Historique
UNDP has supported the Albanian Government to improve the coverage and management effectiveness of Albania’s network of marine and coastal protected areas (MCPAs) as an essential complement to its network of terrestrial protected areas and contribute to Albania’s obligations under different UN Conventions and the EU accession process.
Significant achievements were made in the Vlora region by catalysing the involvement of stakeholders and by supporting the establishment of a clear institutional and legal framework for MCPA designation and management. However, multiple stages of development are needed before an Albanian ecologically representative MCPA network is fully realized and can provide coastal communities with sustained benefits from the marine and coastal environment.
Since 2010, UNDP, jointly with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MoTE), has experienced twice successful processes in performing MPA gap analysis, followed with the establishment of the first National Marine Park of Karaburun- Sazan- (April 2010), and strengthening of conservation and management experience in MCPAs (2010 – 2022)
Using such momentum of efforts and insights achieved into marine habitats and ecosystems assessments, Albanian Government intends to expand the system of PAs in Albania, ensuring better biogeographical representation, as well as higher management effectiveness, and diversification of revenue sources, relaying particularly in the management model of Karaburun-Sazan MPA, which is expected to be replicated in country level.
In this view, the implementing project office has recognized that divulging of scientific information on MPAs, marine ecosystems & habitats conservation and management issues is very crucial success factor in performing other MPA actions but also in achieving sustained knowledge on marine conservation in Albania. On the other side, more and better organized public information, communication and awareness allows for enhanced possibilities and tools that contribute to protection of marine biodiversity and improvement of management practices, by integrating knowledge and education with ecological and nature protection goals. In that respect the project has produced several deliverables in variety of forms, such as studies and publications, assessment reports, videos and branding material, social media and web sites visibilities, beside numerous hardware and commodities provided as support to MPA management and conservation bodies. A full list of said publications van be found in Annex.1 herewith whereas information on other project deliverables can be found on project reporting files.
Devoirs et responsabilités
- Scope of the work
The expert is expected to accomplish the below tasks:
- analyzing the existing reports, papers, and studies, produced by the project on MPAs and management scoping actions on marine conservation in Albania.
- elaborating and developing the content of the consolidated report and respective chapters.
- indicate and illustrate the MPAs and their main characteristics / values though the K-S MPA proclamation example.
The report will have an informative and awareness raising character and be prepared based on the existing project reports and other published literature, original photos, and video records. The report will have to:
- Evidence the issues related to the situation on marine biodiversity conservation and MPAs in Albania.
- Describe the biodiversity, natural and cultural values of the MCPAs network
- Indicate and illustrate the programs and synergies committed for improved MPA management and conservation.
- Highlight and reveal marine and coastal areas which are of special importance regarding the natural values and eco-touristic potentials.
The report should be illustrated with colored photos from the most significant habitats and species in the aspect of biodiversity, as well as from archaeological, historical, touristic and cultural aspects where relevant.
- Expected outputs
20% - upon delivery of the structure of the consolidated report- within 3rd week from contract signing
80% - upon delivery of the final report – within the end of the contract
- Institutional Arrangements:
The contractor will be directly reporting to the project manager.
- Duration of the work
The contract will be 30 days within 3 months period.
Compétences
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Core Competencies:
- Communication - Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication
- Planning & Organizing – Develops clear goals in line with agreed strategies, identifies priorities, foresees risks and makes allowances accordingly.
- Organizational Awareness - Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
- Teamwork - Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and delivers outputs in accordance with agreed time, cost and quality standards.
Functional Competencies
- Excellent inter-personal and teamwork skills, networking attitude.
- Capacity to deliver as per deadlines.
- Strong expertise in communication issues.
- Willing to work in a team
Qualifications et expériences requises
- Required skills and experience:
- University Degree in marine biology, environmental management, or related fields
- 10 years of professional and / or academic experience, research related to environment with special focus on nature protection and biodiversity, assessment and conservation issues of marine environment
- Knowledge of the Karaburun-Sazan MPA
- Proven skills on scientific and environmental publications related to marine habitats and marine biodiversity (to be clearly mentioned in the applicant’s CV and a copy of the most relevant ones should be submitted together with the application).
- Experience in GEF, UNDP, UNOPS -funded and/or other international projects is an advantage.
- Communication, reporting and writing skills, both Albanian and English
EVALUATION OF APPLICANTS
Only those applications which are responsive and compliant will be evaluated.
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on Combined Scoring method taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.
Applicants obtaining 49 points or more of the total technical points will be considered for financial evaluation.
Combined weighted scoring: Technical (70%); Financial (30%).
Educational background 20 points
Professional experience and experience in similar assignments 30 points
Knowledge of MPA Karaburun-Sazan 20 points
Application Procedure
Interested applicants are advised to carefully study all sections of this ToRs and ensure that they meet the general requirements as well as specific qualifications described. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.
The application should contain:
- Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application.
- Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability & Detailed Financial Proposal - please fill in the attached form. Download Here (kindly use Firefox browser)
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- Filled P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees, please upload the P11 instead of your CV. Download Here (kindly use Firefox browser)
- Financial Proposal in ALL(Albanian Lek)*- Specify a Total Lump Sum in Albanian Lek for the tasks specified in this announcement. The attached template may be used - Download Here (kindly use Firefox browser) Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and shall consider various expenses incurred by the consultant during the contract period (e.g. fee and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services).
- Copy of Diplomas and copy of Passport.
- Beneficiary contact details (next of kin)
- Beneficiary's Contact Person's Name:
- Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms):
- Address:
- Telephone:
- Email:
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- Download and complete the UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs).
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Due to large number of applications, we receive, we can inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.
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.
Annex 1
- Strategic Plan to Assist the Visitor Center of Karaburun-Sazan Marine Protected Area in Radhima, Vlora
- Marine litter assessment report
- Tourism Certification for Vlora, Appraising the tourism certification process and recommendations for the most appropriate certification schema to be applied to Vlora Bay;
- Statistical Data on Tour Boats and Visitors - Marine Protected Area Karaburun-Sazan
- Procedure for the Implementation of The Management Plan Activities of KS MPA: the Inspection Process
- Support to the piloting of Waste Recycling Activities Focused on Plastics and Used Oil from restaurants
- Seabed cleaning from bulky wastes
- Impact Assessment from Fishery Activities of the MPA Karaburun-Sazan
- Assessing ecological & socio-economic coherence on primary MCPAs, relying on K-S MPA sustainability model, current situation, and developments on marine and coastal protected areas in Albania
- Assessment and Integration of Gender Vulnerability, Standards and its Access to Management and Conservation Actions in the Protected Areas in Albania
- Report on eco-tourism development needs and opportunities at Vlora & Feasibility Concept of the Nature-based Ecotourism at Karaburun Sazan MPA
- Manual on ecotourism best practices and code of conduct for tour operators
- Scientific monitoring program for KS MPA
- Pescatourism promotion in MPAs of Albania
- Training on capacity building and use of e-learning platform
- Baseline assessment of shipwrecks and their relevance for submarine tourism
- Implementing ecological monitoring program for K-S MPA
- Scenarios Projection of MPA nature-based ecotourism