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Project Description

National Urban Poverty Reduction Programme (NUPRP) is to provide support towards contributing to balanced, sustainable growth and reduction of urban poverty in Bangladesh. NUPRP will work nationwide and cover poor people living in slums and informal settlements in cities and towns in Bangladesh. Selected NUPRP cities/towns will either be City Corporations and Class A Pourashavas. NUPRP will initially focus on 12 cities/ towns in Phase 1.

NUPRP intends to contribute to more effective inclusive urbanization in Bangladesh. Recognising the complexity of inclusive and climate smart urban development, the expected outcomes of the programme relate to different levels of intervention: national, municipal and the community.

- At the national level outcome, the programme aims to ensure that the Government of Bangladesh and actors working in the urban space are more coordinated and strategic in their approach to inclusive and climate smart urban development.

- At the municipal level outcome, the programme aims to help municipal authorities more effectively manage inclusive and climate smart urban development. In order to achieve this, the programme will work towards a number of intermediate outcomes:

• Increased resources available at the municipal level for inclusive, climate smart urban development;
• More effective deployment of these resources;
• Greater accountability of municipal authorities to the urban poor.

- At the community level outcome, the programme will aim to ensure that urban poor communities are more resilient and empowered to articulate and demand their needs. In order to achieve this, the programme will work towards a number of intermediate outcomes:

• Urban poor are mobilized and better able to hold municipal authorities to account;
• Improved security of housing and infrastructure in urban settlements;
• Improved well-being, security and safety of the urban poor.

This programme will contribute to ensuring a sustainable improvement in the livelihoods and living conditions of poor people living in urban slums/informal settlements in the following five Outputs.

1. Strengthened municipal and national government capacity to deliver pro-poor, climate     sensitive, urban   development;
2. Strengthened community organization in informal settlements;
3. Improved livelihoods and well-being;
4. Piloting options to improve land tenure and developing low cost housing initiatives; and
5. Climate smart rehabilitation of small scale infrastructure supported.

The ultimate intended beneficiaries of this intervention are the poor and vulnerable urban people, now and in future years. Based on evidence outlined in the previous UPPR reviews and similar types of urban interventions in Bangladesh, the NUPRP reasonably expects a wide range of benefits to result from the interventions at community, municipal and national levels. Given the ever expanding size of the urban centres and the populations that will be linked to employment opportunities, interventions targeting urban poor people should affect overall economic growth, income inequality, employment and the poverty situation.

NUPRP will commence with an Inception Phase. It will set the foundations of the launching of the National Urban Poverty Reduction Programme, particularly Phase 1 (months 9-32). The objectives of the Inception phase are represented in four key components: Output Development and Strategy, Government Relations and NUPRP Management Set-Up, Programmatic Activities and Operations Activities. NUPRP will run for 6 years from 2016-2022.

During the inception phase, five studies led by national/international consultants will collect and compile background information on the five outputs. These studies will lay the groundwork for the intervention strategies to be questioned and reinforced for the logframe to be refined and for the baseline studies to be led in this refined framework.

Each output contains multiple and varying themes, therefore, strategies for the outputs will require consultants with varying specializations. The five consultants will assess the requirements, challenges and targets of each output. Henceforth, working together, a comprehensive strategy will be created that incorporates the varying themes within each output.

The five consultants will specialize in the following fields: 1. urban policy/legislation/urban governance and planning; 2.urban sociology, behaviours change and gender; 3. urban livelihoods and financial inclusion; 4. low-cost housing and property economist; as well as 5. climate change infrastructure and urban services.

These five studies will provide deep understanding of and signal the potential challenges and opportunities emerging on three basic levels:

• The social and cultural norms at play, as well as the economic context;
• The current policy context and the legal context;
• The external stakeholders and main actors and their detailed role (government, cities, communities, CSOs etc.).

Most importantly, the studies will provide a detailed assessment of both the planning and decision-making mechanisms and the state of play of the capacity in place at the national level (government) and above all at the urban -city/town and communities level.

