REQUEST FOR QUOTATION RFQ SUV 20/027

Date: 02/06/2020

Re: Joint External Evaluation of the RRRT 2017-2021 Business Plan

Pacific Community (SPC) Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT) is inviting interested parties to submit a quotation for the evaluation of its current Business Plan. 1. All interested consultancy firms/individuals are to submit a quotation using submission form Part

A (Technical Proposal Submission) & submission form Part B (Financial Proposal submission) and should be emailed to pierreyvesc@spc.int by 23:59 pm on 16/06/2020.

2. SPC reserves the right to accept or reject any quotations without thereby incurring any liability to the vendor submitting the quotation. All prices should be inclusive of all costs and statutory obligations.

3. All prices quoted shall be in Euros and be inclusive of all costs related to the delivery of the consultancy services to SPC and any applicable taxes.

4. The validity of quotation shall be for 120 days from the deadline for submission. There shall be no change to the quotation after it has been approved.

5. Any requests for clarification or additional information shall be directed to pierreyvesc@spc.int

This letter shall not be construed in any way as an offer to contract or obligation for SPC to procure from your organisation.

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ANNEX I TERMS OF REFERENCE

Joint External Evaluation of the RRRT 2017-2021 Business Plan

1. Background and Orientation

1.1. Background

The Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT) Business Plan rests on three strategic pillars that strengthen the capacity of governments, civil society, and communities to promote and protect human rights, achieve sustainable developments goals (SDGs) and end violence against women and girls (EVAWG):

1. Pacific island countries (PIC) governments promote/protect human rights and fulfil human rights

commitments; 2. Women and girls have increased access to justice in cases of domestic violence; and 3. Civil society and communities promote human rights, gender equality and EVAWG.

This Business Plan covers a number of areas:

• Technical assistance to PIC governments in Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and UN treaty ratification, reporting and implementation;

• Support to establishing and strengthening national human rights coordination mechanisms (NHRCMs) such as national human rights committees and national human rights institutions (NHRIs);

• Building governments’ capacity to respond to new, emerging human rights issues, including climate change;

• Working with SPC divisions and programmes to mainstream a rights-based approach (RBA) in technical, scientific and development programming;

• Drafting and other technical input into development and implementation of domestic violence/ family protection (DV/FP) legislation;

• Training and mentoring to justice and other service providers around an informed and gender-responsive interpretation of the legislation;

• Targeted engagement with women and communities to strengthen women’s agency and overcome barriers to accessing justice;

• Community outreach, including with faith-based organisations, around human rights, gender equality, violence against women and DV/FP legislation;

• Working with schools to weave human rights, gender equality and social citizenship into school curricula and in the wider school community;

• Expanding the coverage and number of civil society organisations (CSOs) engaged in capacity building around advocacy, lobbying and related skills, through the Pacific People Advancing Change (PPAC) programme and through engagement in UPR/treaty reporting; and

• Mainstreaming disability-inclusive development and LGBTQI1 rights across RRRT programme areas.

All RRRT projects and activities are integrated into a programme theory of change and a monitoring and evaluation framework within the Business Plan. The Programme Results Framework is appended at Annex V.

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Two core donors - the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), support the RRRT Business Plan implementation. RRRT’s work is further supported by additional project funds from donors as exposed in the table below.

1.2. Delivery Mechanism RRRT provides technical assistance to stakeholders from mostly eight PICs with his team of Senior Human Rights Advisors based in Suva and Country Focal Officers (CFOs) based in eight different PICs. A Monitoring, Evaluation, and Knowledge Management Unit and an Administration and Finance Unit based in Suva support the programme implementation. RRRT’s relationships with Members of Parliament (MPs), government ministries and civil society are firmly established in all PICs where it works. The positioning of RRRT’s CFOs in government ministries is a key enabler of these relationships, as CFOs are respected nationals with established networks and understanding of the local context. RRRT is providing a wide range of capacity building activities to government officials, judiciary, school officials, teachers, and CSO representatives (e.g. training, mentoring, technical assistance, consultation, exchange visits, peer-to-peer training, dialogue, and mock session) as well as technical advice in drafting and reviewing policies, scoping for human rights institutions and coordination mechanisms, and human rights mainstreaming. RRRT is collaborating with different partners including the Asia Pacific Forum of NHRIs, the UN Office of the High Commission for Human Rights (UNOHCHR), the Melanesia Spearhead Group (MSG), UNICEF, UN Women, and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS).

