UNDP Jobs - 50309- Consultant in Developing a Concept of Formalizatio

Consultant in Developing a Concept of Formalization of Vocational Retraining (Open to Georgian Nationals Only)

Location :

Tbilisi, GEORGIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

15-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

30 working days during November 2014 - February 2015

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

UNDP Georgia has been implementing the SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM that has now reached its second phase (2014-2015). The programme contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 1st National Development Priority: ‘Poverty Reduction and responds to the relevant outcome 1.2 ‘Vulnerable populations enjoy greater access to decent work opportunities’ with expected output ‘1.2.1 Labour Force Competitiveness improved through vocational education counselling and engagement of private sector, and responsible business practices’ stated in the UNDP Country Program Action Plan 2011-2015’ (http://undp.org.ge/files/127_1443_503458_cpapGeorgia2011-2015.pdf). This is translated into the UNDP Country Program Action Plan (CPAP) outcome “Equitable economic growth promoted through close cooperation with private sector entities within the overall framework of corporate social responsibility”. At an output level, this involves support towards improving quality and accessibility of skills training that is demanded by the labour market to enhance employment opportunities of those unemployed or looking for advancement in their careers.

The programme is aligned with UNDP Strategic Plan 2014-2017 as well. It will contribute to the achievement of Outcome 1 ‘Growth and development are inclusive and sustainable, incorporating productive capacities that create employment and livelihoods for the poor and excluded’ and its output 1.1 ‘National and sub-national systems and institutions enabled to achieve structural transformation of productive capacities that are sustainable and employment - and livelihoods-intensive.’

Duties and Responsibilities

The Consultant shall provide support to the project team, as well as the Ministries of Education and Science and Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs in incorporating/formalising the VET re-training system into formal VET system as an additional impetus for improving employability of the labour force.

The Consultant will work under the supervision of the UNDP Economic Development Team Leader and the Program Manager of the program ‘Skills for Employment – Phase 2’.

The consultant is expected to perform the following tasks and duties:

Provide support to the International Expert in identification of the challenges and opportunities in Georgia for incorporating/formalising the VET re-training system into the formal VET system, in particular in terms of data and information collection, translation and drafting background texts;
Provide inputs to the Concept for incorporating/formalising the VET re-training system into the formal VET system as an additional impetus for improving employability of the labour force;
Participate in the meetings and discussions with the national stakeholders;
Contribute together with International Expert to the revision of the Concept based on the feedback from the UNDP and other key stakeholders.

Deliverables:

Collecting data from the meetings and discussions with the national stakeholders and the related background notes: by November 30, 2014;
Inputs for the Report on identification of challenges and opportunities in Georgia for incorporating/formalising the VET re-training system into the formal VET system: by December 15, 2014;
Contribution to draft Concept for incorporating/formalising the VET re-training system into the formal VET system: by February 28, 2014.

Evaluation:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on cumulative analysis method against combination of technical and financial criteria. Maximum obtainable score is 100, out of which total score for technical criteria equals to 70 and for financial criteria – to 30. Offerors obtaining min 40 points will be invited for an interview. The maximum score for interview will be 15 points. Those Offerors who pass 70% of maximum obtainable scores of the technical criteria (i.e. desk review and interview, 70 x 70% = 49 points) will be considered as short-listed Offerors.

The short-listed Offerors will be asked to provide financial proposals (lump sum) for the scope of work defined in the Terms of Reference in detail.

Financial Proposal:

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables should be accompanied by the proposed number of installments. All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal as well.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Shares knowledge and experience;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of program, managing data, reporting;
Ability to undertake analytical work and prepare narrative reports;
Strong communication skills;
IT competencies in Word, Excel, Power Point and internet.

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focuses on result for the client and responses positively to feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degrees in Economics, Sociology, Social Policy or other related discipline (minimum qualification requirement - 10 points, PhD - 15 points).

Experience:

At least 5 years of professional experience in development studies, policy papers and concepts in economics, sociology or other related fields (minimum qualification requirement - 10 points, more than 5 years - 20 points);
At least 5 years of previous similar work experience with international organizations in the area of employment, labour market polices and education including retraining and VET (minimum qualification requirement - 20 points).

Language:

Fluency in English and Georgian, Russian would be an asset.