Tenders Are Invited For Regional Electoral Consultant

Tenders Are Invited For Regional Electoral Consultant BackgroundThe Regional Electoral Support Project For Middle East And North Africa Mena Is Part Of The Global Project For Electoral Cycle Support Gpecs Which Is Undp Main Instrument For Contributing To The Formulation And Implementation Of Electoral Policy The Gpecs Consists Of Country Regional Global And Gender Components That Sustainably Support Policy Development Knowledge Management And Programme Support And That Use A Process Driven Approach Rather Than An Event Driven One In Particular The Gepcs Adopts An Electoral Cycle Approach As Opposed To Election Day Looking At The Electoral Process Over Time While Seeking Also To Integrate Electoral Assistance Into A Wider Framework Of Democratic Governance And Peacebuilding As Well As To Engage With Different Actors Throughout The Cycle The Overall Goal To Which Gpecs Contributes Is Towards Deepening Democracy And Accelerating Human Development The Regional Component Of The Gpecs Is Carried Out With The Support Of The Swedish International Development Agency Sida Its Overall Aim Is To Improve Accountability Participation And Representation In The Electoral And Political Processes In The Arab States By Raising Awareness And Enhancing Knowledge And Capacity On Elections And Broader Democratic Governance Topics Throughout The Region As Well As Supporting Civic Engagement The Project Provides Expanded Technical Assistance To Institutions Electoral Stakeholders And Civil Society On Electoral Issues Some Of The Partners The Project Engages With Include The Newly Established Arab Electoral Management Bodies Arabembs And The Electoral Affairs Department Of The League Of Arab States Against This Background The Project Is Seeking A Consultant To Support Planning And Implementation Of Regional Initiatives Also In Developing Concept Notes And Reporting On The Initiatives In Addition To Support In Implementation Of The Project The Consultant Will Work Under The Management Of Regional Electoral Advisor And The Direct Guidance Of The Regional Electoral Policy Specialist Duties And ResponsibilitiesUnder The Overall Guidance Of The Regional Electoral Advisor And Direct Supervision Of The Regional Electoral Policy Specialist The Selected Candidate Contracted Under Ic Contract Modality Will Support The Regional Electoral Support Project With The Following Main Responsibilities Organize The Action Plan Of Activities Assist In Developing Concept Notes And Agendas For The Regional Electoral Project For Arab States Undertake Relevant Research On Electoral Systems Including Data Collection Review Of Comparative Reports Knowledge Sharing Best Practices Provide Coordination Support In Developing Knowledge Products For The Region Contribute To The Development Of Regular Undp Project Reporting Including Drafting Biweekly Monthly Quarterly And Annual Reports As Well As Reports For The Donor Assist In Implementing Project Activities Related To Enhancing Regional Electoral Capacity And Knowledge Track All Relevant Electoral Developments And Activities In The Region And Analyze Their Implications On The Project And Project Activities Provide General Administrative Logistical And Operational Support Related To Hr Procurement And Internal And External Communication Assist In Organizing Team And Sector Meetings CompetenciesCorporate Demonstrates Integrity And Fairness By Modeling The Un UndpS Values And Ethical Standards Promotes The Vision Mission And Strategic Goals Of Undp Displays Cultural Gender Religion Race Nationality And Age Sensitivity And Adaptability Functional Solid Experience In Facilitation High Level Meetings Background Knowledge About The Sdgs United Nations And Undp Demonstrates Ability In Conducting Creative Thinking And Innovation Learning Events Good Teamwork And Interpersonal Skills Flexibility And Ability To Handle Multiple Tasks And Work Under Pressure Excellent Computer Skills Especially Word Excel And Power Point Email Leadership Demonstrated Ability To Think Strategically And To Provide Credible Leadership Demonstrated Intellectual Leadership And Ability To Integrate Knowledge With Broader Strategic Overview And Corporate Vision Demonstrated Flexibility In Leadership By Performing And Or Overseeing The Analysis Resolution Of Complex Issues Strong Managerial Leadership Experience And Decision Making Skills With Proven Track Record Of Mature Judgments Ability To Conceptualize And Convey Strategic Vision From