Output 4: Piloting options to improve land tenure and developing low cost housing initiatives

The programme will facilitate improved land tenure for low-income high density populations where opportunities exist and will develop low cost housing where capacity, funding and demand are present. Specifically, success under this Output will include: improved tenure security; Improved access to housing loans and financing for the urban poor; promotion of affordable and resilient housing for the urban poor; and innovation and enhancement of the UPPR Community Housing Development Fund (CHDF).

In this Output, the approaches to improve the security of tenure will vary depending on specific circumstances. The activities developed could include:

1. identify opportunities to negotiate new and better land tenure arrangements using existing or new Settlement Land Maps (which also include vacant land);
2. take forward incrementally negotiations between private and public land owners and residents of slums capturing these first informal agreements, later leading to;
3. more formal and legal arrangements (e.g. medium term leasehold arrangements);
4. provide seed capital to supplement the GoB funds in a small number of selected towns and cities; and
5. establish and support the sound management of Community Housing Development Funds at town level (similar to those piloted under UPPR); and
6. work with the Municipalities to prepare longer term plans for low-cost housing development as part of city-wide planning.

Building upon the experiences from UPPR, especially UPPR’s pilot of CHDF, the results from previous land tenure interventions will be further reviewed and tailored to fit the realities of NUPRP. NUPRP could explore opportunities with other international organizations to influence/ establish relationship with Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Land to find viable and scalable solutions. NUPRP will also look outside Bangladesh at the experiences on the land tenure and housing interventions from India, Thailand and Sri Lanka, as well as engage with regional NGOs such as Asian Coalition for Housing Rights. Potential partnerships with microfinance organizations, PKSF and the Bangladesh Bank for access to finance will be explored.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Scope of Work

Under the direct guidance of the International Project Manager for NUPRP, the Consultancy will focus on Output 4 (Piloting options to improve land tenure and developing low cost housing initiatives) and will entail the following scope of work.

The consultant will be responsible to carry out the following, but not limited to these duties;

1. Identify and review relevant documents, policies, data sources, laws, regulations, management arrangements and implementation realities of the Government of Bangladesh and produce a literature review on the subject matter;
2. Visit selected towns and conduct Reality Check that will inform a situation analysis and propose implementable options to improve land tenure and develop low cost housing initiatives through highlighting various housing finance modalities;
3. Mapping of similar thematic projects within Bangladesh and Region;
4. Design specific strategy and methodology for NUPRP Output 4 and related framework following the key principles of innovation, transferability and sustainability, strategy, methodology and framework that addresses the set of questions;
5. Identify the potential partners related to the thematic operating particularly in an urban setting and undertake national and international networking in the fields of security of tenure, community planning, low-cost housing finance;
6. Conduct Coaching sessions for project staff and Produce materials for training.

Expected Results and Deliverables

The main expected results of this consultancy are the design, the implementation strategy and methodology of the new urban poverty reduction programme – specifically on output 4 for the present consultancy - informed by the urban knowledge gathered through the study. Such design, implementation strategy and methodology are key deliverables. They should make sense in the context of the overall NUPRP city/town-level approach and the consultant should keep in mind that output 4 is one of 5 pillars of the project.

The main deliverables will be:

• An inception report (final) incorporating comments/feedbacks from NUPRP/UNDP management with approach; sampling strategy; qualitative tools, analysis and framework; and timeline. (hard and soft copy);
• Final Report that includes the following:

1. Policy and Literature Review;
2. Situational Analysis based on Reality Check Field Mission that will propose options for Piloting to improve land tenure and developing low cost housing initiatives through engaging housing finance institutions based on the international best practices and models that innovatively addresses the similar land tenure issues and contexts;
3. Mapping of similar thematic projects in Bangladesh and region
4. The findings of the whole analysis of the consultancy, which presents  the strategy, methodology, tools, indicators, data, and key potential partners; Importantly, the report should include precise and evidence-and-data-based recommendations concerning NUPRP’s urban strategy. The report should identify key entry points and interventions that will help make a sustainable difference in the urban agenda. Output 4 key questions below should be answered systematically.

