Tenders Are Invited For National Consultant Employment And Development Solutions Specialist

Tenders Are Invited For National Consultant Employment And Development Solutions Specialist BackgroundUndps Strategic Plan For 2018 2021 Takes Into Account The Complexity Of Development And Commits The Organization To Help Countries Find Faster And More Sustainable Solutions For The Implementation Of Agenda 2030 Important Dynamics Of Development Such As Urbanization Climate Change And Inequality Pose Significant Challenges To Achieving The 2030 Agenda And The Sustainable Development Goals Sdgs Undp Has Launched Several Strategic Initiatives Aimed At Providing It With The Necessary Capabilities To Find Next Generation Solutions To The Challenges The World Faces Today One Of These Initiatives Is The Establishment Of A Network Of Country Accelerator Lab Networks To Address Development Challenges As Such It Aims To Recognize That In Order To Overcome Increasingly Interdependent Developmental Obstacles Linear And One Off Miracle Solutions Are Not Enough That Is Why The Initiative Advocates The Adoption Of Interdisciplinary Approaches And Non Linear Solutions As Part Of The Collective Efforts Of Different Partners Leveraging Local Perspectives And Peoples Knowledge Of Issues And Solutions In Addition The Initiative Is An Investment In The Emerging Dynamic Within A Growing Number Of Undp Country Offices Bringing Together State Of The Art State Of The Art Methodologies With Knowledge And Expertise Contextual And National Expertise To Accelerate Impact And Progress In Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals The Implementation Of Accelerators Of Development Solutions Concerns At This Initial Stage 60 Countries Including Togo As Such Once In Place Togos Development Solution Accelerator Lab Will Be Integrated Into Undps Network Of Global And National Technical Assistance Platforms This New Undp Offer Builds On The Latest Thinking From The Fields Of Complexity Science Development Practitioner Innovations And Collective Information To Accelerate The Implementation Of Solutions To The Development Challenges Facing Countries Our Network Will Scale Local Solutions By Mobilizing The Different Actors In Relation To These Solutions Within The Framework Of An Extensive And Dynamic Partnership For The Sharing Of Knowledge Resources And Experiences The Idea Is To Transform Our Collective Approach By Introducing New Protocols Based On Evidence And Practical Experience To Accelerate Testing And Dissemination Of Solutions To Development Challenges Within And Between Countries Them This Will Allow The Global Community To Learn From Local Knowledge And Know How For The Rapid Implementation Of Resulting Solutions With The Breadth And Speed Needed To Effectively Address The Challenges Of Our Societies And Planet Leverage Local Solutions By Determining The Aspects That Are Convincing For Their Scaling Up Conducting Rapid Tests And Iterations To Scale Up Successful Experiments And Go Beyond Obvious Solutions The Combination Of The Best Interpretations Ideas And Specialized Knowledge To Generate Collective Knowledge Accelerating Progress Through The Use Of Specialized Knowledge Creativity And Collective Information The Development Solutions Accelerator That Will Be Set Up In Togo Will Address The Issues Of Improving The Quality Of Life In Relation To Income And Employment In All Sectors Duties And ResponsibilitiesOverall ObjectiveThe Overall Objective Of The Mission Is To Facilitate The Establishment And Launch Of A Development Solutions Acceleration Laboratory In Togo Specific ObjectivesSpecifically The Consultant Will Suggest A Roadmap Activities Calendar Actors Responsibilities Budget Etc For Setting Up The Lab Implement The Road Map Ensure The Taking Of Actions By The Units Of The Office Of The Actions Falling Within The Framework Of The Setting Up Of The Lab Ensure The Launch Of The Lab Support The Management Of The Offices Employment Portfolio Ensure The Link Between The Lab And The Office Employment Portfolio Deliverables The Lab Is Set Up The Activities Of The Lab Are Launched The Employment Portfolio Of The Office Is Managed EfficientlyTasks ExpectedThe Consultant Will Be Led Inter Alia To Execute On Behalf Of The Office The Actions Agreed With The Undp Headquarters Team In Charge Of The Labs Interact With The Operational Units Of The Office For The Diligent Implementation Of Actions Decided At The Central Level In The Framework Of The Establishment Of The Lab In Togo Ensure The Implementation Of All Actions To Be Taken By The Local Undp Office To Set Up The Lab Team And