National Consultant – To support Women’s Resilience to Disasters Programme implementation, UN Women Kiribati Office
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Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
The Fiji Multi Country Office (MCO) covers 14 Pacific countries, with field offices/presence in 6 countries, and six ‘focus countries’ (Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tonga and Samoa). Each field presence is led by a national Country Programme Coordinator with a Programme Officer in Tonga. UN Women, in partnership with Pacific Islands Governments, regional organizations, CSOs, donors and UN agencies, focuses on delivering within four interlinked programme areas:
- Women’s Political Empowerment and Leadership (WPEL)
- Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE)
- Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG)
- Gender and Protection in Humanitarian Action (GPiHA) and Disaster Risk Reduction
Women’s Resilience to Disaster (WRD)
Disaster risks converge with critical socio-economic vulnerabilities, environmental degradation and climate change making the Pacific a disaster hotspot. Disasters and climate change are widening inequalities and undermining poverty reduction in the region. Threats such as COVID-19 are further exacerbating the inequalities and hardships faced by women and girls including those with disabilities. Women and girls face greater vulnerability and exposure to disasters, yet women remain largely ignored and their capacities unleveraged in conventional resilience building processes. As a result, women are generally absent in the development of resilience strategies and decision-making processes for prevention, preparedness, and recovery. This is compounded by significant gaps at the global, regional and country level in relation to the availability and use of sex, age and disability disaggregated data (SADDD), knowledge sharing on women’s resilience; an enabling environment for building women’s resilience (including capacities, leadership and funding); translation of commitments into action; coordination and private sector partnership; and a need for transformative change to tackle the underlying drivers of disproportionate risk.
UN Women’s WRD programme proposes a comprehensive package for building women’s resilience to disasters, climate change and threats (including COVID-19). The aim of the WRD Programme will be to render women’s and girls’ lives and livelihoods disaster-resilient, contributing to sustainable and secure communities, by promoting gender responsive prevention, preparedness, and recovery systems, plans and tools; and by enabling targeted action to help women and girls withstand hazards and threats, recover fully from disasters and increase their resilience to future risks. The expected end-of-programme outcomes (EOPOs) are:
Prevention, preparedness and recovery systems, plans and tools are gender-responsive through women’s leadership in DRR, women’s enhanced influence in DRR decision-making, enhanced gender capacity of DRR and climate resilience stakeholders, increased access to knowledge, guidance and expertise on gender-responsive disaster resilience, and strategic partnerships and networks for women’s agency and leadership in DRR; and
Women and girls are prepared to withstand natural hazards, climate change and COVID-19, recover from disasters and increase their resilience to future risks, through gender-responsive early warning systems, gender targeted and mainstreamed services for women’s resilience, women’s informal and formal climate and disaster resilient businesses, women’s increased access to climate and disaster resilient livelihoods and strategic partnerships for resilient livelihoods.
Objectives of the assignment
UN Women Fiji MCO is looking for a consultant to support the Ministry of Women, Youth, Sport, and Social Affairs’ (MWYSSA) develop as part of its capacity building and outreach activities under the Kiribati Women’s Resilience to Disasters workplan:
- Inclusive and Gender-responsive DRR Training Manual
- Facilitators guide and
- Training tools (PPT, Posters, IEC)
For this purpose, the Consultant will work in close coordination with MWYSSA as the government focal point and in consultation with other key stakeholders in government, CSOs and local communities. The consultant will also seek technical inputs and guidance from government agencies including MWYSSA, and Ministries responsible for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change.
The Consultant will work with the Kiribati WRD Team, under the direct supervision of the WRD Kiribati National Programme Coordinator in consultation with WRD Programme Team at the Fiji MCO.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work/Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant is expected to undertake a desk-based review of all training documents/ modules and materials on Gender, DRR and climate change to understand existing training capacities and knowledge within MWYSSA and other key stakeholders, relevant national policies, strategies, and international commitments.
The consultant will also carry out consultations with key stakeholders in government, women-led and community-based organisations on the proposed manual outline below to ensure relevance and fit for purpose.
