National Consultant – GBV Support Services

Background

During Phase 1 (2020- May, 2022) of EU-UN Spotlight Initiative (the Spotlight Initiative), UNDP facilitated unprecedented high-level support to the issue of violence against women and girls through the establishment of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Gender-based Violence (GBV). This high-level support had a nation-wide impact and influenced the national Government and provincial administrations to commit resources to address GBV in 2022 as well make amendments to the PNG Criminale Code to better response to sorcery related violence.

The Mid-Term Assessment of Phase 1 outlined the need for sustainability of activities and coordination mechanisms (e.g. the Civil Society Reference Group and Provincial GBV Secretariats) established through Spotlight and beyond. Therefore, a priority for Phase II will be to strengthen the capacity of implementing partners to prepare budgets and advocate for adequate funding in order to maintain these structures and activities after the programme.

In Phase 2 (June 2022 to December 2023), the Spotlight Initiative in Papua New Guinea will focus on (1) maintaining high- level government ownership of legislative and policy decision making to advance protections for women and girls experiencing violence and to strengthen the capacity of the justice sector to respond to violence against women and girls, and (2) responsive institutional and organisational capacity building at all levels - national, provincial and grassroots - to facilitate a transition from the Spotlight programme to other sources of funding.

UNDP will continue its support by working with DfCDR to fully establish the National GBV Secretariat and Provincial GBV Secretariats in coordination with various sectors, including existing Family and Sexual Violence. The role of the secretariats to ensure there is high-level coordination and accountability by the government to GBV issues as well as ensuring that there is enhanced multi-sectoral GBV prevention and strengthened quality essential services for survivors of gender-based violence, both at the national and provincial levels.

UNDP seeks the services of a competent Consultant to support the expansion of its work in Phase I of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative. Certain tasks will be done jointly while others will be specific in line with the Phase 2 Implemention Plan annexed to this notice.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives

The objectives of this consultancy are set out in the Phase 2 Implementatoin Plan, these are:

Provision of quality and sound technical advice to the Provincial GBV Secretariats to support their establishment.
Provisoin of capacity development support to the provinces which have not yet fully established their Provincial GBV Secretariats.
Support the Development and Implementation of the framework for institutional set-up of National GBV Secretariat.
Support UNDP Spotlight team as and when required for coordination, reporting.
Support UNDP and the National GBV Secretariat on media and communication outreach for this project.

Deliverables

Activities and specific deliverables are outlined under Phase 2 Implementatoin Plan:

Component 1:

2B: Suport Provincial GBV Administration & Operational Set up

Component 4:

Crisis Reponse Services
GBV Prevention Interventions
Support to Support to National GBV Secretariat -DfCDR
Coordination and Programme Management
Support to UNDP Spotlight Project
Parliamentary Committee on GBV /Coalition of MPS against GBV

Presentations/briefings to DfCDR and NGBVS, UNDP and RUNOs as needed.

Final report with the following:

A detailed report on issues and next steps on the four components of the Phase 2 Implementatoin Plan
Contribute inputs from the tasks in Componet 1 and 4 in to the 2023 Workplans for:

National GBV Secretariat
UNDP
Provinces

Supervision:

The Consultant will be supervised by UNDP Spotlight Project Manager (PM) with support of the Gender Programme Specialist (GPS) and will work closely with a team of consultants to meet the objectives outlined above and specifically in the UNDP Phase 2 Implmentatoin Plan annexed to this notice. The UNDP Senior Inclusive Governance Specialist will provide support to clear technical outputs for payments.

Reporting of key milestones and Payment Schedule

Key milestones for payment

Due

(to be inserted after when IC issued)

Payment

Number of days

Review / Approvals

Deliverable 1 :

Payment for the Submission and Acceptance of detailed workplan with dates, activities, partners and locations for Implementation of the Phase 2 UNDP Implementation Pan.

Within 7 days of signing of contract

5 days

PM/GPS

Deliverable 2

Payment for submission and acceptance of the report on:

Component 1 – 2B):

Setup of Provincial Secretariats: first 6 provinces.
Provide report on asesseemnt of the set up support and recommendations on additional needs.

Component 4):

Crisis Response Services for the 6 provinces

Report on support needs for strengthening Police Family Sexual Violence Unit (FSVU)
Report on support needs for Family Support Centres
Support needs for Safe Houses

29/07/2022

20 days

PM/GPS

Deliverable 3 (Component 1 – 2B):

Payment for submission and acceptance of the report on:

Setup of Provincial Secretariats: second group of 6 provinces.
Provide report on asesseemnt of the set up support and recommendations on additional needs.

Component 4):

Crisis Response Services for the 6 provinces

Report on support needs for strengthening Police Family Sexual Violence Unit (FSVU)
Report on support needs for Family Support Centres
Support needs for Safe Houses

12/8/2022

20 days

PM/GPS

Deliverable 4 (Component 1 – 2B):

Payment for submission and acceptance of the report on:

Setup of Provincial Secretariats: third group of 6 provinces.
Provide report on asesseemnt of the set up support and recommendations on additional needs.

