Historique
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Communities Programme Communities Programme (CP) is a multi-year initiative of UNDP in Tajikistan that builds on the previous achievements of UNDP from 1996 and supports working towards the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the implementation of Tajikistan’s Living Standards Improvement Strategy for 2013-2015. The Programme operates at the local level through its five area offices in Sughd and Khatlon regions, and Rasht Valley. Communities Programme aims at applying a more programmatic approach and strengthening its focus on sustainability. It intends to build strong linkages between its local level interventions and policymaking at the national level by supporting national institutions to enact key policies, reforms, and regulations relevant in the areas of CP intervention, which embody various projects and programs, including the UNDP–UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI).
Poverty-Environment Initiative
PEI is a joint UNDP-UNEP global programme that supports country-led efforts to mainstream poverty and environment (PE) linkages into national and sub-national development planning, from policymaking to budgeting, implementation and monitoring. PE mainstreaming involves establishing the links between environment and poverty, and then identifying policies, planning and budgeting processes that can bring about better pro-poor environmental management to facilitate the achievement of development goals. In 2014, UNDP Tajikistan launched the implementation of PEI Phase II for the period 2014-2017. Aimed at enhancing the substantial economic, social and environmental results achieved during Phase I (2010-2013), the project seeks to facilitate the elaboration and adoption of comprehensive strategies and strengthening institutions at the national and sub-national levels so that they are able to better address existing PE issues in the country. In addition, the new project phase strives for supporting transition to a greener and inclusive growth, building knowledge base to institutionalize cross-sectoral budget and expenditure frameworks, as well as introducing environment-economic or green accounting systems. Finally, the project promotes regional cooperation and knowledge sharing in the area of concern to integrate pro-poor environmental outcomes into regional institutions and sustainable development processes.
Devoirs et responsabilités
Goals and objectives:
The International Consultant is expected to carry out a situation analysis, through a scoping mission to Tajikistan, to determine the key interventions to launch the integration of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the CP Manager and direct supervision of the PEI Project Coordinator, the International Consultant will be responsible to carry out the following:
- Develop a methodology for the SEEA, focusing on data availability, capacity, policies, budget tracking, planning and budgeting, gender aspects, etc.
- Conduct a situation analysis in the country and develop a report with key findings and recommendations for the next steps to introduce the SEEA in Tajikistan. Recommendations have to be agreed with the Agency for Statistics and other key partners, including the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) and PEI.
- In the Report identify the best practices on SEEA, which are relevant to the context of Tajikistan, including sharing the experience from the Czech Republic. The report also should touch upon, which sector is best to start in implementing SEEA in Tajikistan with solid rationale.
- Develop a roadmap for introducing SEEA upon determining and agreeing with MEDT and the Agency for Statistics the timeframe and sequence of sectors. The roadmap should also include information about team composition (number of experts needed, areas of concern, international and local, etc.), education and qualification requirements as well as the scope of work for each member of the team;
- Provide necessary consultations to the Agency for Statistics, MEDT and project team on the principles and methods of SEEA.
- It is anticipated that the International Consultant will undertake one mission to Tajikistan within the contract duration, based on the inputs and needs, as required. She/He is expected to be available for on-line feedback, review and consultations throughout the whole period of the contract.
Compétences
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team;
- Ability to plan and organize his/her work, efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- Ability to receive/integrate feedback;
- Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
- Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities.
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education
- A post-graduate university degree, Masters or above, in any of the following disciplines Economics, Finance, Environmental Economics, Environmental Sciences, Development Economics, Environment Management, Environmental Policy, Natural Resources Management, etc.; (Criteria A)
Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years’ work experience in related fields such as poverty reduction strategies, environmental policies, monitoring and evaluation and strategic planning, including considerable experience dealing with policy-makers at senior level; (Criteria B)
- Experience of at least three (3) years of working with ministries of statistics, planning and/or environment is highly desirable, especially knowledge of leading policy frameworks and new directions; (Criteria C)
- Well conversant with Natural Capital Accounting and Environmental-Economic Accounting; (Criteria D)
- At least one similar assignment, preferablyin developing countries; working experience from the Czech republic is required (Criteria E)
- Experience in poverty focused data analysis and management of environment issues will be an asset;
- Experience in the institutional coordination and harmonization will be an asset;
- Relevant experience in skills transfer and building local capacity;
- Good communication and analytical skills as well as excellent writing skills are mandatory; (Criteria F)
- Methodology (Criteria F)
- Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Language:
- Excellent command of spoken and written English;
- Knowledge of Russian is an asset (Criteria G).
Application Procedure:
Please follow the link to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice:
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.