| Overview : Country: Tunisia Benghazi city is very important for UNSMIL both in regards to the humanitarian situation, the implementation of the stabilization fund and in regards to the political-security situation. However, there remain several information gaps that impede a sound analysis which can be utilized for reporting and policy development. Consequently, therefor UNSMIL is seeking to contract a qualified National Consultant (Benghazi Situation and Shadow Economy Analysis Report Writer) to have a report written on the “Situation of Benghazi” in order to have a deeper understanding of the context which can contribute to a more constructive engagement and formulation of reconciliation related dialogues on this issue. This consultancy will involve the writing of two analytical reports. The first is on the situation in Benghazi, the second is on the contours of the growing shadow economy in Libya. The objective of the first report will be to provide the mission with in-depth information on the conflict dynamics, actors and the socio-economic situation of Benghazi in order to assist UNSMIL’s efforts in convening the dialogue meetings in maintenance of the political agreement and help formulate a policy with an action plan on the city. The objective of the second report will be to provide the mission with a detailed description of the manner in which the shadow economy works and the degree to which national institutions are being compromised. Project Name: Immediate Assistance to the Libyan Political Dialogue and Government of National Accord (GNA). Period of assignment/services: 21 working days, 16th November – 28th February 2017 in Tunis. Please submit your Technical and Financial proposals to the following e-mail address no later than 21st November 2016. Email: procurement.ly@undp.org Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to the address or e-mail indicated above: procurement.ly@undp.org , 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 | 
