| Overview : Objectives of consultancy The principal responsibility of the international consultant is to contribute to the development of the MSP project document fully compliant with the enforced GEF rules and standards as lead expert on capacity development and project design, closely collaborating with the national project director (who will be the team leader) and national consultants on institutional, organizational and public awareness capacities and UNDP on setting PPG implementation strategy. Within the framework of this ToR, Capacity Development and Project Design Specialist is expected to perform the following tasks and duties: - Work together with the local consultants (LC), UNDP and national counterparts on setting PPG implementation strategy;
- Finalize PPG work plan, TOR for LCs, and design consultation and validation workshops.
- Oversee completion of background studies, ensuring they are appropriate in scope and provide required analyses;
- Participate in meetings during mission travel with national decision makers to identify priorities and approaches;
- Facilitate and guide consultations to determine project strategy, priorities, key partners, and key barriers to success;
- Provide technical and professional support to the LC and national stakeholders.
- Develop the project strategy; detailed budget, work plan and logical framework, develop a replication strategy.
- With input from LCs and UNDP CO, develop an M&E work plan and delivery strategy including clear identification of responsibilities and accountabilities as well as an appropriate budget based on best practices and UNDP guidelines;
- Develop the project’s sustainability plan by integrating the exit strategy with stakeholders during the validation workshop;
- Participate and facilitate technical discussions on the project strategy with stakeholders during the validation workshop
- Assume main responsibility for finalizing the project document, with significant input from all local consultants.
Another key role of the project development expert should be to look for other key partners that the project might partner with and seek co-financing from, working closely with the UNDP Country Office and UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub. Besides a desk review of the relevant documents the consultant will undertake two missions to the country, in full collaboration with the UNDP Country Office and team of consultants. The missions will include: - Consultations with key partners in National Government, responsible for environmental management as well as relevant sectoral ministries and civil society;
- Facilitation of project validation workshop.
The responsibility of the international Capacity Development and Project Design Specialist is to work on development and preparation of a Medium Size Project document for submission to GEF Secretariat. Qualifications Advanced University degree in Environmental Management, business administration or project management or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience Experience in Capacity Development Projects will be an asset Proven expert knowledge in the GEF CCCD/CB2 Project Cycle at least 7 years of relevant professional experience Proven experience in developing/implementing similar projects – preferably in the region Experience in the development and approval of successful GEF projects Previous experience with UNDP is an advantage Experience of work in the region is an asset.
Qualified candidates are requested to apply by 18 August 2016 by sending their application packages with the subject line “UNDP/GEF Project on Rio Conventions” to upm.mg@undp.org. 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). Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application.
- Filled P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees, please upload the P11 instead of your CV. (a template can be downloaded from http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_modified_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc );
Financial Proposal* - specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement. The financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (number of anticipated working days – in home office and on mission, travel – international and local, per diems and any other possible costs). |
