Job details
Job type contract
Full job description
Consultant sustainable development cooperation framework
Location : home based
Application deadline : 15-oct-21 (midnight new york, usa)
Time left : 6d 19h 53m
Type of contract : individual contract
Post level : international consultant
Languages required :
English
Starting date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 29-oct-2021
Duration of initial contract : 29/10/21-30/06/2022
Expected duration of assignment : 150 days
Undp is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and cultureIndividuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to applyAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Undp does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discriminationAll selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Background
Ohchr regional office for the pacific (ohchr rop), based in suva, takes action on human rights in 16 states, including australia and new zealand as well as 14 pacific island statesRop engages on all six pillars of the ohchr’s organisational management plan and the following programme priorities: rule of law, accountability and good governance, including national human rights institutions (nhris); civic space and participation, including for (women) human rights defenders, youth, persons with disabilities, and indigenous persons; climate change and people on the move; engagement with the international human rights mechanisms; business and human rights.
The un system in the pacific is organized into multi-country offices (mco), each led by a resident coordinator and a joint un country teamMco fiji covers federated states of micronesia, fiji, kiribati, nauru, palau, republic of marshall islands, solomon islands, tonga, tuvalu, and vanuatuMco samoa covers cook islands, niue, samoa, and tokelauA third mco is being opened in the north pacific in 2021It will cover the federated states of micronesia, kiribati, palau, nauru, and republic of marshall islands.
The consultant will support ohchr rop engagement in the development of the un sustainable development cooperation framework (unsdcf) for the pacific 2023-2027The cooperation framework guides planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of collective un support for achieving the 2030 agenda for countriesA commitment to leave no one behind is the overarching and unifying principle of the unsdcf, underpinned by human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment; sustainability and resilience; and accountabilityThe cooperation framework is nationally owned and anchored in national development priorities of the pacific countries, the 2030 agenda and the principles of the un charter and will clearly articulate the united nation’s collective response to help pacific countries to address national priorities and gaps in their pathway towards meeting the sdgsThe unsdcf also reflects on, links to and reinforces the human rights, humanitarian and peace agendas.
The full unsdcf comprises the following key processes:
Evaluation of the unps 2018-2022
Preparation of the common country analysis
Development of the unsdcf 2023-2027
The final design of the unsdcf is yet to be determined but will need to consider the pacific regional level, multi country office (mco) level and individual country levels.
Duties and responsibilities
Ohchr seeks an expert on human rights and development and related programmingThe expert will play a key role in ensuring the mainstreaming of human rights in all three key unsdcf processes.
Scope of work
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
Contribute to development of the full unsdcf vision and design and provide technical inputs on other aspects, for example, planning for assessments.
Conduct research and provide human rights information, analysis, recommendations, written and other inputs to all stages and products of the unsdcf, including results matrices.
Contribute inputs to the cca and unsdcf to ensure the comprehensive integration of human rights.
Provide human rights training and webinars for un coordination group and task force staff engaged with the unsdcf to facilitate mainstreaming of human rights, including human rights indicators for monitoring.
Contribute to consultations with key stakeholders.
Support ohchr focal point for the unsdcf process or serve as focal point, as delegated.
Cooperate with other parts of ohchr including the sustainable development section.
Report to ohchr on the integration of human rights in the completed unsdcf including strengths, weaknesses, gaps and opportunities.
Complete other tasks related to the unsdcf completion, review and validation, as requested.
Expected outputs and deliverables
The following provides a draft timetableOhchr will provide additional information enabling a better understanding of context and expectations for the consultancy.
Deliverable
Outputs
Tentative due date
Percentage
Planning
Workplan
29 october 2021
10%
Unsdcf design
Technical advice
1 nov – 31 dec 2021
Unps evaluation
Inputs to the evaluation, review and comment on drafts
1 nov – 31 dec 2021
Hr training
At least 1 training for un staff
1 nov - 31 dec 2021
Common country analysis
Provide human rights contributions for 14 countries.
1 nov - 31 dec 2021
13%
Provide human rights mainstreaming analysis and inputs for cca drafts
1 nov - 31 dec 2021
Regional analysis
Provide human rights contributions for regional chapeau and mco level analysis
1 nov - 31 dec 2021
Unsdcf
Provide human rights inputs for the unsdcf at all three levels (regional, mco and country) including results framework
1 nov - 31 dec 2021
10%
Regional analysis
Provide human rights contributions for regional chapeau and mco level analysis
1 jan - 30 april 2022
50%
Unsdcf
Provide human rights inputs for the unsdcf at all three levels (regional, mco and country) including results framework
1 jan - 30 april 2022
Hr stakeholder consultations
Contribute to consultations with stakeholders at regional level and in 14 countries.
