UNDP Jobs - 69602- Official Development Assistance (ODA) Capacity Bui

Official Development Assistance (ODA) Capacity Building Consultant

Location :

home-based with possible travel, TURKEY

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

07-Dec-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

estimated 1 January 2017 –31 December 2017 September 2016

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

up to 130 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

Within the framework of the Regional Programme 2014-2017, the UNDP RBEC Partnerships Team seeks to hire an international consultant to undertake the responsibilities of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) Capacity Building Advisor. The consultant will contribute to the implementation of the Regional Programme Output 4.3 “Partnerships”, in particular by enhancing the strategic partnership with emerging donors. The consultant will provide technical assistance and capacity building support on ODA delivery and knowledge sharing mechanisms of selected new donors in Europe and the CIS (ECIS), based on the requests formulated by the New Partnerships and Emerging Donors team leader and other members of the team.

Location:
Home-based with possible travel in Europe and the CIS and beyond for international conferences and events.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, New Partnerships and Emerging Donors, UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS and in direct collaboration with the teams in Istanbul, Bucharest, Moscow and Bratislava, and the UNDP COs in Croatia, Montenegro, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, the consultant is expected to deliver a wide range of on-demand support and advisory services, which can include:

Capacity building support to national ODA system of various emerging donors in the ECIS region:

Provision of on-demand briefings on key issues in development cooperation and aid management;
Provision of on-demand support to the establishment of the ODA system, including through written inputs and field missions;
Contribution to the development of ODA-related legislation (for example primary and secondary ODA laws) and strategic documents (such as framework or sectoral ODA strategies);
Contribution to the partner countries’ institutional capacity assessment / gap analysis to help identify existing capacities and strengths;
Contribution to the development of programming instruments, including: project cycle management tools and procedures, M&E system, operational and financial procedures, as needed;
Contribution to the identification, design and preparation of pilot tri-lateral and south-south cooperation projects (with another donor and/or a UNDP country office);
Contribution to the development of a pool of project ideas/concepts tapping on existing national thematic initiatives by line ministries, as requested by partner emerging donors.

Support the visibility of ECIS new donors’ development efforts and of their specific niches:

Facilitate the participation of emerging donors’ representatives in relevant global and regional events to further strengthen their specific role and visibility in the international development landscape;
Elaborate briefings/conduct short webinars on the latest trends in international development and their relevance/impact for emerging donors (for example of the GPEDC processes);
Design, guidance and support to executive regional briefings focused on topics of choice for the ECIS emerging donors;
Provide support with the design and implementation of regional capacity building events addressed to emerging donors in the ECIS region.

Deliverables:
The specific deliverables of this consultancy will be agreed in writing on an ad-hoc basis, based on the expressed needs and demands of the New Partnerships and Emerging Donors team, in line with the duties and responsibilities described above. The exact number of working days needed for each deliverable will be agreed by the consultant and the certifying office/another member of the new partnerships team, up to a maximum total of 130 working days.

Payments:
This assignment does not form a financial obligation at the time the contract is signed and it does not guarantee a business volume. The payments under this contract will be done based on daily fee and the actual number of working days spent by the consultant as reported in timesheet and a progress report and approved by the supervisor, up to a maximum total of 130 working days.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
Ability to plan and organize his/her work, efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
Strong coordination, reporting and writing abilities; and
Ability to analyze, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to human development principles and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Shares knowledge and experience;
Provides helpful feedback and advice;
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences, International Business, Economic and Political Development;
Specialized trainings in Monitoring and Evaluation, Human Resources Management, Project Cycle Management, Results-Based Management, or Financial Management will be an asset.

Experience:

At least 7 years of experience in design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of official development assistance programmes/strategies of major donor countries (proven track record of at least 3 similar assignments);
Experience in setting up aid agencies or similar aid management structures will be an asset;
Demonstrated experience in working in international organizations, aid agencies or relevant ministries/departments responsible for aid management;
Working experience with South-South Cooperation approaches is an asset;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with emerging donors in the ECIS region (especially on ODA capacity building matters).

Languages:

Spoken and written proficiency in English is required.

Evaluation of Applicants:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.
The award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical (P11 desk reviews) and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Only candidates who will get at least 70% of technical criteria points will be considered for financial evaluation.

Technical Criteria - 70% of total evaluation – max. 35 points:

Criteria A (Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences or other relevant field) – max points: 3;
Criteria B (Specialized trainings in Monitoring and Evaluation, Human Resources Management, Project Cycle Management, Results-Based Management, or Financial Management) – max points: 2;
Criteria C (At least 7 years of experience in design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of official development assistance programmes/strategies of major donor countries (proven track record of at least 3 similar assignments) – max points: 7;
Criteria D (Experience in setting up aid agencies or similar aid management structures) – max. points: 5;
Criteria E (Demonstrated experience in working in international organizations, aid agencies or relevant ministries/departments responsible for aid management) – max points: 5;
Criteria F (Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with emerging donors in the ECIS region and South-South cooperation) – max points: 10;
Criteria G (Spoken and written proficiency in English) – max points: 3.

Financial Criteria - 30% of total evaluation – max. 15 points.

Application procedures:

Qualified candidates are requested to apply online via this website. The application should contain:

Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application.
Filled P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees (blank form can be downloaded from http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_modified_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc ); please upload the P11 instead of your CV.
Financial Proposal* - specifying a daily consultancy fee in USD, taking into account the type of duties and responsibilities mentioned above.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials

*Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and shall take into account various expenses incurred by the consultant/contractor during the contract period (e.g. fee, health insurance, vaccination, personal security needs and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services...).

Payments will be made only upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.

Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director. Consultants are also required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org
General Terms and conditions as well as other related documents can be found under: http://on.undp.org/t7fJs.

Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply.
Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.