by Web Administrator | Apr 28, 2020 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The goal of the mid-term review is to assess and ensure effective implementation and the achievement of the objectives of SAP SMED 2025. It should highlight main achievements and weaknesses; lessons learnt and points out potential avenues for improving the Action Plan in future. Furthermore, the mid-term review is expected to assess changes in context corresponding to current issues for example, 4IR and digitalisation, circular economy, sustainable development goals and most recently, impact of regional/global crisis that threatens the sustainability of businesses especially smaller business, and make recommendations to ensure the relevance of ACCMSME’s works for the remaining of the SAP SMED implementation period. This project will produce a Report on the MTR of the implementation of the SAP SMED 2025, which is expected to: enable key stakeholders, particularly ACCSME, to make informed decisions in improving implementation effectiveness and performance of the Action Plan; assess overall progress made in delivering SAP SMED 2025, through verification and validation of indicators of completion towards achievement of outcomes; identify changes in the context, taking into consideration current social and economic issues impacting the relevance of SAP SMED 2025; identify drivers and success factors as well as constraints and challenges that cause delay, lessons learned and areas requiring further work or reform; and, produce a set of actionable and concrete recommendations towards improvement of the SAP SMED 2025 and moving it forward. Outputs The main output of this project is the Mid-Term Review Report of SAP SMED 2025. The output will be delivered in stages: Interim Report, summarising the result of data collection, initial-stage data analysis, desktop reviews and stakeholder...
by Web Administrator | Mar 21, 2020 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The project aims to enable ACCP and relevant ministries in the AMS in setting up and implementing effective ADR mechanisms in their respective countries. The project will: 1) assess the ADR mechanism/methods available in AMS and identify international best practices both within ASEAN and beyond; and 2) develop a guideline for common approaches to ADRs, including consideration of a mechanism for resolving consumer complaints through consumer groups. The process will include consultations with stakeholders to share experiences and validate the Guidelines prior to the public dissemination. Reporting The consultant is expected to produce reports in accordance with Sections III and IV above. All reports will be submitted based on ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program Phase II (AADCP II) Guidelines for Contractors in draft format to ASEC CCPID (with a copy to AADCP II) and, following ASEC approval, in final form. All outputs and reports must be suitable for publication, although the decision on publication lies with the ASEAN. The contractor will also provide regular (weekly, bi-monthly or as agreed with ASEC) summation of activities undertaken and issues that have arisen. These will be submitted to CCPID and AADCP II via email. Financial reports will be submitted at invoicing in line with a payment schedule to be specified in the Special Services Agreement (SSA). Scope of Services The consultancy will be undertaken over an effective period of five (5) calendar months with approximately thirteen (13) person weeks of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. Bidding Interested consulting firms are invited to submit a proposal in response to these Terms of Reference. This proposal should be...
by Web Administrator | Mar 10, 2020 | Opportunities, Vacancies
Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Officer would be expected to share among the other existing Senior Officers some of their portfolio, support the capacity building of AMS on project proposal development, facilitate the development and implementation of M&E mechanisms of ASEAN Cooperation Projects, support the implementation of PCPMD strategic plan, and play an active role in strengthening the project management framework (PMF) in ASEAN Secretariat. Reporting to the Assistant Director/Head of PCPMD, the Senior Officer shall: Manage the day to day activities of staff supervised by this position. Assist the Head of Division in managing, planning and supervising tasks and activities of staff Conduct annual performance appraisal for staff, map training, and professional development activities for staff Support the strategic development of ASEAN programmes and projects Assist the Head of Division in facilitating and coordinating the smooth implementation of multi-sectoral programmes and projects, including liaising with Dialogue Partners, other external partners and implementing agencies Provide inputs into the design of ASEAN development cooperation programmes, in consultation with Dialogue Partners and other external partners, implementing agencies, CPR and other ASEC Departments/Directorates/Divisions Prepare reports on the progress of multi-sectoral programmes to ASEAN Member States, Dialogue Partners and other external partners Support and coordinate the mid-term review and evaluation of multi-sectoral programmes Assist the Head of Division in maintaining a strategic approach to resource mobilization, including: Identify areas of synergy or overlap across all sectors to allow coordinated resource mobilization Monitor the project pipeline and coordinate briefings for donors on priority areas for funding Liaise with the External Relations Divisions to ensure that funding priorities are effectively communicated to donors Facilitate trainings...
by Web Administrator | Feb 3, 2020 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The MTR is expected to enable key stakeholders of the MPAC 2025 to make better informed decisions in improving implementation effectiveness and performance of the MPAC 2025. Specifically, the MTR will: Assess overall progress made in delivering the MPAC 2025 and identify indications of advances towards achievement of outcomes; Identify changes in the context, including evolution and emergence of related work plans, initiatives and frameworks, and determine how they influence implementation of MPAC 2025 at a practical level; Identify drivers and success factors as well as constraints and challenges that cause delay, lessons learned and areas requiring further work or reform; and Produce a set of concrete, actionable recommendations to improve overallimplementation of MPAC 2025. Reporting The consultant is expected to produce reports in accordance with Section III and IV above, including: Inception Report, which would cover approach, scope, review and evaluation questions, methodology, work plan, timeline, and implementation arrangement. Workshop/Forum Report, as applicable, describing the event proceedings, notes and recommendations, if any; Project Completion Report to finalise all project activities completed, capture learning from the project and provide recommendations for follow-on projects relevant to MPAC 2025 implementation. The timing of delivery is indicative and can be adjusted when the consultant’s work plan is developed, subject to mutual agreement. All reports will be submitted based on AADCP II Guidelines for Contractors in draft format to the ASEAN Connectivity Division of ASEC (with a copy to AADCP II) and, following ASEC approval, in final form. All outputs and reports must be suitable for publication, although the decision on publication lies with the ASEAN. The contractor will also...
by Web Administrator | Jan 27, 2020 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The project will contribute to regional growth and stability through stronger participation of CLMV countries in ASEAN integration. With the availability of the new Work Plan, it is envisioned that the IAI Task Force, in close coordination with Senior Government Officials of CLMV, will be able to guide the implementation and monitoring of the actions specified in the new IAI Work Plan. Outputs Component 1: i) A draft IAI Work Plan (2021-2025) – an initial draft after the presentation of the outcomes of the national consultations and the conduct of regional workshop 1; and a revised draft after consolidating results of the regional workshop 2 and stakeholders’ forum. The draft Work Plan should at least contain these following sections: Executive Summary Introduction Strategic Framework Context and Approach Strategic Goals and Priority Areas Implementation Mechanism Monitoring and Evaluation Framework The new Work Plan will also consider relevant M&E and reporting requirements in the ASEC systems, if any. The structure, terminologies and M&E arrangements of the Work Plan will be designed to promote synergy and ease of reporting. Component 2: i) Implementation plan for each of the five strategic areas that provides a mapping of projects for each action (not including enabling actions) to potential donors and project proponents, which will serve as reference for engagement with key individuals in moving forward the project concepts. ii) Project proposals developed in the ASEAN project proposal template, excluding budget information, for up to ten project proposals addressing all the strategic areas, with at least a project proposal per strategic area. Some project proposals may derive from or be informed by...
