Job Posting (RFP): UN Funds and Programmes

The United Nations is seeking bids for a consultant to provide a review of Office of the Ombudsman for UN Funds and Programmes. The office is one of three components of the integrated Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services. It is a small office funded based on a cost-share agreement among the five participating UN organizations and currently has some staff presence in New York, Istanbul, Bangkok, and Dakar.

The consultancy has five objectives:

a) Conduct a comprehensive review of the Ombudsman office structure with a view to determining a fit-for-purpose structure.

b) Evaluate the alignment of the office structure with the office’s mandate under ST/SGB/2016/7.

c) Assess the workload distribution and efficiency of operations.

d) Review the effectiveness of the cost sharing methodology and suggest improvement to ensure timely contributions from all participating organizations to optimize service delivery.

e) Provide recommendations for optimizing the office structure, workload distribution, and cost sharing mechanism to enhance efficiency and sustainability

The project is anticipated to take up to 20 days. Travel is not anticipated and all work, including meetings, will be conducted remotely.

Applicants must have an advanced university degree, at least seven years of experience, demonstrated ability to write concise analysis and reports, and fluency in English. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with UN structures, organizational design or structure review experience, and spouses of UNDP staff in New York, Istanbul, Bangkok, or Dakar. Proposals are due by April 18, 2024. (UNDP Procurement Notice.)

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