NATIONAL
CONSULTANT FOR EVALUATION OF THE UN / GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA JOINT PROGRAMMES:
FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION (FSN)
CONSULTANT FOR EVALUATION OF THE UN / GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA JOINT PROGRAMMES:
FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION (FSN)
Location
: Monrovia, LIBERIA
: Monrovia, LIBERIA
Application
Deadline : 28-Sep-12
Deadline : 28-Sep-12
Type
of Contract : Individual Contract
of Contract : Individual Contract
Post
Level : National Consultant
Level : National Consultant
Languages
Required : English
Required : English
Starting
Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 08-Oct-2012
Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 08-Oct-2012
Duration
of Initial Contract : 4 Weeks Expected Duration of Assignment : 4 Weeks
of Initial Contract : 4 Weeks Expected Duration of Assignment : 4 Weeks
Background
The
Government of Liberia is in the process of completing its long-term development
vision entitled âVision 2030â,
whose overarching goal is to transform Liberia into a middle income country by
the year 2030. The Vision is accompanied by a nascent medium term economic
growth and development strategy known as the Agenda for Transformation through
Action (ATTA) that will guide development for the next five years (2012-2017).
The ATTA articulates the Governmentâs priorities
clustered into four pillars: Peace, Security and Rule of Law, Economic
Transformation, Human Development and Governance and Public institutions. A
number of cross-cutting issues have also been identified and will form a
separate pillar.
Government of Liberia is in the process of completing its long-term development
vision entitled âVision 2030â,
whose overarching goal is to transform Liberia into a middle income country by
the year 2030. The Vision is accompanied by a nascent medium term economic
growth and development strategy known as the Agenda for Transformation through
Action (ATTA) that will guide development for the next five years (2012-2017).
The ATTA articulates the Governmentâs priorities
clustered into four pillars: Peace, Security and Rule of Law, Economic
Transformation, Human Development and Governance and Public institutions. A
number of cross-cutting issues have also been identified and will form a
separate pillar.
In
turn, the UN in Liberia became a Delivering as One self-starter country in
early 2010, following a request by the government to initiate the UN reform
process. Since then, the UN system, in collaboration with the Government
and development partners, has been engaged in operationalizing the four Ones
for Delivering as One, with particular emphasis on harmonizing business
practices and the development of a One Programme, composed of an UNDAF
strategic framework and a Costed Action Plan. The One Programme reflects the
collective response of the UN system to national priorities and, as such, is
aligned with the ATTA. It is anticipated that a substantive part of the
One Programme will be implemented though joint programming, in an effort to
reinforce collaboration and joint programming.
turn, the UN in Liberia became a Delivering as One self-starter country in
early 2010, following a request by the government to initiate the UN reform
process. Since then, the UN system, in collaboration with the Government
and development partners, has been engaged in operationalizing the four Ones
for Delivering as One, with particular emphasis on harmonizing business
practices and the development of a One Programme, composed of an UNDAF
strategic framework and a Costed Action Plan. The One Programme reflects the
collective response of the UN system to national priorities and, as such, is
aligned with the ATTA. It is anticipated that a substantive part of the
One Programme will be implemented though joint programming, in an effort to
reinforce collaboration and joint programming.
The
current United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF 2008-2012); will
come to an end in December 2012 and will be succeeded by the One Programme
which will cover the period from 2013-2017.
current United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF 2008-2012); will
come to an end in December 2012 and will be succeeded by the One Programme
which will cover the period from 2013-2017.
Since
2008, Joint Programmes have been used as a collective mode of delivery of
priority, programmatic interventions in Liberia. To date, seven Joint
Programmes are under implementation, including County Support Teams (CST); Food
Security and Nutrition (FSN); Youth Employment and Empowerment (YEE); Sexual and
Gender Based Violence (GBV); Gender Equality and Womenâs
Economic Empowerment (GEWEE). A Joint Programme on HIV and AIDS was developed
in 2011 to support the Governmentâs National Strategic
Framework on HIV/AIDS, and a Joint Programme on Justice and Security under the
Liberia Peace Building Plan began implementation in 2012.