1 jan - 30 april 2022
Hr training
At least 2 trainings for un staff
1 jan - 30 june 2022
17%
Reports to ohchr
One report on the integration of hr in the unsdcf
1 may - 30 june 2022
One report on work carried out under this consultancy
1 may - 30 june 2022
Institutional arrangement
The consultant will report to the ohchr regional representative for the pacific and as delegated to the ohchr regional focal point on the unsdcf.
Ohchr will review and approve all outputs.
The consultant will coordinate closely with ohchr and provide regular updates on progress as required.
The consultant will be engaging with various stakeholders/partners during the assignment in order to complete the task.
Duration of the work
Asap to and including june 2022.
Duty station
Home based and if possible in office in suvaNo travel is envisaged
Competencies
Substantive knowledge of human rights (standards, implementation) and ohchr mandates
Comprehensive knowledge of hrba to development, inclHr indicators, and related ohchr mandate
Familiarity with un development cooperation frameworks and development/human rights programming
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Strong research, analytical, reporting and writing skills;
Proficiency in the use of office it applications and internet in conducting research;
Outstanding project management and organizational skills;
Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, disability, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Required skills and experience
Educational qualifications:
A first-level university degree in international human rights law, development and/or related area is required.
Experience
A minimum of 7 years) of progressively responsible experience in human rights and development.
Strong knowledge of the technical programme experiences and operational aspects of unsdcf or undaf.
Experience in human rights programming, implementation and monitoring.
Experience in unct, multi country contexts is an asset.
Language requirements
Fluency of english language is required;
Price proposal and schedule of payments
Consultant must send a financial proposal based on lump sum amountThe total amount quoted shall be all-inclusive and include all costs components required to perform the deliverables identified in the tor, including professional fee, travel costs, and any other applicable cost to be incurred by the ic in completing the assignmentThe contract price will be fixed output-based price regardless of extension of the herein specified duration.
Payments will be done upon completion of the deliverables/outputs and as per below percentages:
Deliverable 1 planning, unsdcf design, unps evaluation and hr training: 10% of total contract amount
Deliverable 2 common country analysis and regional analysis: 13% of total contract amount
Deliverable 3 unsdcf: 10% of total contract amount
Deliverable 4 regional analysis, unsdcf, stakeholder consultations: 50% of total contract amount
Deliverable 5 hr training and reports to ohchr: 17% of total contract amount
Evaluation method and criteria
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology cumulative analysis
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as a) responsive/compliant/acceptable; and b) having received the highest score out of set of weighted technical criteria (70%)And financial criteria (30%)Financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal received by undp for the assignment.
Technical criteria for evaluation (maximum 70 points)
Criteria 1: master’s degree in international human rights law, development, and/or related area or undergraduate university degree10%
Criteria 2: at least 7 years (with masters degree) or 9 years (with undergraduate degree) of progressively responsible experience in human rights and development10%
Criteria 3: strong knowledge of the unsdcf or undaf25%
Criteria 4: experience in human rights programming, implementation and monitoring10%
Criteria 5: experience in unct, multi country contexts is an asset10%
Criteria 6: demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within deadlines – 5%
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the financial evaluation.
Documentation required
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualificationsPlease group them into one (1) single pdf document as the application only allows to upload maximum one document:
Letter of confirmation of interest and availability using the template provided in annex ii.
Personal cv, indicating educational qualifications, relevant experience as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
A brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment;
Financial proposal, as per template provided in annex iiNote: consultants must quote prices in united states dollars (usd).
Note: successful individual will be required to provide proof of medical insurance coverage before commencement of contract for the duration of the assignment.
Incomplete and joint proposals may not be consideredConsultants with whom there is further interest will be contactedThe successful consultant shall opt to sign an individual contract or a reimbursable loan agreement (rla) through its company/employer with undp.
Annexes
Annex i - individual ic general terms and conditions
Annex ii – offeror’s letter to undp confirming interest and availability for the individual ic, including financial proposal template
For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to samita singh - samita.singh@one.un.org
