International & VN organisation effectiveness consultants needed for short-term assignment in TT Hue

Subject: International & VN organisation effectiveness consultants
needed for short-term assignment in TT Hue
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:44:55 +0700
From: advisor.tthrdp <advisor.tthrdp@vnn.vn>
To: Vern Weitzel <vern.weitzel@undp.org>


Attached are the Terms of Reference for a short-term
consulting assignment that requires a Vietnamese and an International
consultant specialising in reviewing the effectiveness of organisations.
We look forward to receiving proposals.
Cheers and best wishes,

Les Bohm


*THUA THIEN HUE RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (TTH RDP) PHASE II, 2004
– 2008*

**

*Consultancy Terms of Reference - **Organisational Effectiveness Reviews*
*[The total input is 24 person days for an **International Consultant
inputs, with inputs in March and May in 2006 (each of 12 days) and 36
person days of *Vietnamese *Consultant inputs in March, May and June
(each of 12 days) in *2006.]**

* *

The overall objectives of the consultancy are to: (i) Develop strategies
to undertake reviews in the three districts and selected provincial and
commune offices, (ii) Using a Results Based-Management approach, assist
Partners to establish and motivate a Working Group in each DPC to:
direct and implement the changes needed, devise Action Plans for Reform
of each office, prepare proposals for external assistance (including TTH
RDP) and assist implement, monitor and evaluate the results and impact
of any activities funded by TTH RDP.

* *

*Consultant Input and Timing*



The duration, input and timing of assignments will be negotiated
separately. Consultants are being invited to nominate themselves for
work as an individual on the assignment or as a team. For the
assignment, the consultants’ inputs are allocated as follows:



*/International consultant:/*

*Input 1 - March 2006: *To develop the reform strategy. /[Input total:
12 days]/

*Input 2 - May 2006: *To support implementation of the strategy and
commence M&E. / [Input total: 12 days]/



*/Vietnamese consultant:/*

*Input 1 - March 2006: *To develop the reform strategy. /[Input total:
12 days]/

*Input 2 - May 2006: *To support implementation of the strategy and
commence M&E. / [Input total: 12 days]/

*Input 3 - June 2006: *To undertake the Results and Impact Assessment.
/[Input total: 12 days]/



Inputs #1 and # 2 for the international consultant are to coincide with
inputs for the Vietnamese consultant, as they are to work as a team on
this assignment.



The Vietnamese consultant should be an Organisational Specialist with an
understanding of the GOV reform agenda and the legal framework in which
reform can occur. She / he should also have a minimum of a Batchelor’s
or Masters Degree in Organisational Behaviour / Development, Public
Administration, Management or Administration, or in another relevant
field. She/he should have a minimum of five years practical work
experience in working in organisational development and ideally in
improving an organisation’s effectiveness. He/she must also have good
computer skills and where working in a team, must have demonstrated
success in working in consulting teams and be capable of communicating
in English.



The international consultant should be an Organisational Specialist with
an understanding of the GOV reform agenda and the legal framework in
which reform can occur. He / she should also have a minimum of a Masters
Degree in Organisational Behaviour / Development, Public Administration,
Management or Administration, or in another relevant field. She/he
should have a minimum of seven years practical work experience in
working in organisational development and ideally in improving an
organisation’s effectiveness. He/she must also have good computer
skills
and where working in a team, must have demonstrated success in working
in consulting teams.



Preference will be given to consultants with a track record of
successfully facilitating activities associated with improving
organisations in Vietnam.

*How to apply:*



Note that the procedure to be considered for the assignment is as set
out below:



* Closing date for Cvs is *18 January 2006*.
* Send an email message addressed to this address
(advisor.tthrdp@vnn.vn) which specifies:

* The consulting assignment (quoting the title from the heading
of the relevant TOR) and a summary of the candidate's
qualifications and experience as set out in the appropriate
TOR. (This summary to be not longer than 2 pages in length.)
* A proposed fee rate per day. (This is for fees only as other
costs, such as travel, are dealt with separately.)
* Availability to undertake the assign at the indicative time
shown in the TORs.
* Note that details of referees are NOT REQUIRED at this time,
but may be required for short-listed consultants.

* Attach to the email a copy of the current CVs, highlighting
relevant qualifications and experience.

For further information contact the TTH RDP Office on number ++84 (054)
810356 or Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Capacity Building Officer, phone 090
5151395.

Thanks,

Les Bohm

Mr. Les Bohm
Capacity Building Advisor
Thua Thien Hue Rural Development Programme*
Department of Planning and Investment
Ton Duc Thang Street
Hue City
Vietnam

Phone: ++84 (054) 810356
Fax: ++ 84 (054) 848344
Cell no.: ++ 84 (0)91 420 1998
Email address: advisor.tthrdp@vnn.vn <mailto:advisor.tthrdp@vnn.vn>

* The Programme is funded by the Governments of Vietnam and Finland