2008, Joint Programmes have been used as a collective mode of delivery of
priority, programmatic interventions in Liberia. To date, seven Joint
Programmes are under implementation, including County Support Teams (CST); Food
Security and Nutrition (FSN); Youth Employment and Empowerment (YEE); Sexual and
Gender Based Violence (GBV); Gender Equality and Womenâs
Economic Empowerment (GEWEE). A Joint Programme on HIV and AIDS was developed
in 2011 to support the Governmentâs National Strategic
Framework on HIV/AIDS, and a Joint Programme on Justice and Security under the
Liberia Peace Building Plan began implementation in 2012.
Three
of the seven (7) Joint Programmes (GEWEE, FSN and YEE) have been supported by
the Government of Denmark through its Millennium Development Goal 3 (promoting
gender equality and empowering women) funding mechanism. Danida has
conducted annual reviews in the past three years, to assess progress in MDG3
related activities in all three Joint Programmes, with the most recent in May
2012.
of the seven (7) Joint Programmes (GEWEE, FSN and YEE) have been supported by
the Government of Denmark through its Millennium Development Goal 3 (promoting
gender equality and empowering women) funding mechanism. Danida has
conducted annual reviews in the past three years, to assess progress in MDG3
related activities in all three Joint Programmes, with the most recent in May
2012.
In
addition, an in-depth review of the initial five Joint programmes was
undertaken in October 2010, resulting in a number of key, short and medium term
recommendations, which are now being implemented.
addition, an in-depth review of the initial five Joint programmes was
undertaken in October 2010, resulting in a number of key, short and medium term
recommendations, which are now being implemented.
The
three Joint Programmes (YEE, FSN and GEWEE are coming to the end of their first
phase by December 2012. However, youth employment, food security and
gender equality continue to be priority areas under the ATTA, and are
closely linked to three key investments as identified by the Government of
Liberia: a) Infrastructure (power and roads), b) People (youth
development, reconciliation, health, education), and c) Institutions (security,
private and public sector). Given the importance accorded by the GoL to
these three thematic areas and other emerging priorities, the United Nations
must determine the focus of its future interventions, taking into consideration
its comparative advantage and institutional capacities.
three Joint Programmes (YEE, FSN and GEWEE are coming to the end of their first
phase by December 2012. However, youth employment, food security and
gender equality continue to be priority areas under the ATTA, and are
closely linked to three key investments as identified by the Government of
Liberia: a) Infrastructure (power and roads), b) People (youth
development, reconciliation, health, education), and c) Institutions (security,
private and public sector). Given the importance accorded by the GoL to
these three thematic areas and other emerging priorities, the United Nations
must determine the focus of its future interventions, taking into consideration
its comparative advantage and institutional capacities.
It
is against this background that the evaluations of the three Joint Programmes
will be jointly undertaken. The exercise will serve as a final summative
evaluation of the Joint Programmes with key audience comprising, but not be
limited to, the respective Steering Committees, the management of the JPs, the
donors, and the relevant line Ministries as well as relevant national partners
involved.
is against this background that the evaluations of the three Joint Programmes
will be jointly undertaken. The exercise will serve as a final summative
evaluation of the Joint Programmes with key audience comprising, but not be
limited to, the respective Steering Committees, the management of the JPs, the
donors, and the relevant line Ministries as well as relevant national partners
involved.
Background
to the Joint Programmes:
to the Joint Programmes:
Gender
Equality and Womenâs Economic Empowerment ( GEWEE)
Equality and Womenâs Economic Empowerment ( GEWEE)
The
Joint Programme for Gender Equality and Womenâs Economic
Empowerment (JP GEWEE) seeks to promote gender equality and economic
empowerment of women and has three components: 1) Strengthen policy processes,
coordination and accountability mechanisms for gender equality and women’s
economic empowerment, including mechanisms for dialogue and accountability with
civil society and Parliament. 2) Strengthen the capacity of Government to lead
and implement gender equality and economic empowerment programmes, and create
an enabling environment for civil society to hold government accountable for
its actions through advocacy. 3) Improving women’s economic empowerment by
sustainable income generation, adult literacy, and entrepreneurship, vocational
and skills development and access to microfinance.
