Short-Term Consultant/ Senior Planning Officer
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Industry:
N.G.O./Social Services
Category:
Management Consulting
Total Position:
1
Job Type:
Contract for Individual Consultant (CIC)
Department:
UNDP
Job Location:
Islamabad
Gender:
Doesn't Matter
Minimum Education:
Masters
Degree Title:
Masters or doctoral degree in development economics, political science, statistics, international development or related field
Career Level:
Consultant
Minimum Experience:
8 Years(• Senior professional with at least 8-10 years work experience in developing contexts, including Pakistan, dealing with planning and related substantive issues at the programme management level.)
Work Permit:
Pakistan
Apply By:
Jun 6, 2011
Posted On:
May 27, 2011
Job Description
Country:Pakistan, Islamabad
Description of the assignment:Short-Term Consultant/ Senior Planning Officer
Project name:One Programme II Roll-Out 2011-12
Period of assignment/services (if applicable):Six months effective June 06, 2011
Purpose of this assignment is to support the design, planning and implementation of the UNDAF/One Programme II Roll Out and the stakeholder consultation process.
For detailed information, please refer to below TOR
Your Technical and Financial Proposals in sealed envelope should reach the undersigned latest by6th June2011 close of business (COB).
The Manager, Procurement Unit
United Nations Development Programme
4th Floor, Serena Business Complex, Islamabad
BACKGROUND:
The first generation of the One Program in Pakistan (OP I) is currently operational and will end in December 2012. The planning process for the second generation One Program (OP II) for the period 2013-17 has started under the leadership of RC and UNCT Pakistan. The road map for OP II rollout (attached) provides an overview of the comprehensive preparatory, planning, prioritization programming and endorsement process supported by extensive consultations with government (at federal and provincial levels), civil society, and donors. With the devolution of authority and line ministries legislated by the 18th Amendment, provincial engagement and consultations for OP II are expected to be significantly more complex and engaging than those for OP I.
The Resident Coordinator’s office in Pakistan is currently staffed and resourced based on the coordination, planning, monitoring, and reporting requirements of OP I, which will end in December 2012. As indicated above, the extensive planning process for OP II will be taking place in parallel during 2011-12. It is therefore of vital importance that these parallel processes are managed and sustained adequately by the RC office, ensuring that both processes continue to receive equal importance and support.
To ensure that the OP II roll-out process is adequately planned, managed and sustained, a dedicated core coordination cell of two is proposed for a one year period. This cell will comprise of a Senior Planning Officer (NOC) and a Programme Assistant (GS6). This cell will be guided and managed by the Coordination Advisor on a day-to-day basis. The Programme Assistant will work with the Planning Officer and be supported by the existing core coordination capacity for OP I. The Senior Planning Officer will work in tandem with the Strategic Planning Specialist, supporting the consultation process, while focusing on providing support to the technical discussion and documentation requirement of the OP II process.
2. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK
Purpose of this assignment is to support the design, planning and implementation of the UNDAF/One Programme II Roll Out and the stakeholder consultation process.
3. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS.
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1. Proposal:
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.
4. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
Lump sum contracts
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables of the entire contract. Payments are based on deliverables subject to certification of OIC RCO regarding the delivery of the services specified in the TOR.
Travel;
All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.
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.
5. EVALUATION
Individual will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:
1. Qualification and Experience 50 Marks
2. Previous experience in similar initiatives 30 Marks
The minimum passing marks is 70% of the total Marks of 80. The contract will be awarded to the Consultant who is considered technically qualified, responsive and scouring the highest marks in the technical and financial proposal.
Required Skills
Description of the assignment:Short-Term Consultant/ Senior Planning Officer
Project name:One Programme II Roll-Out 2011-12
Period of assignment/services (if applicable):Six months effective June 06, 2011
Purpose of this assignment is to support the design, planning and implementation of the UNDAF/One Programme II Roll Out and the stakeholder consultation process.
For detailed information, please refer to below TOR
Your Technical and Financial Proposals in sealed envelope should reach the undersigned latest by6th June2011 close of business (COB).
The Manager, Procurement Unit
United Nations Development Programme
4th Floor, Serena Business Complex, Islamabad
BACKGROUND:
The first generation of the One Program in Pakistan (OP I) is currently operational and will end in December 2012. The planning process for the second generation One Program (OP II) for the period 2013-17 has started under the leadership of RC and UNCT Pakistan. The road map for OP II rollout (attached) provides an overview of the comprehensive preparatory, planning, prioritization programming and endorsement process supported by extensive consultations with government (at federal and provincial levels), civil society, and donors. With the devolution of authority and line ministries legislated by the 18th Amendment, provincial engagement and consultations for OP II are expected to be significantly more complex and engaging than those for OP I.
The Resident Coordinator’s office in Pakistan is currently staffed and resourced based on the coordination, planning, monitoring, and reporting requirements of OP I, which will end in December 2012. As indicated above, the extensive planning process for OP II will be taking place in parallel during 2011-12. It is therefore of vital importance that these parallel processes are managed and sustained adequately by the RC office, ensuring that both processes continue to receive equal importance and support.
To ensure that the OP II roll-out process is adequately planned, managed and sustained, a dedicated core coordination cell of two is proposed for a one year period. This cell will comprise of a Senior Planning Officer (NOC) and a Programme Assistant (GS6). This cell will be guided and managed by the Coordination Advisor on a day-to-day basis. The Programme Assistant will work with the Planning Officer and be supported by the existing core coordination capacity for OP I. The Senior Planning Officer will work in tandem with the Strategic Planning Specialist, supporting the consultation process, while focusing on providing support to the technical discussion and documentation requirement of the OP II process.
2. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK
Purpose of this assignment is to support the design, planning and implementation of the UNDAF/One Programme II Roll Out and the stakeholder consultation process.
3. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS.
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1. Proposal:
- Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work
- Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable)
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.
4. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
Lump sum contracts
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables of the entire contract. Payments are based on deliverables subject to certification of OIC RCO regarding the delivery of the services specified in the TOR.
Travel;
All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.
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.
5. EVALUATION
Individual will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:
1. Qualification and Experience 50 Marks
2. Previous experience in similar initiatives 30 Marks
The minimum passing marks is 70% of the total Marks of 80. The contract will be awarded to the Consultant who is considered technically qualified, responsive and scouring the highest marks in the technical and financial proposal.
Required Skills
III. Competencies
Ability to negotiate at decision-making level.
Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Good knowledge of UN system, procedures and operational activities for development.
Excellent knowledge of English, including writing and oral skills.
Ability to negotiate at decision-making level.
Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Good knowledge of UN system, procedures and operational activities for development.
Excellent knowledge of English, including writing and oral skills.
