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STATEMENT OF WORK

Gender and Social Inclusion El Salvador

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 developing 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. Key MCC operating principles relating to the award of grants include emphasis on economic impact, country-led solutions and implementation, and focus on results. Eligible countries are invited to develop and submit grant proposals to MCC for consideration. MCC will seek to enter into a Compact for assistance through large-scale, five-year grants for agriculture and irrigation; energy; transportation (roads, bridges, ports); water supply and sanitation; access to health; finance and enterprise development; anticorruption initiatives; land rights and access; access to education, etc.

MCC recognizes that gender inequality can be a significant constraint to economic growth and poverty reduction. MCC’s gender policy and operational guidance ensure that gender will be considered in the selection of eligible countries and integrated into the development and design of Compact programs, the assessment and implementation of projects funded by the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), the monitoring of program results, and the evaluation of program impacts. MCC’s Gender Milestones and Operational Procedures strengthen and concretize the requirements of the Gender Policy and contribute to the MCC’s and the Country Core Team’s ability to ensure gender integration in projects that may be funded.

B. Scope

GSI seeks to contract a consultant to provide technical support integrating social inclusion and gender equality into the three projects of the El Salvador Compact II: Investment Climate, Logistical Infrastructure and Human Capital.

The consultant shall work with the Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI) team member assigned to the El Salvador team, under the supervision of the GSI Senior Director and Practice Lead. As members of MCC country teams in the Department of Compact Operations, GSI staff are responsible for working with partner countries on the development of Compact projects and their oversight during implementation. GSI staff also work in close collaboration with the Environment and Social Performance (ESP) team which is responsible for MCC’s environmental and social assessment and management process.

C. Country

El Salvaor and other MCC eligible countries

D. Task and Deliverables

Tasks

· Provide technical support and advice to MCC in relation to the implementation of FOMILENIO’s Social and Gender Integration Plan (SGIP) for the Human Capital Project, Logistical Infrastructure Project, and Investment Climate Project (this includes support in the annual review process of the SGIP)

· Support and provide oversight of FOMILENIO’s TIP Risk Management Plan for the Logistical Infrastructure Project.

· Conduct oversight visits to project sites to ensure compliance with social and gender requirements as well as other MCC social-environmental requirements. Provide reports to MCC GSI in a timely manner with recommendations to address any identified risks.

· Provide expertise to staff regarding monitoring, assessing and evaluating social and gender performance, outcomes and impacts of MCC-funded projects.

· Participate as a technical advisor to ensure that analyses of social and gender differences and inequalities continue to inform the development, detailed design, and assessment of projects to be funded through El Salvador Compact II.

· Support efforts geared towards the implementation of the El Salvador Ministry of Education’s Gender Policy, as it related to the MCC-funded Human Capital Project.

· Review and comment on terms of reference, scopes of work, or deliverables for gender analyses, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), Environmental Natural Resource Management (ENRM) studies/plans, feasibility studies, consultancies, HIV/AIDS risk management plans, human trafficking assessments and risk management plans., health and safety plans, and other mitigation strategies, including the prevention of child labor, etc. Provide guidance and support in implementation of these plans, with recommendations to address implementation risks.

· Provide advice to GSI staff and technical input on social and gender issues related to policy analysis, consultations, program design, project assessments, implementation plans, monitoring and evaluation of Compact-funded projects and activities.

· Provide recommendations on how projects may be better designed and implemented to ensure that both women and men, as well as vulnerable groups, benefit equitably from MCC investments.

· Support inclusion of small and micro businesses within efforts of the Investment Climate Project.

· Monitor compliance with the Social and Gender Integration Milestones and keep GSI staff informed of progress and delays.

· Conducts desk reviews of social inclusion and gender issues equality, as needed.

· Conduct presentation of best practices and/or training sessions, as requested.

Deliverables

· Trip reports

· Ad hoc reports, as requested by MCC GSI

· Contributions to technical documents, as requested by MCC GSI

E. Period and Place of Performance

The period of performance of this contract is a base period of four years with approximately 3 trips per year.

The estimated level of effort is approximately 400 hour per year. MCC anticipates this level of effort but does not guarantee this level of effort as it may increase or decrease.

The Contractor will perform work under this contract in Washington DC, or at the contractor’s office or home of record, in MCC eligible countries or as required to complete tasks.

F. Contracting Officer Representative/Project Monitor

The COR/PM shall have technical responsibility over the Consultant. Any change in the terms of the Call Order must 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 Contract or of the terms and conditions of the Contract unless confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Consultant must communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters that pertain to the Contract terms. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment for that work.

G. Evaluation Criteria

Mandatory Requirements:

· Minimum of 10 years of experience developing or working with strategies, approaches, and tools for gender integration and social inclusion in large-scale international development programs.

· Conducting desk reviews and providing documentation on issues relevant to social/gender assessment

· Designing and carrying out social and gender analysis in feasibility studies, environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA’s), environmental and social management plans (ESMP’s), resettlement action plans (RAP’s), and/or risk management plans.

· Spanish speaking ability required (English familiarity desired)

Preferred Requirements:

· Providing substantial input into social and gender assessment in policy analysis, research, program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

· Familiarity with projects related to education, infrastructure and investment climate. Previous experience integrating gender components within the private sector desired, but not required).

· Developing gender indicators for performance monitoring and evaluation

· Developing and assessing methods, tools and indicators for monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment.

· Working experience in Latin America and the Caribbean.

H. Other requirements

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