The Spectrum Of Development Experience Managing Relationships Demonstrated Well Developed People Management And Organizational Management Skills Excellent Negotiating And Networking Skills With Strong Partnerships In Academia Technical Organizations And As A Recognized Expert In The Practice Area Strong Resource Mobilization And Partnering Skills And Ability To Accept Accountability For Management Of Large Volume Of Financial Resources Managing Complexity Ability To Address Global Development Issues Substantive Knowledge And Understanding Of Development Cooperation With The Ability To Support The Practice Architecture Of Undp And Inter Disciplinary Issues Demonstrated Substantive Leadership And Ability To Integrate Knowledge With Broader Strategic Policy And Operational Objectives A Sound Global Network Of Institutional And Individual Contacts Knowledge Management And Learning Ability To Strongly Promote And Build Knowledge Products Promotes Knowledge Management In Undp And A Learning Environment In The Office Through Leadership And Personal Example Seeks And Applies Knowledge Information And Best Practices From Within And Outside Of Undp Provides Constructive Coaching And Feedback Demonstrates A Strong Capacity For Innovation And Creativity In Providing Strategic Policy Advice And Direction Judgment Decision Making Mature Judgment And Initiative Proven Ability To Provide Strategic Direction To The Project Implementation Process Independent Judgment And Discretion In Advising On Handling Major Policy Issues And Challenges Uses Diplomacy And Tact To Achieve Result Required Skills And ExperienceAcademic Qualification BachelorS Degree In Political Science International Relations Public Policy Or Related Fields Work Experience A Minimum Of Two Years Professional Experience In International Regional Capacity Building In The Field Of Elections A Minimum Of 2 Years Of Experience In Facilitating And Managing An Information Database Experience In Professional Writing And Preferably Undp Reporting Two Years Of Experience Working With A Un Agency And Or Any Relevant International Organization Experience In Academic Research Pertaining To Public Policy Electoral Policy And Social And Political Science Knowledge In Electoral Systems And Processes In The Arab Region Language Requirements Proficiency In Both Written And Oral English And Arabic French Is An Asset Scope Of Price And Schedule Of PaymentsPayments Will Be Made Based On The Number Of Days Worked And Upon Completion And Approval Of Time Sheets Following The Submission Of The Relevant Certification Of Payment Cop Duly Certified As Well As Confirmation Of Satisfactory Performance Of Achieved Work Institutional Arrangement The Individual Is Required To Exhibit His Or Her Full Time Commitment With The Undp Regional Electoral Advisor S He Shall Perform Tasks Under The Management Of Regional Electoral Advisor And The Direct Guidance Of The Regional Electoral Policy Specialist The Supervision Will Include Approvals Acceptance Of The Outputs As Identified In Previous Sections The Supervisor Will Approve The Deliverables Outputs For Payments The Individual Is Expected To Liaise And Collaborate In The Course Of Performing The Work With Other Consultants Project Team Stakeholders And Un Colleagues The Individual Is Required To Maintain Close Communication With The Undp Regional Electoral Advisor On Regular And Needed Basis At Any Period Throughout The Assignment In Order To Monitor Progress In The Event Of Any Delay S He Will Inform Undp Promptly So That Decisions And Remedial Action May Be Taken Accordingly Delays That Would Affect The Flow Of The Collaborative Work And The Delivery Of Outputs On Schedule Will Lead To Termination Of Contract Should Undp Deem It Necessary It Reserves The Right To Commission Additional Inputs Reviews Or Revisions As Needed To Ensure The Quality And Relevance Of The Work Financial ProposalInterested Candidates Should Provide Lump Sum Fees For Requested Services With Detailed Breakdown Of Consultancy Fees Round Travel Tickets Travel Cost Living Allowances During The Missions Etc As Per Travel Plan AboveTravel Cost Shall Be Paid When Travel Take Place 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 Reimbursed Upon Undp Ic Rules And Regulations Duration Of The WorkThe Duration Of The Work Is 252 Days Over A Period Extending From 14 February 2019 Till 29 February 2020 For A Total Of 12 Months Duty Station And Travel Plan Undp Rbas

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