Support to the EU with coordination and strengthening aid effectiveness in Myanmar,2016

The overall objective of the assignment is to continue enhancing overall effectiveness of aid to Myanmar in order to support maximum possible achievement of Myanmar's development priorities in the context of the democratic transition, particularly as regards more equitable and sustainable growth and poverty reduction. Activities: Supporting the preparation and follow up of EU development coordination meetings organized by EUD Organizing and facilitating annual EU Development Cooperation Retreats Organizing and helping facilitate other ad-hoc thematic EU meetings and workshops, joint trainings, country analytical works and M&E In consultation with the EUD, providing ad hoc EU coordination related support to individual Member States as needed Providing support to the EUD and the Member States in carrying out necessary work for the preparation and development of EU Joint Cooperation Strategy. Facilitating discussions on synchronization of programming cycles, on EU sector priorities, and development of a more comprehensive division of labor. Advise and support the implementation of commitments made in joint EU Responses to the NPT Accord and its Action Plan and if agreed facilitate the development of an EU Road Map to monitor progress. Incorporate actions and indicators relevant to the process. Facilitating data collection on EU development and ODA, incl. entry into the Aid Information Management System. Conducting analysis and research on issues of interest for the effectiveness of EU development cooperation, in consultation with EU partners, Helping position EUD and MS to effectively respond to emerging challenges and new priorities in Myanmar development context. Support t EU and MS in implementing and monitoring the EU roadmap for engagement with CSOs. The outputs: The mission will result in enhanced EU harmonization and co-ordination in Myanmar. In addition, it will lead to more effective coordination among donors and with the Myanmar Government. The Expert will consult regularly with the EU Delegation, providing briefing on ongoing activities, and will receive orientation on priorities and upcoming activities. In addition to the foreseen reports the expert will produce, as required, written materials to be submitted to the Delegation, including minutes of meetings, summaries of action points, and papers on issues of relevance to the aid effectiveness agenda.