Historique

The Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP 2013-17) between the Government of India (GOI) and UNDP India Country Officer (CO) was signed in March 2013 and with a total value of US$ 250 Million.

The CPAP directly contributes to 4 outcomes across the 4 programme areas of:

• Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction;
• Democratic Governance;
• Energy and Environment - including Disaster Risk Reduction;
• Responsive and accountable Government and Civil Society.

The focus areas of the UNDP India programme are closely aligned with the UNDP Strategic Plan and with the 12th Five Year Plan of India. The CPAP is currently being implemented through more than 45 projects in partnership with 17 Central Line Ministries, 9 United Nations Development Action Framework (UNDAF) State Governments, and a number of NGOs and other UN agencies.

2015 is the year for a Mid Term Review (MTR) of UNDP’s work as outlined in the United Nations Development Action Framework (UNDAF) in India. The main purpose of the review is to assess whether UNDP is on the right track considering that the overall development environment in India is rapidly changing. Thus requiring UNDP to adapt and ensure that support provided remains relevant, effective, efficient and sustainable.

The MTR will scrutinize in particular whether:

• The key issues/development challenges are being addressed in the current programming;
• A right mix of strategies is being applied;
• The organization is on the right path to achieve its five year results.

Objective of the MTR

The objectives of the MTR are:

• Assess within the UNDAF framework, UNDP India’s achievements from its programmes and projects (2013-15);
• Review the factors that are influencing the achievements;
• Are programme focus areas, planned outcomes and programme strategies optimally aligned and operationalized to contribute effectively to priority development challenges and approaches in India?;
• Identify gaps to be addressed, lessons learnt to be applied, and any modifications to be made in the programme to support the achievement of national development priorities;
• Revisit program approach, in order to be consistent with the development framework and propose a roadmap/ action plan for the UNDP Country Office on how to support the achievement of national development priorities over the remaining CPAP period;
• Provide key recommendations/directions for the next Country Programme cycle.

Devoirs et responsabilités

The UNDP India Country Office wishes to engage the services of a consultant in charge of conducting the Mid Term Review and leading a national consultant that will assist him/her in this endeavor as outlined in the Terms of Reference (Annex -1). The responsibilities will largely evolve around the following

Desk Review of all relevant documents and developing an inception report

An in-depth review of the all the relevant documents to include the UNDAF, CPAP and CPD the external review team will develop an inception report the clearly outlines the MTR process

• Review design and methodology;
• Time lines;
• Quality assurance mechanisms;
• Data collection plan and resources;
• Analysis plan;
• Broad report structure expected at the end of the exercise.

Present the review plan to UNDP and relevant stakeholders to receive feedback and incorporate suggested changes

Orientation and supervision of the MTR external review team:

• The consultant will be overall responsible to supervise and orient the team with regards to all aspects of the MTR process, data collection and analysis.

Orientation of UNDP CO of the MTR process:

• Based on the methodology defined, the external review team will undertake a workshop with the UNDP CO internal review team outlining the process, requirements, quality assurance procedures as well as the time lines.

A desk review of relevant information provided

The external review team will be expected to:

• Develop detailed guidance notes and information collection formats/checklist in close collaboration with the UNDP programme team;
• Review all relevant documents provided by the UNDP CO pertaining to the programme and projects such as UNDAF, CPAP, Project Documents, Annual Work Plans, Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports, Evaluation and Assessment Reports, Critical Results Path, Minutes of Meetings such as the CPMB, Project Steering Committees etc.;
• Review all documents and information provided internally by UNDP CO and analyzed taking into account different aspects of program design, implementation, monitoring and results achieved with emphasis on cross cutting issues and knowledge management;
• Provide a brief analysis of their observations;
• Develop the check list for the proposed areas of query to undertake active data collection from identified stakeholders.

Data Collection:

• Based on the methodology, analysis plan and desk review – the external review willIdentify stakeholders for data collection;
• Finalize the check list with identified areas of query;
• Undertake in-depth interviews with external stakeholders in the Government, Civil society and/or other relevant partners.

Analysis and Development of the MTR Report:

• Upon completion of the desk reviews and data collection the external review team will analyze all information and develop a draft MTR Report for the UNDP India CO.  The draft report including the recommendations will be shared with staff and management for their feedback and inputs, upon which the consultant will be responsible for delivering the final report.

Deliverables/Final Products Expected:

• Inception Report;
• Draft MTR Report;
• Final MTR Report;
• Power Point Presentation with notes on the MTR – Background, Methodology, Findings and Recommendations.

Reporting and Supervision:

• The consultant directly reports to the Deputy Country Director, UNDP India in direct coordination with the Country Office’s M & E Analyst and supported by the Office’s Business Development Unit.

Compétences

Functional Competencies:

• Clear knowledge and experience in undertaking complex review and evaluations of programmes and projects;
• Knowledge of the social economic and cultural context in India will be considered an asset;
• Previous experience of working for/partnering with national level development agencies.

Corporate Competencies:

• Promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate political acumen;
• Support creativity and innovation;
• Help create an enabling environment for open communication;
• Share knowledge and support a culture of learning;
• Demonstrate fairness and transparency.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

• Master Degree in Social work/epidemiology/ social work  or equivalent in the related area of work.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in leading and undertaking reviews at the country or regional level for International Development Organizations. Having undertaken such assignment for UN agencies will be considered an asset;
• Experience in the leading evaluation teams.

Language:

• Exceptional communication skills – proficiency in written and oral English is a must.

Payment Schedule:

• 10% on submission of inception report;
• 50% on compilation of data;
• 20% on submission of draft report;
• 20% on final submission and acceptance of report.                                              

Documents to be submitted:

• Snapshot (Detailed CV) of your individual expertise and experience in special relationship to the terms of reference with demonstrated experience in conducting similar assignments highlighting your capacity to undertake the assignment as per the experience criteria given above;
•  Proposed Work methodology, approach with timelines;
•  Financial Proposal specifying per day consultancy fee. Prior approved travel expenses will be reimbursed as per actuals in line with  UNDP rules.

Evaluation Method:

Cumulative analysis

The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

• Responsive;
• 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 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

• Relevant experience in conducting reviews: 35%;
• Proposed work methodology, approach with timelines:35%

for any clarification please write to sandeep.sharma@undp.org

Kindly click on below link to access Annex 'A'

http://www.in.undp.org/content/dam/india/docs/procurement/Annexure%201-%20National%20Consultant.pdf

 Notes:

• Any kind of miscellaneous charges i.e. internet, phone etc. would not be reimbursed;
• Individuals working with institutions may also apply, contract would be issued in the name of institution for the specific services of individual;
• Please note proposals without financial proposal will not be considered;
• CV, Financial proposal and proposed work methodology  can be clubbed in one file for uploading;
• The consultants must bring his/her own computing equipment.