UNDP Jobs - 35155- Individual Contractor for Value Chain Analysis for

Individual Contractor for Value Chain Analysis for Sustainable Tourism Development

Location :

Luanda, ANGOLA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

15-Feb-2013

Application Deadline :

08-Feb-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Until August 2013

Languages Required :

English Portuguese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Growing Sustainable Business (GSB) initiative in Angola is financed by Spanish Cooperation and UNDP. GSB seeks to broker public-private partnerships that enable the private sector to engage in specific pro-poor investment projects that are both, commercially attractive and address local development needs. GSB contributes directly to the UN Development Assistance Framework for Angola through the outcome related to advocating for pro-poor growth and accountable macro-economic management aimed at the achievement of MDGs with the engagement of public and private stakeholders expanding the labour pool and by strengthening value chains. Scaling up the response to the MDGs challenge in Angola implies the development of a vibrant business sector that creates jobs and livelihood opportunities for the poor, and provides affordable goods and services that help improve the welfare of the poor

Duties and Responsibilities

The aim of this assignment is to advise the GSB Program on potential value chains for GSB projects in the eco-tourism industry in Angola. This will be carried-out through desk research and selected missions. The current document describes the terms of reference for the consultant who will work with GSB. The consultant will analyze the locations (provinces) through desk and field research and make recommendations to GSB Project about which ones hold the most potential for GSB projects.

The activities described in this Terms of Reference will be carried out in close collaboration with GSB staff, and the Government, through the Ministry of Tourism. The duty station of the consultant will be the UNDP-GSB Angola office. This assignment requires travel to the potential selected provinces. The work of the consultant consists of both desk research and fieldwork, as described below.

Become thoroughly familiar with the GSB Project, its tools and operational model, including criteria for selecting new products and markets.
Review the literature on sustainable tourism development and trade standards and corporate social responsibility in global tourism services supply chains, with particular attention to the Angola context.
Consult with other relevant UN related agencies programs, including the Angola Enterprise Program (AEP) and Decentralization and Local Government Program (DLG) as well as the Environment Unity to identify any complementarities and opportunities for joint implementation.
Conduct key informant interviews as needed.

Competencies

Proven networking, team-building and organizational skills, as well as ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and results for the client
Capacity to meet deadlines and organize/prioritize multiple tasks
Overall understanding of TOR content and presentation

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master Degree, preferably in Economics, Tourism, Planning, or in fields relevant to the position.

Experience:

Ten years of work experience and more than two years of international experience in project management
At least one year of experience in value chain analysis and corporate social responsibility, preferably in tourism
Experience in conducting research and working with/in the Angolan central and provincial authorities and in organizing conferences and training events in Angola

Language Requirements:

Excellent public speaking and presentation skills in Portuguese and English