UNDP Jobs - 50482- International Consultant for Mid-Term Review (MTR)

International Consultant for Mid-Term Review (MTR) of GoI-UNDP–GEF Project “Mainstreaming Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Conservation into Production Sectors in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem, Andhra Pradesh” (PIMS 4257 and Project ID 76477)

Location :

Home-based with travel as required.

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Nov-2014

Application Deadline :

27-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Thirty working days spread over three months.

Languages Required :

English

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

This is the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the UNDP-GEF Midterm Review (MTR) of the medium-sized project titled “Mainstreaming Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Conservation into Production Sectors in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem, Andhra Pradesh” (PIMS#4257) implemented through the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), Government of India and Environment, Forests, Science and Technology Department, State Government of Andhra Pradesh, which is to be undertaken in 2014. The project started in late 2011. This ToR sets out the expectations for this MTR. The MTR process must follow the guidance outlined in the document Guidance For Conducting Midterm Reviews of UNDP-Supported, GEF-Financed Projects.

Please note proposal has to be submitted strictly as stipulated in detailed Terms of Reference, online link has been given at the bottom of this document.

Duties and Responsibilities

The MTR team will assess the following four categories of project progress. See the Guidance For Conducting Midterm Reviews of UNDP-Supported, GEF-Financed Projects for extended descriptions.

Kindly refer detailed ToR.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

knowledge of participatory monitoring, review and evaluation processes, and experience in review and evaluation of technical assistance projects with major donor agencies;
Familiarty with coastal and marine biodiversity and production sector policies/conditions in India and abroad through management and/or implementation or through consultancies in review and evaluation of donor funded projects;
Familiarty with GEF rules, regulations, project reviews and evaluations;
Ability and experience to lead multi-disciplinary and national teams, and deliver quality reports within the given time.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifiation:

Should have Master’s degree (preferably PhD) in the field of natural resource management, biodiversity, developmental studies, social sciences or related fields. In-depth understanding of coastal and marine biodiversity conservation and experience in production sectors along marine and coastal areas is desirable.

Professional Experience:

A minimum of 10 years accumulated and recognized professional experience is required. Knowledge of UNDP and GEF is advantageous;
At least 4 years of technical experience in marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity projects in any country or related activities;
Experience specific to mainstreaming of marine and coastal biodiversity conservation into production sectors and related projects is advantageous; (Credibility of completion/on-going support documents to be included).

Language Requirment:

Writing and communication will be in English, and he/she must have excellent communication skills in English.

Payment Schedule:

10% on signing of the contract;
30% on submission and approval of the 1ST draft MTR report;
60% on submission and approval (UNDP-CO and UNDP RTA) of the final MTR report.

Evaluation Criteria:

As given in detailed TOR.

Application Process.

As per detailed ToR.

Detailed ToR at the following link:

http://www.in.undp.org//content/dam/india/docs/procurement/MTR-RFP_%20EGREE_%20Int%20Consultant.pdf

For any clarification please write to sandeep.sharma@undp.org.