Public Account Committee Secretary and Researcher (National Consultant) PN/FJI10-006-18 Tender

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Country : Fiji

Summary : Public Account Committee Secretary and Researcher (National Consultant) PN/FJI10-006-18

Deadline : 06 Mar 2019

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 20783337

Document Ref. No. : 44279

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Purchaser : UNDP COUNTRY OFFICE

Fiji

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Consultancy Title: Public Account Committee Secretary and Researcher (National Consultant) PN/FJI10-006-18Project Name: Pacific Parliamentary Effective Initiative (PPEI) ProjectDuty Station: Nuku alofa, TONGADuration of the Contract: 1 yearDate of contracts: 27 March 2018 28 March 2019 Objectives:The objective of this consultancy is to provide secretariat, administrative and research support to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Members of Parliament (MPs) and the Tonga Legislative Assembly. Background:Pacific Island Countries (PICs) still face significant challenges in achieving meaningful participatory democratic governance that is responsive to the needs of ordinary citizens, including the poor and marginalised, and thatpromotes sustainable development. The challenges range from political instability, lack of financial and human resources capacity, including weak policy and regulatory frameworks. Participatory decision making is severely limited, with women and young people under-represented in formal political structures across the region. In recognition of the central importanceofparliaments to good governance, inclusive development and public accountability, the UNDP Pacific Office has been working with Pacific parliaments to strengthen their capacity for many years. Currently, UNDP has a flagship project in Fiji and is also supporting national parliamentary projects in Samoa, Solomon Islands, Palau, Kiribati, Tuvalu and Tonga. These projectsare primarily implemented by UNDP Country Offices, with design support, oversight and technical advice being provided by the UNDP Pacific Centre.Support to the Tonga Legislative AssemblyUnder the overall guidance of the Clerk to the Legislative Assembly, the PAC Secretary and Researcher will provide research and administrative support to the committee clerks, committee members, Members of Parliament and parliament staff. Scope of work/Expected OutputUnder the direct supervision of the Committee Clerk, the Research...

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