Tenders Are Invited For Documentation Advisor To Assist In The Implementation Of A Community Security Integration Pilot Initiative

For The Past Three Years The Majority Of Iraqi Citizens Were Subject To Daily Personal Insecurity Threat To Life And Destruction Of Property Seriously Impeding Their Ability To Live A Decent Life Restoring Their Confidence In Security Arrangements Is A Top Priority For Regained Towns And Villages In Post Isil The Stability Of Post Isil Iraq Will Depend A Great Deal On Generating A Real Sense Of Safety And Security Among All Citizens Individually Or As Groups And In All Parts Of The Country With The End Of The Major Military Actions Against Isil This Work Has Just Begun Additionally There Remain A Substantial Number Of Former Fighters That Fought To Liberate Areas Previously Occupied By The Insurgency The Fate Of These Groups And Helping Them To Reintegrate Back To Their Home Communities Is Also Under Discussion Thus Within This Context There Is A Recognized Requirement For Dignified Return Of Communities Both In Terms Of Civilians Who Fled Isil Controlled Territories And Former Fighters Who Fought To Liberate Iraqi Territories From Isil This Is Necessary For IraqS Long Term Stability Sustainable Development And Is Intended To Prevent The Recurrence Of Further Insecurity And Conflict Peace Stability Accountable Governance And Respect For Rule Of Law Are Essential Pre Requisites For Sustainable Development The 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development Therefore Re Affirms That Sustainable Development Cannot Be Realized Without Peace And Security And Goal 16 Is Dedicated To Fostering Peaceful And Inclusive Societies The Provision Of Access To Justice And Building Effective And Accountable Institutions For All In Outline Improving State Security Provision Together With Reasonable Delivery Of These Services To Returnee Populations And The Rest Of Iraq Will Be A Key Determiner To Sustain Countrys Transition To Recovery And Stability Since 2015 Undp Rule Of Law Security Sector Reform Rol Ssr Programme Has Established A Progressive Partnership With The Office Of The National Security Advisor Onsa And Relevant Ministries And Agencies At The Highest Level To Promote And Support A More Balanced And Complementary Approach To Security And Justice Sector Transformation In Iraq Emphasis Is In Supporting The Government To Improve State Security And Justice Provision For Better Security And Stronger Public Trust In Its Capacity To Maintain Security From Day To Day Public Safety To Combating Serious Crime That Would Ultimately Restore Conditions For Socio Economic Development And Long Term Stability Similarly Efforts Are Also Being Made To Enhance The Role Of Civil Society In Security Sector Governance By Providing A Supporting Environment To Engage With National Policy Makers Overall The Programme Of Work Facilitates An Environment Of Trust And Collaboration Among National Policy Makers Between Policy Makers And Iraqi Civil Society And Between National Policy Makers And International Partners To Make A Meaningful Contribution To The Development Of A Government Endorsed And Led Security Sector Reform Programme Ssrp In Parallel Undp Rol Ssr Programme Also Plans To Undertake A Pilot Initiative To Advance Dignified Returns Of Communities And Former Fighters To Their Home Communities I E Community Security Integration Pilot Csip The Planned Pilot Initiative Recognizes A Strong Community Partnership As The Key Entry Point In Addition To The Government Receiving Communities Will Be A Principle Partner And Not Only A Beneficiary In This Regard They Will Have A Vital Role In Planning Implementing And The Resultant Project Outcomes The Community Becomes The Stakeholder And Owner Of The Process Government Buy In And Local Ownership Therefore Are Necessary Pre Conditions For The Csip Model It Also Rests On The Assumption That While National And International Support Is Essential To Create The Basis For Post Isil Security And Development In Iraq It Ultimately Comes About As A Result Of Community Driven Efforts The Overall Pilot Approach Is Informed By Lessons Learned And Good Practice From UndpS Work In The Security Sector In Iraq Since 2015 And It Will Allow To Field Test A Context Specific Approach To Advance Security Development Nexus In Iraq All Levels From The Central Policy To Communities Will Be Incorporated Through An Integrated Bottom Up And Top Down Approach The Engagement Will Also Align With Undps On Going Support To Government Of Iraqs Security Sector Reform Programme Ssrp Where The Primary Focus Is To Provide A Safer And Secure Iraq To Its Citizens And Allow Opportunities For Their Socio Economic Development Undp Therefore Has Identified The Requirement To Hire A Qualified M E And Documentation Advisor To Assist In The Implementation Of The Csip Initiative Where Regular M E And Documentation Will Form An Integral Part Of The Overall Csip Engagement The M E And Documentation Advisor Will Under Take Regular Field Appraisals Monitoring And Documentation Of The Csip Initiative In The Target Location Working Closely With The