| Overview : Consultancy for a Governance Specialist Location: Home-based with travel to Port Moresby as required | Type of Contract: | Individual Contract – International Consultant | Project: | Adviser Support Facility (EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, Women Make the Change project, PNG Anti-Corruption project) | Languages Required: | English | Starting Date: | 1 May 2022 | Duration of Initial Contract: | 1 May 2022 to 31 March 2023 |
Background UNDP works in 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. They were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The 17 SDGs are integrated recognizing that action in one area will affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. As the lead UN development agency, UNDP is well-placed to help implement the Goals through our work. UNDP supports countries in achieving the SDGs through integrated solutions. Today’s complex challenges—from stemming the spread of disease to preventing conflict—cannot be tackled neatly in isolation. For UNDP, this means focusing on systems, root causes and connections between challenges—not just thematic sectors—to build solutions that respond to people’s daily realities. UNDP in Papua New Guinea is a long-term and trusted partner to Government. UNDP’s programmes support initiatives to improve Governance, protect the environment, prepare communities for the threats posed by climate change and natural disasters, strive to eliminate gender-based violence and respond to the many challenges presented by COVID-19. Our efforts are supporting the Governments of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville further the implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement. UNDP is also playing a critical role in delivering the United Nation’s Highlands Joint Programme. UNDP Papua New Guinea is seeking to consolidate the foundations for a next generation office that is fully capacitated to leverage strong development fundamentals built in its current programming cycle and continue its trend of scaling up its presence and services. To do this, UNDP is leveraging its technical, coordination and administrative strengths to provide integrated policy advice, evidence-based solutions, quality assurance and management services. This approach is supporting UNDP deliver a growing national and sub-national portfolio of activities in Papua New Guinea. UNDP is seeking a Governance Specialist for the duration from May 2022 to March 2023 to support a range of functions and initiatives consistent with its strategic planning and longer-term engagement in Papua New Guinea. Documents to be included when submitting Consultancy Proposals The following documents may be requested; a)Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP; b)Signed P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references; c)Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, if applicable, on how they will approach and complete the assignment. A methodology is recommended for intellectual services, but may be omitted for support services [Note: this is optional for support services]; d)Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided. If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP. The financial proposal must be submitted separately from other documents. If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP. The P11 form and Template for confirming availability and interest is available under the procurement section of UNDP PNG website (www.pg.undp.org ). Contracts based on a daily fee The daily fee in the financial proposal must be all-inclusive and take into account various expenses the candidate expects to incur during the contract, including: a. The daily professional fee b. The cost of travel from the home base to the duty station and vice versa (Not required per TOR as this is a home-based consultancy. c. Living allowances needed at the duty station d. Communications, utilities and consumables e. Life, health and any other insurance f. Risks and inconveniences related to work under hardship and hazardous conditions (e.g., personal security needs, etc.), when applicable g. Any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services under the contract In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, living expenses, and number of anticipated working days). Duty Station The duty station for this consultant will be home-based with limited travel if required. Travel All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimburse. Submission Instructions Completed proposals should be submitted to procurement.png@undp.org , no later than 14 April 2022. For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to procurement.pg@undp.org Please be guided by the instructions provided in this document above while preparing your submission. Incomplete proposals and failure to comply with proposal submission instruction may not be considered or may result in disqualification of proposal. UNDP looks forward to receiving your Proposal and thank you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities. | 