1.3. Purpose of the Evaluation The Programme has been implemented for over two and a half years (July 2017 to May 2020) and shows important progress towards results. Both core donors (DFAT and Sida) have commissioned an external evaluation in 2020 to assess the progress of the RRRT 2017-2021 Business Plan. Sida has a requirement in the agreement with RRRT to evaluate the “outcomes from the RRRT activities aimed at human rights, human rights based approach, and gender equality into development sectors such as environment, climate change and fisheries.2” The purposes of the evaluation are to:

a) assess the effectiveness and achievements of the programme; and b) to draw lessons and recommendations that will:

i. direct RRRT’s implementation of the remainder of its Business Plan in 2020 and 2021;

2 Sida, Specific Agreement number 10895, Article 11, page 7.

GRANT AGREEMENT GRANT PERIOD

1 DFAT Regional Programme and DFAT Tonga Post 2017-2020

2 Sweden 2017-2021

3 UN Trust Fund EVAW (UNTF/UN Women) 2017-2020

4 DFAT Solomon Islands Project + PPAC SI 2017-2020

5 US Government Department of State (Ended) 2017-2019

6 EU EDF 11 Priority 3.2 EVAW 2018-2021

7 British Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2018-2020

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ii. inform RRRT’s funding proposals for the next funding cycle, commencing with a new DFAT funding cycle from January 2021; and

iii. inform the development of the next RRRT Business Plan from 1 July 2021. The primary users of the evaluation are the RRRT senior management and programme team as the main implementers, SPC’s Senior Leadership Team as primary decision-makers over SPC’s programming investments and efforts, DFAT and Sida senior managers as the main development partners, and the national stakeholders in the PICs where the programme is implemented, mainly national Ministries of Justice and Ministries of Education, as implementation partners. This evaluation will provide RRRT, SPC, DFAT, Sida, and stakeholders from PICs with the information needed to:

-Assess the progress on programme implementation and make suggestions on the necessary adjustments to achieve the expected outcomes; and -Improve knowledge and inform management and operational decision-making with regard to implementation of the balance of the Business Plan, funding proposals for the next funding cycle, as well as planning / designing and implementing the next Business Plan commencing July 2021.

1.4. Specific Objectives of the Evaluation

The specific objectives of the evaluation are as follows:

- To document and evaluate the Programme results, effectiveness, relevance, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of results;

- Review the inclusiveness of the Programme (including gender, human rights and disability integration and mainstreaming) and its monitoring and evaluation practices; and

- Provide findings, conclusions, and recommendations to inform implementation, future funding proposals and future programme design.

2. Key Evaluation Questions and Scope 2.1. Key Evaluation Questions The following evaluation questions are developed in accordance with revised OECD/DAC evaluation criteria and other additional criteria relevant to RRRT and core donors. Relevance 1) To what extent is RRRT responding to PICs’ regional and national human rights evolving priorities and

policies?

a. To what extent does RRRT have the capability and resources to support PICs in this regard? Coherence 2) To what extent does the intervention add value while avoiding duplication of efforts in realising human

rights in the Pacific? Effectiveness 3) To what extent is RRRT progressing towards its short-term outcomes around human rights/good

governance, EVAW, and enabling environments?

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a. To what extent have RRRT’s services been utilised by Pacific governments and CSOs to inform policies, strategies, programs and practice?

b. To what extent have RRRT delivered cultural sensitive services to PICs stakeholders? c. What positive or negative unintended outcomes have been achieved, including negative unintended

outcomes on the environment? d. What are effective approaches within each strand of RRRT’s business plan? e. What program assumptions have been verified?

4) To what extent is RRRT progressing towards SPC’s organisational objectives around

engagement/collaboration, technical expertise, multi-disciplinary approaches, organisational performance management, and staff and system capabilities? a. To what extent have RRRT achieved in mainstreaming human rights and gender equality into other

SPC’s development work such as environment, climate change and fisheries? Efficiency 5) To what extent is RRRT maximising its use of resources and programme modality (CFO architecture

and regional support)?

a. Are program outputs/activities delivered on-time and on budget? b. Is the program well governed, well managed and accountable? c. What factors are aiding/impeding efficient delivery? d. How does RRRT’s funding modality contribute to efficient delivery?

Impact 6) To what extent is RRRT progressing towards its strategic objectives and SPC’s Developmental Objective

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a. What factors have contributed to this? What are obstacles? What further support is required? b. To what extent have RRRT’s services been contributing to women, girls and communities’ wellbeing? c. What positive or negative unintended impacts have been achieved?

Sustainability 7) To what extent is there an indication of ongoing benefits attributable to the program?

a. To what extent has the capacity of government, service providers, civil society, women and girls increased to promote and protect human rights (including EVAW) without RRRT’s assistance?

