Needs and Objectives
The Objective of the Support Unit is to ensure that ACRF Implementation is supported with a strong monitoring and evaluation. The role of the Key Expert in ensuring the effective monitoring and evaluation is crucial as s/he will lead the development and implementation of the M&E Framework.
Qualifications and Experiences
In its proposal, the bidder must demonstrate the following qualifications and expertise:
- An advanced degree with academic qualifications in public policy, development economics, and/or monitoring and evaluation studies;
- Extensive experience in conducting (preferably leading) M&E and public policy research and analysis on public sector programs/ issues of similar size and scope;
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience in integrating gender, environment and social inclusion dimensions in project implementation and M&E, particularly in the context of COVID19 pandemic, is considered an advantage.
- A thorough understanding of ASEAN and ASEC structure, procedures and mechanism, particularly those relevant to the ACRF M&E, will be considered added value.
- Strong leadership, management, and administrative capabilities and experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a complex organisational environment and in work planning.
- Excellent command of English, complemented with good oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and team skills in cross-cultural environment and international settings.
- Able to perform coordination tasks and undertake multiple assignments.
- Proficient in standard computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office tools and internet application.
- Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Flexible, resilient, and adaptable to changing circumstances in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bidding
Interested individual consultants are invited to submit a proposal in response to these Terms of Reference. This proposal should be in two parts: Technical and Financial components, submitted in separate files.
The Technical component should present the following information:
- A brief discussion indicating the bidder’s understanding of the needs of the project;
- A brief analysis of key issues;
- A methodological discussion of how the bidder proposes to address those needs including assessment of key issues, analytical strategies that will underlie the project, specific techniques to be utilised, and practical discussion of possible limitations in carrying out the project;
- A detailed work plan that specifies activities to be undertaken, expected outputs and deliverables, resources to be utilised and timing;
- A discussion on how measures to ensure the future sustainability of the outcomes of the project will be addressed;
- CV of the individual consultant;
- Brief discussion of his/her past experience in undertaking similar work and brief summaries of all projects undertaken.
The Financial component should specify:
- Professional fees, including individual daily rates for on-call, advisory services
- Management and/or operational fees (if any), which include all costs incurred by the person for internal coordination, communication, travels and any other associated project management cost;
- Applicable taxes such as VAT, GST, PPN, etc. See Section XI point 3 for an additional note on tax liability.
Activity costs for expert and participants such as reimbursable expenses for airfare, other travel costs and daily subsistence allowance for workshops, meetings, and all other agreed activities do not need to be included in the Financial Component. These items will be discussed with the preferred contractor during the finalisation of the scope of services. Costs will be based on prevailing ASEC rates.
Submission of Application
Applicants should send their application with daily consultation fee, a cover letter, materials specified in Section IX above and other supporting documents with “Key Expert for the ACRF Monitoring & Evaluation” as the subject via email to tender@aadcp2.org, no later than 29 June 2021 at 05:00pm Jakarta time.
For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), please visit http://aadcp2.org/aadcp-ii-tender-frequently-asked-questions/
Any queries on the TOR should be sent to contact@aadcp2.org with the subject line: “Key Expert for the ACRF Monitoring & Evaluation”.