Qualifications - Post graduate degree in International Trade, Trade Law, Economics, or related field.
Experience - At least 10 years of relevant working experience in Trade Policy analysis and implementation;
- Experience in undertaking analytical Trade Policy research, design and implementation;
- Experience in working on policy and implementation issues related to Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and other market access arrangement with the EU; and
- Experience in the Pacific Island Countries or Small Island developing States.
Language requirements - Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
Evaluation Cumulative analysis The proposals will be evaluated using the cumulative analysis method with a split 70% technical and 30% financial scoring. The proposal with the highest cumulative scoring will be awarded the contract. Applications will be evaluated technically and points are attributed based on how well the proposal meets the requirements of the Terms of Reference using the guidelines detailed in the table below: When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract may be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and b) having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation. * Technical Criteria weighting; 70% * Financial Criteria weighting; 30% Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the Technical Evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation. Interviews may be conducted as part of technical assessment for shortlisted proposals. Criteria | Max. Point | Qualification - Post graduate degree in International Trade, Trade Law, Economics, or related field
| 10% | - At least 10 years of relevant working experience in Trade Policy analysis and implementation and demonstrated experience in undertaking analytical Trade Policy research, design and implementation;
- Demonstrated experience in working on policy and implementation issues related to Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and other market access arrangements with the EU;
- Demonstrated experience in translating policy recommendations into practical and realistic action plans
- Demonstrated experience in the Pacific Islands Countries or Small Island developing States;
- A clear methodology including the proposed work plan explaining how the consultant intends to execute the assignment;
| 20% 20% 10% 5% 5% |
The proposals will be evaluated using the cumulative analysis method with a split 70% technical and 30% financial scoring. The proposal with the highest cumulative scoring will be awarded the contract. Applications will be evaluated technically and points are attributed based on how well the proposal meets the requirements of the Terms of Reference using the guidelines detailed in the table below: When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract may be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and b) having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation. * Technical Criteria weighting; 70% * Financial Criteria weighting; 30% Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the Technical Evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation. Interviews may be conducted as part of technical assessment for shortlisted proposals. Schedule of Payments | Milestone | Number of Days | Time Line | Payments | Home Based | - Review of relevant development strategies, reports related Trade policy and I-EPA
| 5 | December 2018 | 20% | 1st In country Mission | - Initial in country Consultations with MCIC and relevant stakeholders.
| 10 | 15th January 2019 | | Home Based | - Develop 1st draft diagnostic Report
- Submission of the draft Report and Action Matrix for review and comments
| 10 | 15th February 2019 | 30% | 2nd In country Mission | - Presentation of Draft diagnostic Report and Action Matrix in validation workshop
- Developing and validating the Draft Market access offers
| 13 | 25th February 2019 | 30% | Home Based | - Finalise and submit the final Diagnostic Report ,Consolidated Action Matrix and Market access offer
| 3 | 12th March 2019 | 20% |
Proposal Submission Offerors must send the following documents. 1.Technical Proposal (Consisting of the following) - Signed CV including names of at least 3 referees
- Cover letter setting out:
How the proposer meets the qualifications and experience required. Methodology/Workplan and Realistic time schedule 2.Financial Proposal - Completed template for confirmation of Interest and Submission of Financial Proposal
Interested Candidates must accept UNDP General Terms and Conditions for Individual Consultants Consultant must send a financial proposal based on a Lump Sum Amount. The total amount quoted shall be all-inclusive and include all costs components required to perform the deliverables identified in the TOR, including professional fee, travel costs, living allowance (if any work is to be done outside the IC´s duty station) and any other applicable cost to be incurred by the IC in completing the assignment. The contract price will be fixed output-based price regardless of extension of the herein specified duration. Payments will be done upon completion of the deliverables/outputs. In general, UNDP shall not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources In the event of unforeseeable travel not anticipated in this TOR, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and the Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed. Template for confirmation of interest and Submission of Financial Proposal is available under the procurement section of UNDP Fiji website (www.pacific.undp.org) Women candidates are encouraged to apply |