Consultant to support the technical and material organization of workshops and retreats in the process of formulating the new 2025-2029 Cooperation Framework

Result of ServiceAt the end of each activity, the consultant will provide the country team with a comprehensive post-event report covering a clear and objective assessment of the achievement of set objectives, participants' appreciations, areas of success and recommendations for improvement for future workshops and/or retreats. Work LocationBamako Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground: The United Nations is supporting Mali's development, peacebuilding and stabilization efforts through its agencies, funds, and programs. A UN Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development (CF) for the period 2020-2024 signed with the government enables the UN to provide a concerted and coordinated response to the country's challenges and priorities. In line with the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) guidelines on new-generation Cooperation Frameworks resulting from the reform of the United Nations development system, the Mali country team is working with the government to formulate the new Cooperation Framework for the period 2025-2029. Following the roadmap established for the formulation of the new Cooperation Framework, several activities are planned, including the organization of workshops and strategic retreats bringing together United Nations agencies, funds and programs and their strategic partners, notably government structures, civil society, the private sector and TFPs. Organizing this critical mass of activities within the allotted timeframe will require major efforts on the part of the RCO team, which will be involved both in the substantive tasks of contributing to the various exercises in the CF development process, and in the technical and material organization of the workshops and retreats. To support the effectiveness and efficiency of the RCO's efforts, it is required the punctual support of an expert (consultant) dedicated to the organization of said workshops and retreats. These Terms of Reference are intended to set the framework for the support work and highlight the results expected from the technical and material organization of the various events relating to the development of the new 2025 - 2029 Cooperation Framework. Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant will be responsible for identifying and carrying out tasks related to the planning, technical design, organization and management of workshops and retreats, as part of the CF 2025-2029 formulation process. The main workshops and retreats in the process of formulating the new Cooperation Framework 2025-2029 concern: - The UNCT strategic vision retreat. - Strategic prioritization workshop. - The retreat to finalize the Results Framework. - The retreat to draft the Cooperation Framework document. - Capacity mapping consultation workshop. - Signing ceremony for the Cooperation Framework. - Retreat to draw up the CF financing framework. - Workshops to draw up joint work plans. - Other workshops as required. Qualifications/special skillsAt least a master’s degree in public administration, Legal Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Management, or a similar field.  A minimum of 3 years of experience in program and project management.  Experience in organizing workshops and retreats and producing reports of a programmatic nature.  At least 2 years' experience working with the United Nations system.  Strong analytical skills, including quantitative data, and excellent report writing and presentation skills.  Proven ability in teamwork, communication with diverse stakeholders and facilitation of conferences, workshops, etc. LanguagesFluency in French and a good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is required; deliverables, including terms of reference for workshops and retreats and various reports, will be written in French. Additional InformationNot available. 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.