Inclusiveness 8) To what extent is RRRT inclusive and responsive to gender, diversity, disability and remote populations'

specific needs in its approaches and programme delivery? 9) To what extent is RRRT implementing specific transformative measures to address gender, disability

and remote populations’ specific barriers?

a. What positive or negative unintended outcomes have been achieved? Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) 10) To what extent is RRRT M&E system effectively tracking implementation progress, and progress

towards meeting expected results and outcomes? 2.2. Evaluation Scope

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The evaluation should cover RRRT’s programme from July 2017 to December 2019 implemented in Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Samoa Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. RRRT’s programme includes activities funded by the donors listed in section 1.1. The evaluation process should include desk review, data collection, and interviews with key stakeholder, data analysis, report writing, and a presentation of findings and recommendations. It should take place from June to September 2020 with a maximum budget of EUR 45,000 all inclusive. The evaluation must be carried out in conformity with the “OECD/DAC (2010) Quality Standards for Development Evaluation”, “DFAT (2017) Monitoring and Evaluation Standards”, and “Sida (2018) Evaluation Handbook”. 3. Methodology In consultation with RRRT, the Evaluation Consultant will finalise an appropriate methodology to answer the evaluation questions. In this regard, strong consideration will be given to the inclusion of culturally appropriate mixed methods for the Pacific context such as Talanoa, Kakala or other relevant methodologies/framework. Due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, the evaluation’s methodology should include remote interviews with key stakeholders in at least one PIC in Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. RRRT encourages the hiring of local enumerators to capture the specifics of local contexts and assist the Consultant in doing so, if necessary. If travel restrictions are lifted during the course of this assignment, RRRT will give consideration to holding some in-country validation workshops with national stakeholders and the lead evaluator. If in-country validation workshops are possible, RRRT will decide in which countries to hold them and will cover travel, accommodation and workshop costs. RRRT and the Consultant will negotiate any additional input days required of the Consultant to participate in these in-country validation workshops, and the daily fee rate in the Financial Proposal (Annex III) will apply to any additional input days. Consistently with Sida’s approach to evaluation, the evaluation should be utilisation-focused which means “the evaluator should facilitate the entire evaluation process with careful consideration of how everything that is done will affect the use of the evaluation”. 4. Roles and Responsibilities 4.1. Evaluation Consultant The Evaluation Consultant, or Evaluation Team (possibly a team of two or more evaluators), will carry out the evaluation in conformity with the “OECD/DAC (2010) Quality Standards for Development Evaluation” and best practices in evaluation. The Evaluation Consultant will have the overall responsibility for:

- Assemble a team with the requisite skills, subject to the Evaluation Manager’s approval; - Ensure that all products adhere to the OECD/DAC (2010) Quality Standards for Development

Evaluation; - Develop a detailed evaluation inception report; - Manage the evaluation following the inception report approved by the Evaluation Manager; - Prepare and submit all deliverables for revision and approval by the Evaluation Manager;

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- Report regularly on progress to the Evaluation Manager; and - Support logistical aspects of the evaluation, including office space and supplies,

telecommunications, and dissemination of methodological tools such as surveys. 4.2. Evaluation Manager The Evaluation Manager will be responsible for the following:

- Manage the Consultant’s contract; - Act as the main contact person for the Consultant; - Facilitate access to documentation and people deemed of importance to the evaluation process; - Ensure that all deliverables meet the OECD/DAC Quality Standards, in collaboration with the

Advisory Group; - Review, comment and approve all deliverables; - Share deliverables with key stakeholders; - Collect stakeholders’ comments on the draft report; - Include the management response in the final evaluation report; - Assess the overall performance of the Consultant for the present mandate; and - Disseminate the evaluation.

4.3. Advisory Group The Advisory Group will include RRRT’s leadership team, an Advisor from SPC’s Strategy, Performance and Learning (SPL) team, a representative of DFAT Office of Development Effectiveness, and a representative of Sida’s Evaluation Team. The Advisory Group will be responsible for the following:

- Comment on the Terms of Reference of the evaluation; - Provide assistance in the Evaluation Consultant selection process; - Support the Evaluation Manager and Evaluation Consultant on methodological matters; - Review and comment on all deliverables; and - Arbitrate in the event of a disagreement between the Evaluation Manager and the Evaluation

Consultant. 5. Evaluation Process

5.1. Evaluation Rollout and Deliverables/Outputs

Activity Estimated Time for Consultant

Key Outputs

1 Start-up Meeting and Documents Review • Review of project document and progress

reports • Other relevant literature review • Briefing from RRRT Office • Agreement on activities & timeframes • Preparation of meetings/programme

4 days

Familiarisation with the RRRT activities and approaches

2 Inception report writing • Preparation of the evaluation inception

report • Development of evaluation methodology

and instruments

4 days Evaluation inception report Evaluation instruments (e.g. evaluation matrix, data collection tools, etc.)

