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Request for Proposal – Individual Consultant   Partnership & Development Finance Consultant.   Background: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasizes transformative shifts, integrated approaches, and solutions to structural barriers to sustainable development.  This goal requires financial flows (public, private domestic and international), as well as finding the adequate resource mix and overcoming market barriers to ensure investments reach those left furthest behind.   The Cooperation Framework covers two concepts that are distinct yet mutually reinforcing:  Financing the SDGs is based on the Addis Ababa Action Agenda’s call for nationally owned   sustainable development strategies, supported by an Integrated National Financing Framework to achieve the 2030 Agenda; mobilizing and aligning all sources of finance to implement national plans to achieve the SDGs; strengthening partnership with IFIs, private sector and other stakeholders towards the achievement of the Agenda 2030. Funding the Cooperation Framework refers to the traditional concept of mobilizing  resources   through United Nations  accounts in  order to close  budgetary gaps in the Cooperation  Framework as the primary planning and implementation   instrument  for the United Nations to contribute  to achieving  the  2030 Agenda  at the country level.    Objectives, Duties and Responsibilities: The Partnership and Development Finance (PDF) Consultant under the supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator Office in Belize, Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planner and Team Leader, will be guided by the following objectives: Make technical advice available to the UN and government on national financing needs and sources of finance for national SDG plans. Better align existing sources of financing with SDG plans.   The scope of work of the consultant will include inter alia the following areas: 1). Provide substantive support on financing for accelerating the achievement of the SDGs: Analyze trends and provides advice on new and innovative financing mechanisms for development and SDG acceleration. Plan and facilitate engagements with external stakeholders – including the national government, international financial institutions, and development partners on financing for SDG acceleration. Undertake the design and execution of innovative proposals to generate financial resources in support of the SDGs; 2) Development of the financial landscape analysis which involves: An in-depth look at the volume and mix of resources required to deliver Cooperation outcomes and the bigger picture of SDG financing requirements.   This analysis is undertaken after the Cooperation framework priorities, outcomes, outputs and the UNCT configuration have been determined.  The assessment of priority development needs drives conversation about available resources and resource mobilization needs, not the other way around.   Qualification & Experience: Advance degree in Finance, development statistics, economics, policy development or related field. 5 years of professional working experience in conducting multi-disciplinary country/national level situational analysis in relevant fields and similar activities as per the terms of reference; Previous and existing research on topics related to the TORs; Experience in the production of Financial Needs and Landscape Analysis, in the last five years is desirable. Experience working with international organizations, particularly on UN Common Country Analysis, country programming related to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs, SDG nationalization and reporting processes is an asset; Ability to design and implement participatory, inclusive, and innovative methods and tools Fluency in spoken and written English is essential; Excellent writing skills and proven ability to produce quality documents/reports. Excellent communication skills demonstrated ability to facilitate/conduct meetings, ability to communicate with wide range of stakeholders, including government, civil society, senior level UN staff and international development partners. Knowledgeable in the usage of online platforms to facilitate consultations and engagements Available immediately   Request for Proposal Package located: Please download the RFP package at:   https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=86887     or   http://www.bz.undp.org/content/belize/en/home/operations/procurement.html/       Submission of Application Package: Proposals are required to submit by email or in 1 sealed envelope clearly labeled RFP: Partnership & Development Finance Consultant   United Nations Development Programme Attn: Procurement Associate 3rd Floor, Lawrence Nicholas Building. Belmopan Cayo District, Belize, C.A. Tel: (501) 822-2688, 0467, 4228 Email: [email protected]     Deadline for Application:  Monday, January 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.   UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All submissions will be treated with the strictest of confidence.   UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination United Nations Development Programme Belize Not cancelled Consulting Services- Individual Monday, January 10, 2022- 19:00 UN-P897312-12/21 General- Miscellaneous Wednesday, December 22, 2021 English Wednesday, December 22, 2021- 15:06 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)