Background

1. The Borno State Government plans to develop a 10-year Development as well as Implementation Plan 2020 – 2029.  The goal of the Borno State Development Plan is to provide a long-term vision and policy direction for leap frogging the development of state in line the global Sustainable Development Goals, The Lake Chad Basin Commission Regional Aspirations and various Nigeria’s Sectoral Plans and Strategies. 

The specific objectives of the planning exercise include:

• Provide a frame work for the rapid transition of the state through the Transition, Stabilization and Development Nexus
• Provide a Policy framework that will provide the road map for all humanitarian and development activities in the state.
• Set clear and measurable developmental goals with costed implementation plans for Borno State.
• Provide a roadmap for Borno state to get back on track towards achieving the SDGs after the setback caused by the insurgency.
• Establish a clear agenda for Borno State Development as part of the Lake Chad Basin Commission agenda to stabilize the region.

The “Borno State Development and Implementation Plan 2020 – 2029” will be a participatory approach that will integrate economic, sectoral, spatial, social, institutional, environmental and fiscal strategies in order to support the optimal allocation of scarce resources between sectors and geographical areas, and across the population in a manner that provides sustainable growth, equity and the empowerment of the poor and marginalized. The process will have strong and purposeful political leadership and stakeholder engagement oriented towards promoting economic recovery, peaceful coexistence, inclusive growth and sustainable decentralized development.
To support the planning exercise of Borno State, UNDP is recruiting a Lead Consultant to provide technical  support to drive the process of development of the 10-year plan. The Consultant will facilitate the process working with a team, providing economic analysis and policy advice to the Borno State Development Plan project steering committee, and government counterparts that favor inclusive development, including the integration of National and Subnational Plans and the SDGs into the plan and activities. The consultant is expected to contribute to knowledge generation through research and analysis, and work closely with the consulting team and technical working groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

The lead Consultant will closely work with Borno State Government to Facilitate the development of a comprehensive 10-year plan through collaborative work approach with State Government Actors and other key stakeholders, ensuring international best practice and quality standards, which include:  

• Support and facilitate dialogue on sustainable development issues, within the context of the plan development, with government officials, development partners, civil society, and the private sector.
• Provide policy and programming advice and support for development planning and policy formulation at the national, sub-national and local levels.
• Support the identification and analysis of interventions that can impact multiple development goals and targets at the same time.
• Support monitoring and reporting of progress related to SDGs and other national development frameworks, including to help strengthen national and local level data collection and statistical capacity.
• Guide plan development through facilitation and coordination of various subcommittee meetings, tasks  and outputs.

The consultants’ technical support will focus on:
Context Analysis & Assessment

Comprehensive review of progress made by past administrations in the context of development and work to define the structure of the plan.
Scenario Planning and Plan Definition

Working to define strategic vision, goals and objectives of the plan with sector specific indicators

Development of 3-year Development Cycle Framework

• Define short, intermediate and long-term programme cycles, each with its own objectives, aligning to Governors agenda.
• Prioritize and sequence programme proposals accordingly.
• Review proposed needs, programmes and projects to ensure strategic goals can be achieved, identifying, leveraging and leapfrogging opportunities.
• A short-term development cycle resource plan will be developed across prioritized sectors.

Development of Short-Term Year 2020 Development Plan

Development of 3-year Development Cycle Framework

• Define short, intermediate and long-term programme cycles, each with its own objectives, aligning to Governors agenda.
• Prioritize and sequence programme proposals accordingly.
• Review proposed needs, programmes and projects to ensure strategic goals can be achieved, identifying, leveraging and leapfrogging opportunities.
• A short-term development cycle resource plan will be developed across prioritized sectors.
• Development of Short-Term Year 2020 Development Plan

Deliverables

Deliverable 1
Draft Foresight Framework 
Consolidated Sector Situation Analyses

Deliverable 2
Synthesized Framework for a Development Plan
Finalized Visionary/Scenario Plans

Deliverable 3
Short, Medium, Long Term Development Cycle Framework.
Draft 10-Year Plan

Deliverable 4
10-Year Final Reviewed Plan.
Short Term Plan (2020- 2022).
Year 2020 Plan Draft.
Year 2020 Final Reviewed Plan.

Competencies

• Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis is required.
• Superior understanding of Nigeria’s regional economic integration, including value chain analyses,
• Possesses experience in designing and managing challenging development plans, taking into account cross- sectoral linkages and context within North East region.
• Experience in designing, monitoring and evaluating development projects is an asset.
• Experience using computers and office software packages, including programmes for statistical analysis of data.
• Experience working with the MDGs or SDGs at the national level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in working with a wide range of individuals in government, private sector and civil society.
• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback & Deliver Results for Clients - Achieves results and identifies mission-driven solutions for the client.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Experience in preparing high quality policy briefs and guidance notes for use by senior policy makers.
• Experience of working with the government counterparts, national or international financial institutions, private sector/ civil society in the field of economic and social development, and public sector development programmes in Nigeria.
• Experience in strategic planning document preparation
• Proved experience in strategic planning and management
• Participatory approaches in conducting assessments and facilitating strategic planning processes
• Familiarity with the Theory of Change approach
• Demonstrated experience in working with government partners and other stakeholders in public sector development programs especially in the area of capacity development

Required Skills and Experience

Education
An advanced degree in a relevant field in the area of strategy, planning, public policy, economics, development studies or any other related field is preferred.

Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant development experience in a policy setting at the state, national or international level.

Language
Proficiency in both written and spoken English