UNDP GEF Jobs - 86394- Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist

Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist - for the Integrated approach to proactive management of human-wildlife conflict and wildlife crime in hotspot landscapes in Namibia (Namibia GEF 7 GWP PPG)

Advertised on behalf of

UNDP GEF

Location :

Homebased with one visit to Namibia

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Aug-2019

Application Deadline :

24-Jul-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Four (4) weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Four weeks with all final deliverables by end of November 2019

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

Background:

Project Title: Integrated approach to proactive management of human-wildlife conflict and wildlife crime in hotspot landscapes in Namibia (Namibia GEF 7 GWP PPG)

This project sets out to incentivize conservation in selected Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC)/illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) hotspot landscapes by addressing the twin challenges of human wildlife conflict and wildlife crime in pro-active and integrated ways that generate benefits for rural communities from wildlife-based value chains. Through the adoption of these approaches, critical populations of high-value and at-risk wildlife species will be more strategically and effectively managed to reduce threats to their survival, and coexistence between wildlife and HWC-resilient communities will be incentivized, with increased benefits flowing to affected communities. The project will also work to enhance coordination, cooperation and knowledge-sharing to enable integrated and proactive management of HWC and wildlife crime, and build the HWC-IWT community of practice, both locally and regionally. The project is structured around four Components: (1) Management, prevention and mitigation of HWC; (2) Combating poaching and protecting wildlife populations; (3) Building the wildlife economy; and (4) Knowledge management, stakeholder coordination and M&E. Its strategy is centred on socially-inclusive multi-stakeholder collaboration at national, regional and local scales; evidence-driven decision-making and management approaches (based on integrated social, economic and ecological research); implementation of innovative, fit-for-purpose technologies and best-practices that enhance capacity for prevention and management of wildlife crime and human-wildlife conflict; and entrepreneurship and sustainable business models that enable rural communities to gain greater benefits from wildlife conservation through diversified value chains. The project will operate in three broad areas in which there is both a high incidence of HWC and risk of IWT, but good potential to build rural livelihoods based on a vibrant wildlife-based economy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Role: The Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist will support the Team Leader to conduct the necessary assessments to identify potential environmental and social risks, and ways to avoid negative environmental and social impacts where possible, and where risk avoidance is not possible, to identify appropriate mitigation and management measures, in line with the UNDP Social and Environmental Standards.

The following description of responsibilities lists the overall responsibilities and deliverables that will be expected from the SES specialist consultant. Note that the UNDP PPG Initiation Plan provides further and more detailed guidance regarding the tasks and responsibilities of the PPG team and must be followed accordingly.

Preparatory Technical Studies and Reviews (Component A): Prepare inputs and support the required analyses/studies, as agreed with the PPG Team Leader, including:

Support action points, including risk assessments, from the UNDP Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP) at the PIF stage (“pre-screening”) and ensure that proposed risk mitigation measures are fully implemented during the PPG
Determine what management plan(s) are most appropriate (Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) or stand-alone management plan(s), i.e. Livelihood Action Plan and Biodiversity Management Plan
Assist and/or advise the PPG Team in securing initial FPIC, if required
Develop the draft management plan(s), in line with UNDP’s Guidance Note on Assessment and Management and all other relevant Guidance Notes
Finalize the management plan(s) in coordination with the PPG Team Leader, based on stakeholder consultations and close engagement
Incorporate any comments from UNDP and GEF related to SES
Update and finalize the SESP, based on the management plan(s)
Support completion of any additional studies that are determined to be needed for the preparation of the ProDoc and all other final outputs.

Formulation of the ProDoc, CEO Endorsement Request and Mandatory Annexes as well as project specific annexes (Component B): Prepare inputs and support the required analyses/studies, as agreed with the PPG Team Leader, including:

Contribute to the updated the SESP, as needed, based on assessments undertaken during Component A
Support the development of environmental and social management plan(s) for all risks identified as Moderate or High in the SESP
Support the agreements on project management arrangements.

Final Deliverables:

A completed SESP Report
Fully documented and comprehensive Initial FPIC consultations
An Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) or Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
Project Risks Log

Competencies

Competencies in all six categories at level 5.

1. Leadership: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to removes barriers · Creates awareness of substantive opportunities and risks among others · Navigates complex circumstances thoughtfully and is solution-minded

2. Communication and Relationship Management: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others.

3. Innovation: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them · Integrates diverse contributions to formulate coherent approaches · Aligns innovation to service delivery components · Manages prototype / pilot efforts and seeks feedback.

4. People Management: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others.

5. Delivery: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions.

6. Technical Expertise Aggregate: Originate Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in field related to international development, with specific academic background in natural sciences, engineering, business, sociology, anthropology or related field

Experiences:

At least 10 years of experience related to social and environmental standards and impact assessment in an international development context.
Familiarity with the UN System, in particular UNDP and UNDP’s SES standards and FPIC procedures
Familiarity working with Indigenous People’s (with prior experience in Namibia a distinct advantage)
Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, presentation, and communication skills

Languages:

Fluency in English is required

To apply please access UNDP Jobs site http://jobs.undp.org.

Recommended Presentation of Offer;

Completed Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP;
Personal CV or a P11 Personal History form, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
Brief description of approach to work/technical proposal of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a proposed methodology on how they will approach and complete the assignment (max 1 page).

Financial proposal:

Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided (based on the number of working days mentioned ToR.

Note:

Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows uploading maximum one document.
Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply;
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.

Incomplete applications will be excluded from further consideration.

To view the full Terms of Reference (TOR) and download letter of confirmation of interest and P11 form, please access the UNDP Procurement Notice site on the below link; Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=57527