UNDP Jobs - 55660- Data Management Consultant for Business Call to Ac

Data Management Consultant for Business Call to Action

Location :

Istanbul, TURKEY

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

20-May-2015

Application Deadline :

30-Apr-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

240 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

240 workings days over 12 months (20th May 2015 – 20 May, 2016)

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

Launched in 2008, the Business Call to Action (BCtA) is a global membership platform that encourages private sector companies to develop innovative business models that combine profitability with development impact, in support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

BCtA members are market leaders and innovators, committed to developing commercially viable business ventures that engage people living at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) as consumers, producers, suppliers, and distributors of goods and services. In more than 50 countries, business leaders are spearheading efforts to provide the poor with the tools and resources they need to succeed by promoting economic opportunity.

BCtA provides a leadership platform for companies to demonstrate their commitment to development and to access global expertise on innovation at the BoP.

Members benefit from:

Recognition as part of a high-visibility leadership platform, including association with the UN brand and possible international speaking engagements;
Access to a global knowledge network on inclusive business models and communities of practice;
Partnerships with development agencies, international organizations, and other companies;
Validation and dissemination of results, including within the UN Network, from specific BoP business models.

The Business Call to Action (BCtA) is a global corporate leadership platform, with over 100 member companies that are incorporating inclusive business approaches in their operations to help advance the MDGs. As innovators in this space, BCtA member companies are advancing the inclusive business agenda by creating novel business models, sharing lessons learned, and forging partnerships to improve scale and increase development impact. The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), UK Department for International Development (DFID), US Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Global Compact to meet the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

The Data Management Consultant will work under the supervision of BCtA’s Impact Team Lead – Programme Analyst and in consultation with the Programme Manager of the Business Call to Action.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Data Management Consultant will deliver the following services to the BCtA Secretariat under the supervision of BCtA’s Impact Team Lead – Programme Analyst and in consultation with the Programme Manager of the Business Call to Action. Responsibilities of the Data Management Consultant will include the following:

Manage impact data of BCtA member companies

BCtA is currently implementing a new service offering (BCtA Impact Measurement Services: BIMS) that aims to measure operational performance and social impact of inclusive businesses through the use of a mobile-enabled survey tool. By 2016, the BIMS program will support up to 23 BCtA member companies globally, in multiple sectors (including health, education, low-income housing, etc.) by designing customized surveys and collecting and analyzing real-time data using mobile phones.

The Data Management Consultant will be responsible for the following activities:

Support data collection activities and analyses of impact data (operational and social impact data).

These will include, but not limited to, the following:

Coordinating communications with BCtA members and other stakeholders for the BIMS program;
Cleaning collected data;
Conducting preliminary analysis of data;
Develop, manage, and continuously update an excel-based database of impact data that is easy to use and customizable.

Support research activities on issues related to social impact

The topics will include, but not limited to, the following:

Sector-specific indicators that are commonly used by practitioners in the field of inclusive business (e.g. health, education, low-income housing, etc.);
Survey instruments used to collect social impact data;
Best practices on sharing and disseminating social impact data;
Sustainable Development Goals.

Coordinate activities to collect other BCtA member related data:

Manage and continuously update an excel-based membership database of BCtA that contains data on member commitments, results, sectors, geographies, etc.;
Coordinate communications with BCtA members to collect end-of-year results reporting;
Support the analysis of members’ results reporting;
Support the management of BCtA’s Salesforce database and member contact information.

Provide general support to BCtA Secretariat across different activities:

Conduct research and draft briefing notes, memos, case studies, articles, etc. across all activities of BCtA as and when required by the Programme;
Create presentation materials as required by BCtA Secretariat;
Provide administrative support as required by BCtA Secretariat.

Please note, that the Data Management Consultant shall support the BCtA Secretariat in other tasks that may arise during the assignment period. The Consultant shall be ready to undertake international travel on behalf of the Secretariat if required.

Deliverables:

Logistical coordination and communications with relevant stakeholders, including BCtA members, for BCtA Impact Measurement Services;
Other necessary communications with BCtA members and other relevant stakeholders to collect other BCtA member related data;
Excel-based database of impact data collected through the BIMS program that is easy to use and customizable;
Research and analysis of BCtA member companies, relevant indicators, survey instruments, etc.;
Updated end-of-year results reporting;
Monthly update of Salesforce database;
Updated excel-based BCtA membership database;
Updated BCtA member contact list;
Any other briefing notes, memos, presentation materials as required;
Any other coordination support as required.

