UNDP Jobs - 63323- Consultancy Services for an Individual to Conduct

Consultancy Services for an Individual to Conduct Mid Terminal Evaluation for Intergration of Climate Change Risks and Resilience into Forestry Management in Samoa (ICCRIFS) Project

Location :

UNDP MCO, SAMOA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

23-Feb-2016

Application Deadline :

09-Feb-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

20 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 months

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

In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, all full and medium-sized UNDP support GEF financed projects are required to undergo a terminal evaluation upon completion of implementation. These terms of reference (TOR) sets out the expectations for the Terminal Evaluation (TE) of the full-size project Integration of Climate Change Risks and Resilience into Forestry Management in Samoa (PIMS 4318). The Implementing Agency (IA) for this project is the United Nations Development Programme. The Executing Agency (EA) for this project is the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Samoa (MNRE).

Refer details in the Full TOR - click on this link http://procurement-notices.undp.org.

Duties and Responsibilities

Through this project, the Government of Samoa (GoS) will strengthen institutional capacities to systematically identify and address the climate change-driven risks for the management of native forests and agroforestry areas, in order to increase the resilience of rural communities and protect their livelihoods from dynamic climate-related damage, pursuant to the attainment of Samoa’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) resources will be used to achieve the following closely interrelated outcomes:

Climate change risks and resilience are integrated into forestry policy frameworks
Climate resilient agro-forestry and forestry techniques are demonstrated in lowland agroforestry and upland native forest areas
Project knowledge and lessons learned are captured, analysed and disseminated.

The TE will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects.

The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming.

Refer details in the Full TOR - click on this link http://procurement-notices.undp.org.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

The independent consultant:

Demonstrates integrity by complying with 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.

Functional

The independent consultant should possess proven and strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality reports.

Project & Resource Management

The independent consultant should have strong organizational skills;
The independent consultant should be able to work independently and collectively to produce individual high quality inputs and collectively high quality and TOR-compliant outputs;
The independent consultant should possess sound judgment, strategic thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Team Work

Demonstrated ability of the team to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Post-graduate degree in environmental science or climate change, natural resources management, or other closely related field (forestry focus is considered as an asset).

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in Climate Change Adaptation/Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Forestry Management;
Experience working with the GEF/GEF-LDCF programs;
Technical knowledge in the targeted focal areas: Climate Change Adaptation/Disaster Risk Management and sustainable forstry management;
Experience working in the Pacific Region;

Language:

Fluency in English (oral and written) is a requirement

Note:

Please visit the procurement website to download copy of the TOR and relevant templates to assist with your proposal: http://procurement-notices.undp.org.

Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document or send all documents to procurement.ws@undp.org.