| Overview : A. Project Title Support to Typhoon Recovery and Resilience in the Visayas: Waste Management, Vocational Training and Cash-for-Livelihoods B. Project Description Typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan), one of the strongest typhoons in recorded history, hit the Visayas (Central Philippines) on 08 November 2013 with a force equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane. Rainfall rates reached 30 mm per hour, wind speeds clocked upwards of 315 km/h and massive storm surges went up to 5-6 meters high along the coastal areas. Over a 16 hour period, the “super typhoon,” swept through six provinces in the central Philippines, knocking out power, telecommunications, and water supplies. Along the eastern coast of Samar, Eastern Samar and Leyte, extensive damage was caused by powerful storm surges that were akin to a tsunami. Entire villages were swept away by the sea, claiming thousands of lives and causing heavy infrastructure damage in highly populated areas. On the western coast and mainland areas of Samar and Leyte, severe winds flattened vast areas of farmlands planted with coconut and banana trees. Strong winds also caused damage, although to a lesser extent, along the coasts of Cebu, Panay and Coron. Hardest hit were the islands of Leyte and Samar, particularly Tacloban City where 90 percent of the infrastructure was destroyed. The latest official figures from government indicate that 1.1 million homes were destroyed, 16.1 million people were affected, and 4.1 million were displaced. At least 6,300 people have been confirmed dead across all areas hit by the typhoon. Since November 2013, UNDP has provided assistance to the affected LGUs and communities particularly in the fields of debris clearing and management, livelihood, and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). In line with the government strategy advancing from humanitarian assistance to recovery and rehabilitation, UNDP’s programme of support has also moved from early recovery efforts to longer-term recovery interventions. With funding support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), UNDP is currently implementing a recovery project in selected Yolanda-affected communities (i.e. Basey, Guiuan, Hernani), focusing on the following components: 1) waste management, 2) vocational training, and 3) cash-for-livelihoods. C. Scope of Work / Expected Outputs and Deliverables The Baseline Study Consultant will carry out the following tasks: Develop a baseline study design covering the project’s 3 target municipalities (i.e. Basey, Guiuan, Hernani) Design and apply data collection tools (e.g. survey, focus group discussions, key informant interviews) to gather primary quantitative and qualitative data Gather and review secondary data from existing studies and documents such as the Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan (CRRP) and relevant LGU plans and reports Conduct the baseline study in close coordination with UNDP and its key partners Synthesize, process and present the results of the baseline study to various audiences
Specific deliverables to be submitted by the consultant are as follows: Deliverables | Deadline | Inception Report detailing the framework of analysis, methodology, implementation arrangements and work plan (schedule of activities) | Week 1 | Draft Baseline Study | Week 4 | Final Baseline Study with powerpoint presentation | Week 6 |
The primary objective of the Baseline Study will be to produce baseline information needed to: 1) Inform the implementation of the UNDP-KOICA Project 2) Measure the project’s contributions to the rehabilitation and recovery of the 3 target areas As a minimum, the Baseline Study will have the following contents: Profile of the LGUs in terms of number of typhoon-affected families, damages and losses, demography of affected population, service capacities, socio-economic assets and resources Needs, gaps and challenges of the affected communities Existing capacities, as well as capacity building needs, of key individuals and institutions with respect to the components of the UNDP-KOICA Project Data disaggregated by sex, age, ethnicity, disability and other dimensions Mapping of projects and activities of different agencies Ongoing development initiatives that can be built on or reoriented to contribute to recovery and rehabilitation Specific vulnerabilities related to gender and the capacities of women and girls to engage in rehabilitation and recovery Coping mechanisms, risks and opportunities D. Institutional Arrangement The Consultant will work under the overall guidance of the UNDP Team Leader for Crisis Prevention and Recovery and the direct supervision of the UNDP Yolanda Project Manager. E. Duration of the Work One and a half months/6 weeks (March to mid-April 2015) F. Duty Station
Tacloban G. Qualifications of the Successful Individual Contractor Education: | - University degree (masters degree an advantage) in development studies, social sciences, research, statistics, data management or other related fields
| Experience: | - 6 years of relevant experience in M&E, research, data management, project management or other related fields
- Experience in the use of computers and office software (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience in project implementation in a post-disaster context an advantage
- UN/UNDP experience an advantage
| Language Requirements: | English and Filipino; knowledge of regional languages in the Visayas an advantage |
H. Scope of Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments Condition | Tranche | Upon submission of Inception Report | 30% | Upon submission of Draft Baseline Study | 40% | Upon submission of Final Baseline Study with powerpoint presentation | 30% |
All deliverables submitted by the Consultant must be presented to (oral presentation) and approved by UNDP prior to the issuance of the corresponding tranche/payment. Financial proposals should indicate an all-inclusive amount covering professional fees, travel costs, supplies, support staff and all other related costs. I. Recommended Presentation of Offer Prospective consultants should submit the following: Financial proposal Proposed approach and methodology Sample work
J. Criteria for Selection of the Best Offer CV (relevant experience and qualifications), Proposed approach and methodology, Sample work – 70% Financial proposal – 30% Please submit your CV and financial proposal, using the attached template on or before 4 March2015 at procurement.ph@undp.org. |
