Antecedentes

The Republic of Kiribati is a Small Island State with 33 low-lying and narrow atolls dispersed over 3.5 million km² in the Central Pacific Ocean and a population of approximately 110,000 people. Climate change and climate-induced disasters are projected to exacerbate the vulnerability of the i-Kiribati people by causing more frequent inundations leading to damage of coastal infrastructure and exacerbating the already problematic access to clean water and food.

Despite an existing strong policy framework and previous efforts, several barriers exist that prevent Kiribati from achieving its adaptation objectives. The Project will therefore address a number of underlying institutional and technical constraints to increase community resilience to the impacts of climate change, climate variability and disasters through four inter-related components:

Component 1: National and sectoral policies strengthened through enhanced institutions and knowledge

Component 2: Island level climate change resilient planning and institutional capacity development in 5 pilot islands

Component 3: WoI-implementation of water, food security and infrastructure adaptation measures

Component 4: Enhanced knowledge management and communication strategies

The project targets to deliver adaptation benefits to 17,500 people, of which 49% women, at the five pilot Project Islands through implementation of practices and technologies for improved food security, water security and coastal management.

This project will be nationally implemented by the Office of Te Beretitenti (OB) under the Climate Change Unit. The project is funded by GEF for a period of 5 years with a total funding of $US 8,975,000 with an average of over $1million delivery each year.

A consultant is required under this project to provide Technical Support to the Project Management Unit and ensure that there are timely deliverables of the various activities as per each Outcome in the project document.    

LTA CONTRACTING MODALITY AND CALL-OFF MECHANISM

An LTA is a mutual arrangement between UNDP and the individual to provide the required services at established fee or provisions. The LTA will be established for one year and renewable for up to three years linked to satisfactory performance of the individual consultant(s). UNDP reserves the right to rescind the agreement during that period should performance of the consultant(s) not meet its requirements.

It is expected the consultant(s) to be engaged for maximum___425____ number of days over span of 3 years starting from February 2022 – February 2025

UNDP does not warrant that any quantity of services shall be contracted during the term of this Agreement. A specific Term of Reference (TOR) outlining the deliverables shall be provided, and an Individual Contract would be issued to the consultant, detailing the time frame.

Once the LTA is signed, if there is a specific service required, the focal person in the UNDP hiring unit would contact the Consultant(s) and upon positive confirmation in the availability for the assignment, acceptance of the Term of reference, cost and travel arrangement, UNDP will issue an Individual Contract. Price in the order will be based on daily fee included in the LTA. After contract has been agreed between the two parties, no further costs would be reimbursed by UNDP unless there is prior written authorization by UNDP.

Once the services are completed and have been approved by the hiring unit, the Consultant(s) will provide the following for payment purposes:

a) complete invoice indicating the completed deliverables.

b) supporting documentation (bills/vouchers) for reimbursements of travel costs if applicable

c) copy of the UNDP contract for the consultancy.

Payments will be made upon satisfactory achieved deliverables under each assignment and submission of time sheet in accordance with number of days worked. Final payment shall require a signed performance evaluation of the consultant(s).

Deberes y responsabilidades

Scope of Work

The primary responsibility of the CTA Consultant is to assist the Kiribati Whole of Island Project (LDCF2) Project Manager in developing a roadmap/plan which will ensure that the project is implemented effectively and efficiently within the allocated resources at its disposal and within the project’s timeframe.

Duties and Responsibilities

Output 1

Provide technical advice and support to enhance effective implementation and efficient delivery of the Kiribati LDCF WoI-project activities:

• Provide critical technical advice towards the implementation of all project activities and ensure that they are aligned to project document and targets. In doing so, provide technical supervision and support to all consultants recruited under the project (i.e. monitor their work plan progress, and make adjustments if need be to enhance efficiency and alignment with project targets)

• Support the PMU/OB to convene targeted and meaningful Technical Working Groups to discuss and comments on technical reports of consultants.

• Work with PMU team to map out quarterly activities and strategize implementation. The activities must link to quarterly advance budget request and acquittals

• Facilitate the development of TOR for all consultants and provide guidance in conducting their expected activities as per TOR and review/provide feedback to deliverables and report

• Identify opportunities for partnership within national and regional partners in implementing project key activities and create partnership building where needed

• Assume general responsibility for the day-to-day advisory role in planning, implementation, and monitoring of relevant technical project activities implemented by the Project Management Unit (PMU);

• Support and advise on the delivery of agreed technical outputs and plans in-line with the requirements of UNDP through the PMU.