Csip Advisor And Under The Overall Supervision Of The Rol Ssr Programme Manager They Will Also Work Collaboratively With The Programmes Senior Ssr Advisor Chief Technical Advisor Ssr And Drr And Rest Of The Programme Team Duties And ResponsibilitiesScope Of WorkMajority Of The Consultancy Will Be Erbil Or Basra Based Subject To Confirmation Of The Pilot Location In Tal Afar Or Basra With Some Home Based Work And Travel To Baghdad Where Necessary The M E And Documentation Advisor Will Be Required To Engage Closely With The Project Team The Implementing Partners And Target Beneficiaries In The Pilot Location The Consultancy Will Be For A Period Of 12 Months The Assignment Will Be Conducted Under The Auspices Of UndpS Support To Security And Justice Sector Governance Programme Of Work The M E And Documentation Advisor Is Expected To Deliver The Following Provide On Going Advice And Technical Assistance To Successfully Monitor Evaluate And Document Progress Lessons Learned And Best Practice In The Community Security Integration Pilot Csip In The Target Location And In Close Consultation With The Csip Advisor And Rest Of The Project Team Develop And Operationalize A Robust Monitoring And Evaluation Framework To Ensure Regular Appraisal Of The Csip Implementation Including Guiding The Methodology And Tools Undertake Monthly Field Visits To Monitor Appraise And Document Progress Against The Set Baseline In The Csip Pilot Location Including Guiding The Methodology And Approach Develop Necessary M E And Documentation Tools And Methodology To Ensure Regular Monitoring And Appraisal Of The Csip Including In The Development Of Case Studies From The Beneficiaries From The Pilots A Former CombatantS Veterans Guaranteed Grant Programme And B The Prioritized 3 Security Development Practical Schemes In The Target Location Produce A Monthly Progress Report Of Csip Including At Least 5 Interviews Human Stories With Target Beneficiaries Of The Grant Programme And The Practical Schemes Help In The Development Of Csip Lessons Learned And Best Practice Report In Close Consultation With The Csip Advisor Any Other Task As Advised By The Rol Ssr Programme Manager Expected Deliverables Under The Supervision Of The Rol Ssr Programme Manager The M E And Documentation Advisor Is Expected To Achieve The Following Deliverables DeliverablesEstimated TimelineLocation1 Develop And Operationalize A Robust Monitoring And Evaluation Framework To Ensure Regular Appraisal Of The Csip Implementation Including Guiding The Methodology And Tools April June 2019Erbil And Tal Afar Or Basra Tbc Baghdad Iraq Home Base 2 Undertake Monthly Field Visits To Monitor Appraise And Document Progress Against The Set Baseline In The Csip Target Location June 2019 March 2020 3 Document And Produce A Series Of Case Studies Human Stories Of Beneficiaries From The Pilots Former CombatantS Veterans Guaranteed Grant Programme And The Prioritized Practical Schemes Total Number Of Case Studies To Be Determined In Discussion With The Rol Ssr Programme Manager June 2019 March 20204 Document And Produce Three Impact Stories Resulting From The Prioritized 3 Practical Schemes Contributing To Community Security And Development Priorities In The Target LocationJune 2019 March 20205 Produce Monthly Progress Reports On The Csip Initiative April 2019 March 2020Erbil Or Basra Tbc Baghdad Iraq 6 Assist Csip Advisor In The Development Of Project End Lessons Learned And Best Practice Document January April 2020Erbil Or Basra Tbc Baghdad Iraq Home Based Key Performance Indicators During Implementation Of Deliverables Will Include The Following Provision Of Clear And Comprehensive Deliverables Specified Under Outputs Timely Completion Of Deliverables Appropriate And Regular Coordination With All Relevant Stakeholders Excellent Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal Good Team Player As Well As The Ability To Work On His Her Own Initiative Reporting The M E And Documentation Advisor Will Report Directly To The Rol Ssr Programme Manager They Will Develop A Mutually Agreed Quarterly Deliverable Activity Plan With Appropriate Timelines The Advisor Will Submit A Quarterly Progress Report Against The Agreed Activity Plan On A Mutually Agreed Template Schedule And Method Of Payment 1 First Payment 28 Of The Total Amount Upon Submission And Acceptance Of The 1St Quarterly Progress Report In July 2019 2 Second Payment 25 Of The Total Amount Upon Submission And Acceptance Of The 2Nd Quarterly Progress Report In October 2019 3 Third Payment 27 Of The Total Amount Upon Submission And Acceptance Of The 3Rd Quarterly Progress Report In January 2020 4 Fourth Payment 20 Of The Total Amount Upon Submission And Acceptance Of The 4Th And Final Quarterly Progress Report In March 2020 Reimbursement Costs Travel Costs Will Be Paid On The Basis Of Actual Expenditure And Should Not Exceed The Approved Amount In The Contract Calculation Sheet The Consultant Will Be Reimbursed For The Daily Living Allowance In Iraq Based On The Actual Days Spent In Erbil Or Basra And Where Necessary In Baghdad A Written Approval From The Programme Manager Will Be