National Consultants for Review of Near Poor Policy

 The project “Support to the implementation of the Resolution 80/NQ-CP on directions of sustainable poverty reduction (2011-2020) and the National Targeted Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction (2012-2016)",  supported by UNDP with  cost-sharing from Irish Aid, provides technical assistance to the Ministry of Labour-Invalids and Social Affairs, line ministries, sectors and selected provinces for implementation of the GOVN Resolution 80/NQ-CP on directions of sustainable poverty reduction 2011-2020 and the National Targeted Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction 2012-2016. Its contributions to the GOVN’s target of accelerated poverty reduction in the poorest ethnic minority, mountainous and coastal areas and primarily to the One Plan output 1.1.3 and outcome 1.1. will be realized through the achievement of outputs targets (i) Poverty reduction policies under the responsibility of line ministries are streamlined, and poverty reduction is mainstreamed into line ministries’ plans and policies; (ii) National Targeted Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction (NTP-SPR) is designed and implemented effectively, contributing to rapid poverty reduction in poorest districts, communes and villages and of ethnic minority people through the application of innovative modalities and approaches; (iii) System for monitoring and analysis of multi-dimensional poverty and vulnerability and high level policy dialogues on poverty and vulnerability contribute to inclusive, equitable and pro-poor development outcomes.

The project PRPP will recruit an independent consultant team including 02 national consultants to provide technical assistance to PRPP, MOLISA, MARD, MOH, MOET, CEMA and State Bank in conducting the review of current near poor poverty polices in order to assess their relevance and effectiveness. The consultancy team will consult with line ministries, provincial authorities and respective departments in order to recommend revisions, adjustments or removal of overlapping policies; Identify shortcomings and/or propose new policies with the aim to ensure consistency in near poor poverty policies and the mainstreaming of Poverty Reduction objectives into the policy framework of ministries in line with the implementation of  the Resolution 80 (2011-2015) and the National Targeted Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction (NTP-SPR 2012 – 2015). The inclusion and analysis of existing educational and vocational training support for near poor

Deadline for applications: No later than 16:00, 22nd August 2013.

To adderess:  Room 402, building 01 Dinh Le, Hoan Kiem,  Ha Noi or email: [email protected]