Request for Proposal For Evaluation Of Country Cooperation Strategy

Request For Proposals Are Invited For Evaluation Of Country Cooperation Strategy Deadline: 30-Jul-2022 23:59 (Gmt 8.00) Beijing, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong The Country Cooperation Strategy (Ccs) Is The Corporate Strategy That Sets Out What Is Needed From Who In (And In Collaboration) With The Country. It Translates The 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development, WhoS General Programme Of Work And WprS For The Future Vision To The Country Context. In The Region, The Ccs Provides A Longer-Term Perspective And Is Both Based On And Serves As A Basis For Biennial Workplans (Sharpening Both And Connecting Bienniums). It Helps Communicate Our Work To Partners And Serves As Our Input Into The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (Unsdcf). PngS Ccs Covering The Period 2016-2020 Was Developed Through An Extensive And Broad Consultation Process, With The Participation Of Staff From Across Who, Un Agencies And Representatives Of The Government, Development Partners, Academia And Civil Society.The Strategic Agenda Was WhoS Response To The CountryS Health Needs And Goals At That Time. After Two Years Responding To The Pandemic, And Considering The For The Future Vision, The Ccs Needs To Be Urgently Renewed. Purpose/Specific Objective Of The Activity The General Objective Of This Consultancy/Work Is To Assess The Effectiveness, Efficiency, And Quality Of WhoS Work As Its Input Towards Improving The Health Outcomes Of The Population Of Papua New Guinea. The Goal Of The Evaluation Is To Contribute To A Broader Assessment Of WhoS Contribution To, And Influence On The National Health Development Agenda Seen In The Light Of The Agreed Joint Strategic Priorities Set Out In The Ccs And As Part Of The Process For Developing The New Ccs For WhoS Cooperation In And With Png. As Part Of The Ccs Renewal Process, PngS Ccs 2016-2020 Needs To Be Evaluated. This Requires Review Of The Extent To Which The Ccs Achieved What It Set Out To, Considering The GovernmentS Priorities (And Their Evolution, As Relevant) The Work Who Has Focused Its Efforts Throughout The Ccs Cycle; And How This Work Has Been Aligned With And/Or Complementary To The Work Of Other Un Agencies (Including As Set Out In The Undaf/Unsdcf) Etc. Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out This Evaluation Will Complement Process Of Assessing Implementation Of The Programme Budget Considering WhoS Contribution Within The Broader Country Context. Methods To Carry Out The Activity The Evaluation Will Involve Desk/Document Review, Stakeholder Interviews And Site Visits: A Desk Review Of Relevant Documents (E.G Donor Reports, National Policies/Strategies/Plans And Related Reports) As Well As Pb Reporting / Gsm Data (E.G. End Of Biennium Scorecards) To Assess Achievement (Or Not) Of The Expected Results; Qualitative Data Collection Through Interviews And Focus Group Discussions With Various Stakeholders Including Those Involved In The Implementation Of The Ccs; And Site Visits, As Needed Stakeholder Involvement The Ccs Evaluation Is Participatory. The Following Stakeholders Should Be Engaged In The Ccs Evaluation (And Development) Process. Stakeholders Include: Who Staff In The Png Country Office, The Regional Office, And Headquarters; National Health Authorities; Relevant Un Organizations; And Bilateral Development Cooperation Partners Involved In The Health Sector, Etc. Deliverables A. Framework For Evaluation And Related Materials The First Deliverable Is A Plan For The Evaluation To Meet The Objectives, Including The Questions To Ask, The Materials To Review, The Stakeholders To Speak With And The Sites To Visit. The Plan Should Also Consider The Resources And Time Available. The Evaluation Parameters And Evaluation Questions Will Also Be Explicitly Detailed In This Framework. This Will Include: An Assessment Of The Evaluability Of The Ccs Possible Sources Of Information (Documents, Interviewees, Site Visits) Including Identification Of Information Gaps And A Proposal To Address Them A Concrete Plan Of Evaluation Activities And A Timeline, Possibly With A Tentative List Of Interviews To Be Arranged Or Plans For Travel To Other Locations (E.G., Municipalities, Project Sites). The Plan Should Consider The Covid-19 Situation In The Country. B. The Evaluation Report And Preliminary Findings Presentation (In-Person/Online) The Evaluation Report Should Provide Clear Answers To The Questions Set Out In The Framework (Deliverable 1). It Should Include An Executive Summary, Introduction, Methodology, Findings, And Recommendations That Feed Directly Into The Next Ccs Process. It Should Be Prepared And Submitted To Senior Management At The Co (And Ro, Also For Audit Purposes). A Debrief Will Be Organized To Ensure That Important Points Are Captured In The Report And To Discuss Findings To Ensure They Inform The Development Of The New Cc Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: University Degree In A Health-Related Science And MasterS Degree In The Field Of Public Health, Administration And Management From A Recognized University. Desirable: Advanced University Level Of Education In Evaluation Or Field(S) Relevant To One Or More Public Health Programs (Where Possible/Suitable Phd Level Preferred For Team Leader) Experience Essential: Proven Experience In Conducting Evaluations Of Complex Programmes And Themes; Extensive Knowledge Of And Experience In Evaluation, Including As A Team Leader; And Preferably Has Worked With Who At Country Or Regional Levels Desirable: Work Experience In Developing Counties Is Highly Desirable; Experience And Background In Gender Equality/Gender Analysis And Gender-Responsive Evaluations. Technical Skills & Knowledge Essential: Analytical Capacity (Particularly In The Case Of The Team Leader), Including On Political Economy And Financing For Health And Development; Proven Track Record In Writing Evaluation Reports; Demonstrated Ability To Write And Communicate Clearly In Languages Appropriate For The Country. Strong Understanding And Knowledge Of Development Issues, Including The Sdgs In Png, Particularly Health And Development Excellent Facilitation Skills With Experience In Leading Multistakeholder Discussions Excellent Oral And Written Communication Skills In English Desirable: Excellent Understanding Of The Sdgs, Good Understanding Of Other Relevant Regional Or Global Frameworks And Their Implications For Development Cooperation. Languages Fluent In Written And Spoken English Competencies Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way Producing Results Knowing And Managing Yourself Moving Forward In A Changing Environment Additional Information Place Of Assignment The Consultant/Contractual Partner May Perform Offsite, With Possibility Of Travel To Papua New Guinea During The Assignment As Deemed Necessary. Communication Will Be Through Phone Calls, Exchange Of Emails And Online Meetings. If Travel Is Required, The Contractor Will Be Responsible For Covering The Costs Of Travel, Accommodation And All Travel Related Allowances (To Be Included Within The Proposal). Contract Duration 1 Month Starting 03 August 2022 Submissions Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit The Following Documents To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < [email protected] > By 30 July 2022 Curriculum Vitae {For Individual Contractors/Team Members} Or Company Profile {For Institutional Applications} Cover Letter. The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Bid. Proposal Indicating Solution, Methodology, Timelines And Cost Please Use Tender Notice No. 178659 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted. Tender Link : Https://Www.Ungm.Org/Public/Notice/178659