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INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CONSUTANT - RESOURCE MOBILIZATION EXXPERT
Procurement Process
IC - Individual contractor
Office
UNDP-SWZ - SWAZILAND
Deadline
13-Jun-25 @ 09:59 AM (New York time)
Published on
29-May-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)
Reference Number
UNDP-SWZ-00166
Contact
Procurement Unit - procurement.sz@undp.org
Introduction
Country: Eswatini
Description of the Assignment: 45 Working Days.
The overall purpose of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive Resource Mobilization Strategy for Eswatini that includes:
- A mapping of potential funding sources (traditional, non-traditional, innovative finance).
- A detailed, actionable strategy for accessing and managing these resources.
- An assessment of ACMS’ institutional capacities and recommendations on the resources and improvements required to operationalize the strategy effectively.
Specific objectives are:
- To map global, regional, and national funding opportunities aligned with Eswatini's development priorities.
- To formulate a strategic, sector-sensitive resource mobilization plan with a clear implementation framework.
- To assess ACMS’ current operational capacity and develop a capacity-building plan (upskilling, systems, and structures) required for effective resource mobilization.
- To provide practical guidance for integrating new resource mobilization efforts within existing financial and institutional governance frameworks.
The expert’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
1. Funding Landscape Mapping
- Review and map available funding sources (traditional, non-traditional, innovative finance mechanisms) relevant to Eswatini’s national development priorities.
- Analyse trends in international, regional, and domestic financing, including emerging opportunities (e.g., blended finance, climate financing, diaspora bonds, SDG financing instruments).
- Produce a report on findings with actionable recommendations.
- Develop a comprehensive Resource Mobilization Strategy with:
- Strategic objectives, targets, and key performance indicators.
- Include guidelines for adapting the strategy to sector-specific needs.
- Practical steps/manual/guide for securing traditional and innovative resources.
- Mechanisms for coordination with line ministries and development partners.
- Design an implementation plan clearly linking the RMS with the DCP, PFM Act, and broader national development frameworks.
3. ACMS Institutional and Capacity Assessment
- Assess ACMS’ current institutional and technical capacities to mobilize and manage external resources.
- Identify capacity gaps (skills, systems, processes) and recommend structural improvements.
- Propose resource needs and operational systems to implement the strategy.
4. Capacity Building and Training
- Design and deliver at least two (2) targeted training workshops for ACMS staff:
- Comprehensive training/unpacking of the strategy and implementation plan to ACMS Staff and other relevant entities/persons.
- Facilitate workshop focusing on resource mobilization techniques and negotiations with partners.
- Training on tracking of resources mobilized, impact, and sustainability.
- Develop toolkits and resource materials for sustained internal capacity building.
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