02_STATEMENT_OF_WORK.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK - CONSULTANT SERVICES

Technical Advisor for Social Investment

A. Introduction

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.

B. Background

The Sector Operation Division is within the Department of Compact Operations (DCO) which is made up of the following technical areas:

• Procurement

• Fiscal and Accountability

• Social and Gender Assessment

• Agriculture

• Land Tenure

• Human and Community Development

The division is headed with a Deputy Vice President, Managing Director and Senior Directors for each Technical area.

C. Scope

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) requires consulting services for the development and/or implementation of investment programs that involve agriculture; land tenure and property rights; social and gender assessment; and/or human and community development.

D. Tasks

The Consultant shall assist DCO, division of Sector Operations, in reviewing MCC programs which include activities in: agriculture; land tenure and property rights; social and gender assessment; human and community development. The Consultant shall review these programs to ensure global best practices, and where applicable, MCC lessons learned from previous compact operations are incorporated in MCC project design and implementation structures. The Consultant shall make recommendations to Sector Operations Management.

The Consultant’s assignments shall include the following:

▪ Advising Sector Operations Management in conducting operational quality reviews of MCC compacts with activities in: agriculture; land tenure and property rights; social and gender assessment; and/or human and community development. Conduct literature reviews on global best practices and alternative investment models, such as PPPs, Output-Based Aid, etc. that could be applied to investments in the above sectors.

▪ Develop presentations to DCO management on the status of the current portfolio of investments in the above-mentioned sectors and on innovative ideas to further expand the portfolio of activities in line with Constraints Analysis developed for each compact investment.

▪ Advising DCO management in addressing compact development priorities related to agriculture;

land tenure and property rights; social and gender assessment; and/or human and community development. The priorities should be evaluated in terms of opportunities for innovative or alternative approaches to investment.

The Consultant shall coordinate with MCC teams responsible for program development and implementation as well as other donors and private parties, where relevant. The Consultant will report directly to Managing Director for Sector Operations.

E. 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.

F. Deliverables

Deliverables required under this call order will vary according to the task requirements and will be conducted on an as-needed basis. Deliverables will include, but are not limited to:

• Ad hoc reports

• Presentations for internal or external audiences (i.e. Powerpoint and Visio)

• Trip reports

• Attend Meetings

Acceptance Criteria

The deliverables will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Thoroughness and timeliness in complying with all of the elements in the tasks specified.

• Quality and clarity of analyses and work produced.

• Timeliness and efficacy of communications with relevant counterparts at MCC, MCA, and other relevant organizations.

• All reports are to be submitted in English in hard and electronic copy (in MS Word), with tables, data and calculations in MS Excel.

G. Period of Performance

This consultancy is for a base period of twelve months. The estimated number of hours are 2080.

H. Place of Performance

The consultant will work from MCC headquarters in Washington, DC.

I. Country

The work under this call order is authorized at MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC and/or any MCC eligible country, if required.

J. Timing and Reporting

All formal communication with MCC, including reports, will be submitted to the COR. The COR for this requirement will be identified via separate correspondence.

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

Any change in the terms of the Contract must be made in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer.

No representation of the COR shall serve as a basis for an alteration in the general scope of this Contract or of the terms and conditions of the Contract unless confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Independent Consultant 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.

K. Other Requirements

Must be able to obtain public trust clearance. International travel may be required. The Consultant may be requested to mobilize on a short notice and will be expected to deliver high quality finished products in a timely manner.