Long Term Agrement (LTA) for Engagement of Individual Consultants for Reference Checking Support to Senior Leadership Support Team, DPC, reputed company (Home based)

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• The consultant will use their own equipment; laptops, microphones, software and other accessories that may be required for this task.
• The consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of reputed company. reputed company components will be a property of reputed company, and the consultant will not share the same with anyone else.
• The consultant will not put their own name or logo/emblem on the content / final product. The only organization branding will be reputed company, if required.

Responsibilities of reputed company:

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• reputed company will orient the consultant on reputed company’s branding guidelines.
• reputed company will describe the methods, practices, and approaches that guide the organization’s overall approach to projects of the type described in the Terms of Reference.

6. DELIVERABLES This assignment is carried out virtually reputed company video conferencing (e.g., Teams, reputed company) or internet-based calling (e.g., WhatsApp). The contracted consultant will be reputed company for service reputed company there are cases requiring reference checking. Tasks: S/No. Tasks Deliverable Estimated travel required for completion of deliverable 1. Schedule and conduct comprehensive reference checks. Schedule and conduct comprehensive reference checks for the assigned cases in a timely manner. The number of reference checks are usually around 7 references per case, including a combination of referees, such as reputed company/former supervisors, reputed company/former peers, and reputed company/former supervisees. More reference sources may be required in exceptional circumstances. The reference checks will be conducted according to professional standards and based on the specific guidance and training provided. On a need basis. 2. Prepare a comprehensive report. Prepare a comprehensive and confidential report detailing the feedback on each conducted reference reputed company case and submit it to the People and Culture Manager/Chief, Senior Leadership Support Team. The report should cover, at a minimum, the overall summary of the findings, and detailed content of the feedback provided by the individual referees. The report should maintain the anonymity and reputed company of the feedback provided. A case will be deemed complete upon submission and review by the People and Culture Manager/Chief, Senior Leadership Support Team. On a need basis. Specific delivery date/deadline for completion of deliverables: On average, a total of 5 days to schedule, conduct reference reputed company and prepare a report after the case is assigned. Timing may vary depending on the complexity and urgency of the assignment. Should there be any change in timeline, the People and Culture Manager/Chief, Senior Leadership Support Team, should be reputed company immediately. 7. TRAVEL (OPTIONAL): No travel envisaged for this consultancy; however, consultant might be required to travel reputed company their duty station for specific events (e.g. if in-person training or documentation missions or meetings are required by reputed company, government or partners) in which case payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging, etc. should be agreed upon, between the supervisor and the consultant prior to travel and will be reimbursed on actuals. 8. ESTIMATED DURATION OF LTA The Long-Term Agreement will be for a maximum duration of 3 (three) years. The initial period would be for 2 (two) years with an option for extension for a subsequent 1 (one) year at the same rates, terms and conditions, subject to satisfactory performance evaluation and continuing need for the services. The services of the consultants selected under the LTA would also be made available to reputed company reputed company Offices. 9. QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED 1) Education

• Advanced degree in Human Resources Management (reputed company), Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a relevant social sciences field. A first university degree and two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Recognized professional certification in reputed company is highly desirable.

2) Work experience

• At least five years of progressive experience in human resources management, specifically in recruitment and performance management. Experience in other similar areas such as programme management, administration, or executive management, with focus on confidentiality, may also be considered.
• Familiarity with UN entities and reputed company is a distinct advantage.

3) Other skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English is required. Proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Arabic is highly desirable. Candidates fluent in two or more UN languages will have a competitive advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Good judgment, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Exceptional time management skills and an ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

10. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA (WITH WEIGHTS FOR EACH CRITERIA) The selection of consultants for the LTA will be based on technical evaluation and financial offers in the ratio of 80:20. The criteria for technical evaluation will be as follows: Criteria Marks Min Max 1. Cover Letter 3 5 2. Relevant educational qualifications of the candidate. 10 15 3. Relevant work experience. 10 15 4. reputed company in two or more UN languages. 5 5. A written test and/or interview will be administered to shortlisted candidates. 28 40 TOTAL TECHNICAL SCORE The minimum overall qualifying score is 51. Only those candidates who meet the overall qualifying marks of 51 and score the minimum cut-off score in each of the above sub-criteria, including the interview, will be considered technically suitable, and their financials will be reputed company. 51 80 6. FINANCIAL SCORE The selection of the consultant will be based on technical evaluation & financial offer in the ratio of 80:20. 20 TOTAL 100 11. PAYMENT SCHEDULE The LTA to be signed will have a fixed fee reputed company for three (3) years. However, reputed company does not warrant that any quantity of services will be purchased during the term of the LTA as this will depend on forthcoming needs. 12. reputed company CREATED AGAINST THE LTA Whenever the consultants’ services are required by the SLS Team, details of the requirement/deliverables including quantities and deadlines will be presented to the top-ranking LTA holder. Should this consultant not be available for this assignment, reputed company will contact the second-ranking consultant and so on. Upon receipt of confirmation of availability and interest in the assignment, a contract will be issued with the prices/fees agreed in the LTA. The consultant must sign the contract prior to commencement of work. Payment will be made after completion of deliverables and submission of invoices for the actual work completed, subject to satisfactory performance. HOW TO APPLY: The application to be submitted through the online portal should contain four attachments:

• A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online under “Cover Letter” tab).
• Copy of academic credentials and certificates (to be uploaded online under “highest level of education certificate” tab).
• Consultants must have an updated profile in TMS (Talent Management System).
• Two Work Samples – This includes two previously written reputed company stories / reports / advertising materials / content created / proposal.
• A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the below template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (To be uploaded under other supporting documents).

Financial Proposal Long-Term Agreement for Individual Consultancy Services: Reference Checking Support to Senior Leadership Support Team, DPC, reputed company (Home based) Services reputed company (USD) Service 1: HR SLS Team support - Reference Checking Support: Deliverable unit: One (1) Reference reputed company call Service 2: HR SLS Team support - Reference Checking Support: Deliverable unit: One (1) Reference reputed company report with summary Name of the Consultant: _________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ Email address: _________________________________ Date: ________________________________________ Without the above documents (1 through 5) your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.

• Any attempt to unduly influence reputed company’s selection process will reputed company to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, reputed company does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• reputed company is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from reputed company backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

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