UNDP Jobs - 25352- International/National Consultancy: Preparation of

International/National Consultancy: Preparation of Global Environment Fund’s (GEF) Full Sized Project (FSP) for the Conservation and Sustainable use of the threatened Savanna Woodland in Kidepo critical landscape in North Eastern Uganda

Location :

Kampala with travel to North Eastern Uganda, UGANDA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

05-Sep-2011

Application Deadline :

31-Aug-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

60 days spread over a period of 12 weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

60 days spread over a period of 12 weeks

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

Government of Uganda through the Global Environment Facility Operational Focal Point (GEF OFP) in MFPED and UNDP Uganda are preparing a GEF FSP to be funded through GEF 5 for the Conservation and sustainable use of threatened Savannah woodland in Kidepo critical landscape in North Eastern Uganda. This project is to be implemented by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in conjunction with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).

The GEF Secretariat approved a Project Preparation Grant (PPG) for this project worth US$ 101,819 in addition to Government of Uganda co-financing worth US$ 310,000 for a period of 12 months starting July 2011. As part of this process, UNDP Uganda is seeking to engage an international or national consultant to support the process of developing the FSP during the Project Initiation phase.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for two major outputs namely:

A comprehensive report (specific templates would be agreed at the beginning of the assignment) with in-depth description of national Protected Areas Planning, Governance and Management including recommendations for priority interventions covering the medium and long term.
UNDP Project Document and accompanying GEF CEO Endorsement documentation within the established GEF procedures.

Duties and responsibilities:

Working closely with a national task force, the Consultant will be required to ensure delivery of the following activities/ tasks critical to the preparation of the Full Size Project document, namely:

Part A: PPG Preparation tasks

Work closely with the national task force comprised of technical officials from NEMA, UWA and other stakeholders.
Establish the different institutional financial requirements for the alternative PA management scenarios and assess the efficacy of such alternative PA management scenarios to improve the financing of the Protected Areas (PAs).
Undertake an economic analysis of PA system in the Kidepo critical landscape assessing the potential for financing and contributions to national and local Governments.
In cooperation with the national task force and private sector inputs, assess potential for enhanced tourism/foreign direct investment in financing Conservation and sustainable use of the threatened Savanna woodland in the Kidepo critical landscape - North Eastern Uganda among others.
Produce financial scorecards for each PA in the critical landscape
Create a financing plan, including co-financing commitments and incremental costs analysis.
Compile the information from the national taskforce and finalise the project document.

Part B: Project Documentation for Full Sized GEF Proposal

Work closely with the national task force comprised of officials from NEMA, UWA and other stakeholders.
Review and develop baseline information and investigations delivered by the national task force into a coherent situational analysis.
Create a threats and root causes matrix, and a description of the current barriers to the effective management of the PAs, showing possible solutions.
Assess global environmental benefits sought from the project.
Propose a project monitoring and evaluation framework with a set of measurable impact and progress indicators.
Ensure linkages with other government, donor and GEF PA biodiversity projects in the region.
Assess and define the social, economic and financial sustainability of proposed outputs and activities.
Provide a replication strategy for project activities in the future.
Establish the different institutional financial requirements for the alternative PA management scenarios and assess the efficacy of different alternatives to improve the financing of the PAs.
Carry out a cost effectiveness analysis of the project strategy.
Create a financing plan, including co-financing commitments and incremental costs analysis and work with UNDP Uganda to procure co-financing commitments.
Produce both a Full Size Project Document and CEO endorsement template to be submitted to GEF via UNDP using the information gathered and assessed by the national experts and above.
Compile the information from the national task force and finalise the project document.
Present the document to UNDP and Ugandan Government stakeholders, plus other partners
Address comments from the GEF Secretariat, Scientifc and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP)and GEF council to Project Identification Form (PIF)and Project Document.

Duration of Assignment

The assignment is expected to take a total of 60 days spread over a period of 12 weeks including a field trip together with the national task force to the Kidepo Landscape as and stakeholder kick-off meetings. Approximately five (5) weeks of the Consultant’s time would be spent in the field / meetings and in managing the PPG process, outputs and quality control, including coordinating with the team of national task forth with a final PPG report, and about seven (7) weeks would be spent bringing all that together into the Project Document, plus the GEF Chief Executive Officer (CEO) endorsement document and then responding to comments, both to the PIF and then the Project Document once we submit it.

Reporting and Supervision

The consultant shall provide his/ her services under the direct supervision of UNDP Uganda Country Office in liaison with the UNDP Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) for Biodiversity based out of Pretoria for technical backstopping. The consultant shall also work closely with the National task force coordinated by the UNCBD Focal Point based in the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).

Remuneration

Remuneration will be based on consultants work experience and qualifications.
All other expenses such as, notably telecommunications and travel shall be integrated in the price of the consultancy. Any days spent away from home and office would be covered by standard per diems including food and accommodation.
Workshops shall be organised by UNDP.

Payment Schedule:

20% upon signing of the contract and presenting an acceptable inception report.
60% after presentation of an acceptable draft project document to stakeholders review workshop.
20% upon submission of an acceptable draft project document.

Competencies

Extensive knowledge and experience working in protected areas economics and finance.
Wide and proven experience in preparing GEF Biodiversity FSPs in Uganda and the region.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree in environment/ natural resource management or related field.

Experience:

Mininimum 10 years of relevant work experience.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Application Procedure

International and National applicants are required to submit an application and proposals, which include the following:

Technical Proposal:

Letter of Expression of Interest
Explanation as to why they consider themselves suitable for the assignment
Brief methodology on the approach and implementation of the assignment (4 pages maximal).

Personal CV(s):

Highlighting past experience in similar projects
Work references - contact details (e-mail addresses) of referees.

Financial Proposal

Please submit a financial proposal indicating consultancy fees (indicate currency), lump sum fee or unit price together with any other expenses related to the assignment.