Recruitment of a National Consultant Tender in Mali - 33704770

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Country: Mali

Summary: Recruitment of a National Consultant for the Development of an Integrated Resource Mobilization Strategy, Communication and Partnership

Deadline: 18 Jun 2019

Posting Date: 12 Jun 2019

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 33704770

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Competition: ICB

Financier: United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership: -

Tender Value: Refer Document

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79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

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Tenders are invited for Recruitment of a National Consultant for the Development of an Integrated Resource Mobilization Strategy, Communication and Partnership.
background
During the implementation of the Country Program (CPD) 2015-2019, UNDP's contribution consisted of high-quality strategic advice in the area of ??national policy and strategy formulation. Thus, UNDP enabled the finalization of the CREDD (2019-2023), the publication of the National Report on Human Development, the integration of the Human Development Goals into national priorities, the finalization and presentation of the National Voluntary Report on progress SDGs, the conduct of the SDGs campaign, and the establishment of a new information and management system for development assistance.
In the area of ??good governance, UNDP support has helped to strengthen Parliament's legislative and oversight capacity and the redeployment of the judiciary in northern regions. In addition, UNDP support to the decentralization process has allowed effective transfer of authority and resources to local authorities.
In the field of the environment, UNDP contributions have enabled the country to make significant progress in developing planning capacities and leading to the development of several strategic documents to feed the CREDD (2019-2023), as well as municipal plans integrating the issues of climate change and biodiversity, and the extension of protected areas ...
For the new programming cycle 2020-2024 that is taking shape for the UNDP, there are many challenges but also many opportunities to enable it to carry out an action that will have a positive and proven impact on people's lives. First, this new cycle coincides with new programming at the national level as well as at the level of the UN Country Team. This pathway facilitated a perfect alignment of SCP's objectives with national priorities.
In addition, the new UN reform and its implications for UNDP management, the new orientations of the Strategic Plan (2018-2021) and the selection of Mali as a country hosting an Accelerated Laboratory, are as many opportunities as the UNDP will seize to make its action effective in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Resource mobilization is essential to the delivery of the program or project. Although a donor's commitment to funding can be agreed prior to the finalization of the program / project document, in accordance with the recently approved POPP / Program and Project Management policies, a good programming document should include a strategy for implementation. partnerships and communication and an action plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Economist, in close collaboration with the Communication Unit and the members of the Resource Mobilization Committee. The consultant is responsible for developing:
· The Strategy and Action Plan for Partnerships and Communication in accordance with existing development guides and which must include, among other things, the following mandatory elements:
Strategic objective:
· Strategy to position UNDP among its partners and to finance the country program, including its value proposition and resource mobilization objectives;
Perspectives:
· Summary of the partnership landscape and comparative advantage in the context of the country program;
Actions:
· Targeted Partners, pipeline, actions, risks; and statement of program communication objectives; target audiences; key messages aligned with the country program and its partnership / resource mobilization objectives; and the main actions, tools and mechanisms of communication;
· Statement of program communication objectives; target audiences; key messages aligned with the country program and its partnership / resource mobilization objectives; and the main actions, tools and mechanisms of communication;
· Analysis and evaluation of partnerships and resource mobilization perspectives for UNDP in the context of Mali. A landscape analysis of external partners and the resource environment to identify new and existing donors; to identify the comparative advantage and value proposition of UNDP in this context; set strategic objectives; identify resource requirements for the program and develop the plan with partners and actions.
Throughout the process, the consultant will facilitate exchanges with the regional office and headquarters and participate in orientation meetings.
Expected deliverables:
· A methodological note
· An Integrated Resource Mobilization, Communication and Partnership Strategy Paper and Action Plan
· A directory of potential partners with clear engagement strategies with them;
· A feedback session to Management and the Resource Mobilization Committee with recommendations for a good implementation of the strategy and plan for the review of the draft strategy
· Integration of comments and finalization of documents
Financing / payment terms:
Funding for the consultation will be 100% funded by the UNDP Office in Mali. The remuneration will be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United Nations and will be proportional to the complexity of the mission.

The consultation fee will be paid as a fixed price contract or in line with the schedule above and on the acceptance of key deliverables:
· Approval of the methodological note: 10%;
· A resource mobilization strategy document covering the period and a partnership, resource mobilization and communication action plan including an operational action plan: 50%;
· A directory of potential partners with clear mobilization strategies with them: 20%;
· A session of restitution of the various tools developed with the UNDAF thematic groups: 20%;
Competencies
Technical skills :
· Demonstrates technical and proven knowledge to assume the responsibilities and requirements of the position;
· In-depth understanding of UNDAF, UNS reform and the SDGs.
Management and leadership:
· Focuses on results for clients and responds positively to feedback;
· Manages teams effectively and demonstrates conflict resolution skills;
· Establishes clear objectives and performance standards and responsibilities, and provides management;
· Expresses frankly his ideas with the intention of solving problems, takes into consideration the interventions of others and is open to criticism;
· Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
· Reacts flexibly and positively to change, through active participation.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
· Have a minimum BAC + 5 degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International / Public Relations, Development Management or another similar field.
Experience:
· Have 7 years of relevant experience at national or international level in developing similar strategies
· Justify previous experience in resource mobilization in the development sector and strengthening partnerships
· Present a similar job while indicating reference persons
· Have a good knowledge of the computer tool (Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email management) and management system.
Languages:
· Mastery of French, written and spoken;
· Good knowledge of English would be an asset
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, including any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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