Emplois au PNUD - 77481- National Consultant for the Dafting of Country Spe

National Consultant for the Dafting of Country Specific Guidelines to Access Knowledge, Innovation and Practices Related to Genetic Resources in Seychelles

Lieu :

UNDP, SEYCHELLES

Type de contrat :

Individual Contract

Date de commencement :

29-Mar-2018

Date limite de candidature :

23-Mar-18 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

National Consultant

Durée du contrat initial

56 person-days spread over 10 months

Langues requises :

Anglais Français

Durée prévue de la mission :

56 person-days spread over 10 months

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

Project Title

Strengthening human resources, legal frameworks and institutional capacities to implement the Nagoya Protocol

Project Description

Context and Objectives of Project

The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (ABS), an agreement under the Convention on Biological Diversity, was adopted on 29 October 2010 in Nagoya (Japan) and entered into force on 12 October 2014, it provides a transparent legal framework for the effective implementation of the 3rd objective of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The Protocol applies to genetic resources that are covered by the CBD and to the benefits arising from their utilization, it also covers traditional knowledge (TK) associated with genetic resources held by indigenous and local communities. Contracting parties to the Nagoya Protocol need to fulfil core obligations to take measures in relation to access to genetic resources, benefit-sharing and compliance.

Article 8(j) of the CBD states “Each contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate: Subject to national legislation, respect, preserve and maintain knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and promote their wider application with the approval and involvement of the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices and encourage the equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of such knowledge innovations and practices”.

The UNDP-GEF Project “Strengthening human resources, legal frameworks, and institutional capacities to implement the Nagoya Protocol” (Global ABS Project) is a 3-year project that specifically aims at assisting 24 countries in the development and strengthening of their national ABS frameworks, human resources, and administrative capabilities to implement the Nagoya Protocol. Component 1, Output 1.1.2 of the project seeks to support the institutional framework for sui generis systems for protecting TK, innovations and practices and customary uses of biological and genetic resources.

Seychelles

The Republic of Seychelles is a Party to the Nagoya Protocol since its entry into force (ratification) on October 12, 2014. Seychelles does not have a comprehensive legislative/regulatory ABS framework in place.

Seychelles developed a draft bill in 2005 on access and benefit-sharing entitled “Genetic resources bill.” The objective of the bill was to set the perimeters for the development of all aspects of a full-fledged legislation and supporting legislation on ABS in the Seychelles. The process for the development of the draft bill is documented in a publication title ‘Commentary on the development of the Republic of Seychelles Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing. However, the bill was never adopted. The Republic of Seychelles received a GEF-enabling activity grant to develop its NBSAP in 1997, establishing among its major goals ensuring access to and the judicious control of genetic resources. A new NBSAP or NBSAP 2.0 was published in 2014, which considers a comprehensive review of biodiversity-related legislation including the promulgation of ABS regulations (Project 25). Similarly, the ABS is considered a priority under the Sustainable Development Strategy of Seychelles.

The Seychelles Bureau of Standards (SBS), through its parent the Ministry of Industries and International Business, has a facilitator role as a hub where all the stakeholders and research partners can bring their documents and or seek additional information. Other line ministries such as the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (MEECC), the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture and now the National Institute of Science Technology and Innovation (NISTI) have more of the decision-making roles.

The Department of the Environment of the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change is the designated institution where the Nagoya Protocol on ABS focal point is hosted.

Reference documents

Patents Act
Copyright Act, 2014 (Act No. 5 of 2014)
Environment Protection Act
National Parks and Nature Conservancy Act
NBSAP
SSDS
Genetic Resources Bill
Commentary on the development of the Republic of Seychelles Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will adhere to National procedures for development and adoption of National guidelines, regulations, policies and legislative mechanisms.

