UNDP Jobs - 56584- Final Evaluation of the Project Establishment of a

Final Evaluation of the Project Establishment of a National Volunteer Agency (Open to Residents of Mozambique Only)

Location :

Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

21-Aug-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

19 days

Languages Required :

English Portuguese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

19 days

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 project aims to establish a National Volunteer Agency (NVA) to enhance coordination and partnerships between government and civil society organizations on volunteering. This is being achieved by strengthening the capacity of the National Volunteer Council (NVC) in implementing its activities related to the promotion of volunteerism within program support of the national strategy on absolute poverty reduction, PARPA II. Secondly, the project in collaboration with the NVC, will strengthen the capacity of both local civil society organizations and relevant government entities in the management of volunteers and projects.

The project is led by the Ministry of Youth and Sport through UNV/UNDP technical and financial support. Another partner of the project providing technical assistance is VSO, one of the largest entities operating in the voluntary sector in Mozambique.

The project has 4 outputs and a number of activities related to them.

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of the consultancy is to undertake the final evaluation of the project taking into account its logical framework and annual work plans.

The consultant will:

Determine to what degree the results of the project were achieved and whether there were unexpected results;
Evaluate the dimensions of the impact of the project: (i) its relevance; (Ii) the effectiveness (added value, learning and partnership approach), (iii) sustainability (iv) budget / cost-benefit;
Assess to what extent the project funds facilitated the implementation of activities and contributed to create an impact in the voluntary sector;
Identify strengths (including the success of innovations and best practices and weaknesses in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and learning;
Determine the project's contribution to the training of the local implementing agents of the pilot projects. What did they do? What worked and what did not work? Lessons learnt?

Competencies

Core Competencies

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing as a responsibility of each staff member.

Functional Competecies

Excellent Knowledge of Project Cycle management;
Excellent organizational skills with attention to details.
Excellent interpersonal, coordination and planning skills, and ability to work in a team;
Ability and willingness to travel to other provinces;
Computer literate (MS Office package);
Knowledge of the voluntary sector in Mozambique is an advantage.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Degree in Social Sciences, Development or relevant fields

Expreience:

At least 5 years of experience in development preferably in the area of governance and strengthening civil society;
2 years of experience in project evaluation;
Knowledge of the voluntary sector in Mozambique is an advantage.

Language:

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written Portuguese;
Excellellent knowledge of spoken and weitten Inglish.

Please follow the following steps

Click on “Apply Now”;
Complete the personal information including short motivational note (max 1000 characters);
Cut and paste your CV (in the next box);
Click on Submit application;
On next page click on browse and upload the following document as one file;
P11;
Technical Proposal;
Financial Proposal.

Please note that any CV/P11 not submitted with technical and financial proposal will be automatically desqualified

The Terms of Reference and other relevant documentation can be found on the following site: http://procurement-notices.undp.org