| Overview : BACKGROUND / PROJECT DESCRIPTION A fundamental enabler in the new development agenda – that is, reforming growth and development models, will be progress in demonstrating how livelihoods and jobs can be generated at a pace, scope and quality that satisfy expectations for rising incomes as well as declining poverty and inequality while meeting considerations of sustainability, inclusiveness and resilience. In addition, we now know from the studies of people’s livelihoods that most poor people already do some ‘work’ for themselves or others. So one of the key issues has to deal with the improvements of the quality of existing jobs through various tools (social protection, skills enhancement or better way to match jobs with available talent or skills) or through enabling movement from less to more productive sectors. This is a highly competitive area where UNDP has to be a key player if it is to remain relevant in many programme countries. Overall, diversification of livelihoods for the poor and those affected by crisis, is an important area of concern. . . . PURPOSE AND SCOPE The mapping of UNDP jobs and livelihoods portfolio in Africa will contribute to the global mapping exercise for a better understanding of the jobs and livelihoods portfolio globally, the measurement used and the type of interventions that UNDP undertakes to support job creation and to enhance people’s livelihoods in different country typologies. The mapping will also help UNDP and its partners to better understand the gamut of the organization’s portfolio including Least Developed, Middle Income and High Income Countries, in crisis and non-crisis contexts. The mapping will focus on countries where UNDP has provided significant support in the last 3-4 years. . . . QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) a. Academic Qualifications: - Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, agriculture, business development or other relevant field;
b. Years of experience: - At least 10 years of relevant international development experience with proven experience in designing/implementing/evaluating programmes and projects related to jobs and livelihoods, inclusive growth, social protection, employment generation, with a strong understanding and (preferably) expertise in macro-micro linkages between the upstream policy and downstream programmes and projects;
c. Functional Competencies: - Leadership and strategic management skills with an excellent understanding of international development issues and knowledge of the UN system;
- Knowledge of UNDP programming;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, in a multi-cultural setting;
- Objectivity and strong ability to analyze large multi-country data sets in short period;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively in small and large teams with tight deadlines.
- Strong knowledge and experience of UNDP’s portfolio in Africa;
- Extensive and solid experience in research and data collection methodologies, data collection and analysis/data base management, including use of excel and/or other statistical software for data analysis;
- Preferably some experience with UNDP programming processes, especially at the country and regional levels;
d. Language and other skills: - Fluency in English with ability to work in French.
e. 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;
- 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 (open only for individual consultant).
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: The following proposals must be prepared as per the IC Proposal Submission Instructions. The Proposals shall be submitted before application deadline September 29, 2015 via UNDP Ethiopia Secured mail address: procurement.et@undp.org - Technical Proposal in pdf under file name: RSC-IC-2015-027 – TP - [insert your name]
- Financial Proposal in pdf under file name:: RSC-IC-2015-027 – FP - [insert your name]
Please note that these proposals shall be submitted to the designated secured email into two files but in one email unless both Files are Greater than 9MB file size IMPORTANT NOTE: - Failing to submit anyone of the documents stated above will automatically disqualify the candidate from further technical evaluation;
- Those prospect consultants who fail to submit both Technical and Financial proposals as per the IC Proposal Submission Form and to the designated secured email will not be further considered for evaluation.
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