The Consultant shall provide weekly updates on progress made in terms of the above deliverables.

Payments for work completed shall be made on a monthly basis based on deliverables submitted and deemed satisfactory by the Secretariat.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences.
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.

Functional Competencies:

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint;
Understanding of inclusive business models, inclusive market development, and business sustainability;
Ability to coordinate and manage complex projects;
Produce high quality analytical outputs and in a timely manner;
Strong organizational skills;
Ability to work independently, flexibly and under pressure utilizing initiative;
Sound judgment, strategic thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities;
Flexibility in responding to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
Strong analytical, research and writing skills and demonstrated ability to think strategically;
Strong inter-personal, communications, negotiation and liaison skills;
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English;
Demonstrated knowledge of inclusive business/social business/impact investing/market-based approaches to development.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A Master’s degree in Business, Public Policy, International Affairs or related fields.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in private/public/non-profit sectors;
Experience with developing Excel-based databases, managing large data and creating PowerPoint presentations;
Experience with coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders;
Experience with private sector initiatives in developing countries considered an asset;
Familiarity with UN and/or multilateral/bilateral agencies considered an asset;
Experience of living, working, or conducting research in developing countries strongly preferred.

Language:

Fluency in English is required (written and verbal);
Working knowledge of other UN official language(s) is desirable.

Travel:

The Consultant shall be ready to undertake international travel on behalf of the Secretariat during the assignment period if required and the travel expenses will be covered following UNDP rules and procedures.

Application Submission Process

The application submission is a two-step process. Failing to comply with the submission process may result in disqualifying the applications:

Step 1:

Interested individual consultants must include the following documents when submitting the applications in UNDP job shop (Please note that only 1 (one) file can be uploaded therefore please include all docs in one file):

Personal History Form (P11), indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references (the template can be downloaded from this link: http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_modified_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc).
One writing sample, preferably in the area of business and development;
One sample of excel database created for past projects (either professional or academic)
One sample of PowerPoint presentation created for past projects (either professional or academic);
A brief, 500 word statement explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the assignment.

Step 2:

Submission of Financial Proposal

Applicants are instructed to submit their financial proposals in US Dollars for this consultancy to bpps.procurement@undp.org using the financial proposal template available here: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_file.cfm?doc_id=45780. The proposals should be sent via email with the following subject heading: “Financial Proposal for Data Management Consultant – Istanbul, Turkey" by the deadline for this vacancy. Proposals to be received after the deadline will be rejected. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal should be all-inclusive and include a breakdown. The term ‘all-inclusive” implies that all costs (professional fees, travel related expenses, communications, utilities, consumables, insurance, etc.) that could possibly be incurred by the Contractor are already factored into the financial proposal.

Application Evaluation Process

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the cumulative analysis methodology (weighted scoring method), where the award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Technical Criteria weight: [70%]

Financial Criteria weight: [30%]

Only Individual Consultants obtaining a minimum of 70% on the Technical evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Technical Criteria - 70% of total evaluation – max. 100 points:

Demonstrated experience with data collection, database management, and PowerPoint presentations – 40 points
Demonstrated experience of coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders – 30 points
Demonstrated knowledge of inclusive business/social business/impact investing/market-based approaches to development – 30 points

Financial Criteria - 30% of total evaluation – max. 30 points.

The following formula will be used to evaluate financial proposal:

p = y (µ/z), where

p = points for the financial proposal being evaluated

y = maximum number of points for the financial proposal

µ = price of the lowest priced proposal

z = price of the proposal being evaluated

UNDP will provide office space, laptop and access to internet and a printer during the assignment (the cost of this facilities should not be included in the financial proposals).

UNDP is applying fair and transparent selection process that would take into account both the technical qualification of Individual Consultants as well as their price proposals. The contract will be awarded to the candidate obtaining the highest combined technical and financial scores. Please go the following link for the General Conditions of Individual Contracts: http://www.undp.org/procurement/operate.shtml#_Conditions_of_Contract

UNDP retains the right to contact references directly.

Payments will be made only upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.

Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director. Consultants are also required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org

Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.