The Solomon Islands Government will undertake this Mid-term Review (MTR) of the Doha Programme of Action as part of its commitment to the implementation of the National Development Strategy (NDS2016-2035).
Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), and in close coordination with the national focal point agency and the designated National Focal Point for the implementation of the DPoA, the consultant will undertake the following two key tasks:
Support the National Focal Point for DPoA towards preparation of the National Review Report by undertaking the following tasks:
Conduct a review of national development strategies, sectoral plans, SDG reports, and relevant policy documents to map DPoA-aligned actions.
Assess progress under each DPA priority area using data and indicators from the DPoA Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and national systems, and the Revised NDS 2016-2035 Performance Framework.
Analyze progress towards LDC graduation, including trends in GNI per capita, HAI, and EVI, and outline smooth transition strategies.
Identify challenges and capacity constraints that hinder effective implementation.
Document best practices and case studies illustrating innovative policies or partnerships.
Formulate evidence-based policy recommendations for accelerating implementation.
Ensure data disaggregation (by sex, age, location, income, etc.) for inclusive analysis.
Ensure coherence with national development frameworks and the 2030 Agenda.
Assist and contribute to the National Consultation Workshop through:
Conduct consultations (in-person or virtual) with line ministries, national statistical offices, the private sector, civil society, academia, and development partners.
Collaborate closely with the RCO and relevant UN agencies in the LDC to validate data and key findings.
Present preliminary findings in a national validation workshop and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the final report.
Requirements:
Successfully engaged with multiple government departments and ministries Organizing national stakeholder workshop.
Progressively responsible experience in development policy analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E) or SDG reporting at the national level.
Master's in Economics, Statistics, International Relations, Public Policy or related fields is required.
