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Background
UNDP and UNICEF, together with the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, have initiated an innovative programme called “Partnership for Building Urban Resilience in Zimbabwe” in 2018. The overall goal of the programme is to improve urban resilience and strengthen the provision of basic social services and the Local Economic Development (LED) targeting unemployed youths, women, and vulnerable groups in urban and peri-urban areas. The Programme is piloted in a few selected local authorities, targeting Gwanda, Chipinge and Harare (Glen-View and Budiriro). It focuses on evidence generation and knowledge building as well as setting up a model for sustainable WASH and LED interventions. This is a joint initiative of UNDP, UNICEF and Local Government that builds on the experiences of UNICEF from the Small Towns WASH programme and UNDP’s Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZBRF) and the Strengthening Local Government Service Delivery Capacity project.
The Programme approach recognizes the synergistic relationship between WASH, LED and Basic Social Services Sectors. The initial programme will therefore focus on two outcome areas:
- Immediate improvements in urban environment to build practical evidence on access to basic public services, employment, livelihoods opportunities for youth and women in unserved/ underserved urban and peri-urban areas improved;
- Evidence based framework and strategies for building urban resilience developed.
The programme has also recognized that urban local authorities’ by-laws can have a very strong impact on urban resilience building. By-laws are rules and regulations that govern activities and operations within local authorities. The management of urban areas is administered through the enforcement of by-laws enacted by the respective urban council or local board. These by-laws cover a wide array of issues, such as council operations, property maintenance, construction, traffic, public utilities, and amenities. Part XVII of the Urban Councils Act Chapter 29:15 empowers Councils to make these by-laws under the final approval of the Local Government Minister.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope:
The study will be carried out in three pilot local authorities (Gwanda, Chipinge and Harare) and at least one other metropolitan city, one municipality, town council and local board.
Study Methodology:
A mixed-method approach is required for this study including the systematic use of qualitative (e.g., structured interviews and focus groups) and quantitative (e.g. recent survey results, existing routine data) methods. An initial proposal for a more detailed methodology is to be submitted by the applicant (consultant) at the time of submission of the technical proposal which will be used as a basis for proposal assessment by UNDP/UNICEF and Ministry of Local Government Public Works and National Housing.
Thereafter the contracted consultant will be requested to develop a more holistic study plan which must contain a work plan, a detailed description of a specific methodological approach, a design for the study with a list of questionnaires, and information collection and analysis methods and tools including sampling plans, as necessary.
Competencies
Core competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional competencies:
- Excellent reporting and communication skills;
- Strong writing skills;
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Training and experience in one or more of the following fields at Master’s degree level: local government, political and /or social science, science, legal studies, urban planning and resilience.
Experience:
- At least 7 years experience in the fields of WASH, Local Economic Development, Basic Social Services and Resilience;
- Proven experience in the spheres of local governance with a special focus on by-laws will be an asset;
- Ability to work independently.
Language Requirements:
- Good communication and report writing skills in English.
