UNDP Jobs - 56683- Short Term International Consultant for End of Pro

Short Term International Consultant for End of Project Evaluation for “Inle Lake Conservation and Rehabilitation Project”

Location :

Yangon with Travel to Nay Pyi Taw and Southern Shan State (Project Area), MYANMAR

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

05-Jun-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

15 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

Inle Lake, located in Taunggyi District of Shan State is a shallow, high-altitude water body which is the second-largest lake in Myanmar. The lake is renowned for a number of traditional cultural and livelihood practices and regarded as one of the natural and cultural assets of Myanmar. It is in the ASEAN heritage site. The Lake becomes one of the primary destinations for Myanmar’s booming tourism industry.

However, Inle Lake is suffering environmental degradation from the combined effects of unsustainable resource use, increasing population pressures, climate variability and rapid tourism development. The original Lake area 271 km2 in 1934 has decreased to 163.2 km2 in 2007 out of which only 62.2 km2 remained as open water surface area. Inle Lake degradation was caused by a range of sources both on the lake itself and in its surrounding watershed arising from the economic sectors (agriculture, tourism) as well as the livelihood activities and day-to-day living practices of many surrounding communities.

Having realized the urgent need for rehabilitation and conservation of the Lake and its watershed area, Inle Lake Conservation and Rehabilitation Project was launched in 2012 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with financial assistance from the Government of Norway. The project is based on the five-year Action Plan of Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Management of Inle Lake (2010-2015) of the Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry (MoECAF). The original project duration was from January 2012 till Dec. 2013, and continued till June 2015 with no-cost extension. The project aims to restore the environmental stability and to improve the quality of life of local communities in and around the area of Inle Lake. The community-based project activities are focused on five major sectors, namely Agriculture, Soil and Water Conservation, Environmental Conservation and Forestry, Fishery and Livestock and Socio Economic Sectors. The project covers 71 villages in Nyaungshwe, Kalaw and Pindaya Townships and targeting 9500 households to be benefited through environmental friendly community-based development activities, and environmental conservation practices.

UNDP has been supporting and encouraging local Non Government Organization (NGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to participate in Inle Lake Conservation and Rehabilitation Activities with the aim to promote institutional capacities of communities for conservation and development activities in the long term and to improve the quality of life of local communities.

UNDP is looking for an international consultant to conduct an end of project evaluation for the Inle Lake Conservation and Rehabilitation Project to generate knowledge, document lessons learnt and success from the project experience in demonstrating environmental conservation activities that can go with community development.

Duties and Responsibilities

The evaluation will look at the following areas:

Project management; project activities; reflection of environmental governance from the aspect of coordination among government, international organizations and communities in environmental conservation activities. It will address the results achieved, the partnerships established, as well as issues of capacity and approach.

For moer details, please see following Procurement Notice link below:

http://procurement-notices-admin.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=22464

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards and acts in accordance with the Standards of Conduct for international civil servants;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Good knowledge of the natural resource management particularly lake and watershed management, the concept of sustainability and sustainable development in the region and developing countries;
Ability to quickly grasp and synthesize inputs from a range of disciplines related to environmental conservation and lake management;
Ability to advocate and provide technical advice on the relevant sector/theme;
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision;
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree in natural resource management, development studies, public administration or related fields;Advanced degree in natural resource management, development studies, public administration or related fields;

Experience:

At least 10 year international experience in project formulation, project design, implementation, appraisal and evaluation;
At least 5 year experience in the field of environmental conservation, natural resource management and community development activities and conducting output- and outcome-based evaluations, both assessment and learning aspects, experience in Myanmar is an asset;
Expertise in Evaluation process, familiarity with UN and/or World Bank M&E procedures is an asset; and
Experience in working with UN or international organizations or government agencies.

Language:

Excellent ability to work in English, effective oral and written communication skills.