Background
The United Nations in
Liberia is represented by the UN Mission (UNMIL) and the UN Country Team
(UNCT), comprising 16 specialized agencies, funds, programmes, the World Bank,
the IFC and the IMF. Working together, the UN in Liberia has developed the
United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF – 2008-2012), and is
engaged in planning and implementing joint programmes, in support of the
Government’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (Lift Liberia – 2008-2012).
Liberia is represented by the UN Mission (UNMIL) and the UN Country Team
(UNCT), comprising 16 specialized agencies, funds, programmes, the World Bank,
the IFC and the IMF. Working together, the UN in Liberia has developed the
United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF – 2008-2012), and is
engaged in planning and implementing joint programmes, in support of the
Government’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (Lift Liberia – 2008-2012).
In October 2010, the
UN in Liberia launched Delivering as One (DaO), with a view to replace with the
current system of separate country programmes and plans for agencies and
entities and with One Programme and One Budget framework, overseen by One Leader.
The new model, currently referred to as the United Nations Development
Assistance Plan (UNDAP) is anticipated in either December 2012 or July 2013.
The objective of the One Programme model is for the UN to become a more
effective development partner to the Government of Liberia by responding to the
country’s national priorities more efficiently, coherently, and increasing the
sustainability of programmatic results.
In November 2010, a
mid-term review was conducted of the UNDAF in Liberia. It found that the UNDAF
M&E framework was not an effective tool for monitoring of progress and
results achieved, and that the UNDAF Outcome Group’s work plan monitoring was
also critically insufficient. Similarly, the review of the UN and GoL Joint
Programmes, conducted in December 2009, found that the Joint Programmes had
weak M&E frameworks and that the monitoring of progress and accountability
mechanisms needed improvement.
mid-term review was conducted of the UNDAF in Liberia. It found that the UNDAF
M&E framework was not an effective tool for monitoring of progress and
results achieved, and that the UNDAF Outcome Group’s work plan monitoring was
also critically insufficient. Similarly, the review of the UN and GoL Joint
Programmes, conducted in December 2009, found that the Joint Programmes had
weak M&E frameworks and that the monitoring of progress and accountability
mechanisms needed improvement.
At the presentation
of the MTR of the UNDAF in December 2010, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNMIL
DSRSG for Governance and Recovery, Mr Moustapha Soumaré, pledged that the UN
would actively address the shortcomings of the UN M&E systems and
frameworks, and also look at how to improve and enhance support to and linkages
with Government M&E efforts and initiatives.
of the MTR of the UNDAF in December 2010, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNMIL
DSRSG for Governance and Recovery, Mr Moustapha Soumaré, pledged that the UN
would actively address the shortcomings of the UN M&E systems and
frameworks, and also look at how to improve and enhance support to and linkages
with Government M&E efforts and initiatives.
The UN Inter-Agency
Programming Team (IAPT) and its M&E Advisory Group has decided to
initiate the implementation of the RC/DSRSG’s commitment, by commissioning a
consultancy that will study the M&E systems and practices across UN bodies
and Government entities, and identify ways to enhance accountability for
results, learning from experience and use of available information.
Programming Team (IAPT) and its M&E Advisory Group has decided to
initiate the implementation of the RC/DSRSG’s commitment, by commissioning a
consultancy that will study the M&E systems and practices across UN bodies
and Government entities, and identify ways to enhance accountability for
results, learning from experience and use of available information.
The overall objective
of this consultancy is to have an inventory of systems for monitoring and
evaluation in key UN entities in Liberia and across line ministries in the GoL,
along with actionable recommendations for how to strengthen the demand and use
of monitoring and evaluation information, and also looking at capacity for
monitoring and evaluation. This information will enable the UN as well as
Government to take concrete steps to improve the environment and opportunities
for quality monitoring and evaluation in Liberia.
of this consultancy is to have an inventory of systems for monitoring and
evaluation in key UN entities in Liberia and across line ministries in the GoL,
along with actionable recommendations for how to strengthen the demand and use
of monitoring and evaluation information, and also looking at capacity for
monitoring and evaluation. This information will enable the UN as well as
Government to take concrete steps to improve the environment and opportunities
for quality monitoring and evaluation in Liberia.
Providing the
inventory of key GoL M&E systems is intended to inform relevant UN agencies
what information is being gathered and processed in GoL and where linkages
should be established, but equally to assist GoL in its own efforts to improve
its monitoring and evaluation systems and efforts. The same applies to the
assessment of demand and use of M&E information in GoL, which this
consultancy will also produce; the objective being to contribute information to
GoL’s strategic work on monitoring, evaluation and results based management.
inventory of key GoL M&E systems is intended to inform relevant UN agencies
what information is being gathered and processed in GoL and where linkages
should be established, but equally to assist GoL in its own efforts to improve
its monitoring and evaluation systems and efforts. The same applies to the
assessment of demand and use of M&E information in GoL, which this
consultancy will also produce; the objective being to contribute information to
GoL’s strategic work on monitoring, evaluation and results based management.
