Project: Strengthening Ukraine's emerging modernization and innovation results
Background
Ukraine faces high unemployment rate among people of 45+ years old. Their low level of competitiveness on the labour market is explained by out-dated knowledge and skills. Vocational education establishments are, generally, not focused on the requalification of this particular labour force group, as their primary function is to train young people in a given profession.
The new Law on Employment approved last year envisaged innovative approaches to providing employment services to the population of Ukraine, including, among others, issuing vouchers for requalification of people of 45+ years old who are not able to find a job. The vouchers are financed by the social fund on unemployment insurance.
The State Employment service of Ukraine, represented throughout the country by more than 630 centres and around 15,500 staff, is the key state institution, which is directly serving the needs of unemployed people and employers. Its key function is to match labour demand and supply, by providing a wide range of free of charge services to citizens to facilitate their insertion/re-insertion in the labour market, and working with employers to fulfil their labour requirements. The implementation of the Requalification Vouchers System is the responsibility of this state service.
At present, the Service faces difficulties with the introduction of this requalification instrument as
1. vouchers are not matched with targeted and flexible, short-term programs for training/retraining for this particular age group;
2. the link between requalification and job opportunities is missing
3. generally, the lack of coordination/interaction between State Employment Service, Ministry of education, educational institutions constraints the design and implementation of training and requalification programmes meeting the changing needs of the labour market;
The State Employment services of Ukraine (SES) have approached UNDP with the request to carry out a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Requalification Vouchers System and to identify, on the basis of European best practices, measures/approaches to improve the targeting and effectiveness of this system for people of 45+. In the context of this Rapid Assessment, possible gender discrimination issues should also be reviewed and analyzed, and recommendations provided to eliminate this bias.
Duties and Responsibilities
Goal of the assignment
The goal of the assignment is to carry out a Rapid Assessment of the vouchers system. The Rapid Assessment will include an effectiveness and impact analysis of the vouchers system in targeting people of 45+, but will also pay particular attention to the possible gender discrimination issues arising from its implementation. A qualified national expert (further the Expert) will be selected to support the implementation of this intervention. He/she will work under the direct supervision of the UNDP Programme Advisor. It is envisaged that this Rapid Assessment will take place during July 2014.
Key activities to be undertaken:
The Expert will carry out the following key activities:
data gathering on the vouchers system. This will include: identifying, compiling and analysis of statistics, taking part in face to face interviews with representatives of the Employment Services, carrying out face to face interviews with representatives of Ministry of education and educational institutions – 8 expert/days; prepare the ToRs of a small scale survey of vouchers recipients (no less than 60 over 3 Oblasts including Kiev and face to face interviews with local employment services at regional level), participate in the selection process of a suitable research institute and facilitate the delivery of the survey within the determined deadlines – 4 expert/days; provide support to the preparation of a report summarizing the results of the Rapid Assessment (this will include gathering additional data and carrying out data analysis) and prepare the list of problem issues in the current vouchers system according to the results of Rapid Assessment that should be taking into account by the International Expert under preparation the European best practices survey– 5 expert/days; develop concept or action plan for improving the voucher system based on results of Rapid Assessment and Report on European best practices that should be delivered by the International Expert – 8 expert/days; organize meetings with representatives SES, UNDP, ILO, UN Women and academia to presentation and discuss the report with results of Rapid Assessment, the Report on European best practice, concept or action plan – 5 expert/days Deliverables
Throughout his/her assignment, the Expert is expected to deliver the following outputs:
1 Inception Report should include (i) a results of data gathering on the vouchers system and (ii) the draft ToRs of a small scale survey of vouchers recipients and should be submitted not later than 16 June 2014; 1 Mid-term Report should include (i) summarized results of the Rapid Assessment, (ii) list of problem issues in the current vouchers system according to the results of Rapid Assessment, and (iii) summary on discussions of the Report on Rapid Assessment and the Report on European best practice and should be submitted not later than 15 August 2014; 1 Final Report should include (i) concept or action plan for improving the voucher system and (ii) summary on its discussions and should be submitted not later than 18 September 2014. Copyright
All information and products produced by the Expert under this assignment will remain the property of UNDP Ukraine.
Monitoring, Progress Control and Coordination
The Expert will work under the supervision of the UNDP Programme Manager. An electronic and paper version of the reports should be prepared and submitted for clearance by the UNDP Programme Manager no later than the abovementioned fixed dates. As expected during the assignment the Expert will be closely collaborating and supporting the hired International Expert and SES
Competencies
Data compiling experience (including statistical data and survey data); Good analytical and writing skills (Ukrainian, Russian); Good communication skills; Excellent organizational skills; Experience of planning and organizing study tours an advantage. Corporate Competencies
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favoritism; Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
At least Master’s or Specialist’s degree in Social Sciences or International Development or any other relevant fields; Experience:
At least 5 years of experience in the field of labor market development, employment and employment services; At least 5 years of experience in conducting research; Languages:
Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian. Knowledge of English. Documents to be included when submitting the proposals
Personal CV, including information about past experience in similar projects / assignments and contact details for referees Financial proposal Financial proposal - Lump sum contract
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including number of anticipated working days).
Evaluation criteria
Educational background – 10 points max {10 pts – PhD; 8 pts – Specialist/Master’s degree}; Experience in the field of labor market development, employment and employment services –25 points max {25 pts – 10 years and more; 20 pts – 9-8 years; 10 pts –7-6 years; 5 pts –5 years}; Experience in conducting research – 25 points max {25 pts – 10 years and more; 20 pts – 9-8 years; 10 pts –7-6 years; 5 pts –5 years }; Language Skills (Ukrainian, Russian and English Language) – 10 points max {10 pts – fluent Ukrainian, Russian and English, 5 pts – fluent Ukrainian, Russian and basic English }. Maximum available technical score - 70 points.
Evaluation method:
Cumulative analysis
Contract award shall be made to the incumbent whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) having received the cumulative highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
* Technical Criteria weight: 70%
* Financial Criteria weight: 30%
Only candidates obtaining a minimum 70% from the maximum available technical score would be considered for the Financial Evaluation
The maximum number of points assigned to the financial proposal is allocated to the lowest price proposal and will equal to 30. All other price proposals will be evaluated and assigned points, as per below formula:
30 points [max points available for financial part] x [lowest of all evaluated offered prices among responsive offers] / [evaluated price].
The proposal obtaining the overall cumulatively highest score after adding the score of the technical proposal and the financial proposal will be considered as the most compliant offer and will be awarded a contract.
General Terms and conditions as well as other related documents can be found under: http://europeandcis.undp.org/home/jobs
Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply.
Due to a large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.
Applications should be filled in only in English.
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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