PACDE prioritizes development of knowledge products both on emerging issues and on analyzing corruption and anti-corruption trends in different regions. This emphasis on knowledge helps PACDE to respond to the demands from the UNDP country office and programming countries to develop interventions that respond to specific contexts as well as better inform policy reforms and shape anti-corruption discourse, particularly in the context of post-2015 development framework.
In 2010 and 2011, UNDP commissioned regional studies to contextualize corruption and anti-corruption in six region/sub regions (Eastern and Southern Africa, Central and Western Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Arab States and Latin America and the Caribbean) . These regional studies mapped out UNDP anti-corruption interventions at the country level and present an overview of programming trends by region. Building on these regional studies, PACDE/UNDP wants to produce a global report on corruption and anti-corruption trends.
The purpose of this publication is to analyze regional and global trends that contribute to corruption and also take stock of UNDP’s own anti-corruption work by region. The publication will compare how UNDP has responded to regional and global trends and identify gaps for further action. The publication will help to meet the current knowledge gap and present a comprehensive picture of trends and patterns of corruption that will be useful for all actors working in anti-corruption.
UNDP is seeking an Editor/ Coordinator to oversee the process and develop a print-ready version of the publication.
LOCATION: Home-Based
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Editor/coordinator will review and edit the current versions of the regional chapters that highlight UNDP’s anti-corruption work in the region. He/She will specifically ensure consistency of language and style, logical flow and technical accuracy. In some cases, sections of the papers may need to be partially re-written to better clarify the key messages, improve the structure of the paper and/or bolster the research.
He/She will coordinate the work of regional experts who will write the section on regional trends in corruption and anti-corruption work.
Based on the consolidated draft, he/she will draft the executive summary of the report , which will highlight the major findings of the report. He/she will also draft the concluding chapter that highlights trends and gaps in anti-corruption work and provides recommendations for future anti-corruption work.
Specifically, the consultant will be required to review, edit and produce a global report on anti-corruption interventions addressing the following:
- Develop templates for regional chapters – for the sections on corruption and anti-corruption trends, and UNDP regional anti-corruption work.
- Coordinate the work of regional experts writing on corruption and anti-corruption trends.
- Ensure clarity of the concepts, consistency of terminology and make it comprehensible to a wider audience of development practitioners.
- Check for and improve the logical flow of arguments and findings.
- Polish and refine the papers drawing on the facts provided.
- Conduct research to fill the gap in the existing UNDP regional anti-corruption drafts and ensure that they are consistent with the template.
- Ensure continuity and consistency of key points.
- Clear and consistent formatting, structure, referencing and style of writing.
- Produce an executive summary and draft the concluding chapter that highlights trends and gaps in anti-corruption work and provides recommendations for future anti-corruption work.
- Produce the final print-ready version of the publication.
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong analytical and research skills;
- Excellent writing and editing skills;
- Good knowledge of UNDP’s anti-corruption work and operations in the field is an advantage;
- Uses information and internet technology applications effectively as a tool and resource;
- Strong interpersonal and good communications skills;
- Ability to work independently, against tight deadline.
EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years post graduate experience, in an international agency, bilateral donor, civil society organization or research think tank.
- Knowledge and research experience in international development, governance, and anti-corruption programming and policy development. Knowledge of Anti-Corruption programming.
- Knowledge of international instruments on Corruption, particularly UNCAC.
- Experience in editing and/or publishing in professional journals is an asset.
- Prior experience of working with UN/UNDP is preferred.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS:
Proposal: - Please submit the following to demonstrate your interest and qualifications:
- Cover Letter, explaining why you or your agency are the most suitable candidate for this consultancy
- Five page unedited writing sample (the sample can be from your previous work)
- Daily fees
- If applicable, all envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. UNDP will not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket.
- If applicable, any other financial claims to accomplish this task, e.g living expenses if outside of home country, visa, travel insurance.
- Personal CV and/or UNDP Personal History Form: Interested individuals must submit their applications online through UNDP Online Recruitment System. Correspondence (either in hard or soft format) will not be considered until the advance stage of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to fill and sign a P11 Form and submit it on the online application, although regular CVs are also acceptable. The P11 Form can be obtained here.
- Download and complete the UN Personal History Form (P11).
- Merge your P11 and/or Personal CV, Proposals and other relevant documents into a single file.
- Click on the Job Title.
- Click “Apply Now” button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and click “Submit Application”.
- Upload your application.
- You will receive an automatic response to your email confirming receipt of your application by the system.
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the Cumulative Analysis methodology [weighted scoring method], where the award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
Responsive/compliant/acceptable. Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
- Technical Criteria weight; [70%]
- Financial Criteria weight; [30%]
- Substantive knowledge of governance/anti-corruption – max points: 20
- Relevant work experience, preferably in UN/UNDP programming – max points: 10
- Excellent analytical and research skills – max points: 15
- Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills – max points: 20
- Availability to start the assignment immediately – max points: 5
UNDP is applies a fair and transparent selection process that takes into account both the technical qualification of Individual Consultants as well as their price proposals. The contract will be awarded to the candidate obtaining the highest combined technical and financial scores. UNDP retains the right to contact references directly.
Download: UN Personal History Form
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via jobs.undp.org
Website: http://www.undp.org
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