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3 Inception report and methodology approval • Revision from the Advisory Group and

Evaluation Manager • Incorporate comments and requested

changes • Approbation of the inception report and

instruments by Evaluation Manager

2 days Final inception report and instruments

4 Data Collection • Key informant interviews (via Skype,

Zoom or other remote means of communication)

• Meeting with implementation partners (can be via Skype, Zoom or other remote means of communication)

• Feedback session with key stakeholders in each country (remote or in-person, if travels are possible)

• Online data collection

15 days Documented records of interviews and observations with stakeholders

5 Data analysis and development of the evidence base

5 days Draft evaluation findings Evidence binder

6 Presentation of findings to the Advisory Group • Meeting with the Advisory Group and other

relevant stakeholders to present preliminary findings and recommendations to collect feedback that will help finalise the report

• Incorporate feedback into findings

2 days Presentation of findings to primary users

7 Writing Report • Preparation of Draft Report

5 days Draft report delivered to Evaluation Manager and Advisory Group for comments

8 Presentation at RRRT’s Office • Meeting with key stakeholders on findings

and recommendations.

1 day PowerPoint presentation on findings and recommendations RRRT’s inputs fully reflected in the final report.

9 Submission of Final Report 2 days Final report Time allocated to the Assignment 40 days

5.2. Evaluation Schedule

Activity Date

Contract the Evaluation Consultant 19 June 2020 Hold a start-up meeting 23 June 2020 Submit a draft evaluation inception report 1 July 2020 Provide comments on the inception report to the Consultant 8 July 2020 Approval of the final inception report 10 July 2020 Data collection and analysis 15 days in July 2020 Present the findings to the Advisory Group 3 August 2020 Submit a draft report to the Evaluation Manager 10 August 2020

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Provide comments on the draft report to the Consultant 17 August 2020 Submit a PowerPoint Presentation to the Evaluation Manager 21 August 2020 Approval of the PowerPoint Presentation on evaluation findings and recommendations

26 August 2020

Conduct the presentation to the Advisory Group 28 August 2020 Submit the final evaluation report to the Evaluation Manager 4 September 2020 Approval of final evaluation report 15 September 2020 Evaluation report and management response published on RRRT’s website End of September 2020

6. Institutional Arrangement

The contractor(s) will report directly to the Evaluation Manager, Pierre-Yves Charpentier. The contractor(s) will also liaise very closely with the Director and staffs of RRRT and other stakeholders mentioned in this 1.1 “Background” for this work.

7. Duration of work

The duration for this consultancy will be 40 days.

8. Duty Station (if relevant)

The duty station for this appointment is flexible.

9. Qualifications of the successful contractor and criteria for assessment

The assignment will be contracted to a consultant(s) with experience in the substantive area of human rights and gender equality in the Pacific region. The Evaluation Consultant can put together a team with the requisite skills for this assignment. Education A university degree at the post-graduate level in the social sciences, management or other relevant field of study Work experience • Minimum 7 years of experience in evaluation of human rights and/or gender equality projects or

programmes; preferably some experience in PICs; • Competence in sample survey techniques; • Proven work experience in use of participatory evaluation methods; • Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver quality products in high stress and

short deadline situations; and • Experience in use of data collection methodologies contextually relevant to the Pacific is an asset. Skills • Strong leadership and planning skills; • Excellent written and presentation skills (English); • Excellent analytical skills; • Strong communication skills; • Ability to work in the multi-cultural team environment and to deliver under pressure/meet

deadlines; and

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• Comfortable with the necessary computer skills (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and other relevant data analysis software).

Evaluation Criteria

CRITERIA % Weighting Points Attainable A university degree at the post-graduate level in the social sciences, management or other relevant field of study

10% 70

A professional background and experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation • Minimum 7 years of experience in evaluation of human rights and/or

gender equality projects or programmes; preferably some experience in PICs;

• Competence in sample survey techniques; • Proven work experience in use of participatory evaluation methods; • Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver quality

products in high stress and short deadline situations; • Experience in use of data collection methodologies contextually

relevant to the Pacific is an asset.

30% 210

Understanding of the mandate Provided methodology of approach that demonstrates good understanding of the scope of the consultancy and RRRT’s mandate.

25% 105

Knowledge of and experience working in the EVAWG space in the Pacific Knowledge of and experience working in the human rights space in the Pacific.

15 % 175

Excellent English language written skills with experience in developing organisational strategic frameworks and Business Plans

5% 35

At least 3 references provided of similar nature of work done with similar cost as being proposed for this consultancy

15% 175

Total 100% 700

10. Scope of Bid Price and Schedule of Payments

The Contract cost will be paid based on achieving each set out milestone as per show in the table herein

this section.

The full consideration for the complete and satisfactory completion of the activities specified in Section 5,

the Consultant shall be paid in accordance to the following milestone activities:

Milestones/Output Deadline/Date % Payment

Approval of Inception Report 10 July 2020 15% of contract

price

Submission of Draft Evaluation Report 10 August 2020 35% of contract

price

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Approval of Final Evaluation Report that incorporates feedback on previous drafts submitted and upon its acceptance by SPC

15 September 2020 50% of contract

price

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ANNEX II Technical Proposal Submission Form (Form A)

Request for Quotation ‘Joint External Evaluation of the RRRT 2017-2021 Business Plan’.

