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Objectives:

To support the Mid-Term Review team of the Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme 2010-2014 (CDMP II), with a specific focus on management related issues.

Scope of work and expected outputs / deliverables:

Specific Functions:

• Take responsibility for relevant questions and sub-questions falling under the relevant area of expertise;
• Manage data collection and data analysis falling under the relevant area of expertise;
• Assist with the focused group discussions at all levels as relevant to the area of expertise;
• Conduct interviews at all levels as relevant to the area of expertise;
• Participate in the briefing and debriefing sessions;
• Be responsible for report writing covering relevant areas;
• Assist the International Team Leader as directed.

The Knowledge Management/Communication Expert (international) will be responsible for delivering:

• Review inception report — the inception report will detail the revierers’ understanding of what is being assessed and why, showing how the review objectives will be met by way of: appraisal methods and techniques; sources of data (and an assessment their quality); and data collection procedures. The inception report will include a proposed schedule of tasks, activities and deliverables, designating a team member with the lead responsibility for each task or product;
• Draft review report — the draft review report will be reviewed by CDMP II project management, UNDP and DRMD to ensure that the review meets the required quality (as outline in Annex I: CDMP II Mid Term Review Terms of Reference)
• Final review report - a comprehensive analytical report in English. The length of the report shall not exceed 40 pages in total (not including annexes);
• Presentation of initial findings and de-brief – the review team will present initial findings at a debriefing at the conclusion of the MTR mission to relevant officials of the Government of Bangladesh, project management and donor representatives.

Supervision and Performance Review:

The International consultant will be supervised by the UNDP Assistant Country Director (Disaster Management and Adaptation).

Timeframe and deadlines:

The duration of the assignment is 21 work days of which 18 work days will be in Bangladesh.

Reports:

UNDP Assistant Country Director (Disaster Management and Adaptation) is responsible for receiving reports.

For more details, please visit the below link:

http://www.undp.org.bd/proc_detail.php?id=349

Evaluation:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology:

Cumulative analysis
When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
* Technical Criteria weight; 70%
* Financial Criteria weight; 30%
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% marks in the Technical evaluation would be considered for the Financial Review.

Technical Criteria and points:

• Professional experience in review of development project comprising of Knowledge Management and experience with developing and implementing Practice Areas: 25 points
• Understanding of results-based programme management and strong capacity for data collection and analysis, as well as report writing: 20 points
• Experience or knowledge of disaster management in Bangladesh and/or regional experience focusing on knowledge management and communication: 15 points
• Working experiences with UN organizations, familiarity with UN operations and relevant UN’s policies: 10 points

• Sound knowledge and experience in understanding of development, disaster management and risk reduction; 
• Sound understanding of knowledge management and experience with developing and implementing Practice Areas; 
• Superior ability to deliver strategic insight and analysis on communications and media strategies relevant to security sector institutions;
• Through understanding of key elements of results-based programme management; 
• Strong capacity in data collection and analysis, as well as report writing; 
• Demonstrated review team management skills; 
• Experience or knowledge of disaster management in Bangladesh and/or regional experience in the area of disaster management would be considered as an advantage; 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of gender issues; 
• Fluency in English, in speaking and writing.
  

Education:

• A minimum postgraduate degree with a focus on Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, especially in developing countries.