| Overview : BACKGROUND / PROJECT DESCRIPTION Since the turn of the 21st century, much of Africa has witnessed significant economic growth’. With natural resources – especially oil, gas and minerals – serving as the frontiers, every indices and barometer points to a rapid economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa in coming years. Growth has averaged 5 per cent a year or more, driven by domestic demand, foreign investment, strong commodity prices and improved economic governance. With the outburst of the global financial crisis of 2009, Africa’s economic growth for the most part, anchored the recovery of the global economy, and has lifted tens of millions of people out of absolute poverty over the past few decades. However, this economic growth has not translated to sustainable human development due to a wide range of challenges such as rapid population growth, poverty, inequality and lack of good governance. The main factors which limit the ability of Africa to further advance human development and reach its full potential could be summed as: (a) lack of real economic transformation that lifts all of Africa’s citizens, (b) opening of space for inclusive participation, and (c) fragile social contract. . . . OBJECTIVES OF THE UNDP AFRICA & UN-HABITAT COLLABORATION Though the correlation between increased urbanization and economic growth has been demonstrated since the industrial revolution, recent studies show a strong surge in its positive impact on growth patterns as more and more cities have emerged as major contributors to GDP and countries with high rates of urbanization have been exhibiting high GDP growth rates as well. In view of the rapid rate of urbanization being experienced on the continent of Africa, coupled with the varying capacities of governments to cope with this unprecedented growth rate, Development Partners including the UNDP have come to an understanding that greater attention must be paid to the phenomenon in order to develop a comprehensive response that looks at the development opportunities and challenges pose by Urbanization. . . . SCOPE OF THE WORK The purpose of the consultancy is to produce framing and policy papers that will guide the collaboration between UNDP and UN-Habitat to support the thinking and practice on urbanization and development in Africa . . . QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) The consultant is required to meet the following eligibility criteria: a. Academic Qualifications: - At least a master’s degree in Urban Policy and Governance, Urban Development, Governance, Development Economics, Public Policy, International Development, Public Administration, and Management or any other related university degree.
b. Years of experience: - At least 7 years of experience in working with regional bodies and international organizations and donors; Strong research and advocacy skills (collating, analysis and reporting).
c. Competencies: - Proven research experience in the field of urbanization, as evidenced by publications of international reputation; Prior experience in developing policy papers will be required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in English. Fluency in spoken French will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality reports for publication in English. Knowledge of French and other UN languages is desirable.
d. Compliance of the UN Core Values: - Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism; and
- Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION: - Strictly follow the instructions indicated in the IC Proposal Submission Form uploaded hereto
- Group of Individuals and/or Firms are not eligible for this consultancy assignment (only at an individual level)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: The following proposals must be prepared as per the prescribed standard format accompanied in the Procurement Notice. The Proposals shall be submitted before application deadline July 2, 2015 via UNDP Ethiopia Secured mail address: procurement.et@undp.org - Technical Proposal in pdf
- Financial Proposal in pdf
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- Those prospect consultants who fail to submit both Technical and Financial proposals as per the STANDARD FORMAT and to the designated secured email will not be further considered for evaluation.
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