UNDP Jobs - 37095- International Consultant(s) to deliver trainings t

International Consultant(s) to deliver trainings to producers and exporters in fresh fruits

Location :

Home based, with travel(s) to Moldova to deliver the training(s), MOLDOVA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

15-May-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

depending on the LOT(s)

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

The “Improving Trade and Productive Capacities of Moldovan Fresh Fruit Producers” project is funded by the Aid for Trade regional initiative and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme in Moldova, in collaboration with Moldovan Investment and Export Promotion Organization (MIEPO). The project helps fresh fruit producers and exporters to improve their international competitiveness and market access externally, both in the CIS and in the EU markets. The Project focuses on the promotion and pilot implementation of new technologies and practices that have the greatest potential to address the needs of the fresh fruits sector in terms of (1) improving product quality, (2) insuring product safety, (3) reducing unit costs and (4) increasing product shelf life. At same time, it provides tailored trainings on various topics that will contribute to better implementation of modern technologies, increased export capacities and knowledge of foreign markets, improved communication and negotiation skills, among others. It also supports the producers and exporters to participate to international and regional trade fairs and exhibitions, so that to promote local produce and get into direct contacts with producers and exporters of similar commodities and technologies from other countries and regions.

In order to meet its overall goal, the Project announces a competition for individual international experts able to deliver tailored trainings on the topics listed under Annex 2 to the current TOR (please refer to the information published on the following website: http://www.undp.md/jobs/jobdetails/310/), on the basis of the European or international best practices, by using and adapting modern teaching curriculum and combining theoretical session with fully or partially demonstrative sessions on the ground.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective:

The objective of this consultancy service is to select and hire independent international consultants to develop new or adapt existing teaching modules and train Moldovan producers and exporters in fresh fruits on the topics listed under Annex 2 to the current TOR (please refer to the information published on the following website: http://www.undp.md/jobs/jobdetails/310/). Trainings shall be tailored to the needs of the local producers, mandatorily include theoretical and demonstrative sessions. Trainers shall take into consideration the best available regional or international teaching/training practices in the field and rely on well-structured teaching modules and materials.

The trainings component of the Project is directly linked to the ongoing Aid for Trade GRANT SCHEME PROGRAMME (GSP-2013), through which the Project will support producers to implement modern technologies aiming at (1) improving product quality, (2) insuring product safety, (3) reducing unit costs and (4) increasing product shelf life. This means that international consultant(s) shall closely collaborate and interact with producers, which are part of such Programme, and tailor the training modules so that to incorporate relevant subjects and demonstrative exercises.

Scope of work and expected output:

In order to achieve such objective the consultant shall:

Develop new or adapt existing training module(s) on the topic(s) listed under Annex 2 published on http://www.undp.md/jobs/jobdetails/310/ (the training module(s) shall comprise all teaching materials needed to conduct the training and, upon necessity, list of training materials for demonstrative purposes);
Share the training module(s) with the Project and incorporate relevant comments and suggestions, so that to fully reflect the needs of the producers/members of the client associations;
Develop the final version of all training materials needed to conduct the training, both its theoretical and demonstrative parts;
Develop the list of training materials for the demonstrative sessions and undertake, inc close collaboration with the Project, the sourcing of such materials on the regional market, ideally on the Moldovan market;
Provide the training session(s) in line with the time schedule agreed with the Project; ensure that each training is conducted at highest standards and collect feedback from the participants;
Report on the conducted trainings and eventually fine-tune the teaching materials that will ultimately rest with the client associations and members;
Actively participate in undertaking all needed logistical arrangements, so that to ensure qualitative trainings and consistent follow-up.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Skills in delivering high-standard trainings tailored to the specific needs of the target audience;
Flexibility and creativity in delivering trainings and seminars;
Developed skills in communication with various stakeholders in private sectors;
Excellent skills in organizing and coordinating training activities.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling 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 favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University degree in Agronomy, Horticulture and/or other relevant fields. Post graduate education will be considered as a strong asset;
National or international certification(s) in training or ToT(s) is a strong asset.

Experience:

Proven extensive experience (at least 5 years) in the implementation/administration of training activities for producers and exporters in fresh fruits; minimum of 3 years of proven experience in trainings on the specific selected topic(s), as per Annex 2 to the current TOR (please refer to the announcement published on the local UNDP website http://www.undp.md/jobs/jobdetails/310/);
Proven extensive knowledge of the advanced technologies and equipments in fresh fruits production and export promotion.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of the Romanian and/or Russian will be a strong asset.

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS:

Cover letter, explaining why he/she is the most suitable for the work;
A brief methodology on how he/she will approach and conduct the work;
The list with the LOT number(s) of interest;
Financial proposal;
Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references, or dully filled Personal History Form (P11).

Important note: individual consultant(s) shall clearly stipulate to which LOT(s) they apply.

FINANCIAL PROPOSAL:

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount. If the consultant(s) applies for more than one LOT, he/she should indicate the financial proposal for each LOT separately. Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of each LOT of training(s), as indicated in Annex 2. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including daily fee, travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).

All envisaged travel costs to/from Moldova must be included in the financial proposal. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

The Project will ensure local transportation from Chisinau to the regions where the majority of trainings will take place (Orhei, Briceni, Edinet) and back. The project will also cover printing of training materials and oral translation for the training hours, if needed. In case the consultant will chose to accommodate outside Chisinau during the travel mission, he/she should cover such costs.

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

For complete information about this vacancy, including detailed tasks and responsibilities, full and detailed description of the evaluation procedure which will be applied, as well as the UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract, please refer to the Terms of Reference and the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice published at the UNDP Moldova website, Jobs Section: http://www.undp.md/jobs/jobdetails/310/.

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