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STATEMENT OF WORK

Country Program Coordinator for Côte d’Ivoire

A. Introduction

MCC is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to reduce poverty through economic growth. MCC’s operational model is defined by the core principles of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and results. This position is located within in the Sector Operations Division of the Department of Compact Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) (www.mcc.gov).

Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. Our values are CLEAR: Embrace Collaboration, Always Learn, Practice Excellence, Be Accountable and Respect individuals and ideas. MCC’s values define how we behave on a daily basis, both as individuals and as an institution, in pursuit of our mission. They guide how we make decisions, set priorities, address challenges, manage tradeoffs, recruit and develop staff, and work together with our country partners and stakeholders.

The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) are leading exciting work supporting innovative approaches to ensure evidence-based decision-making for programs and policies that address HIV/AIDS, global health, gender equality and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. A $21.8 million “Data Collaboratives for Local Impact” (DCLI) program was launched in April 2015 and the first three projects are underway in Tanzania. DCLI is aligned with broader U.S. government efforts to maximize the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance, and with the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (Global Partnership), to provide a practical country-level demonstration of how the data revolution can enhance efforts to achieve sustainable development.

As country-based implementation partners are selected and projects are prepared to ramp up, our small DCLI team needs in-country support to provide oversight and facilitation for projects operating in Côte d’Ivoire. DCLI is therefore looking for a talented professional to work as part of our professional team, supporting MCC and PEPFAR in leading DCLI strategic project implementation and oversight of the work of our in-country implementation partners.

MCC and the Department of State’s Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) have entered into a strategic interagency partnership. The MCC-PEPFAR partnership (“the Program”) leverages MCC’s experience in country ownership to increase country participation through multi-stakeholder engagement around the availability, accessibility, analysis and use of data beginning with a focus on health, economic growth and gender equality. Specifically, MCC will work with PEPFAR and relevant in-country stakeholders to explore interest in, conceptualize and implement activities to strengthen the use of data in the country.

The Partnership’s program, called Data Collaboratives for Local Impact (DCLI), will involve targeted investments to strategically strengthen the data-use ecosystem in areas of HIV/AIDS and broader health, education, gender equality and economic growth in target countries at (1) national level (through development of the data ecosystem and capabilities for advanced data science) – and (2) subnational level (to enhance sub-national level institutional capacity, including support for efforts to reduce the rate of new HIV/AIDS cases among adolescent girls).

MCC and OGAC have established the Program given MCC’s experience of putting development principles into practice in partnership with country governments, including approaches, tools and methodologies such as the compact development process, strategic consultation, shared analysis, due diligence, monitoring and evaluation, and the creation of implementation arrangements that drive results, country engagement, and accountability.

B. Scope of Work

The Country Program Coordinator (CPC), based in or near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, shall work with the Regional Coordinator and Managing Director on key technical and administrative components of this Program. Specifically, he or she shall contribute to project oversight, support day-to-day coordination, sequencing, planning and follow through on work plan tasks underway and involving the MCC core team, the Program advisory group as well as other contracted support and consultants.

The Consultant shall report to the Managing Director of the MCC-PEPFAR Partnership located within the Sector Operations (SO) division of the Department of Compact Operation (DCO).

C. Country

Côte d’Ivoire and any other MCC eligible country, if required

D. Tasks and Deliverables

The CPC shall perform the following:

Project Oversight and Monitoring (40%): In accordance with instructions, the CPC conducts site visits and reports on DCLI projects and other related activities. The CPC shall gather observations and feedback and report to the Managing Director, Regional Coordinator and DCLI team on: 1) the quality of the financial management systems implemented by the grantee and partners, including any potential for waste, fraud, or abuse of grant funds; and 2) the effectiveness of the in-country partners’ project activities. The CPC shall provide regular updates on in-country program activities, progress and problems, as well as monthly CPC reports and bi-annual assessments of the partners’ performance. Site visits and coordination activities may also include remediation activities as directed by the Managing Director or Regional Coordinator. The CPC is expected to be familiar with the status of grantees by reviewing grantee monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports and grantee disbursement requests on a timely basis.

