| Overview : Closing Date Extended : 02 sepetember 2022 - 16:00 hours Mauritius time (GMT+4) Consultancy services for a National Consultant to assist in the Terminal Evaluation of the UNDP-supported GEF-financed project ‘Mainstreaming biodiversity into the management of the coastal zone in the Republic of Mauritius’ Background Mauritius forms part of the Western Indian Ocean Islands, one of the 25 internationally recognized biodiversity ‘hotspots’. The tropical climate, topography and history of isolation, has resulted in the evolution of a diverse biota with a high degree of endemism. Terrestrial biodiversity is forest dependent. However, much of the extant forest has been lost: land clearance and forest degradation has already impacted more than 90% of Mauritius Island’s land surface. Marine biodiversity is in a better condition but is also threatened. Extensive reef systems surround all of the islands of the archipelago. Rodrigues, in particular, harbours a large reef expanse, three times the size of the island.
Objective of the Assignment The TE report will assess the achievement of project results against what was expected to be achieved at project endorsement and the inception phase, taking note of any changes or amendments to expected project deliverables and indicator targets which have been highlighted both by the annual Project Implementation Reviews and by the Mid-Term Review. The Mid-Term Review has noted that UNDP could use the lessons from the project in discussions and briefings towards development of UNDP and Government Strategies (e.g. the new National Env. Strategy, CPD, UNDAF, COVID Recovery, new Projects, etc.). This should especially focus on the broader discourse in Mauritius on Economic Development Vs. Environmental Sustainability and how a more sustainable focus can help to achieve the SDGs. These lessons, in turn, can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming. The TE report promotes accountability and transparency and assesses the extent of project accomplishments. Duration The duration of the consultancy service will be for 30 working days over 8 weeks from September 2022. Submission of Application Applications should be sent through email: procurement.mu@undp.org on or before 17 August 2022 - 16:00 hours Mauritius time (GMT+4) Annexes
Annex A - Letter of confirmation of interest and availability and Submission of financial proposal
Annex B - Model Contact IC
Annex C - UNDP GCC IC
Annex D - P11
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