UNDP Jobs - 22710- Consultant: Call for Applications: Vetted Roster o

Consultant: Call for Applications: Vetted Roster of consultants – development of GEF International Waters Projects

Location :

home based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

18-May-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Various short-term consultancy assignments

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

Please note that UNDP is not in the position to accept incomplete applications - please make sure that your application contains all details as specified below in this notice.

UNDP Bratislava Regional Center and UNOPS are inviting applications from qualified experts to establish a roster of consultants to work on various consultancy assignments in the Europe and CIS and Arab States regions related to the development of GEF International Water Projects. Roster is to be created as a result of strong need for highly qualified consultants with previous good record of work in the region, addressing the need to simplify the time-consuming recruitment process and thus increase efficiency in management and implementation of projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Consultants selected for the roster will be working with and reporting to the International Waters Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) of UNDP/GEF in UNDP Bratislava Regional Center and will be expected to undertake specific tasks in order to fully develop the GEF IW projects, these tasks may include but not limited to the following:

Familiarize with the existing IW portfolio in the region and identify portfolio gaps in accordance with the new GEF-5 Strategy in International Waters.
Familiarize with the GEF IW draft pipeline in the region and the related documentation available.
Draft a project concept document, in the form of a GEF Project Identification Form (PIF) for specific projects identified during task 1 and extensive discussion with the IW RTA.
Based on the identified project outputs and outcomes, suggest indicative activities as well as accompanying indicators and targets.
Identify potential co-financing contributions from potential partners of the project and in particular, advise on steps required for securing such co-financing contributions during the PPG.
Draft a Project Preparation Grant (PPG) request.
Review the comments on the PIFs and PPGs received from the GEF secretariat, GEF agencies and STAP and incorporate issues raised in to the revised documents.
Contribute to the project preparatory phase and work with the countries and agencies on the development of the UNDP Project Document and other GEF required documentation, including the Endorsement request, letters of co-financing, project results framework, and others, based on the latest GEF requirements.
Review all comments received on the draft Project Document from countries, GEF Sec and other agencies and finalize the Prodoc for final approval.
Undertake any other duties that will ensure successful execution of this consultancy.

Competencies

Knowledge of United Nations and other international or bilateral organizations and their policy, programme and operations.
Proven ability to work in a complex environment with a lot of different stakeholders within a specific political context.
Ability to interact and relate with people at any level.
Ability to critically analyze issues, find root-causes and suggest optimum solutions
A pro-active approach to problem-solving

Required Skills and Experience

At least a Master's degree in environmental, natural or social sciences from a recognized university;
At least 7 years proven international experience with GEF IW project development;
Knowledge and experience with the GEF project development cycle, including the formulation of GEF and UNDP Project Documents;
Knowledge of GEF strategy in International waters for GEF-5;
Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities;
Proven communication and leadership skills and;
Fluent in English (written and spoken);
Experience in RBEC, CIS and Arab States countries is an asset;
Knowledge of Russian, French or Arabic is an asset.

Evaluation of Applicants:

Applicants will be screened against qualifications and the competencies specified above. Those selected for the next stage of the selection process will participate in an assessment.

UNDP applies the ‘Best value for money’ approach - the final selection will be based on the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.

Contracting Arrangements:

The successful candidates will be included in UNDP’s technical expert roster for the period of 3 years. Entry into the expert roster system does not necessarily mean that contract with UNDP is guaranteed. This will depend on forthcoming needs.

Where a request for services arises, the UNDP unit/office in need of the service shall directly contract the consultant from the roster without the need for further selection process. A specific Term of Reference (ToR) outlining the outputs for each assignment shall be provided and a Individual Contract (IC) will be issued to the consultant, detailing the time frame directly by the contracting unit/office. Conditions of a particular assignment may be negotiable.

Payments:

Payments will be made as specified in the actual contract upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.

Application procedures:

Qualified candidates are requested to apply online via this website. The application should contain:

Cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the advertised position. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application.
Filled P11 form (blank form can be downloaded from http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_modified_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc); please upload the P11 instead of your CV.
Financial Proposal – daily fee in USD (exact daily fee figure is required)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials

Annual roster re-opening, consultants already accepted to the roster don’t need to re-apply

Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply.

Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.