• Support the PMU with the sharing of project-related information through global, regional, and national networks.

• Support, assist and provide technical advice in the implementation of the project annual work plan and budget with PMU team in close consultation and coordination with the Director of OB, Project Board, and UNDP

• Provide leadership and strategic thinking to ensure that Project activities focus on critical areas and liaise with all relevant stakeholders to ensure achievement of the objectives of the Project. This will include planning, identification and implementation of important tasks for the successful project implementation.

• The consultant will work with PMU, government officials, NGOs, island communities and other key stakeholders to identify capacity building needs and how projects activities and outputs can be implemented better.

• Ensure overall relevance to assist or provide support in the delivery of training courses on both technical and project management, monitoring and evaluation issues to strengthen national capacity in this area;

• Ensure implementation and monitoring of GESI-action plan, stakeholder engagement plan, SESP.

Output 2

Overall responsibility for effective Kiribati LDCF WoI- project reporting, monitoring, coordination and evaluation to achieve the following results:

• Provide regular update on project risk log, progress on targets, indicators and activities to support project quarterly and annual reporting such as QPR and PIR

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• Work with the project Manager to prepare QPR ensuring that it captures results, lesson learned and good practices;

• Work with island support officers on quarterly workplans and review deliverables and ensure proper reporting into the QPR

• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of quarterly procurement plans for the project in line with the activities indicated in the Annual Work Plans and ensure timely delivery of the procurement plan

• Provide technical advice to Project Manager on careful monitoring of financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;

• Ample support and advice to Project Manager on the preparation and submission of financial and technical reports to UNDP on a quarterly and annual basis;

• Support training programs, completion of strategies, capacity building programs and other project initiatives as required.

• Support the PMU with other monitoring & evaluation responsibilities such as field and monitoring visits

Output 3

Ensure the overall relevance and support for effective Communications and Knowledge Management sharing focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Strengthen the presence and support of the Kiribati LDCF Climate Change project through active engagement and information sharing with key stakeholders including other national and regional projects, and or any other relevant projects and government counterparts, project boards and committees, and beneficiaries/communities.

• Provide technical input to developing communication and awareness materials of the project to ensure visibility of the project achievements and good practices.

• Promote public awareness and participatory activities necessary for successful implementation, including overseeing the marketing and branding of Kiribati LDCF Climate Change;

• Provide advice and guidance on documenting the success stories of the project.

• Provide technical support to the Project Manager in the development of press releases and providing updated information to continually feed the Environment Website.

• Critical and effective advice provided to PMU on preparation of progress and monitoring reports concerning project activities in accordance with the project monitoring plan, and in accordance with UNDP/GEF requirements and format;

• Actively advising and supporting project reviews and their preparation - when required;

• Keep the representatives of the Committee and UNDP informed on the progress of the project.

• Provide tangible advice and support in terms of Communication and Knowledge Management of project implementation

Competencias

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities skills;
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work;
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Comprehensiveness knowledge of climate change work in the Pacific Region
• Proficiency in the use of office IT applications and internet in conducting research;
• Outstanding communication, project management and organizational skills;
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards;
• Positive, constructive attitude to work;

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Educational Qualifications:

• A Masters in Climate Change, Environmental Science, International affairs, Development Studies or another related discipline.
• A diploma in Project Management would also be an advantage

Experience

• 5+ years of successful working experience in the Pacific Region and/or Small Island Developing States is preferable
• Technical experience in implementing climate change and environmental emphasis projects in small island developing countries in the Pacific is preferable
• Experience working on UNDP-GEF Project implementation especially on Sustainable Land Management, Biodiversity, Water Management and/or Climate Change Adaptation related projects.
• Experience working with Government and/or NGOs on project implementation and has worked with grass root communities.
• Knowledge of sustainable environmental management in a small island context.
• Able to build strong relationships with stakeholders, focuses on impact and result for the stakeholders and responds positively to feedback; consensus-oriented.
• Highly developed inter-personal, negotiation and teamwork skills, ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
• Sensitive to and can demonstrate diplomacy and integrity within cultural complexities and unique political contexts.

Language requirements

Fluency of English language is required