By Education:
- A Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience) is mandatory in economics, public/business administration, social sciences, microfinance or related discipline.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and demonstrated increasing responsibilities in a field related to financial inclusion, digital economies, youth development, or related fields is mandatory
- Minimum 3 years of experience in management of multi-stakeholders’ projects at international level is mandatory
- Demonstrable experience using different knowledge management and sharing platforms such as webinars, social media etc is desirable
- Proven track record of publications in topics related to financial inclusion, in particular youth financial inclusion is desirable
- Excellent skills in participatory methodologies and working with diverse stakeholders is desirable
- Experience working with international organizations, LDC in Africa and/or government is desirable.
Language requirements
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory
Proposal & Application Requirements
All applications must contain the following information:
- Cover letter with a summary statement of competencies in relation to the TOR;
- Earliest availability and proposed schedule for consultancy;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Writing sample – please be sure to submit writing samples that have been shared with the public and clearly has your name as an author
- Completed and signed P11 – Personal History Form with names and current contacts of 3 referees (available from http://sas.undp.org/documents/p11_personal_history_form.doc);
- Signed Confirmation of Interest and Financial Proposal for the assignment outlining – Total all-inclusive professional fee (including professional fees and other professional expenses such as insurance, taxes, etc.). Available at: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_file.cfm?doc_id=29916. Please, put only a price per deliverable.
Selection Criteria for the Consultant
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology:
- Preliminary Evaluation – Step I: Screening
- Technical Evaluation Weight – 70% x (Step II: 20 Points + Step III: 40 Points + Step IV: 40 Points = 100 Points);
- Financial Evaluation Weight – 30% = Step V.
Step I: Screening
Applications will be screened and only applicants meeting the mandatory criteria (listed under education and experience) will progress to the pool for shortlisting.
Step II: Shortlisting – 30 points
UNCDF will conduct a desk review to produce a longlist of candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
20%- Education/Qualification:
- A Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience) is mandatory in economics, public/business administration, social sciences, microfinance or related discipline.
50%- Mandatory Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and demonstrated increasing responsibilities in a field related to financial inclusion, digital economies, youth development, or related fields is mandatory
- Minimum 3 years of experience in management of multi-stakeholders’ projects at international level is mandatory
30%- Preferred Experience:
- Demonstrable experience using different knowledge management and sharing platforms such as webinars, social media etc. is desirable
- Good track record of publications in topics related to financial inclusion, in particular youth financial inclusion is desirable
- Excellent skills in participatory methodologies and working with diverse stakeholders is desirable
- Experience working with international organizations, LDC in Africa and/or government is desirable
Step III: Interview – 70 points
A competency-based interview shall be conducted for all the candidates who passed the written test.
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% on the total of Steps II (30 points) + III (70 points) will be considered as technically qualified and will be reviewed further for financial evaluation.
Step IV: Financial Evaluation
Consultant must send a financial proposal based on Daily Fee. Consultant shall quote an all-inclusive Daily Fee for the contract period. The term “all-inclusive” implies that all costs (professional fees, communications, consumables, etc.) that could be incurred by the IC in completing the assignment are already factored into the daily fee submitted in the proposal. If applicable, travel or daily allowance cost (if any work is to be done outside the IC’s duty station) should be identified separately.
Lowest priced proposal
Price of the proposal being evaluated x 30.
Both individual consultants and individual employed by a company or institution are welcome to apply.
Award Criteria: The contract shall be awarded to the applicant whose offer have been evaluated and determined as: Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and having received the highest combined weight (technical scores) 70% + financial 30%= 100%.
UNDP’s Individual Consultant’s General Terms and Conditions are provided here:
Any individual employed by a company or institution who would like to submit an offer in response to a Procurement Notice for IC must do so in their individual capacity (providing a CV so that their qualifications may be judged accordingly). Women candidates or women-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.
UNCDF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
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