• Scope other existing work, initiatives and approaches external to the TI Movement that can potentially inform the National Chapters’ work.
• A framework with a practical focus that serves as a guide for National Chapters.
Essential to all the above is the consideration of context and contextual variables, and consultation with National Chapters in the region.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES:
In close cooperation with the coordination team at TI-S, the consultant is expected to develop a gender and anti-corruption framework.
This includes:
1. An index outlining the structure and content of the framework.
2. Framework including a mapping of existing approaches, good practices, methodologies, recommendations, new strategies and opportunities for regional collaboration.
All presentations and reports are to be submitted in English or Spanish, in electronic form, in accordance with the deadlines agreed. The consultant is responsible for editing and quality control of language. TI-S retains the sole rights with respect to all distribution, dissemination and publication of the deliverables.
WORKING AND REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS:
The consultant/team of consultants is expected to work very close with the TI-S IMPACT grant coordination team, the Regional Advisor for the Americas as well as with other technical external partners in the region.
The index (deliverable 1) must be approved by the TI-S team before continuing to draft the framework. The engagement of the National Chapters will be coordinated with and facilitated through the Regional Advisor for the Americas. There will be periodical check-in meetings throughout the process with the TI-S team. TI-S will ensure the organisation of logistics associated with this process.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The consultant should have the following qualifications:
• University degree in social sciences/ political science/ gender or equivalent experience
• Thorough understanding of the linkages between gender and good governance, corruption
• Working experience in the Latin America and Caribbean region
• Excellent command of English and Spanish to a native speaker’s level
• Good presentation and communication capacities with high attention to detail
• Previous experience in successfully conducting similar assignments
• Innovative, open-minded, culturally sensitive personality
REMUNERATION AND COSTS
The consultants should provide their estimated total fee as a lump sum or as standard daily or hourly rates, before any VAT or other charges.
For consultants based in the EU, EEA and Switzerland
Transparency International e.V. (Secretariat), (TI-S) is registered as a Business Entity in Germany with VAT identification number DE273612486. In order to determine the Value Added Tax (VAT) implications of this tender, we kindly request that consultants fill out the VAT Form for Tenders/Vendor Form (instructions inside the form) and submit the completed and duly signed form along with their email application.
The link to the VAT Form for Tenders/Vendor Form is available at https://www.transparency.org/whoweare/work/gender_and_anti_corruption_framework_for_tis_national_chapters_in_latin_ame
How to apply:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
The application should include the following documents in English or Spanish:
• a cover letter that outlines the consultant’s qualifications for the assignment
• a concept note that briefly presents the idea and overall approach to the assignment, envisaged challenges this assignment poses, and a work plan
• CV(s), incl. two references (with contact information)
• links, references to work samples related to the topic
• an indicative time/ cost estimate broken down by daily fee, number of days, other costs
• indication of availability to conduct the assignment within the given timeframe
Please email your application documents by 15th March 2020, 23:59 CET indicating “Gender and anti-corruption framework’’ in the subject line to genderframework@transparency.org.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Guidelines for handling overhead and travel expenses:
1. Overhead:
Regular overhead expenses associated with the Consultants maintaining their place of business, such as rent, telephone, utilities or stationary, are included in the Consultant’s professional fee, except where explicitly agreed otherwise in the contract.
1. Travel
2.1 Travel and accommodation expenses will as far as possible, and where applicable, be recovered from the institutions and companies hosting events or using the outputs provided by the Consultant.
2.2 Where such cost recovery is not possible, all travel is subject to prior approval by TI-S staff responsible for the financial management of the Project or TI Budget Line that will support the costs of travel. TI shall not issue travel advances to the Consultants. For accommodation or travel by air, rail or coach, they will instead have to contact TI-S that will make travel arrangements on the Consultant’s behalf.
2.3 All travel booked by TI-S will include travel health and accident insurance with worldwide coverage and Economy class only; accommodation will aim to achieve best value for money up to a 4-star category.
2.4 Consultants shall be entitled to invoice TI-S only for local transportation and visa cost (if applicable).
2.5 Subsistence allowance (per diems) and expenses for individual meals cannot be claimed. These are part of Consultant’s business expenses.
Job Email id: genderframework(at)transparency.org