PART A – Background

PART B – Qualifications

CRITERIA RESPONSE BY BIDDER Name: Physical Address: Postal Address: Telephone Contact: Email: Contact details for 3 referees. Attach additional details as applicable.

Referee 1: Name: Contact details: Experience: Date completed:

Referee 2: Name: Contact details: Experience: Date completed:

Referee 3: Name: Contact details: Experience: Date completed:

CRITERIA RESPONSE BY BIDDER

A university degree at the post-graduate level in the social sciences, management or other relevant field of study

A professional background and experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation evidenced by CVs, clearly showing the percentage time for each expert.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in evaluation of human rights and/or gender equality projects or

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PART C – Knowledge / Experience / Proposed Approach

Part D – Timeframe

CRITERIA RESPONSE BY BIDDER

Ability to deliver an Inception report by 1 July 2020

Ability to deliver a draft evaluation report by 10 August 2020

Ability to deliver a final evaluation report that incorporates feedback on previous drafts submitted by 15 June 2020

programmes; preferably some experience in PICs;

• Competence in sample survey techniques;

• Proven work experience in use of participatory evaluation methods;

• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver quality products in high stress and short deadline situations;

• Experience in use of data collection methodologies contextually relevant to the Pacific is an asset.

CRITERIA RESPONSE BY BIDDER

Understanding of the Mandate

Provided methodology that demonstrates good understanding of the scope of the consultancy and RRRT’s mandate (with and without travels)

Knowledge of and experience working in the EVAWG space in the Pacific

Knowledge of and experience working in the human rights space in the Pacific.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, experience conveying complex technical information to a non-technical audience, and evidence of involvement in minimum 3 projects/activities involving consultations with local communities.

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Short technical proposal (maximum 2,000 words) outlining the approach to be used to deliver this consultancy, the special skills and experience the team would bring to deliver on the required timeframes mentioned above

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ANNEX III Financial Proposal Submission Form (Form B)

Request for Quotation ‘Joint External Evaluation of the RRRT 2017-2021 Business Plan’.

❖ This project has a maximum budget of EUR 45,000 all inclusive

Part A: Declaration

1. The undersigned propose and agree if this proposal is accepted, to enter into an agreement

with SPC, to commence and to complete all the work specified or indicated in the contract

documents.

2. In submitting this proposal, the vendor represents that; he/she has examined all the RFQ

documents to provide procurement services to SPC RRRT.

3. Vendor agrees to complete the services for the following price (VIP):

Particulars Amount (EUR)

Fees (daily rate)

Costs for local enumerators, in-country workshops, in-country accomodation (covered by RRRT)

Any other costs

Total financial offer (inclusive of all taxes)

____________________________________ _______________________

Print name and sign Date

Title_____________________

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ANNEX IV

SPC GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

1. LEGAL STATUS

The Contractor has the legal status of an independent contractor. The Contractor's personnel and sub-contractors are not to be considered in any respect employees or agents of SPC.

2. SOURCE OF INSTRUCTIONS

The Contractor will only accept instructions from SPC in the performance of this contract. The Contractor will refrain from any action that may adversely affect SPC and will fulfil its commitments with the fullest regard to the interests of SPC.

3. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional and technical competence of its employees and will select, for work under this contract, reliable individuals who will perform effectively in the implementation of this Contract, respect the local customs, and conform to a high standard of moral and ethical conduct.

The contractor shall not discriminate against any person because of race, medical condition, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

4. SPECIFIED PERSONNEL

The Contractor must ensure that the services are performed in accordance with this contract. Where personnel have been specified, they must provide those services. SPC may remove any personnel (including Specified Personnel) from work in respect of this Contract. If it does so, or if Specified Personnel are unable or unwilling to perform the contract, the Contractor will provide replacement personnel (acceptable to SPC) of suitable ability and qualifications at no additional cost and at the earliest opportunity.

5. ASSIGNMENT

The Contractor may not assign, transfer, pledge or make other disposition of this Contract or any part thereof, or any of the Contractor's rights, claims or obligations under this Contract except with the prior written consent of SPC.

6. SUB-CONTRACTING

In the event the Contractor requires the services of sub-contractors, the Contractor shall obtain the prior written approval and clearance of SPC for all sub-contractors. The approval of SPC of a sub-contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of any of its obligations under this Contract. The terms of any sub-contract shall be subject to and conform with the provisions of this Contract.

7. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT

The Contractor warrants that no official of SPC has received or will be offered by the Contractor any direct or indirect benefit arising from this Contract or the award thereof. The Contractor agrees that breach of this provision is a breach of an essential term of this Contract.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

The Contractor shall indemnify, hold and save harmless, and defend, at its own expense, SPC, its officials, agents, servants and employees from and against all suits, claims, demands, and liability of any nature or kind, including their costs and expenses, arising out of acts or omissions of the Contractor, or the Contractor's employees, officers, agents or sub-contractors, in the performance of this Contract. This provision shall extend, inter alia, to claims and liability in the nature of workmen's compensation, products liability and liability arising out of the use of patented inventions or devices, copyrighted material or other intellectual property by the Contractor, its employees, officers, agents, servants or sub-contractors. The obligations under this Article do not lapse upon termination of this Contract.

9. INSURANCE AND LIABILITIES TO THIRD PARTIES

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9.1The Contractor will hold insurance against all risks in respect of its employees, sub-contractors, property and equipment used for the execution of this Contract, including appropriate worker’s compensation for personal injury or death.

9.2The Contractor will also hold liability insurance in an adequate amount to cover third party claims for any claims arising from or in connection with the provision of services under this contract.

9.3The Contractor shall, upon request, provide SPC with satisfactory evidence of insurance cover as required under this Article.

10. ENCUMBRANCES/LIENS

The Contractor shall not cause or permit any lien, attachment or other encumbrance by any person to be placed on file or to remain on file in any public office or on file with SPC against any monies due or to become due for any work done or materials furnished under this Contract, or by reason of any other claim or demand against the Contractor.

11. TITLE TO EQUIPMENT

Title to any equipment and supplies that may be provided by SPC rests with SPC. Such equipment shall be returned to SPC at the conclusion of this Contract or when no longer needed by the Contractor. On return, the equipment shall be in the same condition as when delivered to the Contractor, subject to normal wear and tear. The Contractor shall be liable to compensate SPC for equipment determined to be damaged or degraded beyond normal wear and tear.

12. COPYRIGHT, PATENTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

SPC is entitled to all intellectual property and other proprietary rights including but not limited to patents, copyrights, and trademarks, with regard to products, or documents and other materials which bear a direct relation to or are produced or prepared or collected in consequence of or in the course of the execution of this Contract. At SPC's request, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps, execute all necessary documents and generally assist in securing such proprietary rights and transferring them to SPC in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law. In addition, the contractor must respect intellectual property related to traditional knowledge and other cultural heritage in the production of knowledge and use of images, patterns, and other cultural related products. Photos credits and permissions need to be provided to SPC, and in compliance with SPC Child Protection Policy, images of children and youth without the consent of their parents is forbidden.

13. USE OF NAME, EMBLEM OR OFFICIAL SEAL OF SPC

The Contractor shall not advertise or otherwise make public the fact that it is a Contractor with SPC, nor shall the Contractor, in any manner whatsoever use the name, emblem or official seal of SPC, or any abbreviation of the name of SPC in connection with its business or otherwise.

14. CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION

14.1All maps, drawings, photographs, mosaics, plans, reports, recommendations, estimates, documents and all other data compiled by or received by the Contractor under this Contract shall be the property of SPC, shall be treated as confidential and shall be delivered only to SPC authorised officials on completion of work under this Contract.

14.2The Contractor may not communicate at any time to any other person, Government or authority external to SPC, any information known to it by reason of its association with SPC which has not been made public except with the authorisation of SPC; nor shall the Contractor at any time use such information to private advantage. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this Contract.

15. FORCE MAJEURE AND OTHER CHANGES IN CONDITIONS

15.1Force majeure, as used in this Article, means acts of God, war (whether declared or not), invasion, revolution, insurrection, or other acts of a similar nature or force which are beyond the control of the Parties.

15.2In the event of and as soon as possible after the occurrence of any cause constituting force majeure, the Contractor shall give notice and full particulars in writing to SPC, of such occurrence or change if the Contractor is thereby rendered unable, wholly or in part, to perform its obligations and meet its responsibilities under this Contract. The Contractor shall also notify SPC of any other changes in conditions or the occurrence of any event which interferes or threatens to interfere with its performance of this Contract. The notice shall include steps proposed by the Contractor to be taken, including any reasonable alternative means for performance that is not prevented by force majeure. On receipt of the notice required under this

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Article, SPC shall take such action as, in its sole discretion, it considers to be appropriate or necessary in the circumstances, including the granting to the Contractor of a reasonable extension of time in which to perform its obligations under this Contract.

15.3If the Contractor is rendered permanently unable, wholly or in part, by reason of force majeure to perform its obligations and meet its responsibilities under this Contract, SPC shall have the right to suspend or terminate this Contract on the same terms and conditions as are provided for in Article 16, "Termination", except that the period of notice shall be seven (7) days instead of thirty (30) days.