Joint Programme for Gender Equality and Womenâs Economic
Empowerment (JP GEWEE) seeks to promote gender equality and economic
empowerment of women and has three components: 1) Strengthen policy processes,
coordination and accountability mechanisms for gender equality and women’s
economic empowerment, including mechanisms for dialogue and accountability with
civil society and Parliament. 2) Strengthen the capacity of Government to lead
and implement gender equality and economic empowerment programmes, and create
an enabling environment for civil society to hold government accountable for
its actions through advocacy. 3) Improving women’s economic empowerment by
sustainable income generation, adult literacy, and entrepreneurship, vocational
and skills development and access to microfinance.
The
Programme was signed in 2009, implementation began mid-2009 and activities are
expected to eb completed in 2012. Its primary funding has been through the
Government of Denmark MDG3 Programme in Liberia. Participating Agencies
include UNCDF, UNDP, UNESCO, UNOPS, UN Women, the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, the Ministry of Education, the Central Bank and Ministry of Gender
and Development. The Lead Agency is UN Women, with the Ministry of Gender and
Development as the Government counterpart. .
Programme was signed in 2009, implementation began mid-2009 and activities are
expected to eb completed in 2012. Its primary funding has been through the
Government of Denmark MDG3 Programme in Liberia. Participating Agencies
include UNCDF, UNDP, UNESCO, UNOPS, UN Women, the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, the Ministry of Education, the Central Bank and Ministry of Gender
and Development. The Lead Agency is UN Women, with the Ministry of Gender and
Development as the Government counterpart. .
Food
Security and Nutrition (FSN) The programme seeks to increase 1) food
security for rural and urban Liberians, (2) improve access to food through
enhanced opportunities for higher incomes and sustained employment, better
markets and strengthened safety nets, and (3) improve nutritional status
through better food utilization, particularly for vulnerable groups of pregnant
and lactating women, children under five as well as children, especially
adolescent girls, out of school.
Security and Nutrition (FSN) The programme seeks to increase 1) food
security for rural and urban Liberians, (2) improve access to food through
enhanced opportunities for higher incomes and sustained employment, better
markets and strengthened safety nets, and (3) improve nutritional status
through better food utilization, particularly for vulnerable groups of pregnant
and lactating women, children under five as well as children, especially
adolescent girls, out of school.
Key
government ministries include Agriculture, Health and Social Welfare, Planning
and Economic Affairs, Gender and Development, and Education and Public Works.
The main collaborating UN Agencies are FAO, UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, UNMIL (the
UN Mission in Liberia), and the World Bank.
government ministries include Agriculture, Health and Social Welfare, Planning
and Economic Affairs, Gender and Development, and Education and Public Works.
The main collaborating UN Agencies are FAO, UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, UNMIL (the
UN Mission in Liberia), and the World Bank.
Youth
Employment and Empowerment (YEE):
Employment and Empowerment (YEE):
The
Joint Programme on Youth Employment and Empowerment addresses the issue of high
youth unemployment in the country. The programme seeks to enhance the capacity
of young women and men to gain access to decent and productive employment
through business and jobs skills training. It also provides peace building,
human rights, civic engagement, and gender sensitive sexual reproductive health
training.
Joint Programme on Youth Employment and Empowerment addresses the issue of high
youth unemployment in the country. The programme seeks to enhance the capacity
of young women and men to gain access to decent and productive employment
through business and jobs skills training. It also provides peace building,
human rights, civic engagement, and gender sensitive sexual reproductive health
training.
The
programme was launched in 2009 and is being funded through the Government of
Denmark and core Agency resources. It has the following five components and is
implemented in five counties namely, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Bassa, and
Montserrado and Margibi: (1) Youth policy review and institutional support
to Government and Civil Society, especially youth-led organizations;
(2) Skills training for employment; (3) Facilitating the transition
of young people to employment; (4) Empowerment and social cohesion of
young people through Peace building, Leadership, Civic Education training, and
provision of life skills based sexual reproductive health education and
psycho-social support; and (5) Promoting decent work for youth in the
informal economy and in agriculture and through special employment schemes in
waste management and construction.
programme was launched in 2009 and is being funded through the Government of
Denmark and core Agency resources. It has the following five components and is
implemented in five counties namely, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Bassa, and
Montserrado and Margibi: (1) Youth policy review and institutional support
to Government and Civil Society, especially youth-led organizations;
(2) Skills training for employment; (3) Facilitating the transition
of young people to employment; (4) Empowerment and social cohesion of
young people through Peace building, Leadership, Civic Education training, and
provision of life skills based sexual reproductive health education and
psycho-social support; and (5) Promoting decent work for youth in the
informal economy and in agriculture and through special employment schemes in
waste management and construction.