• Coaching Session/Orientation for Project Staff and training manual.

Methodology

The consultant will have to answer key Output 4 key questions around the below mentioned areas of focus. The consultant should keep in mind the overall NUPRP city/town-level approach.

Policy and Legislation

• Understand the different land policies and land management processes.
• Understand the process and policy of land management in slums  
• Understand the local legislation in terms of low-cost housing and low-cost housing production system.
• Analyse the construction code and current standards of low cost housing and identify areas for future improvement and development of standards that could be part of the nationwide building code.
• Understand political drivers of slum eviction.

Planning

• What will be the role of the private sector in low-cost housing development?
• Need to identify the title for leasing situations and how to take a more flexible approach.
• Understand the main land players.

 Finance / Funding

• What are the principles of low-cost housing and what is its financial architecture?
• Understand the financing system for low income housing.
• What role do municipalities have in providing access to land and tenure for the poor?
• How can municipalities support the development of a housing market for urban poor?
• What are demand-driven approaches for low-cost housing finance?
• Who are the main private sector actors?
• Examine the role of existing CHDF Financing mechanisms and how they can be enhanced.

Climate Change Resilience

• How to incorporate more climate resilient housing and urban planning in urban slums?
• What are low cost approaches to building climate resilient housing?

 The Consultancy will undertake the following tasks to achieve the objective of this assignment:

• Desk review: this review will focus on options to improve land tenure and developing low cost housing initiatives that can be implemented in NUPRP through accessible housing finance modalities. It will also highlight the Asian models that has been successful and replicated in similar contexts of tackling the most pressing issue of the Urban Poor.
• Reality check in 1 to 2 towns: 1 to 2 cities and towns will be selected based on their representativeness (NUPRP targeted cities). Field visits will be organized. The Consultancy will select the towns based on data/information collated in order to undertake a critical review and analysis.

Deliverables/Outputs

• An inception report (final) incorporating comments/feedbacks from NUPRP/UNDP management with approach; sampling strategy; qualitative tools, analysis and framework; and timeline. (hard and soft copy)

Estimated Duration to Complete: 3

Target Due Dates: 13 June 2016

• Final Report that includes the following:

1. Policy and Literature Review;
2. Situational Analysis based on Reality Check Field Mission that will propose options for Piloting to improve land tenure and developing low cost housing initiatives through engaging housing finance institutions based on the international best practices and models that innovatively addresses the similar land tenure issues and contexts;
3. Mapping of similar thematic projects in Bangladesh and region;
4. The findings of the whole analysis of the consultancy, which presents  the strategy, methodology, tools, indicators, data, and key potential partners; Importantly, the report should include precise and evidence-and-data-based recommendations concerning NUPRP’s urban strategy. The report should identify key entry points and interventions that will help make a sustainable difference in the urban agenda. Output 4 answered systematically.

Estimated Duration to Complete:22

Target Due Dates:31 July 2016

• Coaching Session/Orientation for project staff, including training manual

Estimated Duration to Complete: 5

Target Due Dates: 30 Sept 2016

Institutional Arrangement

The consultancy will be overseen by the International Project Manager (IPM) of NUPRP. UNDP shall provide office space and necessary logistic supports to the employed personnel. The project will not provide a laptop.

Review and Approvals Required

• Payment will be made upon confirm acceptance by the International Project Manager;
• Need approval of work plan to be prepared and submitted with inception report;
• Need prior approval for any mission outside of UNDP with the provision of TA and DSA as per organization policy.

Duration of the Work

This assignment will take place over 4 months and require 30 days including field visits and travel. The expected start date is 5 June 2016.

