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Negotiation Reference no. : UNDP-THA-00044

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Scope of Works 

The international consultant will provide technical support to: 

• Review Thailand’s National Adaptation Plan, relevant reports and the project’s reports prepared under output 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1 that the Project manager will share to the consultant.
• Review and define baseline, benchmark and data identified/extracted from the stocktaking reports developed under Activity 1.1.1. of output 1.1 and other relevant documents/reports of sub-national level and line ministries to complement with the National NAP M&E framework.
• Develop M&E system and indicators (including gender-sensitive, if applicable) to monitor and evaluate the adaptation planning at sub-national level, focusing on selected relevant target sectors in marine and coastal zones related (e.g. fisheries, agriculture, and tourism).
• Test and conduct assessment on the proposed M&E system and indicators at sub-national level.
• Take lead on organising stakeholder consultation meetings to discuss indicators and lesson learned.
• Take lead on facilitating integration of lessons from NAP M&E system at sub-national level into revision and update of Thailand’s NAP (building on activity 1.1.3, 1.3.2)
• Take lead on finalising a document of recommended indicators and preparing document of lesson learned from NAP M&E system at sub-national level to support a revision and update of Thailand’s NAP.

The international consultant has following tasks and responsibilities:

Task 1: Prepare an inception report and brief summary of intended approach for the assignment

• Review Thailand’s National Adaptation Plan, relevant reports and the project’s reports prepared under output 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1 that the Project manager will share to the consultant.
• Review and define baseline, benchmark and data which will be identified/extracted from stocktaking reports developed under Activity 1.1.1. of output 1.1 and other relevant documents/reports to complement wider NAP M&E framework on the national level.
• Review existing M&E framework and identify the most appropriate methodology/tool, in consultation with the Project Management Unit (PMU), UNDP and ONEP for technical guidance to monitor and evaluate the adaptation planning at sub-national level, focusing on selected relevant target sectors in marine and coastal zones along the Gulf of Thailand.
• Synthesize findings from reports/documents reviewed to prepare a draft inception report, brief summary, and contents of the exercise including power point presentation in English languages; and
• Closely work with the national consultant to develop and test the sub-national M&E system and indicators for climate change adaptation in marine and coastal areas.
• Develop and submit an inception report based on data and information from materials mentioned above and in consultation with the project manager and PMU.

Task 2: Develop M&E system and the indicators (including gender-sensitive, if applicable) for adaptation planning at sub-national level, focusing on selected relevant target sectors in marine and coastal zones related (e.g. fisheries, agriculture, and tourism) and draft a M&E system and list of indicators report

• Review the project’s reports prepared under output 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1 and draft sub-national adaptation matrix/plan that the Project manager will share to the consultant.
• Review the findings prepared by the national consultant as input to develop indicators and M&E system.
• Lead the national consultant to analyze reports and plan (objective, action plan, activities) and identify lists of indicators (parameters) from project reports and documents.
• Develop indicators (single or compound indicators, gender-sensitive, if applicable) from the list of indicators (parameters) of selected sectors at sub-national level and cross check with data sources and availability and set up M&E system and measurement tools for M&E implementation.
• Develop and test indicators and M&E system for adaptation planning at sub-national level
• Prepare draft M&E system and indicators of the adaptation planning at sub-national level, focusing on selected relevant target sectors in marine and coastal zones related (e.g. fisheries, agriculture, and tourism) including resource requirements to implement M&E system.
• Prepare final set of recommended indicators for consideration for developing NAP integration
• Consult with Project Management Unit (PMU), ONEP, and UNDP for technical guidance.

Task 3: Lead organising stakeholder consultation meetings to discuss on indicators and lesson learned and facilitate integration of lessons from project implementation at sub-national level into revision and update of Thailand’s NAP (building on activity 1.1.3, 1.3.2)

• Prepare and design prospectus and agenda of the stakeholder consultations/workshop to discuss indicators and lesson learned.
• Identify list of discussing points and prepare agenda of the discussing points.
• Prepare the workshop’s materials (ppt, tools) to present and facilitate the workshops.
• Facilitate key sector stakeholders to have critically thinking and actively participating in reviewing, discussing on indicators and lesson learned for project implementation at sub-national level into revision and update of Thailand’s NAP.
• Capture and prepare lesson-learned of subnational adaptation planning to integrate into NAP revision
• Prepare and synthesize recommendations from the workshops in English.
• Prepare a presentation and policy brief and recommendations in a simplified manner toward actionable decision making in English.

Task 4: Participate in a meeting to present integration of lesson learned into NAP revision for validation and facilitate key sector stakeholders in reviewing, discussing, and developing NAP revision

• Prepare the presentation’ s materials (ppt, tools) to present and facilitate the validation at a meeting.
• Facilitate key sector stakeholders to have critically thinking and actively participating in reviewing, discussing, and validating NAP revision.
• Prepare the final NAP revision by synthesizing recommendations from the validation meeting in English languages.
• Prepare a presentation and policy brief and recommendations in a simplified manner and with an eye toward actionable decision making in English language.

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;
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Technical Competencies:

• Analytic capacity and demonstrated ability to process, analyse and synthesise complex, technical information;
• Proven ability to support the development of high quality knowledge and training materials, and to train technical teams;
• Proven experience in the developing country context and working in different cultural settings.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively in writing to a varied and broad audience in a simple and concise manner.

Professionalism:

• Capable of working in a high pressure environment with sharp and frequent deadlines, managing many tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Teamwork:

• Projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks;
• Focuses on results for the client;
• Welcomes constructive feedback.

Qualifications

Education:

• At least Master’s degree in social sciences (economics, sociology, business), natural sciences (agriculture, forestry, and fisheries), data sciences (statistics, survey methods), or evaluation or closely related field is required.

Experience:

• At least 5 years relevant experience in evaluation or research at national and international level.
• At least 3 years of working experience in designing and conducting evaluations with proven knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, including impact evaluation, climate change adaptation, or closely related field.
• At least 2 years of working experience in demonstrated knowledge of tools and methods for M&E at project, national, regional, and international levels.
• At least 2 years of working experience in demonstrated experience working well with key players and stakeholders in public-private partnership, the international development organization.
• At least 1 year of experience in the facilitation of consultation and workshops.

Language Requirements: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.