Republic of Moldova

Consultant on Research and Analysis for the CEC

Vacancy Number: Pr14/00533

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	02 Jun 2014, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	05 Jun 2014, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	09 Jun 2014
Reference to the project:	Programme for Improving the Quality of Moldovan Democracy through Electoral Support
Expected Duration of Assignment:	9 June -15 August 2014 (23 WD)
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Online" no later than 2 June 2014. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: beatricia.revenco@undp.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference - English Terms of Reference - Romanian Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

UNDP Moldova “Programme for improving the quality of Moldovan Democracy through Parliamentary and electoral support” is a multi-year institutional development programme that aims to support the institutional consolidation and modernization of both Moldovan Parliament and Moldovan Central Electoral Commission (CEC).

Electoral component of the Programme (Programme) provides continuous assistance to the CEC towards:

• Improving the capacity of the CEC to meet European gender and human rights standards;
• Improving the institutional environment for electoral management bodies to enable them to deliver inclusive and modern electoral processes;
• Improving the electoral and population registration process in Moldova.

As part of development of CEC strategic plan and restructuring of human resources within the CEC an Analysis and Documentation Division (ADD) was formally established in 2012. Since its creation ADD has benefited from capacity building support through training and study visits offered by the Programme. This year support will continue through assistance with implementation of individual development plans and delivery of other capacity development activities for the division.

CEC pays a particular attention to analysis and generation of statistical data and information related to the electoral process. Data collected by CEC is being used to identify options for improving current procedures of elections organization and deployment. The Analysis and Documentation Division of the CEC, consisting of 5 young and enthusiastic members, is in charge of this processes, having its major role in analyzing the official electoral statistical data and information.

 ADD tasks include: conducting extended analytical researches, producing analysis and documentation studies; developing documentary studies, informative memos, other synthesis and analysis materials; carrying out studies on international electoral practice; carrying out analysis on the electoral processes via gender lens and formulating proposals and recommendations for enhancing gender equality in the electoral process; carrying out various pre-electoral and post-electoral analyses and studies; elaborating CEC’s annual Report.

Scope of work

The Programme intends to contract an experienced consultant to assist CEC with implementation of ADD members’ individual development plans and delivery of customized capacity building methodological support to enhance their professional skills.

For the performance of works the consultant is expected to carry out a general situation analysis, perform an inception study of available information and conduct discussions with ADD staff. Based on obtained findings, the consultant shall develop a detailed work plan to be applied for the assignment.

 The work plan will describe in details consultant’s approach and timelines for implementation of the consultancy services that must include, but not necessarily be limited to:

• Delivery of individual capacity building training sessions to members of ADD team on agreed in advance topics (at least 3 sessions for each individual)
• Provision to members of the ADD of targeted methodological support, coaching and advise in performance of their ongoing research, analysis and documentation duties
• Upon request, consultation of representatives of other CEC departments in the field of analysis and documentation
• Suggestion to ADD  of appropriate mechanisms that could facilitate use for various analytical purposes of statistical data available on hard copy only
• Delivery of one half day training to the entire CEC Apparatus to strengthen the capacities of all staff in undertaking researches, elaborating analytical studies, operating with disaggregated statistical data, etc.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1A and 1B – Terms of Reference (English and Romanian languages).

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Law, Social Sciences or other relevant to the assignment field

 Experience:

• At least 3 years of proven experience in data analysis and documentation, social statistics, other relevant field
• Previous experience in working with Moldovan Central Public Administration institutions will be an advantage
• Understanding the peculiarities of the CEC’s mandate in performing electoral analysis and documentation of data obtained  as  result of elections organization and deployment
• Previous experience in working within UNDP or other international organizations will be an asset

Competencies:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Romanian and Russian (verbal and written) is a must; Knowledge of English will be an advantage

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Proposal explaining why they are the most suitable candidate for the work including past experience in similar Projects (please provide brief information on each of the above qualifications, item by item)

2. Financial proposal

3. Duly completed and signed P11 Form and personal CV

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.  In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).  

Travel

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel.  In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

 

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