Consultant - Study on Leadership Gap Assessment, Addis Ababa

Consultant - Study on Leadership Gap Assessment, Addis Ababa

Closing Date: Thursday, 03 October 2013

CONSULTANT - STUDY ON LEADERSHIP GAP ASSESSMENT

Location :

Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA

Application Deadline :

03-Oct-13

Additional Category

Poverty Reduction

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Post Level :

International Consultant

Languages Required :

English  

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

21-Oct-2013

Duration of Initial Contract :

15 working days

Expected Duration of Assignment :

15 working days

Background

Since 1991 the Government of Ethiopia has embarked on an ambitious process to eradicate poverty. The current poverty reduction strategy (Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP, 2009/10-2014/15) envisions the country extricating itself from poverty securing the status of a middle-income economy by 2020-23. The focus of the transformational process has been on reforming governance, public service, decentralization and the economy. Central to this transformational and reform agenda is the important and catalytic role of the state in driving development (democratic developmental state). This approach, based on high levels of public investment and pro-poor initiatives, has led to strong economic growth and delivered notable progress towards the attainment of many of the targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In the last decade Ethiopia experienced strong and generally broad-based real economic growth averaging around 10.6 percent a year. According to the latest Human Development Report, Ethiopia is the 3rd fastest mover on human development.

 Notwithstanding the achievements, there are challenges. Sustaining the fast growth trajectory and the development path demands policy continuity and robust responses to emerging global, regional and national development and political realities. Against this backdrop, the Advanced Leadership Training Programme for senior leaders is designed to equip senior government officials, policy makers and leaders at federal government and federated state (regional state) levels with the analytical insight, policy expertise, leadership, management and partnership skills, and best practices to sustain and accelerate the development transformation in line with the country’s vision.

 
It is expected that participants of the programme will constitute a critical pool of expertise who will contribute to a dynamic policy environment that seeks to take maximum advantage of new knowledge, international best practices and know-how on successful transformation processes. Ministers, Sate Minsters, Diplomats, Directors of selected Federal Agencies, Regional Presidents, and Heads of Finance and Economic Development Bureaus at regions are targeted under this initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of this consultancy is to review and elaborate on the leadership skills gap at the executive level and propose a clear training strategy to overcome these limitations. The process will specifically require elaborating a detailed report on the gaps analysis and recommend detailed sets of generic training modules. The consultant will identify and consult the best universities and institutions in formulating training modules.

UNDP Ethiopia will use the report and recommended training modules to produce and launch a simple Request for Quotation (RFQ) to attract well-known universities that specialize in the recommended modules.  

To this effect, the consultant is expected to consult all relevant sources of information, such as the project document, needs assessment report, programme budget, programme files, and any other material that may be considered useful to produce the gap analysis report and generic training modules.  

 More specifically, the following or more methodologies shall be applicable:

•  Desk review of relevant documentation
• Interviews and participatory consultations with key Stakeholders as required (Ministry of Finance and Economic Development–Multilateral Cooperation Department, UNDP – Management, Democratic Governance and Capacity Building Unit )

Competencies

Competencies:

• Good organizational and inter-personal skills; and
• Multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure;
• Strong proven capacity in research, data collection and analysis;
• Proven experience in writing analytical and policy paper;
• Good facilitation and communication skills;

Core Competencies:

• Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity;
• Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Functional competencies:

• Excellent computer skills;
• Exercise sound judgment/analysis;
• Ability to develop creative solutions;
• Ability to liaise with a myriad of stakeholders and partners, including government, civil society, international organizations and grassroots organizations ;
• Ability to work in culturally diverse environments and display diplomacy and tact;
• Demonstrated sensitivity, discretion, tact, and courtesy in relation to implementing partners, and national and international personnel of varied nationalities and backgrounds.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• An advanced degree or equivalent in Education, Training and Capacity Development, Curriculum and Instruction or in a relevant field of study.
• Ph. D. will have an added advantage.

Experience:

• Knowledge and extensive training and research experience in organizing executive courses;
• Experience on preparations of RFQ development and evaluation;
• Designing TOR for training and capacity building;  
• Preferably have experiences as a trainer/facilitator;  
• Experience in administrative, financial and technical field will be an added advantage;
•  Knowledge and experience in Internet/Website research.

Language:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Note:

Interested applicants should submit their CV online.  Only short listed candidates will be conducted to submit technical and financial proposal.

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.