Historique
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted in September 2015 in which member states pledged their commitment to implement 17 goals and 169 targets. The sustainable development goals (SDGs) and targets encompass the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. The 2030 Agenda and SDGs also incorporates the “unfinished business” of the Millennium Development Goals and provides a common basis for addressing some of the key challenges such as poverty, climate change and conflict to ensure people enjoy peace and prosperity.
The 17 SDGs and 169 targets will be monitored and reviewed using a set of global indicators under a framework agreed to by UN Statistical Commission and adopted by the Economic and Social Council in June 2017.The global indicator framework, includes a set of 230 indicators which are designed to act as the basis for monitoring and reviewing the progress made in implementing SDGs. Given that progress on the achievement of SDGs will primarily be focused at national level it is recognised that for each country situation there will be a need to localise and priorities the targets and indicators to reflect the local context, national priorities and capacity to collect and analyse data.In the case of Vanuatu and given that the NSDP has integrated the SDGS, it is envisaged that the process for producing the Voluntary National Review (VNR) will be closely aligned to the process for reviewing progress under the NSDP, with the VNR helping reinforce the strong connection between the priorities of the NSDP and the underlying themes of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
It has also been anticipated that complementary monitoring will transpire at regional and global level. In the case of the Pacific, it has been agreed that a four-yearly sustainable development progress report will be produced to complement voluntary national review reporting. At the Asia- Pacific regional level, annual reporting will be produced to coincide with the meetings of the High Level Political Panel.
Devoirs et responsabilités
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Monitoring & Evaluation Unit (M&E Unit), within the Department of Strategic Planning, Policy, and Aid Coordination (DSPPAC) at the Office of the Prime Minister and in consultation with UN agencies and CROP development partners, and relevant government ministries, agencies, and the Vanuatu National Statistics Office (VNSO), the consultant will:
Work within the guidance of the Vanuatu VNR Work Plan and using the UN guidelines on VNR and SDG the NSDP M&E Framework, and the Annual Development Report (ADR), the NSDP Indicator Database, as well as other administrative data and reporting mechanisms including identification of main policy messages to focus on, in cooperation with the Vanuatu VNR Team at M&E Unit, DSPPAC, and VNSO and in consultation with Government and civil society organisations (CSOs) and private sector representatives. Identify the inputs, resources and perspectives needed for each section and coordinating with the Government and VNR Focal point to secure the necessary resources and leadership/involvement of the appropriate entities. Deliverable: Formulate zero draft of the Vanuatu’s VNR report and related materials. Timeline: 19 April 2018
Work with M&E Unit and facilitate consultations on the zero draft VNR report with inputs from relevant stakeholders through a comprehensive and participatory consultation process to finalise the next draft with Key Messages for Vanuatu VNR drafted and ready to be presented to the UN by 17 May 2019. Deliverable: Final draft of the Vanuatu’s VNR report. Timeline: 3 May 2019
Facilitate and develop consultation program and content with stakeholders on the draft VNR in consultation with M&E Unit, DSPPAC and use the comments and feedback on the draft VNR from the consultation process with Government and CSOs to revise the draft VNR. Timeline: 31 May 2019 (final date of all consultations)
Facilitate the submission final draft version of the Vanuatu VNR for Council of Ministers (COM) approval with a view to have the final report finalised and completed to be sent to UN by 14 June 2019. Timeline: 7 June 2019
Facilitate and assist the Head of M&E Unit with development of the content, inputs, and drafting of the Vanuatu VNR ministerial address for the HLPF presentation from 16-18 July 2019. Timeline: 21 June 2019
Facilitate and assist with the development of the layout, design and publication of the Vanuatu VNR including assistance with developing the documentary video for the HLPF presentation. Timeline: 21 June 2019
Compétences
Sound knowledge and understanding of the Vanuatu 2030: The People’s Plan, the NSDP M&E Framework, Agenda 2030, SDGs, both processes and contents, sound knowledge of UN guidelines on VNR/SDG reporting processes and contents/technical requirements.
Good knowledge of Vanuatu’s NSDP and SDG processes is an advantage; Action Plan and MDG experiences, knowledge on international experiences in VNR/SDG reporting processes and SDG reports is an advantage.
Good knowledge about Vanuatu’s stakeholders on SDGs and have contacts with development partners/NGOs that are working with/facilitating the engagement of vulnerable groups in SDG reporting/monitoring/VNR process.
Minimum 4 years of working experiences in designing process for and facilitating engagement of stakeholders/vulnerable groups through an inclusive and consultative process (on SDGs/MDG is an asset).
Knowledge of Vanuatu’s development context and coordination mechanisms is an advantage.
Excellent reporting analysis, research, and writing skills is required
Strong facilitation skills, good command of writing and making presentations in English and Bislama
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications.
Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided in Annex II.
Signed detailed CV , indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
Technical proposal, including a) a brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment;
Financial proposal, as per template provided in Annex II.
Qualifications et expériences requises
Master Degree in development, economics or social science and/or related fields
Consultancy Proposal should be mailed to C/- UNDP Fiji MCO, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji or sent via email to etenderbox.pacific@undp.org no later than 8th March, 2019 (Fiji Time) clearly stating the title of consultancy applied for. Any proposals received after this date/time will not be accepted. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to procurement.fj@undp.org. UNDP will respond in writing or by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants. Incomplete, late and joint proposals will not be considered and only offers for which there is further interest will be contacted. Failure to submit your application as stated as per the application submission guide (Procurement Notice) on the above link will be considered incomplete and therefore application will not be considered.