National expert-sociologist to support the survey of Ukrainian companies on EU Сorporate

Country: Ukraine

Project Name: TRAC 2, “Implementation of SDGs in Ukraine in the Context of Recovery from the War and Towards European Integration” Project

Description of the Assignment: National expert-sociologist to support the survey of Ukrainian companies on EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Duty Station: home-based

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): September – December 2024

!PLEASE NOTE: the currency of the proposal is UAH. Furthermore, UNDP will enter into a contract with the selected national consultant in UAH.

Main objectives of the assignment: to provide expert support in development, implementation, and analysis of the survey on preparedness of Ukrainian companies for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, ensuring its methodological rigor and the validity of results to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs by private sector in Ukraine.

Scope of work:

It is expected that in terms of implementation of this assignment, the Consultant/Expert (Individual Contractor) will carry out the following activities:

1.   Provide expert support in survey design and questionnaire development. UNDP will provide the Expert with drafts of concept note of the survey and two questionnaires (for large companies and for SMEs). The Expert shall review and refine the survey concept note and questionnaires to ensure clarity, relevance, and comprehensiveness; provide expert support on the the structure, wording, and sequencing of questions to maximize response rates and the reliability of data; ensure that the questionnaire is easy to use and aligns with the specific context of Ukrainian businesses. The Expert shall also provide recommendations on sampling strategies to ensure representativeness of the survey results.
2. Provide survey implementation support: develop guidelines for the distribution of the survey through various channels, including online platforms, business associations, and direct outreach; provide training/briefings to UNDP staff and partners involved in the survey distribution and data collection process. The Expert shall assist UNDP in monitoring the data collection process to ensure consistency and adherence to methodological standards; conduct quality checks to identify and address any issues related to data accuracy or completeness, and suggest strategies to mitigate potential biases in the responses if needed.
3. Analyze the collected data using appropriate statistical methods to identify key trends, gaps, and challenges faced by Ukrainian businesses in aligning with CSDDD. Draft a report summarizing the survey findings, including recommendations for policymakers and businesses. Contribute to the development of additional materials based on survey results, such as infographics, presentations, or policy briefs (will be provided by UNDP).
4. Present the survey findings at multi-stakeholder meeting. Assist UNDP in the dissemination of the survey results to relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, business associations, and international partners.

All final products should be produced according to the plan outlined under each deliverable as specified in the Terms of reference.

To find the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment, please open/review the Negotiation Attachments Section.

HOW TO SUBMIT A BID/PROPOSAL:

Proposal should be submitted directly and only in the Quantum portal no later than indicated deadline following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the already registered profile you may have in the Quantum portal. 

To submit your bid/proposal in the Quantum you/your Company should be registered first. Instructions on how to submit a bid/proposal are attached to the negotiation and also available via the links below in English and Ukrainian.

You can indicate whether you are interested/intend to submit a bid/proposal by creating a draft response for Quantum negotiation without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. 

REGISTRATION IN QUANTUM:

In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via this procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders or mentioned here below.

Do not create a new profile if you already have one/registered before. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.

UKRAINIAN – Brief Guide for Supplier profile registration Quantum Supplier registration brief manual UA v.4.pdf (undp.org) (UA)

UKRAINIAN – Guide for UNDP suppliers to use the Quantum portal (registration, how to submit a proposal & other): PowerPoint Presentation (undp.org) (UA)

ENGLISH – Guide for UNDP suppliers to use the Quantum portal (registration, how to submit a proposal & other): PowerPoint Presentation (undp.org) (EN)

If you have any problems with registration in Quantum, please send a request for assistance to email [email protected] (please indicate in subject of email the reference number of Quantum negotiation and/or title of assignment). 

CLARIFICATIONS:

Any request for clarification regarding the assignment must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the Quantum portal or to email [email protected] (please indicate in subject of email the reference number of Quantum negotiation and title of assignment). UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry. 

Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the Quantum system.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine,

Procurement Unit 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 18 September, 2024.

If you wish to apply for this or other positions, please visit UNDP in Ukraine website, section Jobs and apply:

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=24570

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.