16. TERMINATION

1.1 Either party may terminate this contract for cause, in whole or in part, with thirty days’ written notice to the other party. The initiation of arbitral proceedings in accordance with Article 17 "Settlement of Disputes" below shall not be deemed a termination of this Contract. 1.2 SPC reserves the right to terminate without cause this Contract, at any time with fifteen days written notice to the Contractor, in which case SPC shall reimburse the Contractor for all reasonable costs incurred by the Contractor prior to receipt of the notice of termination. 1.3 In the event of any termination by SPC under this Article, no payment shall be due from SPC to the Contractor except for work and services satisfactorily performed in conformity with the express terms of this Contract. The Contractor shall take immediate steps to terminate the work and services in a prompt and orderly manner and to minimise losses and further expenditure. 1.4 Should the Contractor be adjudged bankrupt, or be liquidated or become insolvent, or should the Contractor make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or should a receiver be appointed on account of the insolvency of the Contractor, SPC may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may have, terminate this Contract forthwith. The Contractor shall immediately inform SPC of the occurrence of any of the above events.

17. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

17.1The Parties will use their best efforts to settle amicably any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to this Contract or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof.

17.2If a dispute is not settled within sixty days of one Party notifying the other of a request for amicable settlement, the dispute can be referred by either Party to arbitration in accordance with the general principles of international law. The arbitration will be governed by the Arbitration Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) as at present in force. The arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to award punitive damages. The Parties shall be bound by any arbitration award rendered as a result of such arbitration as the final adjudication of any such controversy, claim or dispute.

18. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES

Nothing in or relating to this Contract shall be deemed a waiver, express or implied, of any of the privileges and immunities of SPC, including its subsidiary organs.

19. TAX EXEMPTION

19.1Under the ‘Host Country Agreement’ with the Country hosting SPC Offices, SPC, being an International Organisation, is exempt from all direct taxes, except charges for public utility services, and is exempt from customs duties and charges of a similar nature in respect of articles imported or exported for its official use. In the event any governmental authority refuses to recognise SPC’s exemption from such taxes, duties or charges, the Contractor shall immediately consult with SPC to determine a mutually acceptable procedure.

19.2Accordingly, the Contractor authorises SPC to deduct from the Contractor's invoice any amount representing such taxes, duties or charges, unless the Contractor has consulted with SPC before the payment thereof and SPC has, in each instance, specifically authorised the Contractor to pay such taxes, duties or charges under protest. In that event, the Contractor shall provide SPC with written evidence that payment of such taxes, duties or charges has been made and appropriately authorised.

20. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

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SPC has adopted a social and environmental responsibility policy. The contractor must comply to ethically and sustainably manage social and environmental risks and impacts of its activities, particularly in reference to:

20.1 CHILD LABOUR

The Contractor represents and warrants that neither it, nor any of its suppliers is engaged in any practice inconsistent with the rights set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including Article 32 thereof, which, inter alia, requires that a child shall be protected from performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child's education, or to be harmful to the child's health or physical mental, spiritual, moral or social development.

Any breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle SPC to terminate this Contract immediately upon notice to the Contractor, at no cost to SPC.

20.2 HUMAN RIGHTS

The Contractor recognises, respects and upholds the human rights of every individual, being a minimum those protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Contractor will actively seek to ensure he is not complicit in human rights abuses committed by others.

The Contractor is committed to respecting, and acting in a manner which avoids infringing on, human rights. In this regard the Contractor acknowledges the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations ‘Protect Respect and Remedy ‘framework (2011).

To meet these commitments, the Contractor will not accept modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in his supply chain.

Any breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle SPC to terminate this Contract immediately upon notice to the Contractor, at no cost to SPC.

20.3 GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

SPC is committed to progress gender equality and social inclusion in all area of its work. The Contractor is expected to promote gender equality and diversity in the workplace by striving to have gender balance in the workforce and employ youth and persons with disabilities where possible, at all levels. The contractor is expected to have measures in place to ensure equal pay for work of equal value, to prevent sexual harassment, of bullying and any forms discrimination; and to ensure a safe workplace environment for women and men of all diversities.

20.4 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor must ensure a rational use and management of natural resources and ecosystems, to prevent or, where not possible, to minimise damage to the environment and address climate change, so as to ensure these resources will be available for future generations.

21. OBSERVANCE OF THE LAW

The Contractor must comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations bearing upon the performance of its obligations under the terms of this Contract.

22. AUTHORITY TO MODIFY

No modification or change, nor waiver of any of this contract’s provisions will be valid and enforceable against SPC unless provided by an amendment to this contract signed by the authorised official of SPC.

