Overview : INDIVIDUAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE Date: 14 April 2020 Country: Cairo, Egypt Description of the assignment: UNDP-GEF Terminal Evaluation International Consultant for Egypt for (PIMS #2284) Project name: Bioenergy for Sustainable Rural Development Project Assignment: Terminal Evaluation (TE) Duty Station: HOME-BASED Period of assignment/services (if applicable): 22 working days Proposal should be submitted at the following email address to:Procurementnotice.egypt@undp.org no later than April 23, 2020. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to the address or e-mail indicated above. The procurement unit will respond in writing or by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants. 1. BACKGROUND The project was designed to: facilitate and accelerate the market development for new bioenergy technologies (BET) in Egypt, thereby promoting sustainable socio-economic development of the rural communities in Egypt and reducing the negative global and local environmental impacts associated with the use of fossil fuels and the environmentally not sound management of the agricultural waste. The objective of the project is to remove the technical, institutional, information, financial, and market barriers to developing the BET market in Egypt by (i) testing the feasibility and building the public confidence on BET systems and on the new business and financing models to facilitate their broader adoption, and on the basis of those models showing success, developing further the financial, institutional and market strategies for their large-scale replication; (ii) supporting the development and adoption of an enabling policy framework to implement and leverage financing for the recommended strategies; iii) building the capacity of the supply side to do marketing, finance and deliver rural bioenergy services; and iv) institutionalizing the support provided by the project to facilitate sustainable growth of the market after the end of the project. |
2. MAIN OBJECTIVES, RESPONSABILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK. The TE will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects. The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming. |
2. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK The TE will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects. The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming. Details attached in Annex 1 |
The evaluation team will be composed of one international evaluator. The consultant shall have prior experience in evaluating similar biodiversity projects. Experience with GEF financed projects is an advantage. The evaluator selected should not have participated in the project preparation and/or implementation and should not have conflict of interest with project related activities. Education: - Advanced university degree in Biological Science, Economics, Sustainable Development, or related discipline
Experience: - Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in the area of biodiversity and ecosystem
- Knowledge of UNDP and GEF
- Previous experience with results‐based monitoring and evaluation methodologies;
- Good communication and analytical skills
- Good command of English language, both written and spoken
- Previous work experience in the region is an asset
- Previous experience with gender-sensitive analysis
Competencies: Job Knowledge & Expertise: - Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with all colleagues;
- Dependability, reliability and initiative;
- Is motivated & demonstrates a capacity to pursue personal development & learning.
|
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Results-Orientation: - Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals.
People Skills: - Sets clear performance goals and standards; executes responsibilities accordingly.
- Partnering & Networking:
- Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UN.
Innovation & Judgment: - Contributes creative, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging situations;
- Pursues own personal and professional development;
- Strives for quality client-centered services (internal/external).
Language Requirements: Proficiency in English or Arabic Languages are essential. |
4. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS. - Applicants are requested to apply no later than April 23, 2020. Individual consultants are invited to submit their applications together with an updated P11 form for this position either online (on UNDP website) or by email to the Procurement Unit, Procurementnotice.egypt@undp.org.
- The application should contain a current and complete Personal History Form (P11 form[1]) in English including the e‐mail and phone contact, together with a financial offer including a lumpsum for the fees.
- The Individual Consultants should provide a certificate of valid health insurance or show proof of valid health insurance. The insurance should cover the duration of the assignment.
- In case the consultant does not have a valid health insurance, s\he shall include health insurance fees in their financial offers and provide the certificate before signing the contract.
UNDP applies a fair and transparent selection process that will take into account the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals. Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply. |
5. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL - Contracts based on daily fee
The financial proposal will specify the daily fee only and payments are made to the Individual Consultant based on the number of days worked. Any field visits and its associated DSA and flights will not be included in this assignment. |
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology: Cumulative analysis When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should 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 weight; [70%] * Financial Criteria weight; [30%] Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points would be considered for the Financial Evaluation Criteria | Weight | Technical | 70% | Advanced university degree in Biological Science, Economics, Sustainable Development, or related discipline | 10% | Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in the area of biodiversity and ecosystem | 15% | Knowledge of UNDP and GEF | 10% | Previous experience with results‐based monitoring and evaluation methodologies; | 20% | Good communication and analytical skills | 5% | Previous work experience in the region is an asset | 5% | Previous experience with gender-sensitive analysis | 5% | Financial | 30% | Total | 100% |
|
|