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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has had a long and proud history in Papua New Guinea (PNG), working in all areas of development over the last 30 years, since the first UNDP office opened in PNG in 1981. With the support of the Government of PNG, and partners and donors, UNDP has forged strong bonds and built successful working relationships in all PNG provinces. The UNDP also works in Bougainville which is an Autonomous Region of PNG. In 2001, the Bougainville Peace Agreement (BPA) was signed between the National Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) and leaders representing the people of Bougainville. The BPA marked the end of a decade-long civil conflict in which up to 20,000 people died and many more were left without family, access to basic services and infrastructure, traumatized and scarred for life. With an estimated population of over 300,000 people, speaking 28 languages, in 33 constituencies stretching from the atolls and islands to the mountains that dominate the Centre of the mainland, Bougainville is an incredibly diverse region. After 2019 Referendum, where 97.7% of Bougainvilleans voted for independence, the two governments are now consulting on the ratification of the referendum outcomes and the next steps in Bougainville’s peace process. To continue to support the two governments with the implementation of BPA, including the post referendum process, UNDP has three active Projects in Bougainville:
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Objectives: UNDP is seeking an experienced legal practitioner who is well vested on application of constitutional laws, international conventions and treaties to support its Bougainville Programme. The post of the Legal Review Adviser will be focused on providing expert support to national partners in reviewing post referendum process related legal documents, upon request from national partners. The Adviser will work closely with key stakeholders and partners in the Autonomous Bougainville Government and the National Government. The incumbent will serve under UNDP’s peacebuilding and governance programme and will report to the Project Manager in Buka with oversight of the Assistant Resident Representative based in Port Moresby. Duties and Responsibilities: The Adviser will, among other tasks, be responsible for the following as a minimum:
Resources Provided UNDP will provide background information to the Consultant to accomplish activities under this TOR and other necessary support. The Consultant shall have his/her own working equipment (hardware and software). UNDP will cover the cost of any travel required in the line with the TORs, all travel will be on economy fare. UNDP may assist with various office space to ensure the successful completion of an agreed mission. |
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Competencies |
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Education and experience Education: Bachelor of Laws degree in law (LL.B) Experience:
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Evaluation Cumulative analysis The proposals will be evaluated using the cumulative analysis method with a split 70% technical and 30% financial scoring. The proposal with the highest cumulative scoring will be awarded the contract. Applications will be evaluated technically, and points are attributed based on how well the proposal meets the requirements of the Terms of Reference using the guidelines detailed in the table below: When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract to be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the Technical Evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation. Interviews may be conducted as part of technical assessment for shortlisted proposals.
Recommended Presentation of Offer The following documents will be requested;
Lump sum contracts 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 instalments 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 travel, living expenses, and number of anticipated working days). Travel All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed. Submission Instructions Completed proposals should be submitted to [email protected], with mandatory email subject: Consultancy: Legal adviser – Bougainville Post Referendum Process, IC/PNG/066-2021, no later than 15th December 2021. For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to [email protected]. Please be guided by the instructions provided in this document above while preparing your submission. Incomplete proposals and failure to comply with proposal submission instruction may not be considered or may result in disqualification of the proposal. UNDP looks forward to receiving your Proposal and thank you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. |
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