• Develop a detailed, technically sound methodology for completing the assignment and a work plan based on the existing UNSDCF Roadmap approved by the UNCT; • Regular communication and coordination with the UN RCO; • Facilitate discussions among UNCT about the progress on the development of the Cooperation Framework; • With the support of the RCO, consult with relevant stakeholders from the Government of North Macedonia, UN non-resident agencies, donors, civil society, academia and other institutions and groups as required; • Prepare methodology for the UNCT configuration exercise and implement it. • Prepare the draft Cooperation Framework document; • With the technical support of the RCO, take lead and facilitate the presentation and discussion of the submitted draft in front of the UNCT members; Collect and document obtained comments and suggestions for improvement; • Revise the draft Cooperation Framework document to respond to obtained comments/feedback from the UNCT, Peer Support Group (PSG) and the Government. Revisions should be done several times at different stages of the elaboration process; • Submit to the RCO the final UNSDCF document that is accepted and approved by the RC and UNCT. Methodology: The formulation of the Cooperation Framework will start after the finalization of the evaluation of the previous Cooperation Framework (expected to be ready by end of October) and the formulation of the UN Country Analysis (CA) (to be ready by mid-December). Both processes will serve as a basis for the design of the UNSDCF. The design of the Cooperation Framework comprises the prioritization of the challenges and acceleration pathways identified in the CA and identification of opportunities for UN support. This requires the United Nations country team, Government and other stakeholders to make deliberate choices, and zoom in on areas that offer the greatest potential for transformative and inclusive development and that speak to the comparative advantage of the United Nations development system. This prioritization exercise applies a theory of change approach, and reflects the value proposition of the development system in relation to all other development actors to guide the integration of the guiding principles during this step. United Nations contributions to agreed priorities are subsequently translated into the results framework. Unless suggested otherwise, the consultant will follow guidance from the Cooperation Framework Companion Package 2020 provides general guidance to develop the CA, along with the Guiding Principles Companion Piece and specific tools outlined which provide more details for preparing the report. For more information, please visit the Term of Reference: https://northmacedonia.un.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/TOR%20Consultant%20UNSDCF%20North%20Macedonia%202026-2030%20readvertised.pdf