*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 GAC 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.
*BACKGROUND*
The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women
and Children (ACWC), one of ASEAN Sectoral bodies, was inaugurated on 7
April 2010 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, on the occasion of the 16th ASEAN Summit.
The ACWC comprises twenty (20) Representatives, two (2) from each ASEAN
Member State for women’s rights and children’s rights. Each ACWC
Representative serves a term of three years and may be re-appointed for
another term by their respective government.
At the 17th ACWC Meeting held on 19 September 2018 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, the
ACWC Representatives adopted the “Strategy to Develop the ACWC Work Plan
2021-2025”. The strategy provides that the process of developing the next
five-year work plan would be guided by the following principles: i) the
work plan would be strategy-driven, comprehensive and purposive; ii) the
process of developing the work plan would be consultative and inclusive;
and iii) that the initiatives in the work plan would be integrated and
responsive to current issues and emerging trends on promoting and
protecting the rights of women and children. The strategy also provides the
following approaches in the development of the next five-year work plan: i)
coherent, programmatic and results-oriented; ii) streamlined and
synergistic; and iii) collaborative and participative. Based on the
foregoing, the following milestones were identified:
1. *ACWC Visioning Workshop (2019)*. The workshop will provide a venue
for ACWC Representatives to discuss the strategic thematic areas of work in
the next five years. In translating the discussion to concrete initiatives,
the ACWC Representatives would discuss the guide to develop the concept
note of the proposed initiatives, the outline of the ACWC Work Plan
2021-2025, and the elements of its M&E system and results framework.
2. *Inter-sessional activities (2019-2020)*. After the visioning
workshop, the ACWC Representatives, with the support of partners and ASEAN
Secretariat, will develop the concept notes for the specific regional
initiatives and multi-year programmes. This will also be the time when ACWC
Representatives can consult one another to ensure synergy and
complementarity of the initiatives, as well as consult with civil society
organisations, the academe, private sector and other stakeholders.
3. *Workshop on the development of the ACWC Work Plan 2021-2025 (2020)*.
At this workshop, ACWC Representatives would deliberate and finalize the
regional initiatives that would be included in the new work plan.
During the 17th ACWC Meeting, the ACWC Representatives requested ASEAN
Secretariat to develop a detailed timeline and outline of the activities
necessary to achieve the milestones. Also, the ACWC Representatives gave
the following guidance, among others:
1. The development of the ACWC accomplishment report, on the occasion of
its 10th anniversary, should cover the implementation of the ACWC Work Plan
2010-2015 and the ACWC Work Plan 2016-2020; and
2. The development of the concept notes of proposed initiatives should
be driven by an organisational vision, clearly state the objectives and
intended outcomes, as well as identify the supporting ASEAN partner or
partners.
The ongoing development of ACWC’s next five-year work plan, including the
process of reviewing and concluding its current work plan, presents a
strategic moment for partnership between ACWC and Canada. Through this
partnership, ACWC and Canada can work together on building on the gains
from ACWC’s accomplishments through the implementation of its work plan,
and strategically designing the new work plan that would cover the period
2021-2025.
*SUMMARY OF POSITION*
ASEAN Secretariat and the 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 utilization 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 *Tuesday 31 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
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