Antecedentes
Background
The United Nations Development Programme, acting as an implementing agency of the Global Environment Facility, is providing assistance to the Ministry of Environment under the Government of Sri Lanka in the preparation of the GEF Medium Size Project “Ensuring global environmental concerns and best practices mainstreamed in the post-conflict rapid development process of Sri Lanka through improved information management.”
Environmental monitoring and disaster information management is critical for understanding the current status and dynamic changes in the environment and disaster trends in the country. Consistent and regular monitoring, research and data analysis provide the essential foundation for adequate policy response as well as timely and appropriate national decision-making processes. Hence, the issue has both global and national priority dimensions. The proposed project addresses Rio convention obligations related to reporting requirements under the three main focal areas: Biodiversity, Climate Change and Land Degradation.
Scope and Objectives
The proposed consultant will be responsible for Develop conceptual framework for National Meta-data web portal on Disaster and Environmental Information with special reference to Rio Conventions for Climate Change, Biodiversity, Land Degradation and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Deberes y responsabilidades
Responsibilities
- Using the meta data format developed by meta data expert, design the user interfaces and fields for each sector;
- Design the structure of the data bases and connectivity among them;
- Propose elements and features for the web portal;
- Design data input flow chart for 04 sectors;
- Design data retrieval flow chart for 04 sectors;
- Proposed effective M & E system for web portal;
- Identify hard ware and software requirements for proposed design;
- Proposed maintenance plan for the portal including license and other costs;
- Identify the bottlenecks of the proposed design and feasible solutions;
- Other tasks related to providing conceptual framework or model for proposed web portal;
- Present the conceptual frame work to Senior Offers of agencies generating data related to land degradation, climate Change, Bio diversity and disaster management and incorporate any comments.
Expected Outputs
Conceptual framework or model for proposed web portal.
Competencias
Competencies
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the related values and ethical standards;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
- Good knowledge of written and oral English. Sinhala and/or Tamil essential.
Habilidades y experiencia requeridas
The Consultant Profile
Qualifications:
- Higher Diplloma or a Diploma on Information Technologyor other reelevent fields.
Experience:
- Minimum of five (05) years’ experience in information System development.
Timeframe
The envisaged time frame of the consultancy is from 20th March – 20th April 2017.
How to Apply
- The application should contain:
- Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position and a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work (if applicable). Plaese paste the letter into the “Resume and Motivation” section of the electronic application;
- Indivudial consultants will be evaluated based upon the offer which gives the best value for money based on the Lump Sum proposal submitted, selected by the UNDP Sri Lanka Country Office in consultation with UNDP Regional Centre Technical Advisor.
Financial Proposal
All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee: LKR
Amount in words: (Rs)
Note: Payments will be based on invoices on achievement of agreed milestones i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR and certification of acceptance by the UNDP. The applicant must factor in all possible costs in his/her “All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee/Daily Fee” financial proposal including his/her consultancy and professional fee, honorarium, communication cost such as telephone/internet usage, printing cost, return travel from home to office, ad-hoc costs, stationery costs, and any other foreseeable costs in this exercise. No costs other than what has been indicated in the financial proposal will be paid or reimbursed to the consultant. The UNDP will only pay for any unplanned travel outside of this TOR and Duty Station on actual basis and on submission of original bills/invoices and on prior agreement with UNDP officials. Daily perdiums and costs for accommodation/meals/incidental expenses for such travel shall not exceed established local UNDP DSA rates.
Payment for Services
Payments will be based on milestone detailed below. Financial proposal should include field travel costs, meeting costs and other contingencies involved.
- Upon completion of conceptual framework or model for proposed web portal (100%).
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.