The
Steering Committees of the three Joint Programmes (JP FSN, JP YEE and JP GEWEE)
expressed an interest in undertaking the evaluations of the Joint Programmes
simultaneously, under a common framework and overall objective.
Steering Committees of the three Joint Programmes (JP FSN, JP YEE and JP GEWEE)
expressed an interest in undertaking the evaluations of the Joint Programmes
simultaneously, under a common framework and overall objective.
The
purpose is to assess the Programmesâ relevance,
sustainability, effectiveness, efficiency and impact, as well as document lessons
and good practices in a manner which is forward-looking, and which will guide
the design of future Joint Programmes.
purpose is to assess the Programmesâ relevance,
sustainability, effectiveness, efficiency and impact, as well as document lessons
and good practices in a manner which is forward-looking, and which will guide
the design of future Joint Programmes.
Specific
objectives are as follows:
objectives are as follows:
Under
the overall guidance and supervision of an Evaluation Reference Group
comprising the lead agencies, Resident Coordinatorâs
Office and Joint Programme Management Units and under direct supervision of
the Lead Consultant, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
the overall guidance and supervision of an Evaluation Reference Group
comprising the lead agencies, Resident Coordinatorâs
Office and Joint Programme Management Units and under direct supervision of
the Lead Consultant, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
- Assess the
general performance of the programmes in attaining respective
targets, outputs, outcomes and lessons learned and where feasible impact
and sustainability options; - Assess the
efficiency of the JPs, examining how economically resources/inputs (funds,
expertise, time, etc.) were converted to results. - Assess the
continued relevance of the programmes in view of national emerging
priorities - Identify good
practices/opportunities and challenges that may impede effectiveness and
implementation of future joint programmes; - Review funding
mechanisms and resource mobilisation efforts, achievements and
opportunities; - Assess impact
of Government Line Ministries capacity development (knowledge
transfer) initiatives supported under the three (3) joint programme and
advance recommendations for addressing identified gaps in respect
initiatives, including sustainability and national ownershipâ - Make
recommendations and provide specific guidance on addressing these thematic
priorities in subsequent forms (design) of Joint Programmes, taking into
account the UNâs comparative
advantage, institutional capacities and similar/complementary initiatives
by other partners.
Four
Ones: One Leader, One Programme, One Budgetary Framework, One Office.
Please also note that there are now 2 new/additional ‘Delivering as One âOnesâ‘
as a result of the outcome statement of the 5th High Level
Delivering as One conference in Tirana, Albania, namely, One Fund, One Voice
Ones: One Leader, One Programme, One Budgetary Framework, One Office.
Please also note that there are now 2 new/additional ‘Delivering as One âOnesâ‘
as a result of the outcome statement of the 5th High Level
Delivering as One conference in Tirana, Albania, namely, One Fund, One Voice
CST: Was
evaluated in March 2012 in conjunction with LDLD and NIMAC programmes.
Recommendations are being implemented.
evaluated in March 2012 in conjunction with LDLD and NIMAC programmes.
Recommendations are being implemented.
GEWEE:
To end in June 2012 but extension has been requested until the December
2012, YEE: is to end in June 2012, FSN: To end in December 2012
To end in June 2012 but extension has been requested until the December
2012, YEE: is to end in June 2012, FSN: To end in December 2012
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
Functions
/ Key Results Expected:
/ Key Results Expected:
- An Integrated
Inception Report, outlining the key scope of the work and intended work
plans of the teams. The inception report will be discussed and agreed with
the management of the three Joint programmes. - A presentation
of findings and recommendations, in line with the agreed scope of work,
will be presented to Joint programmeâs management and
Technical Committees (prior to presentation to Steering Committee) - A presentation
of findings and recommendations, in line with the agreed scope of work,
will be presented to the Steering Committee(s) (prior to departure) - A draft Report
will be presented and discussed with the Joint programmeâs management and key stakeholders
before the departure of the consultants. - A Final
Report with specific recommendations, including a proposed action plan for
the way forward will be submitted within two (2) week of the
Consultantsâ departure.
