United Nations Development Programme Tender

Social Protection Consultant (nationals Only) & Open To Nationals Only Country:   guyana Background The Fundamental Right To Social Protection Plays A Central Role In Ensuring Human Dignity For All Persons When They Are Faced With Circumstances That Deprive Them Of Their Capacity To Fully Realize Their Human Rights. It Includes The Right To Access And Maintain Benefits, Whether In The Form Of Cash Or In Kind, Without Discrimination With The Aim Of Providing Protection. Social Security, Through Its Redistributive Character, Plays An Important Role In Poverty Reduction And Alleviation, Preventing Social Exclusion And Promoting Social Inclusion. This Is In Keeping With Article 9 Of The International Covenant On Economic, Social And Cultural Rights.  The Institutional Framework For Social Protection In Guyana Is Based On A Number Of Policies, Programmes, And Initiatives Implemented By Various Ministries And Government Agencies. Social Protection Mechanisms In Guyana Provide Access To Support And Benefits For A Range Of Situations Across Social Assistance Programmes, Social Insurance Schemes, And Direct Social Protection Services.  The Ministry Of Human Services And Social Security Has A Leading Role In Delivering Social Assistance Programmes And Social Protection Services To Vulnerable Population Groups. Currently, The Ministry Is Collaborating With Several International Development Partners To Strengthen Social Protection And Efficiently Implement The Social Safety Net. Furthermore, The Mohsss Is Undergoing An Organisational Transformation Through The Establishment Of Two New Functional Units: The Disability Unit And The Senior Citizens Unit. These Units Will Be Responsible For The Delivery Of Social Services And Financial Assistance To These Two Population Groups. As Part Of This Effort, The Mohsss Is Collaborating With The United Nations Guyana To Strengthen The Delivery Of Its Social Protection Mechanisms Through These New Functional Units For People Living With Disabilities And Senior Citizens.    Of The Assignment:  the Objective Of This Intervention Is To Support The ministry Of Human Services And Social Security in Strengthening Two New Functional Units By Assessing The Current Framework, Social And Public Assistance Programmes Offered To People Living With Disabilities And Senior Citizens And Put Forward Recommendations For These Population Groups Before Assisting The Ministry To Develop A Strategic Plan For The Senior Citizens And Disabilities Units.   Period Of Assignment/services: September - December 2024   Proposal Should Be Submitted Directly In The Portal No Later Than Indicated Deadline. Any Request For Clarification Must Be Sent In Writing Via Messaging Functionality In The Portal. Undp Will Respond In Writing Including An Explanation Of The Query Without Identifying The Source Of Inquiry. Please Indicate Whether You Intend To Submit A Bid By Creating A Draft Response Without Submitting Directly In The System. This Will Enable The System To Send Notifications In Case Of Amendments Of The Tender Requirements. Should You Require Further Clarifications, Kindly Communicate Using The Messaging Functionality In The System. Offers Must Be Submitted Directly In The System Following This Link: Http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org  Using The Profile You May Have In The Portal. In Case You Have Never Registered Before, You Can Register A Profile Using The Registration Link Shared Via The Procurement Notice And Following The Instructions In Guides Available In Undp Website: Https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.  Do Not Create A New Profile If You Already Have One. Use The Forgotten Password Feature In Case You Do Not Remember The Password Or The Username From Previous Registration. Guyana Country Office