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Job Title: National Consultant: Preparation of Project Document -- Support to Strengthening Service Delivery at National and Local Government Levels, Kampala

Location : Kampala, UGANDA
Application Deadline : 31-Jan-11
Additional Category Democratic Governance

Type of Contract : SSA
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 07-Feb-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 30 working days
Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 working days

Closing Date: Monday, 31 January 2011

Duties and Responsibilities

Key activities

Identify niche for UNDP support:

As part of drafting of project document, the consultant is expected to clearly identify the scope of project that maximizes the comparative advantages of UNDP operations. Scope of project should contribute to achieving the outcome at end of the 4 year programming cycle and also build synergy within programme components of accountable democratic governance programme. It should also take into consideration existing donor programmes and identify complementarities.

Develop outputs and activities (Annual work plan):

In close consultation with all stakeholders identify outputs (with clear indicators, baselines and targets) and activities with a view to ensure continuity over the four year period of CPAP. In line with the programmatic approach, project activities should be developed to ensure synergy with other components of the CPAP. Activities should also give due consideration to the following principles:

• Building national capacities and ownership;
• Strengthening capacity development;
• Promote south-south cooperation;
• Focus on key crosscutting themes of programming of UNDP;

Identify management arrangements:

Management arrangements explain roles and responsibilities (including clarification on accountability for resources) of parties responsible for managing project, carrying out activities and providing oversight. Annexure (template for project document) shows a typical management arrangement for UNDP supported project. A key component of management arrangements section is recommendations on appropriate implementing and responsible parties in line with scope of project. Results of the micro-assessment (managerial and financial capacities) of the recommended IPs and RPs will be the basis for final selection of implementing partners. Management arrangements are to be suggested within context of NEX modality.

Identify appropriate monitoring framework/tools:

Develop monitoring framework/tools for the project to be able to assess project's progress towards intended outputs and effective utilization of resources. Monitoring framework/tools should be built on the principles of national ownership and ongoing stakeholder engagement approaches. Monitoring framework/tools should also be developed in line with management arrangements.

Conduct initial risk analysis:

Initial risk analysis is to be conducted to determine the risks that impact the project formulation and implementation. In undertaking risk analysis, UNDP risk log should be used with a view to utilize the same for updating in the course of implementation of project.

Exit Strategy:

The consultant is expected to identify appropriate exit strategies to be put in place to ensure sustainability and continuity of project interventions.

Managing the project document preparation processes:

In addition, the consultant is expected to organize meetings with all stakeholders depending on the need and requirements of project formulation, lead Pre-PAC and PAC meetings and incorporate comments into the draft final project document.

Deliverables

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Key deliverables expected from consultancy include:

o Inception Report;

This report should clearly delineate understanding of assignment, conceptual approach/framework/ methodology for design of project documents and timelines for consultancy. Timelines should be developed taking into account the number of working days for the overall assignment.

Agreement on the inception report will be the basis for consultancy which will incorporate the following:

Inception Report;

• o This report should clearly delineate understanding of assignment, conceptual approach/framework/ methodology for design of project documents and timelines for consultancy. Timelines should be developed taking into account the number of working days for the overall assignment.

Agreement on the inception report will be the basis for consultancy which will incorporate the following:

• Draft 1 – project document;
• PAC meetings; and
• Final project document.

Reporting arrangements

Consultant(s) will work closely with the UNDP Accountable Democratic Governance team and representative(s) of the Ministry of Finance and Planning and Economic Development (Aid Liaison Department). The consultants (s) will report to the UNDP Team Leader, Accountable Democratic Governance and work under the overall guidance and leadership of Country Director and Resident Representative. The Consultant(s) will liaise on a day to day basis with programme consultant.

Competencies

Technical competencies:

• Excellent analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Personal Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
• Positive, constructive attitude to work;
• Ability to act professionally and flexibility to engage with government officials, donor representatives, private sector and communities.

Required Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience

Assignment will be carried out by two national consultants with following profile:

• Minimum of Masters degree in social services field with a focus on local governance or related field
• Progressive consultancy experience in the area of institutional capacity building for decentralized governance and service delivery mechanisms
• Expertise in how the Public, Private, Partnership operate in Uganda
• Extensive Knowledge of Ugandan Development Context
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in programming and project design related to local governance/decentralization
• Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and communication skills

One national consultant is required.

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.

Application

The application link is below

https://jobs.undp.org/cj_apply.cfm?job_id=21194