Deliverables
for Team Member Consultant â 4 weeks:
for Team Member Consultant â 4 weeks:
- By end of week
one (1) in October review of available Food Security and Nutrition Joint
Programme (FSN) related documents, initial interaction with key
stakeholders, schedules of interview, field visits and focus group discussions
with sample stakeholders; Coordinated by the lead consultant, submit an
integrated inception Report, outlining the key scope of the work and
intended work plans of the team ( will be paid 25% of contract sum) - By end of week
three (3) in October, present preliminary findings and recommendations, in
line with the agreed scope of work, to Joint programmeâs management and Technical
Committees ( will be paid 50% of contract sum) - By end of week
four (4), submit final report with specific recommendations,
including a proposed action plan for the way forward ( will be paid the
balance 25% of contract sum)
Competencies
Functional
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Extensive
experience in conducting evaluations of UN-Government Joint programmes - In-depth experience and
excellent knowledge of results-based management - Ability to
actively seek information, offer new and different options for problem
solving and meet clientâs needs - Excellent and
effective communication (verbal and written) skills, including preparation
of reports and presentations with clear and succinct formulation of
findings, observations, analysis and recommendations - Excellent
interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced
University degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in a relevant Social
Science (Public Administration, Agricultural Economics , Development
Studies and Food Security , Business Administration, International
Relations)
Experience:
- At least 7 years
of work experience in management (public or private sector), programme
development, UNDAF development processes, joint programming or other
related fields - A detailed
knowledge and familiarity of the UN, its programming processes and
coordination mechanisms. Work experience in UN Delivering as One context
would be an asset.
Language:
- Fluency in
English. - Background in
nutrition will be a added advantage.
Proposals
should be submitted at the following address: by email to
consultants.lr@undp.org (Please include procurement notice number in the
subject area) no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT), Friday 28 September 2012.
should be submitted at the following address: by email to
consultants.lr@undp.org (Please include procurement notice number in the
subject area) no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT), Friday 28 September 2012.
Any
request for clarification must be sent by standard electronic communication to
the address or e-mail indicated above. UNDP will respond by standard electronic
mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of
the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants
request for clarification must be sent by standard electronic communication to
the address or e-mail indicated above. UNDP will respond by standard electronic
mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of
the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants
DOCUMENTS
TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS.
TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS.
Interested
individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to
demonstrate their qualifications:
individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to
demonstrate their qualifications:
Proposal:
- Explaining why
they are the most suitable for the work (1 page) - Provide a brief
methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (1 page) - Financial
proposal - Personal CV
(P11) including past experience in similar projects and at least 3
references
FINANCIAL
PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL
The
financial proposal shall specify an all inclusive lump sum fees. Payments will
be made to the Individual Consultant on a based on specific and measurable
deliverables as specified in the TOR upon completion of deliverables.
financial proposal shall specify an all inclusive lump sum fees. Payments will
be made to the Individual Consultant on a based on specific and measurable
deliverables as specified in the TOR upon completion of deliverables.
EVALUATION
Individual
consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:
consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:
Cumulative
analysis
analysis
Award
of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been
evaluated and determined as:
of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been
evaluated and determined as:
- Responsive/compliant/acceptable,
and - Having received
the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and
financial - Technical
Criteria; [70 points] - Financial
Criteria; [30 points]
Only
candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% of the maximum points would be considered
for the financial evaluation
candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% of the maximum points would be considered
for the financial evaluation
The
following weighted criteria will be applied:
following weighted criteria will be applied:
Technical:
Criteria
A: RELEVANT QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION, weighted at 20 (maximum 14 points)
A: RELEVANT QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION, weighted at 20 (maximum 14 points)
Criteria
B: RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE, weighted at 30 (maximum 21 points)
B: RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE, weighted at 30 (maximum 21 points)
Criteria
C: PROPOSED WORKPLAN & APPROACH, weighted at 35 points, maximum 35 points)
C: PROPOSED WORKPLAN & APPROACH, weighted at 35 points, maximum 35 points)
Financial:
30 points x price of the lowest price proposed / price of proposal
30 points x price of the lowest price proposed / price of proposal
ANNEX
1- TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR)
1- TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR)
ANNEX
2- INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2- INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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ANNEX
3 â P11 FORM
3 â P11 FORM
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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. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.
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. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing
Date: Friday, 28 September 2012
Date: Friday, 28 September 2012
