UNDP Jobs - 73807- International Editor to develop specific chapters

International Editor to develop specific chapters and policy briefs for UNDP Cambodia National Human Development Report (NHDR)

Location :

Home-based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

31-Aug-2017

Application Deadline :

25-Aug-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

40 days, and from August 31 2017 to March 31, 2018

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

40 days, and from August 31 2017 to March 31, 2018

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

This year, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Cambodia initiated a series of research on sustainable Natural Resources Management (NRM) as a part of the UNDP National Human Development Report (NHDR). The main objective of the report is to identify best policy strategies to promote sustainable management of natural resources, which are vital for the nation and people and to unlock the potentials for natural resources for the rural poor. The proposed content for the NHDR (subject to further changes) is as follows.

Draft working papers on chapter 4 (sustainable timber production), 5 (sustainable consumption and production of woodfuel), 6 (upgrading value chains of Non Timber Forest Products) and 8 (geospatial planning) have been prepared by UNDP consultants. Other chapters have been developed by other consultants and an UNDP policy specialist.

Duties and Responsibilities

The main tasks of the Consultant are to convert the following four working papers into four individual chapters and policy briefs:

Sustainable Timber Production
Sustainable consumption and production of woodfuel
Upgrading value chains of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) for local communitiies
Geo Spatial planning as a tool for Integrated Natural Resources Management

Convert the working papers to 4 specific chapters with references (not more than 15 pages for each chapter excluding references).
Convert the working papers to 4 specific policy briefs with references (not more than 6 pages for each chapter excluding references).
Finalize the NHDR incorporating all comments. This work will be coordinated with another editor, who will lead the development and editing of other sections including introduction and conclusion. The role of the Consultant is to provide inputs and comments to introduction, conclusion and other sections, and to specifically improve the four sections under the Consultant’s responsibility.

Interested Offerors must visit this link http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=39717 to download Individual Consultant Procurement Notice, Terms of Reference, and Document Templates to be included when submitting this online application.

Competencies

Proven writing and analytical skills to formulate well-structured, clear, and succinct policy documents.
Demonstrated commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Sensitivity and adaptability to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
Excellent communication skills (spoken, written and presentational);
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in and with teams;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A master degree in geography, forestry, ecology, natural resources management, or other relevant discipline. A PhD degree is preferred.

Experience:

At least 8 years of working/research experiences (including the number of years enrolled as a PhD candidate) in the natural resource/forest management sector. Prior working experience in the southeast Asia/Cambodia is preferred.
Prior experiences in publishing policy papers/ briefs/reports in the NRM/Forestry sector as a first author. Prior experience in editing policy reports, journals and books is an advantage.

Language Requirement:

Fluency in written and spoken English

Interested Offerors must visit this link http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=39717 to download Individual Consultant Procurement Notice, Terms of Reference, and Document Templates to be included when submitting this online application.

UNDP reserves right to reject any applications that is incomplete.

Please be informed that we don’t accept application submitted via email.

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