The consultant will be responsible for the provision of the following services:

Assist the IC in validation workshop for the methodology with key stakeholders to pave the way for the national inventory development and creation.
From the guidelines provided by the IC, create a full inventory development; collect the data and alongside the IC decide for future institutionalization, regarding data, documentation, storage, and a definition on who can access and under which conditions it can be made public.
Document TK practices, Customary uses of biological and genetic resources, including women practices, in consultation with key stakeholders through meetings and workshops.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Scope of work

Seychelles, will proceed with the recruitment of a national consultant to draft country specific processes and guidelines, in line with national and local circumstances of local communities in of the Seychelles covered by this consultancy, to access their Traditional Knowledge (TK), innovation and practices related to genetic resources and to ensure a fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization, for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

The national TK consultant, alongside guidance from the IC will interact with the respective national task forces in charge of undertaking TK related inventories will wherever applicable, consult with key national stakeholders to develop appropriate and effective measures for the protection and valorization of TK related to the utilization of Genetic resources and generate inventory procedures of the same TK.

Deliverables:

Deliverables: Upon Submission of work plan;

Tentative date: Friday 30 March 2018;

% Fees: 15;

Review ad Approvals required: UNDP Country Office.

Deliverables: Deliverable 1 - With assistance from the NPC and IC, coordinate a half day workshop to present the IC’s methodology to stakeholders;

Tentative date: Monday 23rd April (In country mission from the IC);

% Fees: 15;

Review ad Approvals required: UNDP Country Office ABS National Focal Point (ABS NFP).

Deliverables: Deliverable 2 –Create a database and repository for the following;

TK practices, and Customary uses of biological and genetic resources, including women practices, to be done in consultation with key stakeholders through meetings and workshops;

Tentative date: Friday 25th January 2019;

% Fees: 30;

Review ad Approvals required: UNDP Country Office, MEECC, ABS National Focal Point (ABS NFP).

Deliverables: Deliverable 3 - With assistance from the IC, UNDP, NPC and FP, take the lead in deciding future institutionalization, regarding data, documentation, storage, and a definition on who can access and under which conditions it can be made public;

Tentative date: Thursday 31st January 2019;

% Fees: 10;

Review ad Approvals required:

Deliverables: Deliverable 4 - completed website and approval received from NPC, UNDP, NFP and Global ABS;

Tentative date: Friday 22nd February 2019;

% Fees: 15;

Review ad Approvals required:

Deliverables: D5 assist the NPC in having a short workshop/training to raise awareness to members of the public and stakeholders;

Tentative date: Thursday 28th February 2019;

% Fees: 15;

Review ad Approvals required:

Institutional Arrangement

The Consultant shall work under the supervision of the UNDP Country Office, National Project Coordinator and the ABS Focal Point and shall report to them for the fulfillment of his/her duties. The consultant is expected to be a part/host any relevant workshops/ presentations that may occur during the contract time. The Consultant is expected to liaise, interact and meet with government, UNDP, relevant ministries and all stakeholders involved with the project. The identified ministries and stakeholders for are as follows:

The Seychelles Bureau of Standards (SBS), through its parent ministry, the Ministry of Industries and International Business;
The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (MEECC);
The Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture;
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture – Research Unit and National Heritage Research Section;
National Institute of Science Technology and Innovation (NISTI) - decision-making roles;
Attorney General’s Office;
Seychelles Heritage Foundation;
Blue Economy;
University of Seychelles- BERI;
National Biosecurity Agency;
CEPS;
Seychelles Island Foundation;
Marine Conservation Society of Seychelles;
Nature Seychelles;
PCA;
ICCS.

Duration

The contract will start in March 2018 and will end (expected) 28th February 2019. The total working days estimated are 56.

Duty Station

Home based (Seychelles).

Compétences

Knowledge of environmental issues, environmental law and policy concept and principles and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations;
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a wide range of disciplines;
Demonstrates practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP;
Maintains relationships with stakeholders , focuses on impact and result for the project and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Qualifications of the Successful Individual Contractor

Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in environmental law or policy, multi-lateral environmental agreements, or other related field.

Language

Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English, Creole and French.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in drafting legal documents in similar environmental areas;
Experience in environmental law and regulations;
Experience in facilitation to lead national discussions involving key experts and stakeholders from relevant national institutions;
Excellent reporting skills;
Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.

Scope of Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments

The financial offer should be quoted as a lump sum amount, all-inclusive (professional fee, insurance). Fees will not include duty related travel outside of Mauritius which will be borne by the project or from the Global Budget.

The contract price is fixed regardless of changes in the cost components. Payments will be effected based on deliverables as per section D above.