Tentative payment schedule:

• 1st payment: 20% of total contract value will be paid after submission and acceptance of the inception report.
• 2nd payment: 60% of total contract value will be paid after submission and acceptance of the Final Report that includes the following: 1. Policy and Literature Review; 2. Situational Analysis based on Reality Check Field Mission that will propose options for Piloting to  improve land tenure and developing low cost housing initiatives through engaging housing finance institutions based on the international best practices and models that innovatively addresses the similar land tenure issues and contexts; 3. Mapping of  similar thematic projects in Bangladesh and region; 4.  The findings of the whole analysis of the consultancy, which presents the strategy, methodology, tools, indicators, data, and key potential partners; Importantly, the report should include precise and evidence-and-data-based recommendations concerning NUPRP’s urban strategy.
• 3rd payment: 20% of total contract value will be paid after submission and acceptance of Coaching Sessions/Orientation for project staff, including training materials

 Duty Station

The consultancy will be home-based with visits to Dhaka and other towns in Bangladesh.

Final Products

The assignment should result in a report, including the handbook (illustrated format with operational guideline) that should be formatted to A4 size paper, and be in a condition that can be published without any need for further work. All data sets and analysis must be shared and handed over to the project.

Compétences

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards, human rights, peace;
• Understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance, integrity, respect, and impartiality;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

• Demonstrates openness to change, flexibility, and ability to manage complexities;
• Proven strong written, analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Qualifications of the Successful Contractor

Minimum Eligibility Criteria:

Education

• Masters’ Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Land Management or Economics with specific focus on tenure security/low-cost housing, or equivalent and relevant Master’s degree. PhD preferred.

Experience

• At least 15 years of experience in the fields of tenure security, low cost housing, housing policy and finance, urban land management; 
• At least fifteen years of working experience in undertaking qualitative research on tenure security and low-cost housing and finance, including participatory methodologies in the urban field;
• Demonstrated previous experience of building urban poverty programme knowledge and programme strategy;
• Understanding and experience of work undertaken on local level hazard mapping in Bangladesh and its links with land use and climate change would be beneficial;
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of international best practices and policies in the field of affordable housing and tenure security for the urban poor;
• Experience in undertaking research with UN/international organization in last 10 years;
• Examples of at least five (5) key publications/Programme Strategy proposals through his/her leadership. Two (2) of the examples should be submitted (or links provided) to the technical proposal.

Language Requirement:

• Excellent proven written and spoken English.

CVs must be tailored to demonstrate competence against these requirements. Failure to demonstrate experience against these eligibility criteria will result in proposals being discarded.

Lump sum contracts

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).

Travel: All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

Criteria for Selection of the Best Offer

Evaluation of the Candidates:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology-

Cumulative analysis

The award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant up on Cumulative Analysis/evaluation and determined as:

1. Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
2. Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation;
3. Only candidates obtaining a minimum 70% mark in technical evaluation will be considered eligible for financial evaluation.

Technical Evaluation Criteria (Total 70 marks):

1. Level and relevance of Education obtained (20 marks);
2. Working experience in the fields of tenure security, low cost housing, housing policy and finance, urban land management. (25 marks);
3. Demonstrated previous experience of building urban poverty programme knowledge and programme strategy; (15 marks);
4. Experience in undertaking research with UN/international organization. (10 marks);

Financial Evaluation (Total 30 marks):

All technical qualified proposals will be scored out 30 based on the formula provided below.

The maximum points (30) will be assigned to the lowest financial proposal. All other proposals received points according to the following formula:

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.

Documents to be included when submitting the proposals:

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications. Proposers who shall not submit below mentioned documents will not be considered for further evaluation.

• 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; P11 can be downloaded from the link below: http://www.bd.undp.org/content/bangladesh/en/home/operations/jobs/
• Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment and a methodology on how they will approach and complete the assignment
• Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided. If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate this  at this point and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP. Financial Proposal has to be submitted through a standard interest and availability template which can be downloaded from the link below:

http://www.bd.undp.org/content/dam/bangladesh/docs/Jobs/Interest%20and%20Submission%20of%20Financial%20Proposal-Template%20for%20Confirmation.docx  

Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.

Note: International Consultants must quote prices in US Dollar