Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) Consultant - GEP-Kabul

Scope of Work

Working under the supervision of the Project Manager the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

To establish, coordinate and lead the GRB advisory committeeTo coordinate and lead the study GRB analysis in 6 line ministries in collaboration with relevant local stakeholdersTo engage the relevant line ministries in collaboration with MoWA and gender units to increase allocation of budgets for the promotion of gender equalityTo participate in the 2015/2016 national planning process with the view to mainstream gender in the budgetTo support the ministry of finance to develop gender sensitive budget statementTo build capacity of budget cells and gender units o gender responsive budgeting (training, development of tools, practical working sessions)To support budget cells of line ministries to implement the action plans on implementing GRBTo advocate with senior government officials and line ministries to strengthen the budget cells and gender unitsTo conduct a two day practical training session for MOF, MOWA and sector ministries on GRB.To strengthen capacity of budget units, MOF and MOWA by providing on the job technical support on mainstreaming gender in policies, plans, strategies, budgets and monitoring plans.To develop a strategy for implementation of Gender Responsive Budgeting in subnational level

The ultimate goal is to ensure that the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of Women Affairs (MOWA) and six line ministries (6) – 1) Public Health 2) Agriculture, 3) Rural Development 4) Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled 5) Education 6) Higher Education are adequately capacitated to practically implement gender responsive budgeting in their ministry and that gender budget is increased.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

Expected results

A functional GRB advisory committee advocating for increased budget allocation for the promotion of genderGRB analysis study of in 6 line ministries in collaboration with relevant local stakeholdersGRB study recommendation adopted and implemented by 6 line ministriesAnalytical paper demonstrating increase allocation of budgets for the promotion of gender equalityA analytical report on 2015/2016 national planning process on gender equalityGender sensitive budget statement and Budget Circular 1 and Budget Circular 2Budget cells and gender units identify gender issues for inclusion in the national budgetGRB action plans in 6 line ministries implementedBudget cells and gender units strengthened (technical, financial, human resources) by senior officials

Price Proposal and Schdule of Payment

The proposal from the consultants in relation to this assignment should be expressed as a lump sum payment plus the appropriate level of DSA subject to travelling to Afghanistan twice for the period of 20 days assignment and travel costs from the consultant’s home base to and from Kabul. The lump sum payment will be made based upon completion of indicated deliverables. An IC Time Sheet will be maintained by the Contractor and serve as the basis for the payment of fees. The ticket cost and DSA will be provided upon signature of the contract, and the payment will be made upon completion of each deliverable as indicated above.

Deliverables, Estimated Duration to Complete, Lump sum payment

Inception report on approach and timelines for completing expected results, December 2014, 10%.GRB analysis study of six line ministries, January 2015, 10%.GRB study recommendation adopted and implemented by 6 line ministries, February - March, 50%.Analytical paper demonstrating increase allocation of budgets for the promotion of gender equalityA analytical report on 2015/2016 national planning process on gender equalityBudget cells and gender units identify gender issues for inclusion in the national budgetGRB action plans in 6 line ministries implemented, April - May, 30%Budget cells and gender units strengthened (technical, financial, human resources) by senior officials

Methodology

Avoid the lecture type of trainings as participants have been trained on the theory of gender and GRB, notwithstanding quick refresher sessions are important.Consultant may be required to allocate time to sit in each of the Ministries in order to provide practical working sessions to achieve the expected results.Use participatory methodologiesThe consultant is expected to share programme-based budgets of countries that are a best practice of GRB to enable participants to appreciate the processes.Share policies, plans and strategies of some countries that are regarded as best practice in mainstreaming gender.Participants are expected to review own sector policies, plans and budgets to enable them gain skills on GRB and gender mainstreaming.Provide case studies of countries that have been successfully institutionalized GRB, provide clear steps and support the Ministries to strengthen the Budget Units.To work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Finance in supporting the other Ministries.The leadership role of MOWA in coordinating gender activities need to be improved.

Target Group for the two day training

The Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of Women Affairs (MOWA) and  six ministries (6) – 1) Public Health 2) Agriculture, 3) Rural Development 4) Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled 5) Education 6) Higher Education

Working Arrangements

The Consultant will work under the guidance of the GEP Project Manager and relevant GEP Staff as well as UNDP Cross-Practice Unit (CPU) and MOWA. The consultant is expected to prepare the necessary resource materials for the trainings; bring best practices of some checklists for GRB and build on GRB handbook already developed.

Evaluation Method and Criteria

The offer will be evaluated by using the Best Value for money approach (combined scoring method).  The Technical Proposal will be evaluated on 60%.  Whereas the Financial Proposal will be evaluated on 20%. Relevant education and experience will be evaluated on 20% making total score to be 100%. The breakdown for evaluation is found below.

Criteria, Weight

Technical Proposal, 60%

Methodology and approach to fulfilling the outlined deliverables.

Financial Proposal, 20%

Experience and Education, 20%

PhD (preferred), MSc/MA Degree or above in Gender Studies, Political Science or any other relevant social science disciplineAt least 7 years of relevant experience in gender responsive budgets and institutionalizing gender/budgets units in sectors.Proven experience in training, coaching, writing analytical reports.Excellent written English, knowledge in Dari or Pashtun languages will be considered as an asset.

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