AAM Management Information Consulting Ltd (AAM) is qualified contractor of the European Commission (EC) in the Framework Contract (FWC) BENEF 2013 in LOT7-Governance and Home Affairs. FWC is a simplified procurement procedure for project value below 300.000 EUR with the objective of fast and transparent recruiting of experts for the support of beneficiary countries.
AAM is currently looking for 3 experts for the FWC assignment „Mid-Term Review of the Deepening Decentralisation and Non State Actors” in Lesotho. The project is now at the bidding phase and we are looking for 3 experts interested in the implementation and possessing all qualifications and skills required for the positions to be proposed to the EC. Please specify which position you are applying for!
Please note! We only accept applications with min. 12 years of experience in the field of Governance and Home Affairs and specifically in the Enhancement of the role of civil society, including familiarity with EU aid delivery!
The intended starting date of the assignment is 14 May 2015. The duration of the assignment is 7 calendar weeks and the Final Report should indicatively be submitted by 30 June 2015.. The location of services to be delivered is Lesotho.
Global objective
The objective of the mid-term review mission is to assess the relevance and implementation of programme activities in terms of:
a) The results anticipated in the original programme concept and as indicated in the logical framework annexed to the Financing Agreement; and
b) the internal management system and processes
The purpose of the mid-term review of the programme is to provide decision makers in the Office of the National Authorising Officer, the European Commission, GiZ, the Ministry of Local Government, hieftainship and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLGCPA), the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Public Services, civil society and other interested stakeholders with sufficient information to make an informed judgment about the past performance of the project (its relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and impact), to document lessons learnt and to recommend possible adjustments or re-orientation for the last period of project implementation.
Specific objectives
The main focus of the mission will be:
· To make an independent assessment of the performance of the programme, paying special attention to relevance, efficiency and effectiveness and to the potential impact of the programme against its objectives;
· To assess the delivery of the programme against its logframe, its accountability especially regarding the component linked to the Lesotho Development Grant, and potential achievement of the programme impact at project end;
· To identify key lessons and propose practical recommendations for the remaining years of the programme and possible re-orientations and adjustments.
The DDP management team (UNDP-UNCDF) as well as the civil society partners will prepare a comprehensive literature pack to be shared with the consultants prior to the commencement of the mid-term review mission (hard copy and electronically).
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
- The proposed mission shall be conducted by a team of three experts, including three Category I experts, with 27 working days for each of them.
- The experts should have the following profiles:
The following experience should be adequately covered by the proposed team:
· Relevant working experience in the decentralisation sector;
· Demonstrated experience in undertaking project evaluations and in preparing development programmes notably in the field of governance and in particular in the decentralisation sector;
· Familiarity with European Commission practices on programming, country strategy elaboration, project cycle management, policy mix.
· Familiarity with EDF procedures.
Expert 1: Team leader and capacity building (Category I, 27 working days)
Qualifications and skills
· Consultant with degree in development studies or studies relevant to the assignment; General professional experience
· At least 12 years’ experience in an area relevant to the assignment, of which 5 years should be in capacity building, institutional strengthening;
· Proven experience with the evaluation of projects;
· Fully conversant with the principles of project cycle management and implementation, and EC aid deliverymethods;
· Excellent communication and writing skills in English
· Experience in a southern Africa context would be considered an added advantage
Specific professional experience
· Demonstrated experience and track record of working in the field of local authorities capacity building. Excellent understanding of capacity building, organisation development and institutional strengthening interventions required;
· Experience in specific capacity building of local authorities would be an advantage;
· Practical experience in capacity building of local public administrations in developing countries would be an asset.
· Knowledge of gender/vulnerable groups analysis, planning and mainstreaming;
Expert 2: Expert in fiscal decentralisation (Category I, 27 working days)
Qualifications and skills
· Senior economist with relevant post-graduate degree (masters or equivalent) or equivalent experience
General professional experience
· At least 12 years' experience in an area relevant to the assignment, of which 5 years should be in fiscal decentralisation-related field
· Proven experience with evaluation of projects;
· Fully conversant with the principles of project cycle management and implementation and EC aid deliverymethods;
· Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation techniques and facilitation;
· Experience in southern Africa context would be an asset.
· Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
Specific professional experience
· Demonstrated experience in Fiscal Decentralisation and in assessing capacity of local authorities in managing funds
· Experience in specific implementation issues of local development funds would be an advantage
Expert 3: Expert in civil society's capacity building (Category I, 27 working days)
Qualifications and skills
· Consultant with degree in development studies or studies relevant to the assignment;
General professional experience
· At least 12 years’ experience in an area relevant to the assignment;
· Proven experience with evaluation of projects;
· Fully conversant with the principles of project cycle management and implementation and EC aid delivery methods;
· Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation techniques and facilitation;
· Experience in southern Africa context would be an asset.
· Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
Specific professional experience
· Demonstrated experience and track record of working in the field of civil society capacity building. Excellent understanding of capacity building, service delivery and institutional strengthening interventions required;
· Experience in specific coordination issues within civil society
· Knowledge of gender/vulnerable groups analysis, planning and mainstreaming;
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for the position, please submit your updated CV to kinga.honig@aam.hu, preferably in theEU format until 17/04/2015. Please note that due to the short deadline only qualifying experts will be contacted. ToR is available for further information on the assignment upon request.
