*JOB POSTING*
*SENIOR EXPERT ON RESULT-BASED MANAGEMENT *
*FOR THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT*
*SUMMARY ABOUT THE PROJECT*
Field Support Services Project (FSSP) is a five-year project (October 2019
– October 2024) funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and managed by
Cowater International. FSSP provides administrative, financial,
procurement, and logistical services as well as support to the in-country
development programming for the Government of Canada through the provision
of technical specialists in gender equality, governance and human rights,
and environment and climate action and assisting DFATD in procuring and
managing local development initiatives. These programs will take place in
Indonesia and the ASEAN regions.
It is expected that the lndonesia-ASEAN FSSP will increase the
effectiveness and relevance of Canada's international assistance program in
Indonesia and in the ASEAN region. Technical Specialists procured under the
FSSP will support GAC in responding to the needs and priorities of
Indonesia and the ASEAN region, policy dialogue and knowledge building and
sharing.
*SUMMARY OF POSITION *
ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection
of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) require the services of a *Senior
Expert on Result-Based Management* (the Consultant) to support the development
of the initial ACWC Work Plan 2021-2025 and initial monitoring system and
results framework of the ACWC Work Plan 2021-2025. The Senior Expert on
Result-Based Management is expected to deliver the following:
1. Draft work plan of ACWC for the period 2021-2025;
2. Draft monitoring system and results framework of ACWC’s work plan for
the period 2021-2025; and
3. Concept note, workshop methodologies, and tentative programme for one
(1) workshop of ACWC to develop the work plan and results framework.
*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*
Working on a day-to-day basis under the direction of Head of the Poverty
Eradication and Gender Division of the ASEAN Secretariat, the expected
services of the Senior Expert on Result-Based Management will include, but
not be limited to:
- Lead the conduct of one (1) technical workshop by preparing a concept
note, detailed programme and propose appropriate and participatory workshop
methodologies to achieve expected outcomes, employing Results-Based
Management and Theory of Change approach;
- Develop a report on the technical workshop and roll-out of the M&E
system, particularly the utilisation of the M&E guidelines;
- Develop the initial ACWC Work Plan 2021-2025 based on the data
gathered for the accomplishment report of ACWC as well as the guidance from
ACWC and the ASEAN Secretariat;
- Develop the initial monitoring system and results framework of the
ACWC Work Plan 2021-2025 following the guidance from ACWC and the ASEAN
Secretariat; and
- Undertake any other tasks deemed necessary to complete the development
of ACWC’s work plan and results framework, based on the agreed outcomes.
*JOB REQUIREMENTS*
ASEAN Secretariat and ACWC require the services of a regional expert with
specific expertise which includes:
- Advanced Degree in relevant disciplines and/or be able to demonstrate
evidence of training in monitoring or evaluation design, application of
Theory of Change, conduct and management. This experience should reflect
the development of sound methods and tools, conduct of data collection
activities, analysis of data (or supervision of such), interpretation and
dissemination of results and report preparation;
- At least 7 years of professional experience and proven track record in
developing and conducting complex monitoring and evaluation systems in
international or regional settings;
- Good knowledge and exposure in policy development, development
cooperation (policies, trends, issues and development), and project
planning and management in regional or international setting;
- Proven experience working with governments and/or international
organisations on consultancy assignments in related subjects;
- Good knowledge and exposure on international policy frameworks
and instruments related to gender equality, women and children’s
rights, and poverty reduction;
- Understanding of ASEAN’s cooperation on promoting the rights of women
and children as well ASEAN’s architecture will be an advantage;
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken;
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;
- High integrity and conscientiousness, and ability to project
professionalism;
- Computer literate, very good analytical and report writing skills;
- Flexible and able to adjust to changes agreed as an outcome of the
process and discussions in order to achieve expected results in a timely
and efficient manner.
*WORKING ARRANGEMENTS*
The Consultant shall be home-based within the ASEAN region, with at least
two (2) travels within the region, and would regularly report to the ASEAN
Secretariat based on agreement with the Head of the Poverty Eradication and
Gender Division.Working over the weekend or after regular office hours may
be required. The Consultant is expected to rely on his/her expertise,
conduct an extensive literature review, and perform triangulation by
interviewing experts. The drafts produced by the Consultant will be peer
reviewed by experts, the result of which should be incorporated by the
Consultant.The Consultant will be reporting to the Head of the Poverty
Eradication and Gender Division of the ASEAN Secretariat or his/her
designated officers.
A consultant evaluation will be completed in order for regular payment to
be released upon satisfactory delivery of the assignments. In the event
that travel to other regions or cities is necessary, all necessary costs
will be borne by GAC, through the Field Support Services Project (FSSP),
following the approval of a travel plan and associated budget.
*DURATION OF THE CONTRACT *
The total expected duration of the assignment is up to 90 days spread over
a period of five (7) months from April to October 2020. All reports must be
finalized and submitted within this period.
Payments will be processed against the reports (deliverables) therefore a
financial report is requested for each deliverable, giving the flexibility
for the Consultant to manage the number of days to spend on each
deliverable within the defined timeframe.
*How to apply:*
Interested individual consultants must include the following documents when
submitting the applications to admin@xxxxxxxxxx latest by *Friday 13 March
2020:*
- *CV *indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as
the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at
least three (3) professional references.
- *Brief statement *as to why the individual considers him/herself as
the most suitable for the assignment and highlighting his/her
knowledge and experience
in developing and conducting complex monitoring and evaluation systems in
international or regional settings..
- *Financial Proposal *shall be submitted in the following format:
- The financial proposal should specify
an all-inclusive daily rate for up to 90 working days;
- The financial proposal must be all-inclusive and take into account
various expenses that will be incurred during the contract, including: the
daily professional fee and when applicable any other relevant expenses
related to the performance of services under the contract, *not including*
travel expenses.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform
only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the
selection process.
*EVALUATION OF APPLICATION*
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 the weighted criteria (70% technical score (comprising of 15%
technical qualifications desk review, 25% written test, and 30% interview)
and 30% financial score.
The proposals that achieve a minimum of 70% for the technical
qualifications desk review shall be further considered for an interview and
written test. The financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the
proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal received for the
assignment.
*Technical Score (70%)*
*Financial Score (30%)*
1. Technical qualifications desk review (based on the criteria and
points listed below) (15%)
2. Written test (25%)
3. Interview (30%)
*Technical Qualifications Desk Review *
The evaluation of the Technical criteria will be as follows:
*St No*
*Criteria*
*Points*
1
Academic qualifications of the Consultant.
10 points
2
Minimum 7 years of professional experience and proven track record in
developing and conducting complex monitoring and evaluation systems in
international or regional settings.
30 points
3
Good knowledge and exposure in policy development, development cooperation
(policies, trends, issues and development), and project planning and
management in regional or international setting.
20 points
4
Proven experience working with governments and/or international
organisations on consultancy assignments in related subjects.
20 points
Good knowledge and exposure on international policy frameworks and
instruments related to gender equality, women and children’s rights, and
poverty reduction.
10 points
5
Understanding of ASEAN’s cooperation on promoting the rights of women and
children is an advantage.
10 points
*Total points*
*100 points*
*ABOUT US*
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global leader in management consulting services specializing in
international development and has managed the implementation of over 800
projects in more than 80 countries around the globe. We work with
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