Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 170 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
UNDP’s governing body is the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS. The Executive Board is responsible for providing inter-governmental support to and supervision of the activities of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS in accordance with the overall policy guidance of the General Assembly and Economic and Social Council, and the responsibilities set out in the United Nations Charter. It must also be responsive to the needs of programme countries. The Board is under the authority of the Economic and Social Council.
The Executive Board secretariat, located in the Executive Office of UNDP, facilitates the work of the Board by reviewing and editing all documentation for submission to the Board. It makes logistical arrangements for the three Board sessions each year and provides information and other support services to Board members. The Executive Board of UNDP and UNFPA was created by General Assembly resolution 48/162 of 20 December 1993 and superseded the Governing Council on 1 January 1994. In the case of UNDP, the overall responsibility of the Executive Board also applies to the associated funds and programmes of UNDP, namely, UNCDF and UNV. On 31 January 2011, the Executive Board, recalling General Assembly resolution 65/176 of 20 December 2010, decided that the name of the Executive Board of UNDP and UNFPA be changed to the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS.
To assist in meeting the reporting, editorial and production standards, the Executive Board secretariat is setting up a roster of writers/editors with experience in writing and editing of official United Nations reports. The secretariat will establish a non-exclusive long-term agreement (LTA) with the selected Consultant(s), to be contracted on a need be basis. The contract will specify the assignment, tasks, deliverables and time frame for delivery of the services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant shall report to the Secretary of the Executive Board. The scope of work includes but not limited to the following: Edit policy documents pertaining to UNDP and its associated Funds and Programmes (UNCDF, UNV) and UNOPS, Edit the UNDP draft regional and country programme documents for the three yearly sessions of the Executive Board.
Edit the decisions considered by the Board during its three yearly sessions taking place at the United Nations HQ in New York City (this task requires physical presence in NY for the duration of the Board sessions).
Serve as rapporteur of the session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board, keeping record of the plenary meeting discussions on UNDP and UNOPS agendas, as well as side events held on the sidelines of the Board session (requires physical presence at the United Nations HQ in New York), and produce the full report of the session, within stipulated deadlines and in consultation with the relevant UNDP units.
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Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Functional Competencies:
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
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Required Skills and Experience
Qualifications (required skills and experience
Education:
Experience:
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Evaluation Criteria
Consultants will be evaluated on the cumulative scoring method, being the combined weighted technical and financial score, to obtain the total weighted score. The assigned weights for the technical and financial criteria are 70% and 30% respectively.
Step 1: Technical evaluation The technical evaluation criteria is detailed below. The supporting documents/information must be provided for assessment of the consultant’s suitability and responsiveness to the terms of reference. The maximum technical score is 100 points and the minimum score required to pass the technical assessment is 70% (70 points)
Step 2: Financial evaluation The financial proposals of all the consultants who pass the technical evaluation will be scored. The maximum financial score is 30 points and is assigned to the lowest financial offer. All other offers shall be scored in inverse proportion to the lowest offer, i.e.,
Points for other offer = x 30
Step 3: Total Combined Score The total cumulative score is the combined weighted technical and financial score. All offers will be ranked in descending order (from highest combined score) and will be recommended for the LTA roster.
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Note on the Selection Process: The agreement does not carry any expectation of any future engagement in UNDP. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted. UNDP will cross -check previous work experience and expertise. Other:
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