National Conslt. on alignment of work plans and data management systems with definitions of SDG, Tajikistan (extended- 10 Sep. 2021)

Contract

This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child,

Key WASH indicators for Tajikistan remains less than optimal. Tajikistan is a member of the High-Level Panel on Water launched by the World Bank and the United Nations and has announced its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-6) to “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”. Tajikistan also committed to achievement of the SDGs and recognized the access to WASH in schools and health facilities as important favourable conditions for sustainable development in its National Development Strategy 2030, National Water Sector Strategy (2020 – 2030) and Water and Sanitation Plans and National Programme for Children that are in the process of development and endorsement

How can you make a difference?

Under the overall oversight of the Chief, Health and Nutrition, direct supervision of WASH Specialist (international Professional), the consultant will provide technical guidance and support to the State Unitary Enterprise – Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (SUE-KMK) on reviewing annual work plans, approaches/guidance on development of work plans and key data indicators that are part of the data systems and identify issues of deviations from definitions of SDGs (mainly 6.1, 6.2, 3 and 4) and recommend changes to ensure alignment with SDGs (including understanding of capacity to track progress on safely managed water supply and sanitation).

DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

1. Carry out an inception meeting with SUE-KMK and establish full understanding of the required expectation regarding the scope of the assignment and develop a detailed workplan
2. Review of SUE-KMK work plans and key indicators used by the existing system for collection of information regarding service provision applicable for year 2021 and 2022 and identifying key deviations in comparison with the definitions of SDG 6 (mainly 6.1 and 6.2), 3 and 4. Develop a tools (tables) for proposed data collection system and work with KMK to register it at Agency of statistics of RT.
3. Carry out bilateral meetings/consultations with UNICEF and other key government and development partners to gather useful inputs that could be integrated
4. Recommend changes based on the review and deliver a presentation inviting SUE-KMK, UNICEF and other key partners and collect feedback
5. Submission of final report that is reviewed and accepted by UNICEF and SUE-KMK

KEY DELIVERABLES/TIMEFRAME/PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

Tasks/Milestone

Deliverables/Outputs

Number of days

Payment schedule

1. Carry out an inception meeting with SUE-KMK and establish full understanding of the required expectation regarding the scope of the assignment and develop a detailed workplan

Inception report is shared covering outline, methodology, resources required, workplan, timelines, objectives, outcomes, activities, key indicators and process to be followed for the delivery of all parts of the assignment on the basis of the discussion with SUE-KMK

2 days

100% payment on submission and acceptance of the final report.

2. Review of SUE-KMK work plans and key indicators used by the existing system for collection of information regarding service provision applicable for year 2021 and 2022 and identifying key deviations in comparison with the definitions of SDG 6 (mainly 6.1 and 6.2), 3 and 4

3. Detailed review of all documents including workplans, guiding documents and SoPs to identify deviations from the definitions of SDGs is completed.

4. Findings of the review of the existing work plans of SUE-KMK on water supply and sanitation and presentation of key discussion areas to gather feedback is shared.

10 days

3. Carry out bilateral meetings/consultations with UNICEF and other key government and development partners to gather useful inputs that could be integrated

4. Minutes of bilateral discussions with key stakeholders and a joint summary highlighting key aspects of the discussions are shared including important take away points in terms of suggested revisions.

3 days

4. Recommend changes based on the review and deliver a presentation inviting SUE-KMK, UNICEF and other key partners and collect feedback

5. Meeting with UNICEF and SUE-KMK on recommendations in terms of changes to the existing work plans of KMK and to the key indicators currently being used for data collection at KMK is carried out and a presentation. is delivered

6. Key notes for feedback and discussion are shared

3 days

5. Submission of final report that is reviewed and accepted by UNICEF and SUE-KMK

Final report as per the agreed format.

3 days

Note: Due to COVID 19, the work and deliverables are subject to change. Consultant need to be flexible to adjust to any unforeseen adjustments that might occur during the implementation

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

The evaluation of the results will be based on:

1. Technical and professional competence (quality of the products delivered to UNICEF);
2. Scope of work (e.g. clarity of work plan);
3. Quality of work (quality of methodology, draft, and final report);
4. Quantity of work (completing the tasks indicated in the table above within the set timeframe)

In addition, such indicators as work relations, responsibility, drive for results, and communication will be taken into account during the evaluation of the Consultant’s work.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, civil engineering, water engineering, sanitation engineering, or another relevant technical field.

Work Experience: a minimum of 5 years of proven work experience in research and analysis of WASH development with focus on SDGs and humanitarian programs, review reviewing government work plans and summarizing both quantitative and qualitative data and information. Experience in undertaking reviews of government WASH work plans in comparison with SDG requirements.

Competencies: Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders and the ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to a tight timeframe.

Language: Excellent working knowledge and communication in Tajik and Russian is required. Knowledge of English is an asset and preferable.

For more details, pls, refer to the TOR in English and Russian:

1. 04.ToR_Nat_Consultant_Alignment_KMK_Plans_with_SDGs_FINAL_ENG.docx

2. 04.ToR_Nat_Consultant_Alignment_KMK_Plans_with_SDGs_FINAL_RUS.pdf

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover letter/application/CV.
2. A technical proposal with the proposed methodology/approach to managing the project, showing understanding of tasks.
3. Work plan.
4. Financial quote for the consultancy in Tajik Somoni per deliverable, stating also the timeframe for completion of deliverable and/or daily rate in Tajik Somoni
5. Examples of previous, relevant work related to the deliverables.
6. At least two references

Financial Proposal:

Please provide an all-inclusive price for delivering professional services in accordance with the assignment described under this TOR.

The formula for the rating of the Financial Proposals will be as follows:

FP Rating = (Lowest Priced Offer / Price of the Offer Being Reviewed) x 100

Travel info:

Travel costs and DSA will be covered in accordance with UN rules and regulations. No other remunerations apply. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible cost.

Please note that consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming costs for obtaining visas and travel insurance.

EVALUATION PROCESS AND METHODS:

Individual consultants/contractors will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis methodology. The award of the Contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

b) having received the highest score out of a weighted set of technical and financial criteria.

During the selection, the ratio between the technical evaluation and commercial offer is 70 to 30.

Only candidates who obtain a minimum of 49 points in the Technical Criteria evaluation will be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Queries can be sent to: [email protected] with subject line “****Consultancy to provide technical assistance to State Unitary Enterprise – Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (SUE-KMK) on alignment of their work plans and data management systems with definitions of Sustainable Development Goals****”. Applications must be received in the system by Sep. 10, 2021 (deadline extended).

Link to the vacancy:****http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/543620?lApplicationSubSourceID=

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.