in accordance with the defined work plan and payment is issued only with satisfactory outputs accepted/approved by DAC and UNDP.

All expected outputs for both assignments could not be delay as result of assignment; therefore, the national consultant has to commit to deliver these outputs as planned.

Duty Station:

The consultant will be based with DAC.  UNDP will provide a vehicle and driver to support the consultant during the data and information collection and meetings with stakeholders.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

  • Robust organizational and planning skills
  • Demonstrated strong communications skills (oral and written), sense of initiative and excellent conceptual and analytical capacities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment
  • Gender sensitive programming
  • 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.
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical and report writing 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:

  • Bachelor or Master degree in social-science, public administration, management, and/or areas relevant for the assignment with particular skills relevant to M&E framework development

Experience:

  • At least 10 years with Master degree or 15 years with Bachelor degree of relevant working experience in the area of monitoring and evaluation of complex programmes
  • Proven experience in collaboration with the government sector and developing a strategic plan, national plan of action and M&E framework (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory).
  • Previous experience/participation in carrying out the M&E framework for a national plan of action related to disability and development
  • Knowledge of CRPD and experience of working on disability issues is a requirement.  Experience/knowledge of the disability context in Cambodia is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience of leading capacity development activities and training workshops
  • Knowledge of disability issues in Cambodia is a requirement.

Language Requirement: 

  • Khmer and full proficiency in English, and excellent report writing skills.

Important note:

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