Its Framework Interact With Government Partners And Other Development Partners Involved In Setting Up The Lab Prepare Monthly Progress Reports On The Implementation Of The Lab Prepare The Final Report Of The Establishment Of The Lab Support The Management Of The Offices Employment Portfolio Duration Of The MissionThe Duration Of The Mission Is 3 Months Competencies Ability To Work With Minimal Supervision But Have The Sense Of Follow Up And Accountability Demonstrate Integrity And Act In Accordance With The Values And Ethics Of The United Nations Demonstrate Sensitivity And Adaptability To Differences Between Individuals Gender Age Etc High Capacity For Institutional Analysis Good Interpersonal And Teamwork Skills Excellent Oral And Written Communication In French And English Excellent Leadership And Managerial Skills Good Understanding Of Program Delivery And Evaluation Required Skills And ExperienceEducation Have A Bac 5 In Economics Development Economics Development Planning Sociology Employment And Work Experiences At Least 5 Years Of Professional Experience In Development Planning Have A Good Knowledge Of Public Administration Languages To Be Able To Work Indifferently In French And English Documents To Include In The Proposal SubmissionInterested Consultants Must Submit An Application Including The Following A Technical Proposal Explanatory Note On The Understanding Of The Terms Of Reference And The Reasons For The Application Brief Presentation Of The Methodological Approach With A Chronogram And The Organization Of The Proposed Mission Cv Including The Skills Required And Experience Gained In Similar Projects And At Least 3 References P11 Duly Completed And Signed Downloadable From Http Www Tg Undp Org Content Dam Togo Docs P11 Personal History Form Doc A Financial Proposal The Financial Proposal Provides For A Lump Sum Payment And Specifies Payment Terms Based On Precise And Measurable Products Deliverables Qualitative And Quantitative Even If Payments Will Be Made In Installments Or At One Time Upon Completion Of The Contract It Must Be Denominated In Dollars Or Cfa Francs In Order To Facilitate The Comparison Of Financial Offers By The Requesting Service Applicants Will Have To Provide A Breakdown Of This Lump Sum Consultants Should Indicate Detail In Their Financial Proposals The Cost Of Return Airfares If Any If Applicable Fees Subsistence Costs And The Number Of Working Days Provided Undp Does Not Accept Travel Costs That Exceed Those Of The Economy Class Ticket If A Consultant Wants To Travel To A Higher Class He Will Have To Do It On His Own Resources Eligibility For Technical Evaluation Yes No Any File That Does Not Meet The Criteria Listed Below Will Not Be Eligible To Be Of Togolese Nationality Have A Bac 5 In Economics Development Economics Development Planning Sociology Employment And Work At Least 5 Years Of Professional Experience In Development Planning Have A Good Knowledge Of Public Administration To Be Able To Work Indifferently In French And English Any Competency Listed In The Cv Must Be Supported By A Certificate Certificate Diploma Rating Of The Technical Offer 70 Points Have At Least 5 Years Of Professional Experience In Development Planning 10 Pts Have A Good Knowledge Of Public Administration 10 Pts Understanding Of The Rdts And Consistency Of The Methodological Approach Including Timeline And The Organization Of The Proposed Mission 50 Pts Only Candidates Who Have Obtained A Minimum Of 49 Points Will Be Considered For The Financial Evaluation Rating Of The Financial OfferAfter Checking The Adequacy Of The Financial And Technical Proposals Each Financial Offer Will Receive A Financial Score Nf Calculated By Comparison With The Lowest Financial Proposal Fm As Follows Nf 30 X Fm F F Being The Amount Of The Evaluated Financial Proposal Cumulative Analysis Weighted Score Finally The Proposals Will Be Ranked According To Their Combined Technical Nt And Financial Nf Scores With Weights Applied 70 For The Technical Proposal 30 For The Financial Proposal To Arrive At A Global Score Ng Nt Nf The Offer Will Be Awarded In Respect Of The Bid That Has Obtained The Highest Total Weighted Score While Taking Into Account The General Principles Of Undp Cost And Effectiveness Undp Does Not Undertake In Any Case To Necessarily Choose The Consultant Offering The Lowest Price The Contract Will Be Awarded To The Consultant Whose Bid Has Been Evaluated And Awarded The Highest Score On The Pre Established Set Of Technical And Financial Weighted Criteria Specific To That Solicitation Weightin

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