UNDP Jobs - 100514- 01 International Consultant to provide analytical

01 International Consultant to provide analytical tools and international experience in linking finance to development outcomes/SDGs (A-210702)

Location :

Homebased

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Aug-2021

Application Deadline :

25-Jul-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

August - November 2021

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

30 working 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

UNDP Vietnam is seeking for 01 International Consultant to provide analytical tools and international experience in linking finance to development outcomes/SDGs (30 working days).

The overall objective of the consultancy service is to contribute to the formulation and operation of the Viet Nam INFF to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. Concrete objective is to strengthen resource allocation and enhance the finance-outcome monitoring and holding accountability, through better alignment of development finance with national SDG priorities.

PLease visit below link for detail Procurement Notice with enclosed TOR and evaluation criteria and instructions to bidders:

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=80835

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Preparing consultancy work plan and outlines of the reports

2. Reviewing and compiling analytical frameworks and tools to link development finance to the outcomes with vigorous evidence-based attribution of contribution of development finance (from different sources, through different channels) to the integrated outcomes (following the “whole government and whole society” principle and interlinked SDGs as a coherent package).

3. Reviewing and compiling the best international (preferably of countries in the AP region, or countries with similar development stage and transitional economies) experience/practices in linking development finance to development outcomes, including in using vigorous evidence-based analytical frameworks/tools for (i) outcome-planning/budgeting, (ii) monitoring the contributions of development finance (from different sources, through different channels) to the integrated outcomes (following the “whole government and whole society” principle and interlinked SDGs as a coherent package) and (iii) mechanisms/ principles of holding accountability of budget spending units/finance policies for achieving the development outcomes.

4. Provide virtual training/coaching to national consultant teams and government partners engaged in implementing activities 1.1.3, 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. on adapting and applying the adapted frameworks and tools in implementing the activities.

Competencies

At least 10 years of experience in doing research and policy advising on development finance topics, especially experience on outcome-based budgeting, monitoring and holding accountability. Relevant training and coaching experience on these topics is an asset.
Sound knowledge (as evidenced by the reports/papers/publications to be submitted by the candidates) on (i) development finance topics, SDGs and Addis Ababa Action Agenda, (ii) development finance issues, strategy and policies as well as the development finance mechanisms, institutions/institutional arrangements of developing/low-middle/middle income countries and (iii) outcome-based budgeting, monitoring and holding accountability.
Strong report writing and good command in the English (as evidenced by the reports/papers/publications to be submitted by the candidates).

Required Skills and Experience

Master degree (PhD. is preferred/an asset) in economics, finance, development studies and related field.