| Overview : BACKGROUND Ethiopia is highly prone to various disasters since decades. It faces both natural disasters, predominantly drought in major parts of the country and floods and manmade disasters including refugee influx and conflicts in the border regions of the country. . . . SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION - Analytical evidence to introduce an integrated approach: Consolidation and analysis of existing evidence will provide an analytical basis for the roll out of an integrated initiative in selected geographical regions, including in Somali region.
- Strengthen evidence-based policy advocacy and planning: The UN System is committed to increase its attention towards more policy advocacy and partnerships, especially for ‘multi-year planning and financing’, based on evidence from this analysis.
. . . REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Education: - Master’s degree in the social sciences (sociology, anthropology, development studies), Economics/Statistics or related fields relevant for the assignment
Experience: - Experience of having undertaken/participated previously in a UN Analysis (country analysis, situation analysis, humanitarian appeal process) will be a major advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant research and analysis experience at the national or international levels, involving multi-stakeholder actors;
Language: - Excellent command of English, both spoken and written; Amharic language skills would be plus
Functional Competencies: - Excellent knowledge of the recent developments in the area of humanitarian and development operations in general and of nexus issues in particular.
- Proven analytical skills and proficiency in writing in English.
- Proven record demonstrating ability to deliver quality reports/analysis and results in line with established deadlines.
Core Competencies: - Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
- 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.
Important Note: The Consultant is required to have the above mentioned professional and technical qualifications. Only the applicants who hold these qualifications will be shortlisted and contacted. 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 August 31, 2017 via UNDP Ethiopia Secured mail address: procurement.et@undp.org - Technical Proposal in pdf under file name: ETH-IC-2017-013 – TP - [insert your name]
- Financial Proposal in pdf under file name: ETH-IC-2017-013 – 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;
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
EMAIL SUBJECT LINE WHILE SUBMITTING PROPOSAL (Compulsory): - While submitting your proposals to procurement.et@undp.org be sure your email subject line is ETH-IC-2017-013 in order to let our Office easily locate your respective proposals from secured email and be considered in subsequent evaluations.
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