Solomon Islands National Level Preparations for the Mid Term Review of the DOHA Programme of Action for the LDCs

Result of ServiceThe 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). The review will assess progress made, identify best practices, highlight gaps and challenges faced in the first few years of implementation, and establish renewed commitments for the remainder of the decade. The national review reports to be prepared by LDCs, which are based on national reviews, will provide a country-led assessment of progress made towards the 35 priority targets across the six priority areas of the Doha Programme of Action. The national reports should highlight achievements, best practices, innovations, and lessons learned, as well as identify constraints, capacity gaps, and make concrete recommendations to accelerate implementation. Importantly, these inputs will contribute to a global synthesis report, which will guide strategic discussions and decision-making by LDCs and their development partners. The objectives of the national reports are to: 1. Assess implementation across six DPoA priority areas, 2. Document achievements, challenges and innovations, 3. Analyse progress towards LDC graduation, and 4. Inform future partnerships and policy adjustments. The performance of the consultant will be evaluated according to the following indicators: 1. Timely submission of the deliverables and outputs spelt out in the present ToR with minimal revisions, 2. Comprehensiveness and quality of analysis, and 3. Receptiveness to feedback from stakeholders. Work LocationHome Based Expected duration5 Weeks Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder 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 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: 1. Support the National Focal Point for DPoA towards preparation of the National Review Report, by undertaking the following tasks: i) Conduct a review of national development strategies, sectoral plans, SDG reports, and relevant policy documents to map DPoA-aligned actions. ii) Assess progress under each DPoA priority area using data and indicators from the DPoA Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and national systems, and the Revised NDS 2016-2035 Performance Framework iii) Analyse progress towards LDC graduation, including trends in GNI per capita, HAI, and EVI, and outline smooth transition strategies. iv) Identify challenges and capacity constraints that hinder effective implementation. v) Document best practices and case studies illustrating innovative policies or partnerships. vi) Formulate evidence-based policy recommendations for accelerating implementation. vii) Ensure data disaggregation (by sex, age, location, income, etc.) for inclusive analysis. viii) Ensure coherence with national development frameworks and the 2030 Agenda. 2. Assist and contribute to the National Consultation Workshop through: i) Conduct consultations (in-person or virtual) with line ministries, national statistical offices, the private sector, civil society, academia, and development partners. ii) Collaborate closely with the RCO and relevant UN agencies in the LDC to validate data and key findings. iii) Present preliminary findings in a national validation workshop and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the final report. Qualifications/special skillsSuccessfully 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 LanguagesEnglish is the working language for this assignment. All communications, consultations, presentations, and deliverables must be prepared in English, and the Final National Review Report—including the executive summary, main text, annexes, and data tables—must be submitted in English. Proficiency in Solomon Islands Pijin is considered a strong asset to support effective stakeholder engagement and outreach during national consultations and validation workshops. Additional Information1. Inception Report | Workplan, annotated outline, data sources, and methodology | Within 1 week of contract start 2. Presentation of the report outline at the national stakeholder meeting 3. Draft National Report | Full draft report based on stakeholder inputs 4. Presentation of Draft Report | Summary presentation for national validation workshop 5. Final National Report | Incorporating feedback from workshop and stakeholders | By the last week of contract end The final report should follow the recommended structure: 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction and Methodology 3. Overview of National Development Context and DPoA Relevance 4. Assessment of Progress under Each of the Six Priority Areas 5. Progress Towards Graduation and Smooth Transition 6. Coherence with the 2030 Agenda and Other Frameworks 7. Best Practices and Case Studies 8. Challenges, Data Gaps, and Capacity Needs 9. Conclusions and Recommendations 10. Statistical Annexes (Key Indicators and Data Sources) No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.