Antecedentes
The objective of the GEF PPG is to develop the project concept into a full project: Securing climate-resilient sustainable land management and progress towards land degradation neutrality in the Federated States of Micronesia. As described in the project concept (PIF), this project aims to secure critical ecosystem services through climate-resilient sustainable land and coastal management contributing to land degradation neutrality in the Federated States of Micronesia. This will be achieved through four project components that will work in synergy to: i) strengthen the strategic (institutional, policy, regulatory) framework for addressing land degradation; ii) enhance information, decision/support tools and capacity for addressing land degradation; iii) embed climate-smart sustainable land management in critical landscapes and coastal zones (demonstration activities); and iv) support effective knowledge management, gender mainstreaming, and M&E.
The following information is to be consulted as background for the GEF PPG phase:
- PIF cleared for WP inclusion or GEF Council approved PIF
- SESP pre-screening (of PIF)
- Comments from GEF Secretariat, Council, STAP
- Annotated UNDP-GEF Project Document Template and associated guidance included therein
- UNDP policies and procedures
- UNDP-GEF guidance notes on GEF project development (which will be provided by the RTA) and
- GEF policies, in particular GEF polices on: Project Cancellation; Fee Policy for GEF Partner Agencies; Project and Program Cycle; and Minimum Fiduciary Standards for GEF Partner Agency (in particular sections dealing with the required separation of oversight and execution support services). All GEF policies are available here.
The final outputs of the GEF PPG are:
- The UNDP-GEF Project Document (ProDoc) with all the required sections and mandatory annexes listed in the Annotated UNDP-GEF Project Document Template.
- The completed GEF CEO Endorsement Request;
- The finalized SESP (and stand-alone management plans as required);
- The compilation and submission of all GEF documents required during the PPG; these are technical reports, meeting minutes and other pertinent documentation and;
The Validation Workshop report.
Deberes y responsabilidades
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Scope of Work The National Livelihoods, Safeguards and Engagement Specialist (NLSES) (Yap and Chuuk) will work closely with the PPG team leader and other PPG consultants in the completion of the ProDoc/CEO Endorsement package. S/he will advise on livelihoods, safeguards and engagement issues, develop mandatory project Annexes related to application of social and environmental safeguards and support adherence of project development to UNDP’s SESP and specific requirements, as appropriate. The consultant will be a livelihoods expert with strong experience in safeguards at community level in the FSM. S/he will work in close coordination with his/her counterpart for Pohnpei and Kosrae, and both will report directly to the International SLM Specialist (and all other members of the PPG team).
Under the overall coordination of the PPG team Leader, the consultant will participate in and support the entire PPG process, information gathering, field visits, project development and the preparation of the ProDoc/GEF CEO Endorsement Request package. The consultant will facilitate key stakeholder meetings, working closely with UNDP.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables The consultant will prepare a detailed work plan, including inputs from the international SESP specialist to be signed-off by the PPG Team leader. And will work closely with the international specialist to:
Institutional Arrangement
Duration of the Work
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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;
- Working knowledge of the requirements, necessary documentation, submission deadline for an UNDP ProDoc under development;
- 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 and;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Habilidades y experiencia requeridas
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field, such as sustainable development, community development and environment
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrable experience in the technical area of livelihoods, community development, and social and environmental safeguards risk assessment and mitigation with experience in working with local and indigenous communities and ethnic minority groups;
- Experience carrying out participatory assessments, particularly with local communities;
- Ability to manage and work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team, excellent relationship management skills;
- Prior experience in the safeguards assessments and processes of international organizations and donors, such as UNDP, etc;
- Demonstrated experience working on policy and programmatic issues with state and national governments and civil society organizations including community organizations and Indigenous Peoples, FPIC, protection of cultural heritage, and/or community engagement;
- Experience with report writing, project development and results-based management methodologies;
- Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, presentation, and communications skills.
Language requirements
- Fluency of English language is required;
Documentation required
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications. Please group them into one (1) single PDF document as the application only allows to upload maximum one document:
- Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided in Annex II.
- Personal CV, 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.
- Technical proposal, including a) a brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment; and b) a methodology, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.
- Financial proposal, as per template provided in Annex II.
Note: Successful individual will be required to provide proof of medical insurance coverage before commencement of contract for the duration of the assignment.
Incomplete and joint proposals may not be considered. Consultants with whom there is further interest will be contacted. The successful consultant shall opt to sign an Individual Contract or a Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA) through its company/employer with UNDP.
Annexes
- Annex I - Individual IC General Terms and Conditions
- Annex II – Offeror’s Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability for the Individual IC, including Financial Proposal Template
For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to pts.fj@undp.org
Please apply online in this UNDP JOB site