| Overview : The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mongolia office announces the procurement notice for assignment of NATIONAL CONSULTANT – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EXPERT for Strengthening human resources, legal frameworks, and institutional capacities to implement the Nagoya Protocol (ABS project). Detailed information can be found in the Terms of Reference (TOR), which is available at the above link. If you meet the qualifications of the announced vacancy, please submit the following documents by the deadline 24 April 2018 11:00a.m. local time (GMT + 9). Incomplete and late applications will be excluded from further consideration. When submitting your application, it can be made in electronic submission to bids.mn@undp.org: A. Qualifications of the successful candidate Education: · University degree in law, social sciences, international affairs, public policy, environmental studies, conservation biology, community development, biotechnology or a closely related field, or another field combined with relevant work experience. · Postgraduate degree in relevant field is an asset. Experience: · At least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in intellectual property rights issues; · Substantial experience in collecting and analysing qualitative as well as quantitative data; · Experience in biodiversity conservation and/or biotechnology transfer is an asset; · Well understanding of ABS concept, traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources is an advantage; · Demonstrated experience in developing policy and legislative documents including guidelines, procedural manuals and etc is desired; · Experience in dealing with international and national experts/institutions and familiarity with government process is desired. Competencies: · Highly organized person, sets priorities, produces quality outputs, meets deadlines and manages time efficiently; · Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards; · Ability to present complex issues in simple and clear manner; · Ability to maintain overview in complex work situations, self-starter; · Ability to think out-of-the-box and works toward creative solutions by analysing problems carefully; · Work well in a team or independently to advance the priorities of the project and UNDP as a whole; · Projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks; · Shares knowledge and is willing to provide support to others who request advice or help; B. Recommended Presentation of Offer The following documents should be requested: a) Letter of Confirmation of Interest to conduct the assignment (downloadable from UNDP Mongolia website); b) P11 application form, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references; c) Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a proposed work plan and methodology on how they will approach and complete the assignment. d) Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs in Mongolian tugriks. The UNDP reserves the right to accept or reject, in part or whole, any or all of the proposals at any time without assigning any reason. | 
