UNDP Jobs - 68674- International Consultant for the final review of t

International Consultant for the final review of the Arab States Programme

Location :

Home Based with Mission to Lebanon

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Nov-2016

Application Deadline :

10-Oct-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

14 working days

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

14 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

The Programme of Catalytic Support to implement the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in West Asia and North Africa is the Arab States component of IDDP. It was launched in January 2001 to advance UNCCD implementation in West Asia and North Africa. An integrated approach to drylands development was adopted, stressing poverty-environment linkages and focusing on enhancing the conditions of affected livelihoods and ecosystems. To date, Programme performance has been assessed by four independent evaluations, the latest of which in June 2011. Overall, these evaluations noted the effectiveness of the Programme in terms of its contribution to drylands development and UNCCD implementation in partner countries; it also highlighted its efficiency in making catalytic use of official development assistance to mobilize development resources and advance sustainability in the drylands.

The Programme is implemented by the UNDP Global Policy Centre on Resilient Ecosystems and Desertification (GC-RED), former Drylands Development Centre), within the framework of its Integrated Drylands Development Programme, a global initiative designed to advance sustainable development in drylands. It is based in Beirut, Lebanon, and funded by the Government of Finland with contributions from UNDP and partner countries. It currently serves six countries namely Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.

Duties and Responsibilities

The objectives of this independent review, jointly commissioned by the Government of Finland and UNDP, are as follows:

To assess the performance, especially in relation to sustainability of the Programme based on the review of relevant documentation and discussions with Programme team and partners;

To support finalizing the Exit Strategy of the Programme in order to enhance the sustainability of its achievements.

Competencies

Corporate:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Technical/Professionalism:

Demonstrates ability to think logically, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work with quickly and accurately while under pressure and within short deadlines;
Able to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision;
Capable to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time;

Communications:

Demonstrates strong research and excellent writing skills in English;
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and work with diverse people at different levels such as Headquarters, Regional Bureaux, Country Offices;
Focuses on impact and result and responds positively to critical feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in development studies, natural resource management, environmental science or other closely related field;

Experience:

Minimum 10 (ten) years of post-Master’s working experience with developing countries in one or more of the following relevant technical areas; sustainable development in drylands, UNCCD implementation, poverty alleviation and natural resource management;
A solid track record in the design and evaluation of multi-sectoral programmes and projects and developing programme/project documents at different scales, preferably in drylands and/or other fragile ecosystems;
Demonstrated understanding of issues related to UNCCD implementation and integrated drylands development;
Prior working experience with UNDP and knowledge of Finnish development cooperation is a strong advantage;
Working experience in the Arab Region.

Languages:

Excellent verbal communication and writing skills in English;
Knowledge of French is desired.

Application details:

Interested and qualified International Individual consultants should submit their applications which should include the following;

Personal History Form (P11) - Template Provided (see link below);
Detailed Curriculum Vitae;
IC Proposal form - Template Provided (see link below).

http://www.ke.undp.org/content/kenya/en/home/operations/procurement/international-consultant-for-final-review-of-arab-states-program0.html