Management, Coordination and Technical Assistance (25%): The CPC shall manage the country operations. This may include managing the use of funds and maintaining accurate financial records, submitting monthly financial and activity reports, and ensuring the proper use and maintenance of MCC assets. The CPC shall assist in the coordination of visits and events associated with MCC, PEPFAR and other related staff or partners. The CPC shall also, on a limited basis, interface with outside stakeholders on behalf of DCLI as directed by the Managing Director or Regional Coordinator. On occasion, and on an as need basis, the CPC may provide or facilitate the provision of technical assistance to the DCLI projets.

Outreach (20%): The CPC shall represent the DCLI program as the chief in-country representative, including events and activities that strengthen the projects or reputation of the DCLI program. The CPC may be asked to coordinate political and institutional outreach for the program and projects, and to advise on proper and customary protocol for working in the country and specific sub-national regions. The CPC may be asked to conduct outreach activities to publicize DCLI’s country program. The CPC may also be asked to advance the program’s reach and effectiveness through utilizing new or existing connections within government, non-government, donor and/or private sector organizations.

Transition to Sustainability and Close-Out (15%): The CPC shall support the process of planning program impact sustainability including preparing and transitioning elements of the work to a sustainability mode. This shall also involve administrative close out of implementation agreements – and s/he shall conduct final financial reconciliations, draft grant programmatic close-out reports, support evaluation efforts, and provide other services in support of program close-out activities and follow up activities, including evaluations and audits, as directed by the Managing Director or Regional Coordinator.

The CPC:

· Monitors all partner activities and provides real time programmatic support to accomplish the DCLI objectives.

· Ensures transparency of partner operations and communicates any concerns to the DCLI team.

· Reviews reports and disbursement requests in coordination with other members of the DCLI team.

· Supports the overall Program strategy to promote country-led data efforts, including but not limited to an improved policy environment, data supply, and data demand and use for programmatic effectiveness and mutual accountability.

· May participate in strategic planning for current and additional Program investment areas, and related to the use of data to drive innovation, multi-stakeholder engagement, local impact and ultimately sustainable development.

· Supports partners in the process of designing and implementing data-related events such as data dives, ideations, hackathons, mash-ups and other events needed to advance programmatic goals and/or highlights MCC-PEPFAR Partnership and other USG achievements.

· Supports the development of a detailed work plan for partners in response to agreed-upon DCLI goals as well as established milestones.

· Actively tracks progress towards agreed-upon deliverables, schedules and budget. Provides timely review of draft deliverables and coordinates with COR when issues or challenges arise.

· Support planning for the sustainability of project investments, including timing and transition to this phase of the work.

· Provide technical assistance directly where the need overlaps with experience base, or facilitate the provision when external short term needs arise related to specific implementation partners’ deficiencies / risks exist that cannot be met otherwise.

· Coordinates with the DCLI team, as well as contracted personnel and consultants, grantees or implementing partners, to obtain input on country-specific status and progress related to the DCLI program.

· Identifies, tracks and helps manage key Partnership risks and opportunities in coordination with the Managing Director.

· Contributes to overall budget tracking and reporting, working to ensure timely preparation of monthly reports for MCC and PEPFAR.

· Provides guidance, programmatic and logistical support to DCLI, MCC and PEPFAR visitors and employees on temporary duty (TDY) in Côte d’Ivoire or the region.

· Plans and participates in meetings, work sessions and workshops with the DCLI team, contractors and PEPFAR staff.

· Identifies relevant lessons-learned of value to the MCC-PEPFAR partnership – and proposes practical approaches to enhance the DCLI operational model.

· Guides the partners on the ongoing design, implementation, and monitoring of program work in Côte d’Ivoire to ensure the technical quality and effectiveness of interventions.

· Participates in meetings with Project stakeholders, including: MCC consultants, implementing partners and in-country PEPFAR teams and headquarters staff at OGAC, MCC and PEPFAR interagency.

· Contributes to internal (MCC) and external Project communications and stakeholder engagement, including but not limited to briefers, presentations, and other tools.

· Guides and supports DCLI and contracted Monitoring & Evaluation team members to ensure the quality and effectiveness of M&E work related to the Program and projects.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

E. Place and Period of Performance

All work shall be completed between the dates of the award through a two year period of performance.

The estimated level of effort is estimated at up to 2,087 hours per year with an estimated 2 trips per year. MCC anticipates this level of effort but does not guarantee this level of effort as it may increase or decrease.

Consultant shall perform the tasks under this contract in MCC offices in Washington, DC. Travel will be required on an as needed basis.

