UNDP Jobs - 82909- Terminal Evaluator for ICCA (For Filipino National

Terminal Evaluator for ICCA (For Filipino Nationals Only)

Location :

Manila, PHILIPPINES

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

25-Jan-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

37 days spread over 3 months from 01 February to 31 May 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

In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, all full and medium-sized UNDP support GEF financed projects are required to undergo a terminal evaluation upon completion of implementation. These terms of reference (TOR) sets out the expectations for a Terminal Evaluation (TE) of the Strengthening National Systems to Improve Governance and Management of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conserved Areas and Territories Project (otherwise known as the Philippine ICCA Project) (PIMS #5389).?

EVALUATION APPROACH AND METHOD

An overall approach and method for conducting project terminal evaluations of UNDP supported GEF financed projects has developed over time. The evaluation should include a mixed methodology of document review, interviews, and observations from project site visits, at minimum, and the evaluators should make an effort to triangulate information. The evaluator is expected to frame the evaluation effort using the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact, as defined and explained in the UNDP Guidance for Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-supported, GEF-financed Projects. A set of questions covering each of these criteria have been drafted and are included with this TOR (Annex C). The evaluator is expected to amend, complete and submit this matrix as part of an evaluation inception report, and shall include it as an annex to the final report.

The evaluation must provide evidence-based information that is credible, reliable and useful. The evaluator is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with government counterparts, in particular the GEF operational focal point, UNDP Country Office, Philippine ICCA Project Team, UNDP GEF Technical Adviser and key stakeholders.

The evaluator is expected to conduct a field mission to select project sites in the aforementioned three priority sites of the Programme. The complete list of these projects, their corresponding project sites, grantees and their contact details is included in Annex B. Interviews will be held with the following organizations and individuals at a minimum:

· Members of the Project Board

· Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

· Officials of the DENR Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service (DENR-FASPS)

· Officials of the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)

· Officials of the National Commission on the Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)

· GEF Operational Focal Point

· Staff/Consultants of Philippine ICCA Project

· Officials and Staff of the Local Responsible Partners

· Officials and Staff of the UNDP Country Office

· Officers and Staff of National Government Agencies (HLURB, DILG, NEDA, DA-BFAR)

· Officers and Staff of Local Government Units

· Members of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee (RIAC)

· Steering Committee Members of the Philippine ICCA Consortium

· Leaders and Elders from the Philippine ICCA Project sites and other ICCs/IPs communities

The evaluator will review all relevant sources of information, such as the project document, project reports – including Annual APR/PIR, project budget revisions, progress reports, GEF focal area tracking tools, project files, national strategic and legal documents, and any other materials that the evaluator considers useful for this evidence-based assessment. A list of documents that the project team will provide to the evaluator for review is included in Annex B of this Terms of Reference.

IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS

The principal responsibility for managing this evaluation resides with the UNDP-ISD Unit. The UNDP CO will contract the evaluators and ensure the timely provision of per diems and travel arrangements within the country for the evaluation team. The Project Team will be responsible for liaising with the Evaluators team to set up stakeholder interviews, arrange field visits, coordinate with the Government etc.

TEAM COMPOSITION

The evaluation team will be composed of 1 international (Team Leader, who shall finalize the Report) and 1 national evaluators that will be engaged separately. The consultants shall have prior experience in evaluating similar projects. Experience with GEF financed projects is an advantage. The evaluators selected should not have participated in the project preparation and/or implementation and should not have conflict of interest with project related activities.

EVALUATOR ETHICS

Evaluation consultants will be held to the highest ethical standards and are required to sign a Code of Conduct (Annex E) upon acceptance of the assignment. UNDP evaluations are conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the UNEG 'Ethical Guidelines for Evaluations'

SCOPE OF PRICE PROPOSAL AND SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

This is a fixed out-put based contract price regardless of extension of the herein specific duration. The consultant will be paid an all-inclusive lump sum amount (i.e. professional fees, transportation/travel to and from country of origin if residing outside the Philippines, subsistence allowance during the entire stay in Manila not exceeding the UN prescribed DSA daily rate, reproduction, communications including internet). Domestic airfare, food and accommodation of the team outside Manila will be shouldered by UNDP separately and only 20% of the DSA following the NIM rates will be provided.

First Tranche 10% - Upon submission and approval of Inception Report;
Second Tranche 40% - Upon submission and approval of the draft Terminal Evaluation Report;
Third Tranche 50% - Upon submission and approval (UNDP-CO and UNDP RTA) of the final Terminal Evaluation Report

DURATION OF WORK

The total duration of the evaluation will be 37 days spread over 3 months from 01 February to 31 May 2019.

Duties and Responsibilities

The project was designed to strengthen the conservation, protection and management of key biodiversity sites in the Philippines by institutionalizing ICCAs as a sustainable addition to the national PA estate. This shall be achieved through two major interventions: (i) policy harmonization and implementation; and (ii) capacity building and effective governance of ICCAs.

The TE will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects.

The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming.

Competencies

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Ability to work in a diverse and multi-cultural environment;
Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and to meet strict and competing deadlines;
Displays analytical judgment and demonstrated ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Demonstrates self-management, including conflict management/negotiating skills on interpersonal issues;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Filipino;
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in teams, delivering through and with others;
Computer literate; good knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

Required Skills and Experience

Fluency in the Filipino language, knowledge of Ilocano or Visayan is a must. UNDP may conduct an interview/discussion with shortlisted candidates during the selection process to ascertain the local language proficiency?

Education - 10%

Master’s Degree on sociology, development studies/ management, environmental science, environment & natural resources management, social anthropology, or any related course

Experience:

15% - Minimum ten (5) years of relevant professional experience especially on results-based monitoring and evaluation methodologies
10% Knowledge of UNDP and GEF, and experience of working on GEF evaluations
20% Technical knowledge in the targeted focal area and familiarity with biodiversity conservation issues globally, and if possible, in the Philippines or in Southeast Asian countries
15% Knowledge and experience in diversification of protected area governance regimes, including recognition of ICCAs, community-based management schemes, and strengthening the role of sub-national governments in biodiversity conservation, and participatory/inclusive governance
10% Demonstrated experience in implementation and/or evaluation of capacity-building efforts in developing countries, in the area of biodiversity conservation
10% Experience in handling and resolving issues related to gender and indigenous peoples. Consultants need to specify clearly on their past experience related to this requirement.

Language:

10% Fluency in the English language and excellent oral and written communication skills required for both consultants

Criteria for selection process:

The offer will evaluated based on the Combined Scoring method – where the qualifications will be weighted a max. of 70%, and combined with the financial offer which will be weighted a max of 30%.

Application requirements:

Brief description of not more than 5 pages long: why the candidate considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, highlighting specialized background advantages for the scope of work and requirement;
Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability (Financial Proposal Template) using the template provided by UNDP;
Personal Curriculum Vitae, indicating all past experiences from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references;

Application requirements should be emailed to procurement.ph@undp.org and registry.ph@undp.org on or before 25 January 2019.

Attachments such as Financial Proposal Template and Terms & Conditions for Consultants can be downloaded at the below link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=52511

In view of the volume of applications UNDP receives, only shortlisted offerors will be notified.