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CONSULTANT SERVICES

Sector Operations - MBO Consultant 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.

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.

Scope

The Consultant will 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 will 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 will be asked to make recommendations to Sector Operations Management.

Tasks 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 will be expected to 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.

Deliverables

The Consultant will provide services to MCC on an as-needed basis. Technical directives under this statement of work will be issued and the Consultant deployed each time the Consultant’s services are needed over the course of this contract. Individual assignments will range from a few days to a few months in duration. There is no commitment to a minimum or maximum amount of work after the award of this contract. No additional tasks shall imply any additional costs to the Government beyond the amount allowed for in the initial call order; however, the contract may be amended to reflect additional costs associated with requirements in additional countries.

· Ad hoc reports

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

· Trip reports

· Attend Meetings Country

All MCC eligible countries developing or implementing programs with Sector Operation activities.

Period and Place of Performance

This consultancy maybe filled as a short or long term consultancy with a base period of twelve months. The estimated number of hours are 2,080.

The consultant will work from its home office and/or MCC headquarters or any MCC eligible country.

Subcontracting

Subcontracting will not be permitted under this contract.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Knowledge, experience and ability to identify present (in actionable form) global experiences and best practices associated with development projects, specifically related to: agriculture; land tenure and property rights; social and gender assessment; and/or human and community development.

2. Experience working in developing countries and a clear understanding of their enabling environments for development programs described above;

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills; and

4. Availability and ability to travel to MCC partner countries.

Other requirements:

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.