UNDP Jobs - 111239- IC_Climate finance and management consultant

IC_Climate finance and management consultant – NDC Support (Thai National Only)

Location :

Home-based with possible travel to Bangkok, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

03-Mar-2023

Application Deadline :

07-Mar-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 March 2023 – 31 July 2023 (maximum 30 days worked)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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 APPLY ONLY USING QUANTUM SYSTEM PLATFORM.

Negotiation Reference no. : UNDP-THA-00023

Instructions to Applicants:

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Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Works:

Under the overall supervision of the Climate Action Portfolio Manager, UNDP Thailand, the Consultant will perform the following tasks:

Review and provide technical judement to annual workplan and budget plan in close consultation with UNDP, ONEP, and other key stakeholders;
Coordinate between stakeholders, facilitate technical discussions, and provide technical guidance to ensure successful project implementation;
Facilitate UNDP and ONEP in organizing meetings and workshops with key stakeholders and/or working groups as required;
Attend meetings and workshops, compile relevant information, and prepare the progress reports per the requirements of the respective donors
Coordinate and consult closely with UNDP, ONEP, and experts under the project in reviewing and/or preparing the written products as a part of knowledge products dissemination;

Competencies

Competencies:

Functional competencies:

Proven ability to work with government agencies, civil society groups and communities;
Proven skills in training, facilitating meetings/forums/discussions, and presentations;
Being a strong team player, able to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal skills;

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

Applications are solicited from highly experienced specific expertise in the below fields.

The minimum qualifications required are as follows:

Education:

Thai national with Master’s degree in international development, finance, economics, environmental studies, engineering, and/or related fields.

Work Experience:

At least 2 years of relevant experience in project management and provision of policy advisory services, especially those related to climate change mitigation/adaptation at the national or international level;
Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development projects to achieve results in challenging environments;
Proven ability to use adaptive management skills to revise activities in line with changing needs and circumstances;
At least 2 year proven working experience in climate finance, either public or private finance;
At least 2 year working experiences with government agencies on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs);
Familiar with UNDP project implementation and management procedures is an advantage;

Functional competencies:

Proven ability to work with government agencies, civil society groups and communities;
Proven skills in training, facilitating meetings/forums/discussions, and presentations;
Being a strong team player, able to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal skills;

Language requirements:

Fluent in Thai and English, both speaking and writing.

Criteria For Selection Of The Best Offer:

The criteria which shall serve as the basis for evaluating offers is as follows:

Combined Scoring method – where the qualifications and methodology will be weighted 70% and combined with the price offer which will be weighted 30%.

Technical criteria for evaluation (Maximum 70 Points)

Criteria 1: Educational background - Max 10 Points
Criteria 2: Experience in project management and provision of policy advisory services, especially those related to climate change mitigation/adaptation at the national or international level - Max 25 Points
Criteria 3: Experience in climate finance, either public or private finance – Max 15 Points
Criteria 4: Experiences with government agencies on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) - Max 15 Points
Criteria 5 : Communication skill in written Thai and English – Max 5 Points

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% of the total technical points would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.