Background

The present Country Programme Document (CPD 2019-2022) for UNDP Libya will end in December 2022 and the Libya CO has initiated the process for developing the new Country Programme Document for 2022-2027. Consultations and the write-up process of the new CPD are scheduled for December 2021 – April 2022. The new CPD is being designed to fully align with the strategy articulated in the new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework – UNSCDF 2022-2027 (previously known as UNDAF) for Libya and the UNDP Strategic Plan 2018-2021. The new CPD is to be aligned with SDGs and based on the basis of analysis and recommendations generated from the UNDAF Evaluation, Common Country Analysis, Government of Libya’s National Medium Term Development Plan.

The new CPD is to be prepared based on a series of consultations with government, civil society, private sector and other and in-country stakeholders and partners. The theory of change (ToC) and UNDP’s programme quality standards will be adopted in the formulation and design of the new CPD. Substantial work will be led and undertaken by UNDP CO Libya, with support from the consultant, which includes analyses of development situation and priority areas for the country office. The finalization of the CPD should build on the lessons learned and the analytical work carried out thus far. The final CPD should follow the CPD template and its annexes/attachments which is available in UNDP Programme and Operation Policy Procedures (POPP) at the following link: 

https://popp.undp.org/UNDP_POPP_DOCUMENT_LIBRARY/Public/PPM_Design_CPD%20Template%20and%20Guidance.docx .

For this purpose, UNDP Libya is seeking an International Consultant for developing the Country Programme Document 2023-2027.

Duties and Responsibilities

The overall purpose of the consultancy is to support UNDP Country Office (CO) in Libya in formulating a new Country Programme Document (CPD) 2023-2027. The Consultant will work closely with UNDP’s Senior Management and staff of the Country Office and projects.

The scope of work will include helping UNDP CO Libya defines proper methods and an approach for the CPD formulation. The Consultant will conduct data collection and analysis covering the country’s situational context and priority of programmatic areas, facilitating discussion within internal CO and with external for the formulation Theory of Change, result & resource framework (RRF). The Consultant will also help UNDP CO Libya to ensure the new CPD 2023-2027 has strong integration with the UNDP Strategic Plan and National Priorities (specifically regarding the thematic focus and targeting) and Integrated Results and Resources Framework. The consultant will work using the guidance of the stipulated corporate CPD’s guidance and template, UNSDCF, and Corporate Strategic Plan. The corporate quality assurance, monitoring policy, and standard should be reflected in the CPD 2023-2027.

The Consultant will support UNDP CO to facilitate consultations (i.e., workshops, FGDs, etc.) with in-country stakeholders, and partners to gather ideas and feedback to the CPD and together with CO to analyze results from the process of the meetings. In addition, she/he will also facilitate the internal consultation process to be held in the country office.

The key tasks for which the Consultant will be responsible are as follows:

  1. Support the Country Office by providing and analyzing relevant data and other supporting documents for the new CPD development process.
  2. Support UNDP CO Libya in facilitating internal and external workshops and consultations to discuss and analyze key thematic issues for the new CPD, including a prioritization workshop to conduct problem analysis, formulate the Theory of Change (ToC) and RRF.  It also includes triangulation processes of getting feedback to the draft CPD document. 
  3. Support UNDP CO Libya in documenting results from the consultation/workshop process using the stipulated CPD’s corporate guidance and template, including its required annexes document.
  4. Support the CO in ensuring that the final draft document should be at least, containing analysis of the country’s contextual background, Theory of Change, and Results and Resources Framework, and others that are required in the stipulated corporate guidance and template, alignment with UNSCDF and Corporate Strategic Plan.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.

Functional Competencies:

  • Ability to think conceptually and flexibly, capacity to adapt, innovate, and propose multiple options.
  • Prior experience in drafting a UNDAF/UNSDCF or UNDP CPD or UN Agency country programme document would be an asset.
  • Proven ability to deliver quality output including reports writing and making presentations under tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity and working experience on the development issues and context in the Crisis country would be an asset.
  • Familiarity with UNDP or UN operations will be advantageous.
  • Commitment to respecting deadlines and the delivery of outputs within the agreed timeframe.
  • Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking

Technical Competencies

  • Expertise in conducting training for organizations or facilitating capacity building with various actors, including grassroots organizations. Experience in a fragile context is an asset.
  • Experience in developing and/or adjusting materials to e-learning, virtual format.
  • Strong technical skills, creativity, and understanding of current trends in learning/digitalization practices.
  • Familiarity with resilience, stabilization, and displacement issues, in the fragile context.
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely, adapting style and content to the needs of hiring organizations.
  • Project Management certificates or relevant experience in International Development or Humanitarian work is an asset.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualification:

At least a Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies, international development, or other relevant disciplines, with a proven track record in programme development and advanced social research.

Experience:

  • Minimum of (07) seven years of social or development experience and solid experience in programme development and implementation related to UNDP practice areas. Substantive knowledge in UNDP practice areas required, including Democratic Governance, Energy and Environment, Resilience, and Recovery.
  • Minimum of (3) three years of proven drafting skills (with a sample of writing report and substantive knowledge of development issues in UNDP practice areas.
  • Minimum of (02) two years of experience working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region.  

Languages:

  • Fluency and excellent analytical writing skills in English required, and knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Documents to be included when submitting the proposal:

Applications without i) financial offer, ii) P11 form, and iii) Documents mentioned under Technical Proposal will NOT be considered for evaluation.

The financial proposal should be in the provided format (i.e Annex 3- OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP);

Firms are not eligible for this consultancy assignment (open only for national individual consultants).

An incomplete application will not be considered, it will be disqualified automatically.

Please complete the Statement of Health form and submit it along with the proposal

Please complete the Vendor form and submit it with the proposal

Note: While submitting your proposal via email please put the reference no. IC-UNDP-21-042, without reference no. proposal shall not be accepted.

ANNEX

ANNEX 1- TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR)

ANNEX 2 - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ANNEX 3- FINANCIAL PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

Annex 4- Health Statement form

Annex 5- Vendor registration form

Detail Terms of Reference, P11 Form, Financial Proposal Form, and other relevant documentation can be found in the following link: 

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=86880

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The proposal must be submitted by email to tenders.ly@undp.org  no later than January 07, 2022, at 15:00 hours Tripoli, Libyan time ref. www.greenwichmeantime.com.

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