UNDP Jobs - 58966- International Consultant/ Team Leader For Terminal

International Consultant/ Team Leader For Terminal Evaluation (TE) of the Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Management in Shifting Cultivation Areas of Nagaland for Ecological and Livelihood Security (PIMS 4073)

Location :

Homed Based with Travel to Nagaland & New Delhi as per Assignment.

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Sep-2015

Application Deadline :

27-Aug-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Twenty Five 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

In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, all full and medium-sized UNDP support GEF financed projects are required to undergo a terminal evaluation upon completion of implementation. These terms of reference (TOR) sets out the expectations for a Terminal Evaluation (TE) of the Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Management in Shifting Cultivation Areas of Nagaland for Ecological and Livelihood Security (PIMS 4073).

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 project will contribute to the achievement of the following goal of the SLEM Programme: “To promote sustainable land management and use of biodiversity as well as maintain the capacity of ecosystems to deliver goods and services while taking account of climate change.” The project will contribute to this goal along with the other projects being developed under the Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Management Programme.

The project objective is: To develop, demonstrate and upscale sustainable land management practices for the conservation of jhum (shifting cultivation) lands in Nagaland through an ecosystem approach.

The project objective will be achieved through the following outcomes:

Outcome 1: The policy, regulatory and institutional environment supports the integration of sustainable land management practices on jhum lands;
Outcome 2: Options for improving the sustainability of jhum agroforestry systems are developed and demonstrated in selected project sites (70 villages spread over the 3 districts of Mon, Mokokchung and Wokha in Nagaland);
Outcome 3: Enhanced capacity to replicate the project’s policy reform and field-level experiences in other parts of Nagaland, as well as in other States of India, where shifting cultivation agroforestry systems are prevalent.

Kindly refer detailed ToR.

http://www.in.undp.org/content/dam/india/docs/procurement/ToR-International%20Consultant-2015.pdf

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Experience and familiarity with assessments of policies, strategies and possess sufficient knowledge of land degradation and desertification issues at the national and local levels is necessary;
Highly knowledgeable of participatory monitoring and evaluation processes, and experience in evaluation of technical assistance projects with major donor agencies; previous evaluation/review experience of UNDP-GEF projects is an advantage;
Familiar with conservation approaches in Asia either through management and/or implementation or through consultancies in evaluation of conservation projects. Understanding of local actions contributing to global benefits is crucial;
Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations, succinctly distil critical issues, and draw forward-looking conclusions and recommendations;
Ability to lead multidisciplinary 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

Education:

Master’s Degree (preferably Ph.D.) in the field of natural sciences or social sciences or a subject closely related to SLM/ integrated natural resource management. In-depth understanding of landscape ecology conservation approaches and community-based natural resource management as well as experience in shifting cultivation practices is desirable.

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of working experience in the related field is required;
Should have good knowledge of UNCCD process; NAP and other relevant UN conventions (CBD and UNFCCC) will be an added advantage.

Language:

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

Payment Schedule:

10% on submission of agreed work plan;
40% on submission and approval of the 1st draft terminal evaluation report;
50% on submission and approval (UNDP-CO and UNDP RTA) of the final terminal evaluation report.

Evaluation Criteria:

As given in detailed ToR.

Application Process:

As per detailed ToR.

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

Detailed ToR can be accessed at the following link:

http://www.in.undp.org/content/dam/india/docs/procurement/ToR-International%20Consultant-2015.pdf