Training Manual: Inclusive and Gender-responsive DRR
Module 1****: C****oncept****s and principles of Disaster R****isk Reduction (DRR)
Session 1: Terminologies and concepts
Session 2: Disaster risk management cycle
Session 3: Types of hazards and their risks
Session 4: Comprehensive Hazard Assessment and Risk Management
Module 2: Disaster Risk Management Governance in Kiribati
Session 1: National Disaster Risk Reduction policy and strategies
Session 2: Early Warning Systems and Awareness
Session 3: Disaster Risk Management governance structures at national and subnational level
Session 4: Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
Module 3****: Gender and Social Inclusion in DRR
Session 1: Terminologies and concepts
Session 2: Principles of gender, intersectionality, disability inclusion and gender dimensions of disaster risk
Session 3: Promoting inclusive participation and women’s leadership in community resilience building
Session 4: Inclusive, Gender-responsive Disaster Risk Reduction
Module 4: Integrating Gender and Social inclusion in Community-based DRR strategies
Session 1: Community-based disaster risk management approaches.
Session 2: Strategies for effective, inclusive and gender-responsive Community-based disaster preparedness
Session 3: Safety and Protection Committees
Session 4: How to access services for recovery
Based on inputs and feedback from stakeholders, refine and develop a training manual, facilitator’s guide and training tools for review by MWYSSA and the Kiribati National Programme Coordinator prior to finalisation.
The consultant is also required to facilitate a Training of Trainers workshop and submit reports, including post-training evaluation report.
Duration of the Assignment
The duration of this assignment will be from January 2023 to end April 2023 for up to 40 working days as per the schedule of deliverables.
Expected Deliverables
The Consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:
No.
Deliverables
Approximate number of days
Deadlines
1.
Inception meeting and detailed work plan discussed and agreed with UN Women Kiribati and Ministry of Women, Youth, Sport, and Social Affairs
Up to 1 working days
End January 2023
2.
Desk-based review of all the existing training documents/ modules and materials on Gender, DRR and climate change to understand the current capacity, relevant policies, strategies and national/ international commitments.
Up to 5 working days
Early February 2023
DELIVERABLE 1-PAYMENT-20%
20%
3.
Carry out consultations with key stakeholders in Government and CSO partners
Up to 7 working days
Mid-February 2023
4.
Submit draft Training manual and Facilitator’s guide for review and feedback
Up to 10 working days
Early March 2023
DELIVERABLE 2-PAYMENT-40%
40%
5.
Submit final Training Manual, Facilitator’s Guide and Training tools
Up to 10 working days
Mid-March 2023
6.
Facilitate a Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop with MYWSSA on the Training Manual
Up to 3 working days
Early April 2023
7.
Submit workshop report and post-training evaluation report
Up to 4 working days
Mid-April 2023
Deliverable 3-FINAL PAYMENT-40%
40%
Final Report Submission and Payment: 100%
Up to 40 working days within a 4-month assignment
100%
The assignment should be carried out with the incumbent being responsible for delivering the above outputs and timelines.
Upon receipt of the final deliverables and prior to the payment of the instalment, the deliverables, related reports and documents will be reviewed and approved by UN Women within one week.
All the deliverables should be agreed with UN Women and be provided in English hard and electronic copy.
Inputs
The Consultant will be provided the necessary information, materials, and logistics, as well as office space by the MWYSSA and the UN Women Kiribati WRD team. The selected candidate is expected to have her/his laptop, while UN Women Kiribati will provide access to other equipment for the fulfillment of his/her tasks (such as printer, copier).
- MYWSSA will provide the Consultant with all the existing training documents/ modules and materials on gender, DRR and climate change to understand the current capacity, relevant policies, strategies, and national/ international commitments pertaining to gender, disaster risk reduction and climate change.
- MYWSSA will organise an information session for the Consultant on the existing and ongoing activities related to outreach and capacity building on gender, disaster risk reduction and climate change at national and community level.
- UN Women will provide the Consultant with any other relevant background materials.
- UN Women will only cover Consultant’s travel outside of Kiribati should the need arise and upon prior approval by UN Women.
- The Consultant will be provided a workspace in the MWYSSA.
Management Arrangements:
The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the National Programme Coordinator and in consultation with the focal point(s) at MWYSSA.
Performance evaluation
The Consultant’s performance will be evaluated based on timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, accuracy, and quality of the products delivered.