ANNEX V RRRT 2017-2021 BUSINESS PLAN RESULTS FRAMEWORK

HUMAN RIGHTS & GOOD GOVERNANCE: PIC governments promote /protect human rights & fulfil human rights commitments

EVAW: Women and girls have increased access to justice in cases of domestic violence

ENABLING ENVIRONMENTS: Civil society and communities promote human rights, gender equality and EVAW

Result 1.1: More PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitments

1.1a # PICs citing human rights or good governance standards in Ministry plans and budgets (Impact) Baseline: 0; Target: 5 1.1b # targeted UN treaties ratified (Impact) Baseline: 49 (across 14 PICs); Target: 54 1.1c # CEDAW/CRC/CRPD Treaty reports submitted by PICs (Practice) Baseline: 9 PICs CEDAW, 4 CRC, 1 CRPD; Target: 11 PICs CEDAW, 6 CRC, 5 CRPD 1.1d # PICs tracking UN/UPR implementation (Attitude) Baseline: 5; Target: 8

Result 2.1 More PICs are implementing, resourcing and monitoring DV/FP legislation

2.1a # PICs with evidence that justice and other services set out under legislation are available and resourced (Impact) Baseline: 0; Target: 6 2.1b # PICs with comprehensive DV/FP legislation (Practice) Baseline: 10; Target: 14 2.1c # PICs demonstrating a planned approach to DV/FP implementation (Attitude) Baseline: 2; Target: 6 implementing with plans or equivalent 2.1d # government officials and service providers receiving technical assistance in DV/FP implementation (Output) Baseline: 194; Target: 300

Result 3.1. CSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for human rights

3.1a # RRRT-supported campaigns that were successful in policy and legislative change or other human rights advancements (Impact) Baseline: 0; Target: 5 3.1.b # RRRT-supported civil society campaigns progressing towards campaign objectives (Practice) Baseline: 3; Target: 10 3.1c # CEDAW/CRC/CRPD shadow reports submitted (Practice) Baseline: 4 PICs (CEDAW), 0 PICs (CRPD & CRC); Target: 9 PICs (CEDAW), 5 PICs (CRPD & CRC) 3.1d Evidence of strengthened civil society advocacy for LGBTQI persons (Knowledge)

Result 1.2. More PICs have established human rights coordination or monitoring mechanisms

1.2a # of PICs scoping or establishing an NHRI (Practice) Baseline: 3; Target: 6 1.2b # PICs with active national human rights coordination mechanisms (Practice) Baseline: 5; Target: 8

Result 2.2. Justice service providers understand their obligations under family violence legislation and are more responsive to the needs of women and girls

2.2a # protection orders issued in targeted PICs (Practice) Baseline: 25; Target: 300 2.2b # PICs with evidence of justice service providers demonstrating changed attitude on VAW (Attitude)

Baseline: 1 group; Target: 4 groups 3.1e % civil society members reaching competency in human rights advocacy and lobbying (Knowledge) Baseline: 60% of members trained; Target: 75%

Result 1.3. Strengthened capacity of governments to apply human rights and gender equality in priority national development issues

1.3a # PICs reviewing policy/legislation for HR-compliance (Attitude) Baseline: 8; Target: 11 1.3b % government officials trained who reached competency in HR

Baseline: 0; Target: 3 PICs 2.2c # PICs with endorsed tools on gender-sensitive application of Acts (Knowledge) Baseline: 0; Target: 3 2.2d # justice service providers receiving technical assistance from RRRT (Output) Baseline: 83 Target: 150

Result 3.2 More schools and communities promote human rights, gender equality and EVAW

3.2a # PICs with evidence of schools promoting human rights, gender equality, and EVAW (Impact) Baseline: 0 group; Target: 3 3.2b # PICs with schools developing or implementing human rights

standards (Knowledge) Baseline: 60% of trained officials; Target: 75% of trained officials 1.3c # government officials receiving TA from RRRT in human rights / good governance standards (Output) Baseline: 340; Target: 500

Result 2.3. Women have increased knowledge and agency to access justice for domestic violence

2.3a # PICs with women having increased knowledge, attitude and agency to access justice (Practice)

curricula (Practice) Baseline: 1 PIC; Target: 4 PICs 3.2c Evidence of community outreach on human rights and gender equality (Output) Baseline: Outreach in 9 PICs during international UN days; Target: Outreach in churches, outer islands and other settings in 9 PICs

Result 1.4. Strengthened capacity of SPC programs to mainstream a rights-based and people-centred approach

1.4a Evidence of implementation of a rights-based approach in SPC programming with PIC partners (Practice) Baseline: 0 programmes; Target: 6 programmes

Baseline: 0; Target: 3 2.3b # community facilitators established and trained (Output) Baseline: 0; Target: 40 2.3c # people educated by RRRT on DV/FP legislation (Output) Baseline: 1037; Target: 1500

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1.4b # SPC programmes RRRT engaged with (Output) Baseline: 2; Target: 6