Additional objectives
of the consultancy are to sensitize management levels in the UN and GoL about
the role of working environments, organizational conditions and ability to
implement changes, for effective results based management. Also, in and of
itself, the consultancy will contribute quality evidence and analysis to
discussions across UN and GoL about monitoring, evaluation and results based
management.
of the consultancy are to sensitize management levels in the UN and GoL about
the role of working environments, organizational conditions and ability to
implement changes, for effective results based management. Also, in and of
itself, the consultancy will contribute quality evidence and analysis to
discussions across UN and GoL about monitoring, evaluation and results based
management.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
The scope of the
consultancy includes:
consultancy includes:
- To develop an inventory of key UN
and GoL M&E systems – with a clear distinction between Monitoring and
Evaluation; - To assess practices for demand and
use of Monitoring and Evaluation information in key UN agencies and GoL
entities – with a clear distinction between Monitoring and Evaluation; - To assess capacity for M&E in
key UN and GoL entities; - To develop recommendations for how
the UN and the GoL can strengthen their M&E system, addressing
harmonization of and possible linkages between various M&E systems, as
well as where and how capacity could be enhanced; To develop
recommendations for where and how to change practices for M&E
information demand and use.
Deliverables/Outputs
:
:
The outputs will be
assessed against, among other things, the brief conceptual framework submitted
as part of the initial proposal submitted by the selected consultant(s).
assessed against, among other things, the brief conceptual framework submitted
as part of the initial proposal submitted by the selected consultant(s).
Deliverables are
linked to the payment as follows:
linked to the payment as follows:
- An Inception Report, outlining the
key scope of the work and intended work plan of the consultancy, will be
submitted after 5 days of commencing the consultancy. The inception report
will be discussed and agreed with the Consultancy Management Team; 20
% of total contract sum; - A presentation of preliminary
findings, in line with the agreed scope of work, will be presented
verbally half-way through the consultancy; 23 days after commencement of
the consultancy; 20 % of total contract sum; - A draft Report will be presented
and discussed with the Consultancy Management Team and key stakeholders
before the departure of the consultant; 40 days after commencement of
the consultancy; 20 % of total contract sum; - A Final Report with specific
recommendations, including a proposed action plan for the way forward will
be submitted within two weeks of the Consultant’s departure; 45 days after
commencement of the consultancy; 40 % of total.
Application
Procedure:
Procedure:
Only shortlisted
applicants will be notified and forwarded the Individual Consultant Procurement
Notice along with terms of reference and general conditions of contrat for
the services of Individual Contractors. Short listed candidates will be asked
to submit the following:
applicants will be notified and forwarded the Individual Consultant Procurement
Notice along with terms of reference and general conditions of contrat for
the services of Individual Contractors. Short listed candidates will be asked
to submit the following:
- General Proposal explaining
why they are the most suitable for the work; - Financial proposal;
- Personal CV including past
experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.
To be added to the
Request for Proposals: All applicants must submit a brief conceptual framework
explaining what results based management, monitoring, evaluation mean and how
they connect in practical ways in public organizations such as the UN system and
Government institutions. The conceptual framework must also address key
organisational conditions for meaningful and useful M&E. This will provide
the opportunity to critically assess whether the applicant has a clear
conceptual mind about the subject matter, and what type of process, analysis
and recommendations can be expected. In addition, the assessment of the
consultancy outputs can be made against this initial conceptual framework; it
strengthens the clarity of the ‘contract’ that is the consultancy.
Request for Proposals: All applicants must submit a brief conceptual framework
explaining what results based management, monitoring, evaluation mean and how
they connect in practical ways in public organizations such as the UN system and
Government institutions. The conceptual framework must also address key
organisational conditions for meaningful and useful M&E. This will provide
the opportunity to critically assess whether the applicant has a clear
conceptual mind about the subject matter, and what type of process, analysis
and recommendations can be expected. In addition, the assessment of the
consultancy outputs can be made against this initial conceptual framework; it
strengthens the clarity of the ‘contract’ that is the consultancy.
Competencies
The
consultant must have:
consultant must have:
- At least 10 years of work
experience in management (public or private sector), programme
development, monitoring and evaluation and/or related fields; - A detailed knowledge and
familiarity of the UN, its programming processes and coordination
mechanisms, as well as public sector management. Work experience from
within the UN would be an asset, as would work experience from Liberia; - Fluency in English.
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
The consultant must
have:
have:
- Advanced University degree
(Masters Degree or equivalent) in a relevant Social Science (Public
Administration, Business Administration, International Relations, etc.).
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, 06 January 2012
Date: Friday, 06 January 2012
