UNDP Jobs - 54475- IC/UNDP/EU/030/2015 - Natural Resource Management

IC/UNDP/EU/030/2015 - Natural Resource Management and Socio Economic Consultant for Timor-Leste

Location :

Home Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

31-Mar-2015

Application Deadline :

18-Mar-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

9 (nine) months, with approximately no later than 60 working days

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

Interest candidate has to access procurement notice Ref.: IC/UNDP/EU/030/2015 - Natural Resource Management and Socio Economic Consultant for Timor-Leste at the following link: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=20972

Please do not send your application through this website and send the complete application to bids.id@undp.org (only application with complete supporting document received in bids.id@undp.org before or at the closing date will be proceed).

Duties and Responsibilities

Competencies

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

A Master degree in Environmental Science, Marine Resources and Oceanography, Fisheries Sciences, Natural Sciences and Development Studies or relevant field.

Years of Experience:

At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the relevant works is required;
Extensive experience in fisheries and marine biodiversity, socio-economic of Timor-Leste;
Strong knowledge and experience in project implementation and management;
Expertise in Natural Resources Management and sustainable development particularly for Timor-Leste context;
Strong networks amongst government, non-governmental organisations and local practitioners in sustainable management of natural resources;
Experience in team-based, multidisciplinary, international research, and project management is a must;
Computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) is expected with statistical and or spatial analysis skills a plus;
Proven track record of experience in community development, investment study and stakeholders consultation process.
Ability to write project reports particularly for international funded Project by providing list of written projects in the previous years.