BACKGROUND
The UNFPA supported programme for Lebanon (2010-2014) was developed following an extensive consultative process with several stakeholders. The programme is based on the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and is in line with national priorities (mainly the Social Action Plan, National Women Strategy, Education for All Reform Strategy), and the Millennium Development Goals.
The programme outputs and outcomes are linked to the UNFPA medium term strategic plan (2008-2011) which has also set goals in the three interlinked focus areas of population and development, reproductive health and rights, and gender equality.
The guiding principle underpinning the programme is national ownership and leadership, including utilization and strengthening of national systems, accountability harmonization with other UN agencies and management for results.
The programme will contribute to government efforts, as prioritized in national policies and plans. The programme will emphasize partnership, coordination and joint United Nations programming. In addition, it will address the volatile and complex situation in Lebanon. The country office will develop an emergency preparedness plan. This plan will be aligned with the UN country team contingency plan and will complement the emergency preparedness plans of UN partner organizations. The proposed programme consists of three components: (a) reproductive health and rights; (b) population and development; and (c) gender equality.
The proposed programme focuses on institutional and capacity building, development and introduction of normative and quality assurance tools, guidelines, and protocols, advocacy and lobbying, strengthened coordination and partnership among others. The programme will address the gaps identified in the stakeholder analysis, in the area of policy formulation, implementation and evaluation, data collection, analysis and dissemination and developing systems and regulations which are sustainable and efficient. The programme will also address the issue of coordination among and between key ministries, civil society- including NGOs and academic institutions, development agencies, etc.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
The proposed consultancy aims at providing input for the 2010-2011 review meeting of the UNFPA supported CPAP. This input will be generated through reviewing annual workplans, project annual reports, standard progress reports, and selected project deliverables (i.e. newsletter, manuals, etc). In addition, consultations will be undertaken with representatives of each implementing partner as well as concerned UNFPA staff.
A total of 10 projects (1 project closed) and 5 grants supported and implemented in 2010-2011 will be subject to review through this consultancy (list to be provided).
This input shall be carefully reviewed in terms of (a) linkages among the various projects under each programme component i.e. RH, PD, Gender, as well as across component areas, (b) projects alignment with the CPAP priorities and outputs as well as national plans, (c) implementation and fulfilment of activities based on the agreed upon annual workplans (AWPs), (d) bottlenecks, constraints, gaps and challenges encountered in the course of project implementation, (e) disbursement of funds in accordance with the revised AWPs, (f) mobilization of additional resources, (g) review of project AWPs based on emerging issues/priorities, (h) mobilization/expansion of new and strategic partners, and (i) development and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework.
The consolidation and synthesis of the review should culminate in a set of conclusions and recommendations that clearly articulate follow up actions and advise on measures to improve effectiveness of AWPs implementation.
The outcome of this consultancy will feed into (a) the annual programme review process expected to take place during the 1nd half of 2012, (b) the UNDAF Mid-Term review, (c) and the UNFPA CP evaluation expected to take place in 2013 as well as the final programme review. In addition, the actions proposed as part of this review as well as the programme review process will yield with concrete recommendations for adjusting the CPD/CPAP in terms of outputs and indicators if need be.
Candidates who meet the required qualifications may apply on line by sending an updated and comprehensive CV detailing their work experience that is relevant to the job requirements as indicated in the Terms of Reference. The CVs must be sent to info-lebanon@unfpa.org by no later than February 24, 2012
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