Historique

The Millennium Developmental Goals (MDGs) represent a shared global commitment to improving the standard of living for people across the world. Since their launch, the MDGs have become the overarching framework for development. They have helped to rally political support for development, fostered the prioritisation of poverty-reducing policies in national strategies, and served as a guide to and benchmark for development progress.

The purposes of the MDGs are also aligned with the Government of Sierra Leone National Development Plans, in particular the purposes detailed in its Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy (2001-2004), National Recovery Strategy (2002-2004), First Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRSP I:2005-2007), Second Poverty Reduction Strategy/Agenda for Change (PRSP II:2008-2012), and Third Poverty Reduction Strategy/Agenda for Prosperity (PRSP III:2013-2018) aimed at charting the road to collective prosperity and a Middle Income Country(MIC) Status by 2035.  The implementation of the Agenda for Prosperity (A4P) commenced in 2014 annual budget but disrupted by the emergence of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The Government prepared the National Ebola Recovery Strategy for Sierra Leone (2015-2017) to ensure a smooth transition back to the A4P.

 As post 2015 development agenda approaches, planning for the post-MDG era is underway. At the global level, work on a follow up development framework is nearing completion. As mandated by the Rio+20 outcome document, an Open Working Group (OWG) of the General Assembly was created to propose a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a follow up to the MDGs. Several processes were also launched to feed into this effort. The UN Secretary-General created a High-level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda to produce recommendations; global, regional, and national consultations were conducted; and the global UN MyWorld survey collected citizen opinions. Following this extensive consultation period, the OWG released in July 2014 a draft proposal for the new SDGs. The work is not yet complete as the indicators and targets are still to be finalised but the UN General Assembly is expected to adopt the new framework in September 2015.

As the global framework is finalised, individual countries can also reflect on their own post-2015 priorities and how they will tackle challenges related to sustainable development and poverty reduction. As part of this process, it is now possible to assess not only country progress towards the MDGs but country achievements in reaching them. It is also useful to consider new and emerging challenges for the post-2015 development landscape not covered by the MDGs.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Objectives

The overall objective of the 2015 MDG Report is to provide an assessment of the progress made towards the achievement of the MDGs in Sierra Leone, while taking into consideration the impact of the EVD epidemic in 2014-2015.  The report will help focus the national development debate on the MDG achievements and the link to the SDGs which are to be launched in September 2015 and implemented during the period 2016-2030.

 Scope of Work

Under the guidance of the Economic Advisor – Strategy and Advisory Unit, the consultant is expected to work together with the international consultant to ensure that the national dimensions of the MDGs are reflected in the report. The process will include the following:

• An assessment of progress made towards attaining the MDGs since the publication of the last MDG progress report in 2010;
• Analysis of the reasons for progress of some MDGs relative to others, this analysis will be assist in strategic planning and in the selection of appropriate SDG markers for the period of  2016-2030.

In completing the draft report and in collaboration with an International consultant, the consultant is further expected to:

• Assist the UN Sierra Leone MDG Task force in the management, coordination and collection of key data and drafting of the MDG report with key selected government Ministries and officials responsible for the MDGs;
• Assist the UN Sierra Leone MDG Task force in the management, coordination and collection of key data and drafting of the MDG report, especially assisting key lead UN agencies in drafting their respective MDG goal report;
• Assist in the collection and aggregation of MDG data as well as the quantitative and qualitative analysis of progress. Sourcing data from relevant global, regional, and national data sources, such as: the global UN MDG database,  relevant government agencies and statistical offices in the country, and/or publications and databases of other international organisations;
• Participate in a stocktaking workshop in the country to present and receive feedback on the report;
• Revise the report based on feedback received from the UN agencies and relevant MDAs in the country;
• Assist and manage the peer review and final clearance process before report goes to publication.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables:

• Work plan including a detailed schedule, data requirements, and annotated outline by 23rd October 2015;
• Draft assessment report by 15th November 2015, including an executive summary. The revised draft will be reviewed internally and externally with feedback provided to the expert;
• Revised final report incorporating relevant feedback by 25th November 2015;
• Database on MDG achievement in Sierra Leone by 31st November 2015.

 Institutional Arrangement

The consultant will work with an International consultant and they would be guided by the Economic Advisor – Strategic Advisory Unit (SAU) and will work closely with other members of the SAU team.

Duration of the Work:

• This assignment is expected to last 2 months, with possible extension until completion. Work is expected to commence from 19th October 2015 until 10th December 2015.

Duty Station:

• Freetown with no travel required.

Compétences

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modelling the UN/UNDP’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.

Functional/Technical Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

• Advanced university degree in economics, development economics, development studies, public policy, or other relevant social sciences relevant to this assignment.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of work experience in social and economic development, and/or international development. A geographic focus on the African region would be an advantage;
• Experience with working on issues pertaining to the MDGs;
• Familiarity with current issues being discussed as part of the post-2015 agenda;
• Track record of working with multi-lateral institutions and government.

Language:

• Excellent English proficiency.

Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments:

Output-based Lump-sum payment

The consultant will receive a lump sum, which will cover the fee for his/her rendered services. The total amount paid will be in one tranche upon a successful completion of the assigned tasks, certified as satisfactory by the Economic Advisor.

Evaluation Method and Criteria

The consultant will be evaluated against a combination of technical and financial criteria. Maximum score is 100% out of a total score for technical criteria equals 70% and 30% for financial criteria.

The technical evaluation will take into account the following as per the weightings provided:

• Background and minimum educational qualification as defined in the TOR (10%);
• Practical experience with working on issues pertaining to MDGs etc. (50%);
• Quality of the technical proposal against the deliverables of the assignment (30%);
• Fluency in English Language (10%).

 Documentation required

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications. Please group them into one (1) single PDF document as the application only allows to upload maximum one document:

• Personal CV or 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.

Technical proposal:

• Financial proposal, the proposals should indicate all-inclusive daily professional fee.

In addition to the Technical proposal, ALL applicants should submit a Work Plan (max. One (1) page) clearly indicating methodology and time it will take to complete the assignment.

 Incomplete proposals may not be considered.

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