TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consultancy to develop training material based on National Integrity System (NIS) assessment report
Position title:
Consultant
Expected period of commitment:
17 days
Application deadline:
4 May 2015
Location:
Malé, Maldives
Fees:
MVR 22,950
1. Organisation background
Transparency Maldives (TM) is a non-partisan organization that endeavours to be a constructive force in
society by promoting collaboration and discussion on corruption, transparency, and accountability. Our
organization seeks to engage with stakeholders from all sectors (government, business, political and civil
society, among others) to raise awareness of corruption’s detrimental effects on development and society,
improve transparency and accountability in governance, and eliminate corruption from the daily lives of
people.
Transparency Maldives received formal government registration in 2007, and is the National Contact of
Transparency International in the Maldives.
2. Assignment background
Transparency Maldives published the
National Integrity System (NIS) assessment report in 2014. The report
describes the status of the 12 pillars of the Maldivian National Integrity System in terms of their capacity,
governance, and specific roles in fighting corruption. These aspects are analysed in relation to the strength
of the Maldivian legal framework and the institutional practices in place in the country.
The results of the NIS assessment shows the striking difference between the theoretical legal framework and
the practical application of law in the Maldives and highlights the overall weak efforts of all institutions in
fulfilling their role to fight corruption.
The NIS assessment approach used in this report provides a framework to analyse both the vulnerabilities of
a given country to corruption and effectiveness of national anti-corruption efforts.
3. Purpose of assignment
Transparency Maldives seeks the services of a consultant to develop an interactive training manual aimed at
state institutions and journalists based on the findings of the NIS assessment report.
4. Specific tasks
1. Study the National Integrity System (NIS) assessment report.
2. Design and develop a training manual (in Dhivehi or English) based on the findings of the report in
consultation with TM.
3. Prepare 12 PowerPoint presentations (1 hour each) in Dhivehi with detailed notes on the following
pillars of the Maldivian National Integrity System (NIS):
a. Legislature
b. Executive
c. Judiciary
d. Civil Service
e. Law Enforcement
f. Elections Commission
4.
5.
g. Auditor General’s Office
h. Anti-Corruption Commission
i. Political Parties
j. Media
k. Civil Society
l. Business
Conduct a Training of Trainers (ToT) for TM staff and partners.
Deliver final presentations and training manual.
5. Outputs and timeframe
Task/Output
Number of
working days
Timeline
Study the National Integrity System (NIS) assessment report.
3
10 – 13 May
Prepare training manual and PowerPoint presentations on NIS
pillars:
1. Auditor General’s Office
2. Anti-Corruption Commission
3. Political Parties
4. Media
5. Civil Society
3
14 – 18 May
Submit the training manual and presentations for TM’s review.
18 May
Finalise the training manual and presentations after TM’s
review.
1
23 May
First ToT for TM staff and partners.
1
23 May
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on NIS pillars:
6. Legislature
7. Executive
8. Judiciary
9. Civil Service
3
24 May – 27 May
Submit the training manual and presentation for TM’s review.
27 May
Finalise the training manual and presentations after TM’s
review.
1
30 May
Second ToT for TM staff and partners.
1
30 May
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on NIS pillars:
10. Law Enforcement
11. Elections Commission
12. Business
2
2 June
Submit the training manual and presentation for TM’s review.
2 June
Finalise the training manual and presentations after TM’s
review.
1
27 June
Third ToT for TM staff and partners.
1
27 June
Deliver final presentations and training manual.
TOTAL
28 June
17
6. Duration of the assignment
17 days with the expected start date on 10 May 2015. The Consultant is expected to be based in Malé,
Maldives for the duration of the assignment.
7. Reporting
The Consultant will report to the Project Coordinator of National Integrity System (NIS) project.
8. Competencies and skills
● Background in political science, law, or related social science discipline (required).
● Strong knowledge of the country’s governance system (required).
● Familiarity with transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption discourse (required).
● Previous experience with development of training materials (required).
● Ability to research, analyse, and synthesise information for a non-academic audience (required).
● Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form for a
non-academic audience (required).
● Creative thinking, drive for results, and strong commitment (required).
● Excellent communication and presentation skills in Dhivehi (required) and English (desirable).
● Excellent translation skills from Dhivehi to English and vice versa (highly desirable).
● Good interpersonal skills and ability to set priorities and manage time (required).
Closing date for applications:
Before 16:00pm Monday, 4 May 2015.
Application and selection procedures:
Interested applicants are kindly requested to submit 1) CV, 2)
Expression of Interest stating why the applicant is suitable for the position, and 3) Names of two referees to
Project Coordinator, Fazla Abdul-Samad at
[email protected]
. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you are short-listed you will be notified by either phone or
email.
Queries:
Please email Fazla Abdul-Samad if further information is required.