UNDP Jobs - 61711- National Consultant - Assessment of Impact of Ref

National Consultant - Assessment of Impact of Refugees Influx on Host Communities (Open to Ethiopian Nationals Only)

Location :

Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

02-Dec-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

30 Working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

30 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

Despite the significant and persistent economic progress over the last decade or so, Ethiopia continues to be exposed to several kinds of hazards and disasters, which have got the strength to dilute economic and institutional gains over the same period or beyond. While drought and floods represent major challenges, some other hazards like crop pests and diseases, livestock diseases, landslides, earthquakes, and conflict also affect communities over a wide range of different agro-ecologic and socio-economic zones of the country. The predominantly agrarian and/or pastoral nature of the rural livelihoods of the country puts rural communities at heightened level of vulnerabilities to disasters leading to crisis of livelihoods, if not addressed through appropriate disaster risk management systems.

Within the context of disaster risk management, over the last 3 decades, the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) has managed to design and implement large scale programmes focusing on disaster prevention and mitigation, household asset building, and environmental rehabilitation through public works. A track record of significant achievement has also been witnessed in terms of preparedness through the early warning system, the strategic grain reserve, and the development of standard guidelines for assessment and intervention. Moreover, recovery strategic framework is in place, which guides the community recovery from disasters and the protection of livelihoods. Ethiopia developed and has been implementing a Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy, which envisions a a middle income, democratic and developmental state and a carbon neutral climate resilient economy by 2025.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex I- Terms of Reference (ToR)

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=26695

Duties and Responsibilities

Gambella Region where the refugees are concentrated and also its impact in the entire region;
Assess major changes in the livelihoods and food security situation of the host communities as a result of massive influx;
Assess how the refugees are being hosted in terms of camping and getting the basic humanitarian assistance;
Assess the impact of the inxlux in terms of competition over pasture and water; and the reaction of host communities to this;
Identify emerged major and un-addressed needs for both the refugees and the host communities; and come up with key recommendations.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex I- Terms of Reference (ToR)

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=26695

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Excellent communications and networking skills and the ability to work in a team;
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment; and
Sound judgment and discretion.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Aadvanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in disaster risk management, Climate Change, environmental management, development studies, Rural Development, Livelihoods and Food Security Studies, Natural Resources Management or a closely related discipline.

Experiences:

Proven experience in Impact Assessment/Evaluation of DRM, Livelihoods, Food Security, agriculture and livestock, Food security and/or related programmes/projects;
At least 7 years of progressive work experience in research, analysis, programme management/impact assessment/evaluation in subject areas related to DRM, Climate Change, Food Security, Agriculture, and Livelihoods Recovery;
A proven successful record of consulting/publishing experience in technical assessment/research on DRM, Climate Change, Food Security, Agriculture, and Livelihoods Recovery related topics;
Knowledge and understanding of the UN system and past work experience with the UN or UNDP in particular, would be an advantage.

Language:

Fluent in English.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex I- Terms of Reference (ToR)

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=26695

Application procedure

Strictly follow the instructions indicated in the IC Proposal Submission Form uploaded hereto.

Group of Individuals and/or Firms are not eligible for this consultancy assignment (only at an individual level).

Documents required

Interested and potential National Individual Consultants can download all required documents from the link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=26695

The following proposals must be prepared as per the prescribed standard format accompanied in the Procurement Notice. The Proposals shall be submitted before application deadline December 2, 2015 via UNDP Ethiopia Secured mail address: procurement.et@undp.org

Technical Proposal in pdf

Financial Proposal in pdf

Please note that these proposals shall be submitted to the designated secured email into two files but in one email unless both Files are Greater than 9MB file size.

Important note

Failing to submit anyone of the documents stated above will automatically disqualify the candidate from further technical evaluation;

Those prospect consultants who fail to submit both Technical and financial proposals as per the standard format and to the designated secured email will not be further considered for evaluation.

Email subject line when submitting proposal

While submitting your proposals to procurement.et@undp.org be sure your email subject line is ETH-IC-2015-074