Constitutional, Legal and Policy Frameworks for Fair Contracting and Effective Revenue Management in Natural Resource Governance in East Africa
In December 2012, The EAC, with the support of UNDP convened a workshop on governance of natural resources in East Africa. The basis was an effort to pursue the Partner States undertaking to manage natural resources in the Community in accordance with the principles set out in Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Treaty. The main objective of the workshop was to engender a holistic approach that addresses good governance in the management of natural resources in the region. The workshop made the following observations:
There is consensus on the critical role that natural resources play in sustaining the livelihoods of the vast majority of the world’s poor, in generating economic growth and in advancing social justice and human progress. With the global demand for natural resources and commodities growing with significant increase in price, these sectors have become extremely important parts of national economic strategies of many resource-rich developing countries. These countries are embarking on ambitious plans to transform their economies and societies in terms of sustainable development. However, in the absence of robust accountability mechanisms, it will be difficult for these aspirations to materialize. In some instances, unfair and unjust exploitation of these resources have led countries to economic stagnation (Dutch disease) or outright conflict (resource curse).
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Duties and Responsibilities | |
UNDP seeks a consultant to under take the following activities:
The discovery of oil in Kenya and Uganda and gas in Tanzania has created high expectations, while internationally the region has become a focus of international investors in extractive industries. These call for practical solutions to handle the expectations both at national and regional level. In this regard, there is need for continuous knowledge and consultations between national parliaments and EALA on governance of natural resources, human rights and sustainable environmental management.
The Study should analyse existing and potential natural resources. It should also analyse:
The study should recommend policy and practice changes to effectively manage each of the above.
Based on the findings of the above study, the consultant will undertake a training of EAC Inter-Parliamentary Relations Liaison Committee on Extractive Industries and National Parliamentary Committee Responsible for Human Rights, Gender, Youth, Peace and Security; under the theme “Constitutional, Legal and Policy Frameworks for Fair Contracting and Effective Revenue Management in Natural Resource Governance”.
These interactive sessions will serve to strengthen the capacity of the Committees on one hand and improve liaison and harmonisation among national assemblies, on the other hand. The workshop will involve select Committees of Parliaments at national level, and EALA Members of the Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources.
Duration of assignment; duty station; expected places of travel
Reporting requirements
Selection criteria
The candidates will be evaluated through Cumulative Analysis method. When using the weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should 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.
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% in technical evaluation will be considered eligible for financial evaluation
Technical Evaluation Criteria (Total 70 marks):
Financial Evaluation (Total 30 marks):
All technically qualified proposals will be scored out 30 based on the formula provided below. The maximum points (30) will be assigned to the lowest financial proposal. All other proposals receive points according to the following formula:
p = y (μ/z)
Where:
All interested candidates must submit their CVs (including 3 referees) together with their financial proposal.
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Competencies | |
Knowledge Management and Learning
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Management and Leadership
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Required Skills and Experience | |
Qualification
Experience
Language Requirement
FC: 04210
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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Constitutional, Legal and Policy Frameworks for Fair Contracting and Effective Revenue Management in Natural Resource Governance in East Africa
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