Overview : BACKGROUND / PROJECT DESCRIPTION Lessons from past projects, clearly show that the execution of large capital projects frequently requires the resettlement of local communities, causes induced in-migration of job seekers and contract workers, and changes local sexual networks. These structural shifts increase the health risks and vulnerabilities such as HIV for construction workers, miners, truck drivers, women, girls and sex workers. Additionally, large projects such as gold mining operations have the propensity to induce tuberculosis due to excessive exposure to silica by mine workers. . . . SCOPE OF THE WORK In executing the assessment, it is expected that the Consultant will; - Conduct further research into global health targets such as those for NCDs, TB, malaria, human rights, gender as well as existing good practice ESIA, ESMPs, implementation monitoring reports, Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments (SESA), ESIA policies, contracts, objectives, national development plans, documented tendering procedures, instructions, licenses and permits, specifications, records, such as inspection records, meeting minutes, reports on customer complaints, previous assessment reports (if any)
- Review data summaries, analyses, metrics and performance indicators for health, gender and human rights as available;
. . . QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) a. Education: - The senior consultant will have at least advanced degree in Development Planning, Environmental Management, and Environmental Science, Social Science or any other related field.
b. Experience: - Demonstrates capacity to undertake desk research on health, gender, human rights issues, as related to national governments, development finance institutions as well as institutions involved in ESIAs globally
- Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking, including a sound understanding of the current regional and country contexts relating to ESIA regulations, status and their application and SEAs
- Understanding of the linkages between health, gender, human rights and ESIAs, Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), SEAs and Environmental and Social Safeguards
- At least 12 years’ practical experience in Environmental Assessments and Policy reviews at the highest level
- 10 years’ practical knowledge of the Environmental Assessment practices in the Africa region
- Understanding of health impact assessments and social impact assessment as an integral part of environmental assessments
- Familiar with the formulation of environmental management plans
- Proven experience with monitoring of ESMP
- Demonstrated understanding on health and other social impacts including HIV in the execution of capital projects
c. Language and other skills: - English language fluency and strong writing skills required. Basic knowledge of French and or Portuguese will be an advantage
d. Functional Competencies: - Excellent skills in facilitation skills, partnerships building and leading group processes involving senior managers
- Ability to work with a team and communicate complex environmental and social (especially health, gender, human rights) issues
e. Core Competencies: - Demonstrates integrity by modelling 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 favoritism;
- Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
Important Note: The Consultant is required to have the abovementioned professional and technical qualifications. Only the applicants who hold these qualifications will be shortlisted and contacted. APPLICATION INSTRUCTION: - Strictly follow the instructions indicated in the IC Proposal Submission Form uploaded hereto.
- Group of Individuals and/or Firms are not eligible for this consultancy assignment (open only for individual consultant).
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: The following proposals must be prepared as per the IC Proposal Submission Instructions. The Proposals shall be submitted before application deadline June 29, 2016 via UNDP Ethiopia Secured mail address: procurement.et@undp.org - Technical Proposal in pdf under file name: RSC-IC-2016-017 – TP - [insert your name]
- Financial Proposal in pdf under file name: RSC-IC-2016-017 – FP - [insert your name]
Please note that these proposals shall be submitted to the designated secured email into two files but in one email unless both Files are Greater than 9MB file size IMPORTANT NOTE: - Failing to submit anyone of the documents stated above will automatically disqualify the candidate from further technical evaluation;
- Those prospect consultants who fail to submit both Technical and Financial proposals as per the IC Proposal Submission Form and to the designated secured email will not be further considered for evaluation.
EMAIL SUBJECT LINE WHILE SUBMITTING PROPOSAL (Compulsory): - While submitting your proposals to procurement.et@undp.org be sure your email subject line is RSC-IC-2016-017 in order to let our Office easily locate your respective proposals from secured email and be considered in subsequent evaluations.
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