F. Timing and Reporting

All formal communication with MCC, including reports, will be submitted to the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR), Program Manager (PM), and other designated MCC personnel. The COR/PM for this requirement will be identified via separate correspondence.

The COR/PM will have technical responsibility for monitoring the contractor’s performance. The COR/PM will review and evaluate the contractor’s performance, and also will coordinate any communications with relevant counterparts and other donor agencies and organizations.

Any changes in the terms of the ToR will be made in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer. No representation of the COR/PM shall serve as a basis for an alteration in the general scope of this ToR or of the terms and conditions of the ToR unless confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters that pertain to the Contract terms. Proceeding with the work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment for that work.

G. Evaluation Criteria

Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered.

Mandatory Requirements:

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in West Africa implementing and/or overseeing international development projects and programs

· Demonstrated track record of the use of data and open data to augment transparency and improve lives

· Must be a citizen of Côte d’Ivoire.

· Must be a resident of Côte d’Ivoire, or able to become resident without significant delay and at no cost to the Program.

· Must have experience working with U.S. and foreign team members.

· Must have excellent written and verbal English and French language proficiency.

· A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in information systems, business administration, management, public administration, finance, economics, or a related field; or equivalent experience.

· High level of motivation, personal commitment, interpersonal skills and ethical standards.

· Willingness to travel within Côte d’Ivoire and internationally as needed.

· Demonstrated project / program management experience – including tracking work plans, milestones and budget as well as monitoring the implementation of an international development activity, preferably under a grant or cooperative agreement.

· Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, especially in the context of grants management, banking, business development, or international development.

· Demonstrated ability to operate independently in high visibility, high-pressure environments and operate in a complex office environment, emergency and/or political crisis situations with minimal supervision.

Preferred Requirements:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in designing and overseeing implementation of projects and programs related to the use of data to meet development project / program objectives, including innovation, greater stakeholder engagement, program efficiency, mutual accountability and transparency.

· Knowledge of international best practices related to the use of data and open data to meet development project / program objectives.

· Experience on development programs related to HIV/AIDs, health, gender equality, education and/or economic empowerment of youth.

· Experience applying her or his skills related to data in one or more of the following sectors: Health, gender, education, energy, water, or transportation.

· Knowledge of grant management;

· Experience working with marginalized groups and/or community-based enterprises.

· Experience managing client relationships, especially in a grants management, banking, business development, or international development context.

· Experience with or education related to financial management, accounting and/or auditing, monitoring, or evaluating international development programs.

· Knowledge of community needs assessment, mobilization, community enterprises participatory development, and/or monitoring the implementation of an assistance activity under a grant or cooperative agreement.

· Demonstrated ability to apply data and open data skills to international development projects, including capacity building (data literacy) in developing countries.

· Demonstrated knowledge in procuring contract or consulting services and establishing and managing grants involving data or open data assessments.

· Familiar with operational policies, procedures and processes related to open data among the United States Government (USG), other governments, donors and the private sector.

· Ability to effectively work cross-culturally and experience in collaborative planning and negotiations with high-level donor and/or foreign officials.

· Ability to anticipate, mitigate and resolve problems or conflicts resulting in practical approaches and solutions that are in the best interest of the organization (MCC) and OGAC.

· Ability to collaborate with staff of OGAC and PEPFAR interagency partners, as well as multilateral development institutions, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations as appropriate.

· Ability to represent MCC to a wide range of external stakeholders.

· Knowledge of strategic and operational planning processes and techniques and the ability to manage for results, problem-solve and identify innovative solutions.

· Ability to develop, track and manage budgets.

H. Conflict of Interest

The consultant would be precluded from bidding on work and services (design, assessment, construction and supervision) to be procured by the local MCA accountable entity or using funds advanced under a Compact in the relevant country, unless the consultant submits a mitigation plan sufficient to ameliorate any conflict of interest pursuant to the rules applicable to the procurement process.

I. Subcontracting

The consultant is authorized to subcontract data collection, environmental and social analysis, translation services, and related services. The overall costs for subcontracting shall not exceed 25% of the consultant’s total negotiated unloaded direct labor cost.

J. Other requirements

International travel is required. The Consultant may be requested to mobilize on a short notice and shall be expected to deliver high quality finished products in a timely manner.