Consultant: Study on the Future Perspectives of the ACP Group


CONSULTANT: STUDY ON THE FUTURE PERSPECTIVES OF THE AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) GROUP |
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Location : | UNDP Brussels, BELGIUM |
Application Deadline : | 11-Oct-11 |
Type of Contract : | Individual Contract |
Post Level : | International Consultant |
Languages Required : | English French |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) |
07-Nov-2011 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | 75 days |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | 75 days |
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Background |
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The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group was formed following the conclusion of the first Lomé Convention with the EU in 1975. Since then it has negotiated and concluded five Conventions characterized by three inter-linked pillars, namely political dialogue; trade and, financial and economic cooperation. It is a unique trans-regional North-South cooperation model consisting of:
Since 1975, however, there have been many global developments including changes within the institutional architecture of Europe which is the ACP’s primary development partner, the pressures of globalization and international competitiveness and the emergence of the new global economic powers which provide new opportunities as well as challenges for the Group. Subsequently, the ACP Council of Ministers decided in November 2010, to set up a Working Group on the Future Perspectives of the ACP Group with the overall objective of formulating perspectives on how the ACP Group can maintain its unity, strengths and solidarity to ensure its role in the 21st Century.
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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General objective and scope of the assignment:
The overall objective of the Assignment is to help the ACP Group prepare for the period prior to the expiration of the latest agreement (Cotonou Agreement) in 2020 as well as the future of the Group in the post-2020 era. More specifically the scope of the assignment is to support the work of the Working Group on the Future of the ACP Group through a study which establishes options and delineates scenarios on the basis of a comprehensive review of the essence and value of the ACP Group. Taking into account all the political, economic, institutional and other parameters within the context of the Georgetown and the Cotonou Agreements. This also includes work already done by the previous Working Groups on the Future of the ACP Group and decisions of the current Working Group as well as consultations with member states and the ACP regional bodies.
At the end of the assignment, the Consultant will outline recommendations for various options and scenarios on the future perspectives of the ACP Group which will serve as a basis for the Working Group’s report to the ACP Heads of State Summit in 2013.
Specific Objectives of the Assignment:
Working under the supervision of the ACP Secretariat, the Consultant is expected to undertake the following:
Location:
The project location is the Head Office of the ACP Secretariat in Brussels. The duration of the short term consultancy will be 75 days. The number of days for the assignment is the number of days spent at the place of assignment, including week end and public holidays, plus the days needed for briefing debriefing, and reporting. Activities may only be carried out elsewhere under explicit authorization of the Secretary General or the Chairman of the Working Group on Future Perspectives.
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Competencies |
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Education:
Master’s degree in development, law, economics and international relations or political science.
Experience:
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
Application Package
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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