Financial Arrangements
Payments will be disbursed upon submission of deliverable reports approved by UN Women WRD National Programme Coordinator and certified by the UN Women Programme Specialist Gender and Resilience that the services have been satisfactorily performed.
Travel
The position is based at the UN Women Field Office, Tarawa, Kiribati. The Consultant will be responsible for all administrative and travel expenses associated with undertaking this assignment to be based in Tarawa.
No outside Kiribati travels are envisaged under the current assignment.
Travel will be pre-approved by UN Women and paid/arranged for by UN Women in accordance with the existing UN Women travel policies and procedures.
Competencies
Core Values:
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
Functional Competencies:
Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
Good knowledge of Results Based Management
- Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations
- Good analytical skills
Required Skills and Experience
Required experience and qualifications
The Consultant should fulfil the following requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Planning, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change, Humanitarian Response, Economics, Public Health, Geography, Sociology, Data Science, Social Science, or other related field is required.
- A first-level University Degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience and Skills:
- At least 5 years (Masters Degree) or 7 years (Bachelors Degree) of progressively responsible experience in M&E and Learning, Project Management, disaster risk reduction, Protection, humanitarian response, climate change, or development in the Pacific.
- Proven knowledge and skills in gender, disability and social inclusion in areas pertaining to disaster risk reduction and climate change (including women’s and persons with disabilities leadership in DRR, DRR policies, and systems, data and knowledge) in Kiribati or small island states context.
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in working with research, data collection and analytical reviews with specific experiences in issues of gender and social inclusion and DRR.
- Demonstrated track record of working in disaster management, climate change and/or gender focused programmes in Kiribati and or Pacific region.
- Knowledge of the Government machinery and civil society organizations in Kiribati.
- Experience in working with an international rganization(s).
- Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools, ability to use Internet and email.
Language and other skills:
- Fluency in command of written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of the other UN Official working language is an asset.
Evaluation
Initially, individual consultants will be short-listed based on the following minimum qualification criteria:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Planning, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change, Humanitarian Response, Economics, Public Health, Geography, Sociology, Data Science, Social Science, or other related field is required. A first-level University Degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- At least 5 years (Masters Degree) or 7 years (Bachelors Degree) of progressively responsible experience in M&E and Learning, Project Management, disaster risk reduction, Protection, humanitarian response, climate change, or development in the Pacific.
The short-listed individual consultants will be further evaluated based on a cumulative analysis scheme, with a total score being obtained upon the combination of weighted technical and financial attributes. Cost under this method of analysis is rendered as an award criterion, which will be 30% out of a total score of 100 points.
Evaluation of submitted offers will be done based on the following formula:
where:
T
is the total technical score awarded to the evaluated proposal (only to those proposals that pass 70% of 70 points obtainable under technical evaluation);
C
is the price of the evaluated proposal;
Clow
is the lowest of all evaluated proposal prices among responsive proposals; and
X
is the maximum financial points obtainable (30 points)
Technical evaluation will be represented through desk review of applications. Interviews and/or written tests will be organized if needed only, depending on the short-listed candidates’ qualifications.
Technical Qualification Evaluation Criteria: The technical part is evaluated on the basis of its responsiveness to the Terms of Reference (TOR).
No.
Criteria
Maximum points
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Planning, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change, Humanitarian Response, Economics, Public Health, Geography, Sociology, Data Science, Social Science, or other related field is required.
- A first-level University Degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A first-level University Degree – 10pts, Masters or equivalent – 15pts
15
2.
- At least 5 years (Masters Degree) or 7 years (Bachelors Degree) of progressively responsible experience in M&E and Learning, Project Management, disaster risk reduction, Protection, humanitarian response, climate change, or development in the Pacific.
(Masters) or (Bachelors) – 7pts,
Each year over 5 (or 7) yrs – 1pts up to a max 10pts
10
3.
- Proven knowledge and skills in gender, disability and social inclusion in areas pertaining to disaster risk reduction and climate change (including women’s and persons with disabilities leadership in DRR, DRR policies, and systems, data and knowledge) in Kiribati or small island states context.
10
4.
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in working with research, data collection and analytical reviews with specific experiences in issues of gender and social inclusion and DRR.
