Location: Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA
Application Deadline: 17-Apr-13
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: International Consultant
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected
to start) 29-Apr-2013
Duration of Initial Contract: 30 working days over the
period from 29 April to 28 June 2013
Expected Duration of Assignment: 30 working days in Cambodia
(18 days in Phnom Penh and 12 days in provinces)
Background
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The NSDP/CMDG Monitoring Support Program (NMSP)
is a five-year programme (2011-2015) designed to support the
implementation of the Ministry of Planning Strategic Plan (MPSP) to
address the key challenges in achieving NSDP/CMDG targets. It directly
supports the development, implementation and monitoring of the NSDP at
both national and sub-national levels. The goal of the NMSP is to
support monitoring and policy dialogue on NSDP implementation to
accelerate achievement of CMDG through three key objectives:
- Strengthened
monitoring and analysis of the NSDP by MoP and Line Ministries (LM)
leading to evidence based policy decisions to accelerate progress in
lagging NSDP/CMDG areas
- Harmonized and integrated national and sub-national planning focusing on NSDP/CMDG targets within selected line ministries
- Use
of sub-national scorecards and other products to assess budget
allocation and NSDP/CMDG performance at the sub-national level
The project has two components:
- National
component which is dealing with General Directorate of Planning (GDP)
of Ministry of Planning (MOP) on capacity development of MoP and LM to
produce quality analytical reports, policy dialogues on acceleration of
NSDP/CMDG, preparation of the 2014-2018 NSDP, support for the
integration of DP support into one multi-donor programme or similar PBA
funding instrument and improving linkages between national and
sub-national planning processes;
- Sub-national
component which is dealing with “Decentralization and Deconcentration
and Seth Koma Working Group” (DDSKWG) of MOP to develop CDB-derived
scorecards and other products and build capacity of MOP provincial and
district staffs in the generation and use of products.
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Duties and Responsibilities
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The purpose of the project mid-term review is to
provide the project stakeholders i.e. the MOP, UNDP and members of the
Project Board a comprehensive and systematic account of the performance
of the project by assessing whether the project is on course in line
with the project objectives and Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP)
2011-2015 and make recommendation to enhance and improve further project
performance as well as suggestion for future improvement (e.g in the
area related to the appropriate and relevant project design, process of
implementation, effectiveness, efficiency, partnership and
sustainability).
The purpose is complemented by:
- Promoting
accountability and transparency, assessing and disclosing levels of
project achievements whether the project outputs remain relevant,
effective and efficient
- Assessing the relevance of
project document design, scope, strategy and the Results Resource
Framework (RRF) and make recommendation for redesigning the ProDoc.
taking into account changes in the operating environment in the areas of
NSDP/CMDG Monitoring
- Using the results findings and
lessons learnt to improve the project document and framework to reflect
on the current project context and situation with strong connection to
the Country Proramme Action Plan (CPAP) and related current strategic
country focused areas.
- Providing feedback on the issues
that are recurrent across the portfolio and need attention for future
better project intervention.
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Competencies
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Functional Competencies:
- Good facilitation and presentation skill.
- Demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively with various partners including the
government, civil society, private sector, UN and other development
donors and high quality liaison and representation at local and national
levels.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, ability to work with people from different
backgrounds to deliver quality products within short timeframe.
- Be flexible and responsive to changes and demands.
- Be client oriented and open to feedback.
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling 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 favoritism;
- Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
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Required Skills and Experience
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Education:
- At least advanced university degree
i.e. Master Degree in the field of social science, public policy,
development study, and other relevant fields of study.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of programme/project management and policy formulation experience or related field.
- Prior
projects/programmes/policies evaluation experience is a must. In
particular the expert must be fully conversant with Project Cycle
Management (PCM) based evaluation work.
- Expertise in result-based management, gender equality, and capacity building are also important.
- Prior
experience with evaluation of projects commissioned by the UNDP and
knowledge of Cambodia, in which this evaluation is to be carried out,
would be an asset.
Language Requirements:
- Full proficiency in English, and excellent report writing skills.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Interested offeror is strongly advised to read the INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) PROCUREMENT NOTICE, wich can viewed at http://www.un.org.kh/undp/media/files/procurement/IC/36269/IC%20Procurement%20Notice_36269.pdf for more detail about term of references, instructions to offoror, and documents to be included when submitting offeror.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE OFFER/APPLICATION:
Interested offeror/individual must submit the following documents/information:
FC: 04000
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce
diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from
minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are
equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the
strictest confidence.
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