Request For Proposals Are Invited For Pfm Introduction Modules For Civil Society Sai And Parliaments

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Request For Proposals Are Invited For Pfm Introduction Modules For Civil Society Sai And ParliamentsDeadline 30 Jul 19Posted 15 Jul 19Overview Terms Of Reference LocationHome Based With 4 Days Travel To Nadi FijiApplication Deadline30Th July 2019Type Of ContractIndividual ContractorPost LevelInternational Consultant Consultancy TitlePfm Introduction Modules For Civil Society Sai And ParliamentsLanguages Required EnglishDuration Of Initial Contract 31 Days Between The August 2019 To The 10Th January 2020 BackgroundPublic Finance Management Is Throughout The Pacific A Topic Of Importance For International And Local Partners Equally Numerous Stakeholders Institutions And International Actors Have Been Engaged In Reinforcing The Frameworks Tools And Actors Linked To Pfm Parliament And Supreme Audit Institution Function In Public Financial Management Across The Pacific Islands Region Have Been Identify As An Area Requiring Strengthening A Specific Focus Of Undp In This Regard Is The ParliamentS Role In Budget Scrutiny Effective External Audit Of Government Budget Execution By The Supreme Audit Institutions Inclusion Of Citizens And Civil Society In Budget Processes Thorough And Transparent Parliamentary Oversight Of The External Audit And Follow Up With Government On Recommendations Strengthening Of Public Finance Management And Governance In The Pacific Project Hereafter Pfm Aims To Strengthen Oversight Over Public Financial Management In The Pacific Region Though Improving The Budgetary Scrutiny Public Financial Oversight And Accountability Capacities Of Parliaments Supreme Audit Institutions And Civil Society Within The Region Aligning With International Public Financial Oversight And Accountability Standards And Fostering Citizen Engagement And Oversight Strengthening Of Public Finance Management Project Is Funded By The European Union Eu And Implemented By The United Nations Development Programme Undp Under The Umbrella Of The European Union Support To Public Finance Management And Governance In The Pacific Undp Is Working Closely With Pasai The Imf The University Of The South Pacific And Pifs Amongst Other Partners To Build Capacities And Improve The Efficiency Of Pfm Systems For Sustainable Development Those Partners Have Agreed That Knowledge Building Modules On Pfm Could Greatly Benefit The Different Stakeholders In The Region And Ensure That Basic Understanding Of Pfm Principles And Processes Are Understood In A Coherent And Uniform Manner Throughout The Region And Across Stakeholders Audience For These Modules From A Undp Perspective Are The Three Key Stakeholders Of The Undp Pfm Project Namely Parliaments Including Parliamentary Accounts Committees Supreme Audit Institutions And Civil Society This Consultancy Will Develop The Content And Material For A One Day Workshop Presenting The Basic Knowledge And Skills Associated With Pfm Oversight And Accountability To Those Three Key Stakeholders Duties And ResponsibilitiesScope Of WorkThe Objective Of This Consultancy Is I In Alignment With The Imf Pfm Online Course The Un Convention Against Corruption Principles And Other Relevant Guiding Documents Develop A One Day Course On Public Finance Management With A Focus On Oversight And Accountability Processes Ii Coordinate Consultations With Key Pacific Partners On The Draft And Ensure Feedback Is Integrate So That Partners Operating In The Pfm Space Feel Comfortable And Themselves Make Use Of The Basic Modules Created Iii Test The Modules With A Diversity Of Public During A Mission To The Pacific Dates And Length To Be Confirmed Including A The Undp Pfm Project Grantees B Usp Student Group Engaged On Anti Corruption Activities C Institutional Partners Pac Sai If Opportunity Arises Iv Based On Feedback And Pilot Tests Refine The Modules In 2 Formats Guidelines Presentations Exercises For Face To Face Modules And Video Presentations Narrative Exercises For Online Dissemination Expected Outputs And DeliverablesThe Key Products To Be Delivered Are As Follows NoDeliverable DescriptionIndicative Completion DateNo Of Working Days1Draft Modules Content For Day Workshop On Pfm Content Including Guidelines For Facilitator Power Point Or Alternative Format Presentations Exercises Material Should Include At Least 2 Sessions 2 Exercises On Knowledge And Or Skills Building Related To A Frameworks Institutions And Processes Of Pfm Cycles With A Specific Focus On Oversight And Accountability Entry Points And Rational B Practices Tools And Lessons Learnt Linked To Transparency Accountability And Oversight Of Pfm Cycles The Modules Designed Should Cover Roughly 1 Day Of Content For A Workshop Modules Should Include But Not Be Limited To References To Agreed International Principles And Frameworks Concrete Example And Tools Including Material Referring To Further Readings Case Studies On Pfm Oversight Modules Design Should Take Into Account Adult Learning Path To Maximize Understanding And Memorization Of Information Propose Alternative Tracks Exercises For Audience With Significant Or Less Close To None Experience Engaging With Pfm Processes 25Th August 201910Days2Final 1 0 Modules Content For Day Workshop On Pfm Based On Consultations On Draft And Feedback From Partners And Undp Produce A Final10Th September 20195 Days3Delivery Of Modules To 3 Minimum Sets Of Audiences Test The Modules In Agreement With Undp At Training Of First Tranche Grantees Csos Pfm Project Est End August September 2019 2 Days Nadi Youth Audience Tbd Institutional Audience Pac Or Sai Tbd 5Th November 20196 Days Inclusive Of Travel To The Pacific Region4Final 2 0 Modules Content For Day Workshop On Pfm Refine The Modules Based On Pilot Tests Responses And Feedback Notably To Produce Full Package For 1 Day Workshop Including Facilitators Guidelines Exercise Material Presentations And Resources For Participants Full Package To Cover The Same Content In An Online Course Including Adapting The Exercises And Modules When Needed For Online Consumption And Recording Video Of Presentations Alternatively Narrative Of Soundtrack Can Be Produced And Will Be Animated If Consultant Not Comfortable With His Her Image Being Used 10Th January 202010 Days Timeframe The Envisaged Time Frame Of The Consultancy Is A Total Of 31 Days Between The August 2019 To The 10Th January 2020 The Duty Station For This Assignment Is Home Based With An Anticipated 6 Days Of Travelling In The Pacific Given The Uncertainty Linked To The Travel The Financial Proposal Should Not Cover Travel Expenses Which Will Be Covered Under Undp Conditions When Travel Plan Is Confirmed The Consultant ProfileThe Prospective Consultant Should Have Significant Experience Working In The Field Of Pfm And Ideally Some Proven Experience Facilitating Workshop Adult Learning Experiences Institutional ArrangementThe Consultant Will Report To The Project Manager Public Finance Management Project Effective Governance Reporting Is To Be Undertaken As Per Deliverables And Activities Outlined Above The Consultant To Provide Their Own It Computer CompetenciesCorporate Competencies Demonstrates Integrity And Fairness By Modelling Un Values And Ethical Standards Demonstrates Professional Competence And Is Conscientious And Efficient In Meeting Commitments Observing Deadlines And Achieving Results Display Cultural Gender Nationality Religion And Age Sensitivity And Adaptability Functional Competencies Demonstrated Ability To Work Harmoniously In A Multi Cultural Environment Ability To Work On Own Initiati

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