UNDP Jobs - 70962- Project Finance Advisor ( For Thai national only)

Project Finance Advisor ( For Thai national only)

Location :

Home based, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2017

Application Deadline :

22-Mar-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

maximum of 96 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

In line with the UN Partnership Assistance Framework with the Royal Thai Government (2012-2016), the project document of ‘Strengthening Capacity and Incentives for Wildlife Conservation in the Western Forest Complex (SCIWC)” was developed by the Department of National Parks, Plants and Wildlife Conservation (DNP), under the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment (MONRE) in close collaboration with UNDP, for the funding support from the Global Environment Facilities (GEF).

The four-year, 7.34 million USD project aims to overcome threats to wildlife and habitats in the World Heritage Sites of Huai Kha Kaeng and Tung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuaries, by looking into effective management to protect the last resources of wildlife habitats and increasing number of key species i.e. Indochinese Tiger which is the indicator of biodiversity in the World Heritage Sites.

The project will also build the confidence and capacities of the World Heritage protection system by providing resources and manpower to increase protection coverage and prove effectiveness of such investment via verifiable indicators such as increasing number of tigers with scientifically proven evidence. In addition, the project also enhance the transition and transformation of enclave communities and buffer zone areas towards conservation-oriented livelihoods to reduce threats of poaching and encroachment. In addition, it will support development of appropriate incentives, establishment of an effective monitoring system, and community participation in conservation efforts.

Systemic barriers will be addressed at the national level, while demonstrations of strengthened action on the ground through sustainable financing will be done at demonstration sites. These demonstrations will include, for example, developing models of network-centric operation of the protection system, adaptive management of habitat improvement due to climate change impact, testing of autonomous institution with full participation by local communities and key stakeholders, and mobilization of diversified revenue sources via carbon compensation schemes and wildlife premium.

Financial management capacity weaknesses and systemic barriers to effective management and budgeting will be addressed at the national level, while demonstrations of capacity strengthening and incentives will be pursued at the project sites of Huai Kha Kaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Tung Yai East and Tung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuaries.

The project administration and coordination between central and field divisions/ offices within DNP and relevant organizations will be carried out by a PMU under the overall guidance of the Project Board. The PMU will be composed of an overall Project Director, from within DNP, who will be the focal point to provide overall guidance to the Project Management Unit members who are hired on the project budget.

The PMU members include (1) a project manager, (2) a project field coordinator (3) project assistants/ financial Officers; (4) short term consultants

According to the Letter of Agreement (LOA) duly signed by executives of UNDP and DNP, the Description of UNDP Country Office Support Services is attached. It indicates categories of support services to be provided by UNDP, with reference to the project Annual Work Plan. In addition, the LOA also provides description of implementing partner’s commitment to long term support to sustain the interventions undertaken in the project sites including enclave and adjacent communities. The nature of combined modalities of DIM and NIM, has stipulated needs for an experienced Finance Advisor who can help finding solution on agreed processes and administrative rules which will enhance the continuation and progress of the project implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective of the assignment:

This TOR is for the position of Project Finance Advisor. S/He will support the project management unit to provide advisory functions on the agreed processes and administrative rules including the development of Standard Operation Procedures for the project implementation, budgeting, disbursement and auditing.

Scope of Work:

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

Give advice to SCIWC financial staffs especially on the financial management of the Advance Cash Transfer to DNP i.e. quarterly request of budget, tracking project spending, justifying cash management and disbursement;
Give advice on the documents of project-related payments and cash advance requests to ensure that all of the documents are prepared and proceeded correctly and accurately in line with government and UNDP rules and regulations;
Give advice on development of guideline for Standard Operation Procedures in implementing project activities under the National Implementation Modality – with the Advance Cash Transfer;
Give advice to SCIWC financial staffs on document filing system either in paper or in electronic.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables:

The consultant is expected to submit a monthly working report on tasks undertaken for review and approval.

Institutional Arrangement:

A consultant will report to Programme Specialist, Inclusive Green Growth and Sustainable Development Unit through Project Manager of Strengthening Capacity and Incentives for Wildlife Conservation in the Western Forest Complex.

Duration of the Work: 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018 with maximum of 96 working days.

Duty Station: Home-based with no travel required.

In the event of unforeseen travel, the travel costs shall be reimbursed upon submission of a travel claim and the consultant shall receive living allowance and terminal expenses in locations as assigned according to SCIWC’s rate approved by the Comptroller General’s Department.

Competencies

Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities skills;
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work;
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
Proficiency in the use of office IT applications and internet;
Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards;
Positive, constructive attitude to work;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Thai National only with Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

At least 10 years of financial or accounting experiences;
Experience in working with the government administrative system, DNP in particular, is preferred;
Basic understanding of UNDP rules and regulations is assets;
Good communication and facilitation skills.

Language: Fluency in Thai both written and spoken. Some knowledge of written English.

Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments:

Consultant must send a financial proposal based on Lump Sum Amount.

The total amount quoted shall be all-inclusive and include all costs components required to perform the deliverables identified in the TOR, including professional fee, travel costs, living allowance (if any work is to be done outside the IC´s duty station) and any other applicable cost to be incurred by the IC in completing the assignment. The contract price will be fixed output-based price regardless of extension of the herein specified duration. Payments will be done upon completion of the deliverables/outputs and as per below percentages:

Deliverable 1 (Monthly working report of April): 8% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 2 (Monthly working report of May): 8% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 3 (Monthly working report of June): 8% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 4 (Monthly working report of July): 8% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 5 (Monthly working report of August): 8% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 6 (Monthly working report of September): 8% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 7 (Monthly working report of October): 8% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 8 (Monthly working report of November): 8% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 9 (Monthly working report of December): 9% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 10 (Monthly working report of January): 9% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 11 (Monthly working report of February): 9% of total contract amount;
Deliverable 12 (Monthly working report of March): 9% of total contract amount.

In general, UNDP shall not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the event of unforeseeable travel not anticipated in this TOR, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and the Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

Travel costs shall be reimbursed at actual but not exceeding the quotation from UNDP approved travel agent. The provided living allowance will not be exceeding UNDP DSA rates. Repatriation travel cost from home to duty station in Bangkok and return shall not be covered by UNDP.

Evaluation Method and Criteria:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on Cumulative analysis.

The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as a) responsive/compliant/acceptable; and b) having received the highest score out of set of weighted technical criteria (70%). and financial criteria (30%). Financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal received by UNDP for the assignment.

Technical Criteria for Evaluation (Maximum 70 points)

Criteria 1: Education – Max 15 points;
Criteria 2 : Experience related to services - Max 20 Points;
Criteria 3 : Experience in working with government – Max 20 points;
Criteria 4 : Availability – Max 15 points.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 technical points would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Documentation required:

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications. Please group them into one (1) single PDF document as the application only allows to upload maximum one document:

Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided in Annex 2.
Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
A brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment;
Financial proposal, as per template provided in Annex 2. National consultants must quote prices in Thai Baht.

Incomplete proposals may not be considered.

Please click on the link below to download required documents.

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=36042