Component 4):

Crisis Response Services for the 6 provinces

Report on support needs for strengthening Police Family Sexual Violence Unit (FSVU)
Report on support needs for Family Support Centres
Support needs for Safe Houses

30/09/2022

20 days

PM/GPS

Deliverable 5: (Component 1 – 2B):

Payment for submission and acceptance of the report on:

Setup of Provincial Secretariats: remaining provinces.
Provide report on asesseemnt of the set up support and recommendations on additional needs.

Component 4):

Crisis Response Services for the provinces

Report on support needs for strengthening Police Family Sexual Violence Unit (FSVU)
Report on support needs for Family Support Centres
Support needs for Safe Houses

30/11/2022

15 days

PM/GPS

Deliverable 6: (Component 4)::

Payment for submission and acceptance of the report on:

Support grants administration for CSOs :

Counselling service providers
Human Rights Defenders for SARV response, rescue & repatriation services
Trainings & Awareness

9/12/2022

30 days

PM/GPS

Deliverable 8 (Component 4):

Coordinatoin of GBV Awareness and Prevention Activities:

20 days of GBV/Human Rights Activism Activities (Nov 20 to Dec 10)
Meeting of the Coalition of Parliamentarians and the Specialist Parliamentary Committee on GBV

31/03/2032

15 days

PM/GPS

Deliverable 8 (Component 4):

Monitoring and on demand support to National Gender-based Violence Secretariat and Provincial Gender-based Violence Secretariats.

31/03/2032

30 days

PM/GPS

Deliverable 7:

Payment for the Submission and Acceptance of support monitoring and on demand support to National GBV Secretariat and Provincial GBV Secretariats including.

Inputs to the 2023 workplans outlines above.
Information briefs for the provinces to meetings of the National GBV Advisory Committee.
Provide monthly reports to UNDP Spotlight Team to assist with reporting and coordination of the Phase 2 UNDP Spotlight project.
Prepare articles and document good practice or lessons learned for both UNDP and Spotlight.
Provide regular updates to the UNDP Communications Unit and National GBV Secretariat information and photos for media and communication outreach and NGBVS webpage.

23/06/2023

20 days

PM/GPS

Deliverable 9:

Payment for the Submission and Acceptance of Final Consultancy Report on completion of all deliverables.

30/06/2023

5 days

PM/GPS

Resources Provided

DfCDR and UNDP will provide a workstation for the consultant in the National GBV Secretariat Office and/or UNDP PNG Country Office and other necessary support.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; and
Treats all people fairly without fear or favour.

Functional Competencies

Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and Tok Pisin are necessary.
Experience in planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadline.
Analytical and problem-solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and advice senior management on tackling difficult scenarios.
Leadership qualities, including the ability to make sound judgment, meet challenges constructively and creatively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to establish strong cooperative relationships with senior government officials, civil society and donors.
Ability to quickly adapt to change, and to remain calm under pressure; and

Proven cross-cultural communication and the ability to function effectively in an international, multicultural environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and experience

Minimum degree or equivalent in gender studies, development studies, social science, or related field.
Miniumum of 5 years experience in capacity building programming on gender equality, GBV and human rights or similar in Papua New Guinea.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience on knowledge of systems for gender mainstreaming and capacity development in institutions as well as interagency collaboration.
Proven experience and knowledge in setting up institutional or organizational structures and operations to support gender/GBV programming and coordination.
Proven experience in strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization including donors and NGO partners who can provide information, assistance, and support.

Evaluation

Cumulative analysis

The proposals will be evaluated using the cumulative analysis method with a split 70% technical and

30% financial scoring. The proposal with the highest cumulative scoring will be awarded the contract. Applications will be evaluated technically, and points are attributed based on how well the proposal meets the requirements of the Terms of Reference using the guidelines detailed in the table below:

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract may be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

* Technical Criteria weighting; 70%

* Financial Criteria weighting; 30%

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the Technical Evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation. Interviews may be conducted as part of technical assessment for shortlisted proposals.

Criteria

Points

Percentage

Qualification

10%

A degree or equivalent in gender studies, development studies, social science, or related field.

10

Experience

50%

Minimum of 5 years experience in capacity building programming on gender equality, GBV or VAW and human rights on the sub-national level in Papua New Guinea.

20

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience on knowledge of systems for gender mainstreaming and capacity development in institutions as well as interagency collaboration.

10

Proven experience and knowledge in setting up institutional or organizational structures and operations to support gender/GBV programming and coordination at national and provincial levels.

10

Experience in consultancy and advisory work for the UN, UNDP, and/or reputable international organizations.

10

Competencies

10%

A good understanding and knowledge of gender/GBV issues in the Pacific region and Papua New Guinea will be an asset.
Sound knowledge of the UN’s and especially UNDP’s mandate and role in gender equality programming.
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Excellent speaking and writing skills in English are necessary.
Experience in planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and advice senior management on tackling difficult scenarios.
Leadership qualities, including the ability to make sound judgment, meet challenges constructively and creatively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to establish strong cooperative relationships with senior government officials, civil society, and donors.
• Proven cross-cultural communication and the ability to function effectively in an international, multicultural environment.