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STATEMENT OF WORK

Associate Director Human and Community Development

A. Introduction MCC’s mission is to provide grant assistance to support economic growth and poverty reduction in select developing countries with a demonstrated commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC’s partner countries enter into a five-year agreement (Compact) with MCC that includes a plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives. Our model is defined by core principles, of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results.

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 department of Compact Operations (DCO) is responsible for developing and implementing MCC’s compact programs. The department ensures that MCC compacts are designed and implemented in compliance with agency standards for procurement, financial management, environmental and social performance, and gender integration and social inclusion.

Within DCO, the Sector Operations Division is responsible for the development and oversight of MCC’s agriculture, land, human and community development investments, program procurement and financial services, gender integration and social inclusion.

B. Scope

The overall scope of this requirement is to work with the Human and Community Development (HCD) Practice Group (PG) under the leadership of the Practice Leader and Senior Director (PLSD). The HCD PG is part of the Sector Operations Division in the Department of Compact Operations.

C. Country

Philippines and/or any MCC eligible country.

D. Tasks and Deliverables

Tasks:

The Associate Director (AD) reports to the Practice Leader and Senior Director (PLSD) for the Human and Community Development (HCD) Practice Group. Duties include:

1. Support compact development in assigned countries, including Philippines.

· In concert with MCC’s Country Team and the host government, develop actionable project proposals for eventual MCC funding. Specifically, identify and develop projects and activities that address issues associated with information asymmetry and market access across various agricultural value chains.

· Provide training and support to the host country counterparts on MCC’s gender and social inclusion guidelines and ensure that said guidelines are considered and incorporated into project proposals formally submitted to MCC.

2. Analyze country documents sufficient to understand the nature and structure of relevant laws, policies and institutions vis a vis human and community development and social and gender inequality.

· Analyze sectors, sub-sectors and/or issues to understand their relevance to and influence on potential poverty impacts.

· Gather, review and assess data and documents provided by government, USG, bilateral and multilateral organizations, universities, private sector, NGO and CBO actors, groups representing the needs of women and vulnerable people, for social and gender integration.

3. Conduct meetings and interviews with relevant stakeholders to assess the overall approach to and outcomes of human and community development and gender integration across policies and programs in relevant sectors.

· Set up and conduct telephone and/or in-person interviews and meetings with key representatives from USG, bilateral, multilateral, university, private sector, NGOs, CBOs, community groups, local governance units/groups, women’s groups, and groups representing the needs of other vulnerable groups, and other relevant stakeholders.

4. Work with the PLSD and HCD Practice Group to develop and implement agency-wide standards for participatory development.

5. Support HCD Practice Group as Institutional Research Specialist

· Conduct rigorous evaluations of national, regional, and local institutions in MCC partner countries

· Develop actionable recommendations for the consultative plan and process

6. Identify how addressing social and gender inequality fits within the Compact and project logical frameworks

7. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Deliverables:

Deliverables are associated with the tasks identified in DUTIES to include reports as required by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The incumbent will produce other reports and analyses as requested by MCC, such as:

· Detailed and comprehensive written reports on progress of a project development or implementation.

· Trip reports, which will include at a minimum the summary of any consultations and meetings held, and key findings and recommendations and any next steps, as appropriate.

· Contributions to MCC document such as Opportunities Memos, Project Proposal Assessment Memos, and Investment Memos for the development of compacts.

· Other written material as required, including briefing memos, Powerpoint presentations, fact sheets, etc.

· Other reports and inputs, as requested by MCC COR/PM.

Deliverables will be considered draft upon initial receipt. Drafts will be reviewed and accepted or concerns raised/comments provided within two weeks of receipt. The incumbent will appropriately address the corporation’s concerns and provide final deliverables within one week of receiving MCC’s response. Performance will be monitored on an ongoing basis.

E. Technical Directive:

To support MCC in the flexible and timely manner needed to meet the evolving needs of Compact development and negotiation, tasks under this statement of work will be issued and the consultant deployed through a technical directive provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative/Project Monitor (COR/PM) each time the consultant’s services are needed over the course of this contract. Each technical directive, once approved, will be incorporated by reference into this statement of work. No technical directive shall imply any additional costs to the United States Government (USG) beyond the amount allowed for in the initial statement of work; however, this statement of work may be amended to reflect additional costs associated with appraisal and/or oversight requirements in additional countries. In each technical directive, the COR/PM will define the specific tasks, dates and location of services, and assignment deliverable(s) at least one week prior to date of consultant deployment. The COR/PM will issue a technical directive to the consultant with a copy to the contract officer at MCC. The technical directive will, in one paragraph to two pages, provide clear and concise instructions on tasks and deliverables requested of the consultant. Upon acknowledging acceptance of the technical directive by the consultant to MCC in writing (email or fax to the COR/PM is acceptable), the consultant will be deployed by MCC to conduct the specific tasks described therein. The consultant shall not conduct any specific work under this contract unless such a technical directive is issued and acknowledged in writing. The consultant will notify the contract officer if the tasks appear to fall outside the scope given herein. The consultant is expected to submit electronic copies of all written deliverables in English and to brief MCC staff verbally upon request.

F. Place and Period of Performance

All work will be completed between the dates of the award through a three year period of performance.

The estimated level of effort is estimated at up to 1,664 hours per year (300 hours per year for Philippines and 1,334 per year for Other countries) with an estimated 4 trips per year. MCC anticipates this level of effort but does not guarantee this level of effort as it may increase or decrease.

The consultant shall perform the services and tasks generally identified above at the consultant’s home facilities or in MCC’s DC offices or any eligible MCC countries.

Periodic trips will be required to MCC’s offices in Washington as approved by the PLSD.

G. Evaluation Criteria

Required:

· Advanced degree in sociology, anthropology, public administration, or other relevant field

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in implementing community development project and/or managing stakeholder engagement

· Knowledge of best practices in field of participatory development

· Demonstrated project management skills

· Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with cross-cultural and multidisciplinary teams

· Strong written and oral communication skills

Desirable:

· French or Spanish language proficiency

· Familiarity with MCC model and processes

H. Timing and Reporting

All formal communication with MCC, including reports, will be submitted to the COR/PM. 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 Call Order 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 Call Order or of the terms and conditions of the Call Order 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.

The designated Consultant would be expected to coordinate with local authorities responsible for MCC Compact implementation as well as other donors, where relevant. However, designated Consultant would report directly to the designated COR/PM.

I. 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 based on the instructions of the COR/PM.