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The Consultant should fulfil the following requirements: Education: Experience and Skills: - At least 5 years (Masters Degree) or 7 years (Bachelors Degree) of progressively responsible experience in designing and managing humanitarian programmes, with a particular focus on gender and protection in emergencies.
- Technical experience in inter-agency coordination, preferably in emergency settings.
- Experience in policy analysis and strategic planning.
- Experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors, and civil society organizations internationally and in the field.
- Experience in the Pacific is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with the UN is an asset.
- Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools, ability to use internet and email.
Language and other skills: - Fluency in command of written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of the other UN Official working language is an asset.
Evaluation Initially, individual consultants will be short-listed based on the following minimum qualification criteria: - Master’s degree or equivalent in human rights, gender, international relations, international development, international law, or other social science fields is required.
- A first-level University Degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- At least 5 years (Masters Degree) or 7 years (Bachelors Degree) of progressively responsible experience in designing and managing humanitarian programmes, with a particular focus on gender and protection in emergencies
The short-listed individual consultants will be further evaluated based on a cumulative analysis scheme, with a total score being obtained upon the combination of weighted technical and financial attributes. Cost under this method of analysis is rendered as an award criterion, which will be 30% out of a total score of 100 points. Evaluation of submitted offers will be done based on the following formula: where: T | is the total technical score awarded to the evaluated proposal (only to those proposals that pass 70% of 70 points obtainable under technical evaluation); | C | is the price of the evaluated proposal; | Clow | is the lowest of all evaluated proposal prices among responsive proposals; and | X | is the maximum financial points obtainable (30 points) |
Technical evaluation will be represented through desk review of applications. Interviews and/or written tests will be organized if needed only, depending on the short-listed candidates’ qualifications. Technical Qualification Evaluation Criteria: The technical part is evaluated on the basis of its responsiveness to the Terms of Reference (TOR). No. | Criteria | | Maximum points | | | - Master’s degree or equivalent in human rights, gender, international relations, international development, international law, or other social science fields is required
- A first-level University Degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
| A first-level University degree – 7pts, Masters or equivalent – 10pts | 10 | -
| - At least 5 years (Masters Degree) or 7 years (Bachelors Degree) of progressively responsible experience in designing and managing humanitarian programmes, with a particular focus on gender and protection in emergencies.
| 5yrs (Masters) or 7yrs (Bachelors) – 10pts, Each year over 2 (or 4) yrs – 1pts up to a max 15pts | 15 | -
| - Technical experience in inter-agency coordination, preferably in emergency settings.
| | 10 | -
| - Experience in policy analysis and strategic planning.
| | 10 | -
| - Experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors, and civil society organizations internationally and in the field.
| | 5 | -
| - Experience in the Pacific is strongly preferred.
| | 5 | -
| - Experience working with the UN is an asset
| | 5 | -
| - Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools, ability to use Internet and email.
| | 5 | -
| - Fluency in command of written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of the other UN Official working language is an asset.
| | 5 | | | Maximum Total Technical Scoring | | 70 |
Financial Evaluation Criteria: In this Second Stage, the financial proposal of candidates, who have attained minimum 70% score in the technical evaluation (at least 49 points), will be compared. WINNING CANDIDATE The winning candidate will be the candidate, who has accumulated the highest aggregated score (technical scoring + financial scoring). Submission of application Interested candidates are requested to submit fully completed application on the UNDP Vacancy Site. Submission Package: - Cover letter explaining the suitability of the consultant: applicants are encouraged to address experience and qualifications listed in the ‘criteria for technical evaluation’.
- Duly filled Personal History Form (P11) and/or Curriculum Vitae (CV) of consultant including records of experience in similar assignments and specific outputs obtained; P11 can be downloaded at: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment
- Financial proposal – specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this Terms of Reference. The financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (daily rate and number of anticipate working days and any other possible costs).
- Please read, use and complete ANNEX I and ANNEX II below to provide your financial proposal.
Applications without a complete financial proposal will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. UN Women reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. The consultancy recruitment process will be governed by the rules and regulations of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). UN Women Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check). Deadline of all submission: 27th June 2022 Annex I Price Proposal Guideline and Template The prospective Individual Consultant should take the following explanations into account during submission of his/her price proposal. 1.Daily fee The daily price proposal should indicate a "lump sum amount" which is "all-inclusive". All costs (professional fees, communications, consumables during field related missions, etc.) that could possibly be incurred by the Contractor needs to be factored into the proposed price. UN Women will not withhold any amount of the payments for tax and/or social security related payments. UN Women shall have no liability for taxes, duties or other similar charges payable by the Individual Contractor in respect of any amounts paid to the Individual Contractor under this Contract, and the Contractor acknowledges that UN Women will not issue any statements of earnings to the Individual contractor in respect of any such payments. 2.Travel costs All travel costs in relation to the assignments must be included in the total contract amount of the contractor. UN Women will not cover transportation cost within Suva, Fiji. 3.Daily Subsistence Allowance Not applicable. 4.Currency of the price proposal The applicants are requested to submit their price proposals in Fiji Dollars (FJD$) In case of proposals in other currency, these shall be converted into national currency using the official UN exchange rate for currency conversion to FJD at the date of applications’ submission deadline. Annex II Price Proposal Submission Form [ Mandatory document for the Consultant to complete and submit] To: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women Ref: National Humanitarian Consultant - Gender and Protection, UN Women Fiji MCO Dear Sir / Madam, I, the undersigned, offer to provide professional consulting services to UN Women within the scope of the referred Assignment. Having examined, understood, and agreed to the Terms of Reference and its annexes, the receipt of which are hereby duly acknowledged, I, the undersigned, offer to deliver professional services, in conformity with the Terms of Reference. My maximum total price proposal for the assignment is given below: Estimated Costs (in FJD$) | Unit of Measure (e.g., Day, Month, etc) | Unit Price | No. of Units | Total Price FJD$ | Consultancy Fee | Daily Fee | | | $ | Other Related Costs (please specify) | | | | $ | Total FJD$ | | | | $ |
*** Please be informed that for shorter assignments than a full day, the daily rate will be pro-rated into hourly rate. I confirm that my financial proposal will remain unchanged. I also confirm that the price that I quote is gross, and is inclusive of all legal expenses, including but not limited to social security, income tax, pension, etc., which shall be required applicable laws. I agree that my proposal shall remain binding upon me for 60 days. I understand that you are not bound to accept any proposal you may receive. [ Signature] | Date: | Name: | Address: | Telephone / Fax: | Email: |
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