Required To Facilitate Consultants Travel Outside Other Than The Locations Specifically Mentioned In The Tor For Official Missions Where Necessary The Rol Ssr Programme Manager Must Certify All Payment Instalments And Accompanying Payment Invoices For Each Payment A Certification Of Payment Needs To Be Signed And Approved By The Rol Ssr Programme Manager Attached To It Explaining The Accomplishment Of The Deliverables Corresponding To The Respective Quarterly Progress Report Contract Duration Total Contract Duration Will For A Period 12 Months The Expected Start And End Dates Are 1 April 2019 Tentative To 31 March 2020 NoCountry CityDuration1Erbil Basra Based Working Days212 Days2 Home Base Working Days10 Days3Baghdad Based20 Days Evaluation CriteriaCriteriaWeight 100 Points Education30 PointsWork Experience70 Points The Best Value For Money Approach Will Be Used In Selecting The Qualified Consultant This Means That The Consultant Must Get A Minimum Score Of 70 Points 70 In The Technical Evaluation Criteria To Be Considered As Technically Qualified This Score Will Be Added To The Financial Evaluation Score To Get The Combined Score To Compute For The Score Of The Financial Proposal We Use The Formula Lowest Financial Proposal Received Financial Proposal Of The Offeror X 0 30 The Contract Will Be Awarded To The Consultant With The Highest Combined Score Recommended Presentation Of Offer Personal Cv Or P11 Indicating All Past Experience From Similar Projects As Well As The Contact Details Email And Telephone Number Of The Candidate At Least Three 3 Professional References Brief Description Of Why The Individual Considers Him Herself As The Most Suitable For The Assignment And A Methodology On How The Candidate Will Approach And Complete The Assignment Duly Accomplished Letter Of Confirmation Of Interest And Availability And Financial Proposal Supported By A Breakdown Of Costs As Per Template Provided In Below Link 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 Http Procurement Notices Undp Org View Notice Cfm Notice Id 54177CompetenciesCore Competencies Ethics And Values Organizational Awareness Developing And Empowering People Coaching And Mentoring Working In Teams Communicating Information And Ideas Functional Competencies Technical Functional Strong Expertise And Skills In M E And Documenting Community Security Reintegration Or Similar Projects Strong Analysis Skills And Ability To Synthesize And Triangulate Complex Quantitative And Qualitative Data Strong Field Experience In Crisis And Post Conflict Environments Excellent Written And Spoken English Language Skills Good Understanding Of Community Security Integration And Or Broader Security Sector Sphere Managerial Focuses On Impact And Result For The Client Leads Teams Effectively And Shows Conflict Resolution Skills Establishes Priorities For Self And Other Members Of The Team Schedules Activities To Ensure Optimum Use Of Time And Resources Demonstrates Excellent Oral And Written Communication Skills Behavior Displays Cultural Gender Religion Race Nationality And Age Sensitivity And Adaptability Treats People Fairly Without Favoritism Consistently Approaches Work With Energy And A Positive Constructive Attitude Required Skills And ExperienceA Education Advanced University Degree Masters Degree Or Equivalent In Subjects Related To Peace Security And Or Conflict Studies Or Other Relevant Subject Matter Areas B Work Experience At Least 10 Years Professional Experience In Leading The Development And Operationalization Of Monitoring And Evaluation Of Community Security Reintegration Of Former Fighters And Or Similar Projects In Post Conflict Environments Is Essential In Depth Understanding Of And A Credible Track Record And Experience In Developing And Operationalizing M E Frameworks For Community Security Reintegration And Or Similar Projects In A Post Conflict Environment Are Essential At Least 5 Years Proven Field Level Experience In Leading M E And Documentation Activities Within The Security Sector Or Related Sphere At Least 3 Years Of This Experience Must Be In Post Conflict Settings Experience In Designing And Implementing Community Security Integration Pilot Projects Approaches At Local Level In Post Conflict Environments Will Be An Added Advantage Proven Understanding And Knowledge Of One Or More Of The Following Areas In Post Conflict Complex Settings Is Highly Desirable Community Security Reintegration Of Former Fighters And Or Boarder Security Sector Sphere Proven Capacity To Engage With Both National And Local Government Interlocutors Community Focal Points And Key International Stakeholders With Strong Liaison Capacities Is Highly Desirable C Language Excellent Command Highly Proficient In Spoken And Written English Is Essential Knowledge Of Arabic Will Be An Added Advantage 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 Undp Does Not Tolerate Sexual Exploitation And Abuse Any Kind Of Harassment Including Sexual Harassment And Discrimination All Selected Candidates Will Therefore Undergo Rigorous Reference And Background Checks

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