UNDP Jobs - 66091- Consultancy Management Specialist

Consultancy Management Specialist

Location :

Nairobi, KENYA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

30-Jun-2016

Application Deadline :

19-May-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

(6) Six Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

(6) Six Months

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

In 2012, after a long and troubled transition, a new political dispensation was found in Somalia, with the adoption of the Provisional Constitution, the selection of a new parliament, the election of a president and formation of a new government. The Federal Government and the newly emerging Federal Member States, Puntland and Somaliland face enormous challenges as it sets out to strengthen its public sector institutions in order to fulfill its mandate and deliver services to the Somali people. The long civil war and looting destroyed physical infrastructure, equipment and the institutional memory of most government agencies and ministries. There is a lack of clarity on the mandate and functions across Federal Government institutions and between the federal and subnational levels of government. Clear institutional mandates and policy frameworks are mostly absent and lead to competing and overlapping functions. Staff capacity is low across the whole spectrum of government institutions with limited mechanisms to identify and redress these capacity gaps.

The UNDP implements a series of projects ranging from community support to civil service management, to federal, state and district level planning to economic development and environmental affairs. The implementation of these projects is partially taken forward through expert consultancy services, where these experts are expected to work with the national partners, most often in the partner premises.

UNDP is looking to conclude a Long Term Agreement with a company that would be in the position to source and recruit suitably qualified Consultants (both national and international) for the specific positions, logistical support services (including transportation and accommodation) and, provide duty of care for these Consultants while they are operational within all regions of Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives of the assignment:

The objective of the assignment is to develop the Scope of Work and evaluation criteria for the UNDP tender process which will include an initial Expression of Interest and pre-qualification exercise for the above mentioned Long Term Agreement; actively participate in responding to offeror’s requests for clarifications and lead the prequalification and eventual evaluation of proposals.

The scope of work:

Undertake a rapid needs assessment for the variety of skills and expertise required for consultancy services that UNDP requires to implement the projects;
Review the specific duty of care requirements including, but not limited to, accommodation, transportation, insurance etc. in the different regions and localities in Somalia;
Develop criteria for a (a) pre-qualification exercise and (b) Scope of Work (RFP) for the solicitation process to identify one or more companies that would be able to;
provide quality consultancy services from both national and international experts;
Logistical support services;
Provide full duty of care services for the Consultants under their contractual arrangements for deployment within UNDP requested areas of support.

Assist UNDP during the tendering process with:

Responding to queries that may arise during the tender process and during the review by UNDP’s Advisory Committee on Procurement;
Lead the Technical Evaluation Team to evaluate the companies expressing their interest and the eventual proposals of offerors;
Assist UNDP in developing the Long Term Agreement.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations;
Effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner;
Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work;
Ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent activities.

Teamwork and respect for diversity:

Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries;
Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Master or Bachelor degree in public sector management, business management, procurement or similarly relevant degree;

Years of experience:

Master degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience;
Bachelor degree with minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.

Specific areas of expertise:

Procurement procedures for consultancy services, with demonstrated experience in developing full solicitation documents, and demonstrated experience with tender evaluations as member or chair of evaluation panels;
Excellent understanding of UNDP procedural environment, especially related to human resource management, consulting, duty of care, fragile/conflict countries.

Language requirements:

English is the working language for this assignment.