Documentation of Performance-based Grants for the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project Consultant, Manila, Philippines, 3.5 months, Remote with travel, Nationals

Documentation of Performance-based Grants for the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project Consultant, Manila, Philippines, 3.5 months, Remote with travel, Nationals

Job no: 596651
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Manila
Level: Consultancy
Location: Philippines
Categories: Nutrition

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The purpose of the assignment is to build on existing PBG documentation and analysis and generate a more comprehensive and in-depth account of the implementation of the Performance-Based Grant (PBG) mechanism under the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP). Drawing on available PBG documentation, existing LGU case studies, and other relevant evidence, the assignment will examine how the mechanism was implemented in practice, how local government units (LGUs) responded to PBG resources and performance incentives, and how the mechanism interacted with existing local public financial management (PFM) and governance arrangements.

The assignment will deepen the documentation of the processes and institutional arrangements through which PBG was implemented, including the application of performance requirements, verification and accountability arrangements, and the integration of PBG resources and requirements within local planning, budgeting, expenditure, and reporting processes. It will also document relevant changes in local practices and approaches to nutrition interventions associated with the availability of PBG, drawing on the existing evidence and further analysis of selected LGU experiences. In doing so, the assignment will provide a more comprehensive understanding of PBG implementation and generate lessons for institutional learning and future program design.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

• Education: Advance University degree (Masters) in any of the following areas: economics, public administration, public policy development studies, public health nutrition or any relevant field.
• Work Experience:
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in results-based or performance-based financing, public financial management, budgeting processes, and financial accountability
• Demonstrated experience in government programs and public sector initiatives, preferably in health, nutrition, social, or related sectors
• Experience in policy analysis, program assessment, monitoring and evaluation, and preparation of evidence-based technical reports
• Experience coordinating with government agencies, LGUs, development partners, and other stakeholders, including senior-level officials.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of PBG principles and performance-based financing, including performance requirements, verification, financial incentives, and accountability mechanisms
• Strong analytical skills in policy and institutional analysis, data analysis, performance assessment, and evidence synthesis
• Ability to document and analyze implementation processes, identify lessons and risks, and develop practical recommendations
• Strong skills in stakeholder coordination, consultation, facilitation, and technical writing
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to government and other stakeholders.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Filipino is required
• Experience with PBG or similar performance-based financing mechanisms in the health, nutrition, or social sectors
• Familiarity with Philippine government and LGU systems, particularly planning, budgeting, and financing processes
• Experience working with UN agencies or other development partners is an advantage

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