Antecedentes

Climate change is a subject that impacts the way we live and work. It is having a significant impact on many economic sectors including agriculture. These impacts are seriously undermining development. The poorest people, who often live in the most fragile environment and are especially reliant on climate-sensitive agriculture sector, are highly vulnerable to climate change. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been active in fighting against climate change since 1990’s, assisting Developing countries including Lao PDR with capacity development, adaptation and mitigation actions.
UNDP, GEF and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) have completed the formulation of the project “Improving the Resilience of the Agriculture Sector in Lao PDR to Climate Change Impacts” through the National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI).
The objective is to minimize food insecurity resulting from climate change in Lao PDR and to reduce the vulnerability of farmers to extreme flooding and drought events. There are four expected outcomes:
-         Outcome 1: Knowledge base on Climate Change impacts in Lao PDR on agricultural production, food security and vulnerability, and local coping mechanisms strengthened;
-         Outcome 2: Capacities of sectoral planners and agricultural producers strengthened to understand and address climate change – related risks and opportunities for local food production and socio-economic conditions
-         Outcome 3: Community-based adaptive agricultural practices and off-farm opportunities demonstrated and promoted within suitable agro-ecological systems
-         Outcome 4: Adaptation Monitoring and Learning as a long-term process
 
In this context UNDP and NAFRI seek a qualified Climate Change Scenario Specialist AA2CC “Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change”. This international positionprovides technical services to the Project Support Unit (PSU) and the project implementing agencies in realization of all outputs and outcomes as outlined in the approved project document.

Deberes y responsabilidades

  • Assessing, analyzing and summarizing Climate Change scenario related activities of other actors in the region and in Lao PDR (e.g. MRCS, Dep of Meteorology etc).
  • Analysis of recent Climate Change scenarios covering SEA and Laos, and identification of agriculture and forestry related features, contents, case studies and forecasts.
  • Analysis and description of MAF/NAFRI assets, projects, opportunities and facilities that can contribute to future scenario analysis and development of own scenarios for Lao PDR.
  • Identification and detailed description of NAFRI’s role in Climate Change scenario development and analyses.
  • Analysis and detailed description on how other stakeholders and institutions in Laos could support the activities of NAFRI and provide relevant information and data inputs.   
  • Initiating the establishment of a simplified pilot demonstration unit / structure within NAFRI that amplifies NAFRI’s potential, role, intentions and plans (see bullet points before) in CC scenario analysis.
  • Development of an on overall plan for operations of such unit, with expected outputs, until 2014.
  • Discussing and reviewing analyses, findings, plans for timing of inputs and outputs with sector departments in MAF, NAFRI, other relevant GoL agencies and other partners.
  • Assurance that relevant data and information from this consultancy mission are contained in a NAFRI database on AA2CC.
  • Follow-up the status of recommendations, activities and operations through a second mission in early 2013.
Detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded at http://www.undplao.org/vacancies

Competencias

·         Skilled in economic analysis, cost-benefit comparison, etc. 
·         Knowledge of possible Climate Change impacts on agriculture and rural environment and livelihoods.
·         Ability to transfer analytical results into simple and workable project activities.
·         Practical experience in UN-related projects and knowledge of UN system and procedures preferable. Working experience in government projects in SEAsia helpful.
·         Excellent conceptual and analytical skills.
·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is a must.
·         Excellent time management skills, with an ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time.
·         Very good computer skills including use of technical software for planning / training purposes.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

·         MSc degree in a subject related to environment or geo-sciences, climate change scenario building and analyses, quantitative and qualitative conceptualizations, assessments and analyses, statistics, data visualization, mapping, or similar.
·         Minimum of 10 years professional experience in risk/vulnerability analysis through case studies and scenario building / development / analysis (focus on climate change, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and natural resources, off-farm activities) with partly experimental features, crop and farming system diversification (theoretically and in practice).
Requirements for submission of applications:
All interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP website at http://www.undplao.org/vacancies  or http://jobs.undp.org/
UNDP Lao PDR will only accept applications submitted on-line. Documents to be included when submitting the proposals:
 
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1)     Proposal:
(i)   Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
(ii) Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable);
 
2)     CV including past experience in similar project and at least 3 references;
 
3)     Detailed financial proposal: Lump sum offer with clear cost breakdown (international travel, consultancy fee and per diem).
 
Note: The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days). All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. UNDP accept travel costs not exceeding of an economy class ticket for most direct route.
 
Instructions for on-line submissions:
  • Step 1: Please prepare all required documents electronically;
  • Step 2: Combine all documents in ONE SINGLE FILE (preferably in PDF however Word formats can be also accepted) and uploaded to the UNDP Jobs using the link above;
  • Step 3: After that you will receive an auto reply from the UNDP jobs if it was received successfully.
 
 
Evaluation of proposals:
 
The technical proposal is evaluated on the basis of its responsiveness to the Terms of Reference (TOR) based on the below evaluation criteria used in the Procurement Notice and TOR.
 
LOWEST PRICE OF TECHNICALLY RESPONSIVE PROPOSALS (Lowest evaluated offer of technically qualified applicants, usually used for consultants or contractors performing support services)
The price proposal of all consultants, who have attained minimum 70 % of the total score (i.e. 70 points) in the technical evaluation, was compared. The contract will be awarded to the individual offering the lowest technically responsive offer.
 
Sample: Technical Proposal Evaluation Form
Points obtainable
Name of Consultant
 
Name 1
Name 2
Name 3
1.
Experience of the consultants:
Max 30 points
 
 
 
 
Sub criteria
1.1 Experience of international projects of comparable size, complexity and technical specialty
Less than two projects – 4
Two to three projects – 7
Five to ten projects - 10
 
10
 
 
 
1.2 Experience in developing countries under
comparable conditions
From 1 to 2 countries (5 points)
From 3 to 5 countries (8 points)
6 and above countries (10 points)
 
10
 
 
 
1.3 Experience in UNDP/GEF projects
 
From 1 to 2 yrs (5 points)
From 3 to 5 yrs (8 points)
More than 6 yrs (10 points)
 
10
 
 
 
 
Sub total
30
 
 
 
2.
CV: Objectives and Scope of Work:
Max 50 points
 
 
 
Sub criteria
2.1 Are the important aspects of the objectives (strategic understanding, focus on climate change adaptation, evaluation criteria) visible in sufficient detail through earlier assignments undertaken?
20
 
 
 
2.2 Are the details of the scope of work (all operational aspects mentioned in TOR) sufficiently visible through earlier assignments undertaken?
20
 
 
 
2.3 Is the presentation of earlier technical works and assignments in the CV clear, consistent and logical?
10
 
 
 
 
Sub total
50
 
 
 
3.
Organization and completeness of the CV
10
 
 
 
4
Intellectual and technical soundness
 5
 
 
 
5.
Previous UNDP/UN performance evaluation
 5
 
 
 
 
Total Technical
Max 100 points (100%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial offer (lump sum)
 
 
 
 
 
Note: Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to the following e-mail: diyer.rasulov@undp.org. UNDP Lao PDR will respond in writing by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants.
 
The copies of the response will be also placed on our web-site at: http://www.undplao.org/vacancies   and linked to the current Procurement Notice.   and linked to the current Procurement Notice.
 
Note: Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more detailed information about UNDP Lao PDR please visit our website at http://www.undplao.org