Emplois au PNUD - 51094- International Consultant on Project Development &

International Consultant on Project Development & Management

Lieu :

Beijing, home-based with mission travels to China, CHINE

Type de contrat :

Individual Contract

Date de commencement :

24-Nov-2014

Date limite de candidature :

15-Nov-14 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

International Consultant

Durée du contrat initial

45 days

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

45 days

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

The GEF (Global Environmental Facility) approved project on Accelerating the Development and Commercialization of Fuel Cell Vehicles in China (hereafter "the Project") is a climate change mitigation project that will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the China Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) as implementing partner. The objective of the Project Preparation Grant (PPG) is to develop the Project Document (ProDoc) for the full size project which is the facilitation of the commercial production and application of fuel cell vehicles in China.

The project will facilitate the transformation of the transport sector (particularly the automotive industry) in the country into one that makes full and optimum application of energy efficient transport vehicles. The transformation is expected to be at least influenced and facilitated through the various interventions that will be carried out under the proposed project. To achieve the planned transformation, the barriers to the development and commercialization of Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) in the country have to be removed and GHG emission reductions will also be realized from the country’s transport sector.

UNDP is the programme coordinating agency for the Project and also is the GEF implementing agency for the national project.

In order to ensure the timely and effective delivery of this project during implementation period, UNDP China is seeking an international part-time Project Development and Management Consultant.

Devoirs et responsabilités

The Project Development and Management International Consultant (IC) will render technical advice and inputs to the National Project Directors (NPDs), Project Managers (PMs), Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and other government departments (such as local Science and Technology Agencies), and will provide technical oversight to Local Technical Advisors (LTAs), international and national consultants to ensure a consistent approach at national, provincial and site levels. H/She will timely communicate with UNDP, Project Manager, the National Consultant on Project Development & Policy and Regulation, and other national and international consultants on FCV, Fuel Cell (FC) and H2 Technology Application for important issues during the project implementation.

The key assignment of the IC is the preparation of the draft and finalized versions of the Project Document and the CEO Endorsement Request Document.

Also responsible for detailed analysis of cost-effectiveness of the PPG project, and review of the design of project outcomes and outputs, as well as success indicators and targets, means of verification and assumptions/risks.

Key Indicative Indicators for the Consultant’s Performance

Project document;
The GEF CEO Endorsement Request Document.

Documents to be included when submitting application

Please provide Offeror’s Letter and proposal (download the format in below link) together with your CV while submitting application.

Please note that the system will not accept the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading.

In the Offeror’s Letter and proposal, you will be asked to confirm your interest and availability for the assignment, and provide technical and financial proposal.

Technical proposal

Explaining why you are the most suitable for the work with example/former experience demonstrating your competencies;
Provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work.

Financial Proposal

Please quote the daily rate for professional fee and others related.

Download Link

Offeror’s Letter and proposal

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zhov5ekfaty7ncz/Offeror%27s%20letter%20and%20Proposal.doc

Or:

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1sjEyp4p;

General Conditions for Individual Contractor

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4euv94xzevkefsm/General%20Conditions%20for%20IC.docx

Evaluation Criteria

Candidates will be assessed based on the following technical criteria:
Technical Evaluation (70)

Job Related Technical Expertise(20);
Relevant working experience(20);
Methodology & Approach to assignment (30).

Financial Evaluation (30)

The final evaluation method will be based on a cumulative analysis of both the technical and financial proposals.

Compétences

Knowledgeable about the relevant policies of the GEF;
Knowledge of GEF projects and project requirements;
Strategic technical and intellectual skills in the substantive area with global dynamic perspectives;
Leadership, innovation, facilitation, advocacy and coordination skills;
Ability to manage technical teams and engage in long term strategic partnership;
Entrepreneurial abilities and ability to work in an independent manner;
Ability to work effectively in a team, with good relationship management skills;
Strong managerial and coordination skills, including ability to coordinate the development of large, complex projects;
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly complex organizational context;
Ability to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines;
Excellent communication (both oral and written) and partnership building skills with multi-dimension partners and people, skill for conflict resolution and negotiation;
Excellent writing skills, especially in the preparation of official documents and reports;
Good knowledge of China’s environmental and socio-economic context.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

An advanced degree in conservation, environment and energy, automobile engineering or related fields, preferably in fuel cell vehicles project management.

Experience:

At least 15 years of professional experience in the field of environment and energy, in particular experience working on clean energy vehicle R&D or management;
Extensive experience with project development, implementation and management (experience in multilateral and government-funded conservation projects is preferable);
Working experience with international organizations or having worked as a CTA or consultant is an advantage, preferably with knowledge of GEF, UNDP policies, procedures and practices;
Experience in working in the relevant fields in China and its government, experiences working in international organizations in China or abroad is a strong asset.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English is required;
Good knowledge of Chinese is an asset.

IT Skills:

Good IT skills.

Duration of the Contract:

45 days, including travel time required. The IC may need to travel to, but not limited, Beijing, Shanghai, Zhengzhou and Foshan. The IC will meet with government officials, project participants, and other stakeholders in order to know the project information and implementation. The travel schedule and logistics will be developed by UNDP in consultation with project partners.

Payment Schedule:

20% of the total amount due the consultant will be paid upon submission of inception report. The second payment for 20% will be received after the project document draft submitted. The remaining 60% is payable upon acceptance by UNDP of the report in its final form.