5 years – 10 pts, each year over 3 years – 5 pts, up to a max of 10 pts)
10
5.
- Demonstrated track record of working in disaster management, climate change and/or gender focused programmes in Kiribati and or Pacific region.
10
6.
- Knowledge of the Government machinery and civil society organizations in Kiribati.
5
7.
- Experience in working with an international organisation(s).
2
8.
- Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools, ability to use Internet and email.
3
9.
- Fluency in command of written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of the other UN Official working language is an asset.
Provide written samples.
5
Maximum Total Technical Scoring
70
Financial Evaluation Criteria: In this Second Stage, the financial proposal of candidates, who have attained minimum 70% score in the technical evaluation (at least 49 points), will be compared.
WINNING CANDIDATE
The winning candidate will be the candidate, who has accumulated the highest aggregated score (technical scoring + financial scoring).
Submission of application
Interested candidates are requested to submit fully completed application on the UNDP Vacancy Site.
Submission Package:
- Cover letter explaining the suitability of the consultant: applicants are encouraged to address experience and qualifications listed in the ‘criteria for technical evaluation’.
- Duly filled Personal History Form (P11) and/or Curriculum Vitae (CV) of consultant including records of experience in similar assignments and specific outputs obtained; P11 can be downloaded at: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment
- Financial proposal – specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this Terms of Reference. The financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (daily rate and number of anticipate working days and any other possible costs).
Please read, use and complete ANNEX I and ANNEX II below to provide your financial proposal.
Applications without a complete financial proposal will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. UN Women reserves the right to accept or reject any bid.
The consultancy recruitment process will be governed by the rules and regulations of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
UN Women Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel 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).
Deadline of all submission: 19th December 2022
Annex I
Price Proposal Guideline and Template
The prospective Individual Consultant should take the following explanations into account during submission of his/her price proposal.
Daily fee
The daily price proposal should indicate a “lump sum amount” which is “all-inclusive”. All costs (professional fees, communications, consumables during field related missions, etc.) that could possibly be incurred by the Contractor needs to be factored into the proposed price.
UN Women will not withhold any amount of the payments for tax and/or social security related payments. UN Women shall have no liability for taxes, duties or other similar charges payable by the Individual Contractor in respect of any amounts paid to the Individual Contractor under this Contract, and the Contractor acknowledges that UN Women will not issue any statements of earnings to the Individual contractor in respect of any such payments.
Travel costs
All travel costs in relation to the assignments must be included in the total contract amount of the contractor. UN Women will not cover transportation cost within Suva, Fiji.
Daily Subsistence Allowance
Not applicable.
Currency of the price proposal
The applicants are requested to submit their price proposals in Australian Dollars (AUD$)
In case of proposals in other currency, these shall be converted into the national currency using the official UN exchange rate for currency conversion to AUD$ at the date of applications’ submission deadline.
Annex II
Price Proposal Submission Form
[ Mandatory document for the Consultant to complete and submit]
To: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Ref: National Consultant – To support Women’s Resilience to Disasters Programme implementation,
UN Women Kiribati Office
Dear Sir / Madam,
I, the undersigned, offer to provide professional consulting services to UN Women within the scope of the referred Assignment. Having examined, understood, and agreed to the Terms of Reference and its annexes, the receipt of which are hereby duly acknowledged, I, the undersigned, offer to deliver professional services, in conformity with the Terms of Reference.
My maximum total price proposal for the assignment is given below:
Estimated Costs (in AUD$)
Description of Activity
Unit of Measure (e.g., Day, Month, etc)
Unit Price
No. of Units
Total Price AUD$
Deliverable 1
Lumpsum
$
Deliverable 2
Lumpsum
$
Deliverable 3
Lumpsum
$
Total AUD$
$
*** Please be informed that for shorter assignments than a full day, the daily rate will be pro-rated into hourly rate.
I confirm that my financial proposal will remain unchanged. I also confirm that the price that I quote is gross, and is inclusive of all legal expenses, including but not limited to social security, income tax, pension, etc., which shall be required applicable laws.
I agree that my proposal shall remain binding upon me for 90 days.
I understand that you are not bound to accept any proposal you may receive.
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Date:
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Address:
Telephone / Fax:
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