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Bureau for Policy and Programme Support is looking for a consultant who can contribute to identify strategic niches and messages and make a strategic analysis of current trends and debates regarding African economic development as well as financing for development issues.
African economic development
UNDP is organizing an International Conference on the Emergence of Africa, which will take place on 18-20 March 2015 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. From the African perspectives, emergence is seen as a process of evolution that positively changes economic structures as well as the behaviors that determine the transformation of these structures and the various strands of development. This conference is being organized to bring policymakers, experts, private sector operators and development partners across Africa and other regions of the world to share experiences and learn best practices on how to use emergence as a process of driving inclusive growth, industrialization, structural transformation, institutional and human development, and social cohesion.
Key questions that will drive discussions in the conference will be:
How can the African States give primacy to economic development and in the building of solid administrative capacities to ensure inclusive, rapid and sustainable economic development?
What are the fundamentals and concrete actions needed to reinforce industrial capacities to evolve towards global markets through enhanced productivity and innovation? How can African economies be integrated into the global economy in a gradual and sequential manner?
How can Africa establish social policies that ensure equal opportunity, promote inclusion and equity, and enhance social cohesion?
Financing for development in the context of the emerging post-2015 development agenda
Two years ago the UN Secretary-General called for “an open, inclusive and transparent consultation process with contributions from a wide range of stakeholders” for shaping the post-2015 development agenda. Responding to this call, UNDP together with other UN development agencies facilitated worldwide consultations including national and thematic dialogues and a global survey called MY World, which has enabled more than seven million people to rank their priorities for the future they want.
In addition to supporting countries in accelerating progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, UNDP’s focus is on how to ensure that the new agenda will be implemented. Financing for development is considered one of the central components of “means of implementation” for the next development agenda.
UNDP carries out research, policy advice and global advocacy on financing options for the new development framework and in so doing, support the work of the broader UN system on post-2015. UNDP works to influence the international agenda on thematic areas such as international public finance, aid effectiveness, innovative sources of development finance, sovereign debt, private finance and the ‘enabling global environment’ for sustainable development. UNDP also provides practical policy support to developing countries.
UNDP is also actively contributing to the preparatory process for the Third International Conference on Financing for Development which will take place on 13-16 July 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Conference will result in an intergovernmentally negotiated and agreed outcome, which should constitute an important contribution to and support the implementation of the post-2015 development agenda.
The Senior Advisor will be responsible to produce two policy papers (20-40 pages each) within 3 months that will contribute to the debates regarding African economic development and financing for development issues.
The consultancy may be extended for an additional 3 months to produce two more papers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of the Strategic Policy Unit (SPU), the consultant will:
Conduct research on African economic development issues, such as integration of African economies into the global economy; Conduct research on development finance topics, such as aid and private financial flows; Based on research findings, provide advice on appropriate policy recommendations; Analyse the main development dialogues and on-going debates directly related to the Post-2015 development agenda, financing for development and African economic development issues; Liaise with UNDP Bureaux (in particular the Regional Bureau for Africa and Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy) and other partners on African economic development and financing for development issues. Specific Deliverables
Two policy papers (20-40 pages each) within 3 months that will inform the debates about development finance and African economic development; The consultancy can be extended for additional 3 months to produce two more papers. Timeframe
The project will be conducted over a period of 3 months (approximately late-January to late-April), with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and need.
The first paper will be due by March 6th, 2015.
The second paper will be due by mid-April, 2015.
Reporting
The consultant shall report to the Director of the Strategic Policy Unit. The consultant is expected to incorporate comments and suggestions from other reviewers on the documents to be submitted.
Competencies
Technical:
Strong record in researching and advising international institutions on economic policy, financing for development, agenda setting processes and sustainable development; Excellent knowledge of current trends and debates regarding economic and social development in Africa and broader development financing issues; Sound understanding of the UN system and the strategic priorities of UNDP particularly in the areas of poverty reduction, sustainable development and the Post-2015 agenda; Excellent analytical skills; Excellent writing and presentation skills; Good team player and ability to work to work within tight deadlines and under pressure. Corporate:
Strong commitment to UNDP’s values and ethics; Promotes the mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A Master’s degree or PhD in economics or related field. Experience:
At least 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in a position directly related to economic development; Experience in policy research; Strong publications and writing record. Language:
Fluent in English. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset. Application procedure:
Personal CV and/or UNDP Personal History Form.
Applicants must submit their CV or Personal History Form through this Online system. Click “Apply Now” button, fill in necessary information on the first page, upload the document and click “Submit Application”. Please note that the system takes only one attachment. Scan all documents into a single PDF file to attach. To note, a completed PH 11 Form will be required at the time a consultant signs an Individual Contract (IC) or his/her employer, if employed, signs a Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA) for work associated with this assignment. UN Personal History form (UN PH11) can be downloaded from here ( http://sas.undp.org/documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc Schedule of Payments:
Payments will be made in an all-inclusive lump sum at the end of each month and released upon submission of a certificate of payment request, indicating outputs achieved and days worked to be verified and cleared for payment by the supervisor. Evaluation of Applicants:
The selection will be based on a combined Scoring method – where the qualifications will be weighted 70% and combined with the price offer which will be weighted 30%. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications/competencies will be evaluated based on the below technical evaluation criteria.
The Technical evaluation will be based on the following criteria with the corresponding points (out of a total of 100 points)
Professional experience in researching and advising international institutions on economic policy, financing for development, agenda setting processes and sustainable development: 35%; Knowledge of current trends and debates regarding economic and social development in Africa and broader development financing issues: 35%; Strong familiarity of the UN system and the strategic priorities of UNDP particularly in the areas of poverty reduction, sustainable development and the Post-2015 agenda: 30%. Only Individual Consultants obtaining a minimum of 70 of the obtainable points of 100 points (70%) in technical evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Financial Evaluation. The following formula will be used to evaluate financial proposal:
p = y (µ/z), where
p = points for the financial proposal being evaluated;
y = maximum number of points for the financial proposal; µ
= price of the lowest priced proposal;
z = price of the proposal being evaluated
UNDP is applies a fair and transparent selection process that takes into account both the technical qualification of Individual Consultants as well as their price proposals. The contract will be awarded to the candidate obtaining the highest combined technical and financial scores.
Other Important Considerations:
Office and equipment:
UNDP will provide the following office facilities: a) office space/access to UNDP premise; b) Telephone and internet connection.
Annexes and References:
Individual Consultant's General Terms and Conditions are provided here: http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/documents/procurement/documents/IC%20-%20General%20Conditions.pdf.
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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.
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