| Overview : The Effective Governance Team partners with state and non-state actors to strengthen governance institutions, frameworks and processes. The UNDP Effective Governance Portfolio is divided into five (5) thematic areas which are 1) Inclusive Political Processes 2) Strengthening transparency and accountability 3) Rule of law and Access to Justice 4) Health and Development 5) support to core government functions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020. More than 18 months later, the world is slowly accepting that the COVID-19 virus will be endemic – meaning that the virus will be permanently circulating. With regional vaccination rates climbing, considerations around travel corridors and risk-management to enable cross-border movements within the region have resumed and countries are now considering options for easing border restrictions to restore related social and economic benefits and supply-chain security which have been severely affected. As the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have become more acute, and as vaccines are being delivered, governments in the Pacific have been considering options for reopening their borders. As debt levels grow in the region, there are significant pressures to reopen borders quickly particularly for countries with a greater reliance on tourism and whereby governments have provided significant financial support for tourism businesses. Importantly, the pandemic has also become an impetus for countries to streamline their border procedures and invest in digital infrastructure to ensure the smooth flow of people and goods and services across the borders. These considerations include: - Introduce digital vaccination and PCR certificates;
- Establish single-window information management system with all border management agencies;
- Develop online paperless arrival and departure declarations and payment system;
- Establish quarantine facilities that can respond to urgent needs at the border control areas.
In addition, the project also focuses on the development and implementation of an integrated border management system in Pacific countries to mitigate risks and economic impacts in case of pandemics. UNDP, working closely with IOM and UNCTAD, supports border management agencies in Fiji, Palau, and Vanuatu in the following subjects: Build capacity of the front-line border management agencies to continue their business in case of pandemics; - Enhance risk mitigation majors and management skills on the border management agencies to facilitate safe cross-border travel and trade;
- Support collaboration among border management agencies;
- Enhance regional cooperation through sharing the lessons learned and knowledge to set public health measures based on the COVID pandemic case;
- Support regional coordination to keep the continuity of smooth operation of global supply chains.
The specific outputs for the project are:- - Output 1: Establish and strengthen Border agencies services with the capacity to develop and implement standard practices and policies that reflect global standards for managing COVID-19 cases and the roll-out of a vaccine in a transparent, accountable and effective manner.
- Output 2: Procurement, installation and maintenance of critical equipment and infrastructure is supported to implement COVID-19 public health protocols and standards while managing border services.
- Output 3: Establish support services for national border agencies implementing COVID-19 public health protocols.
- Output 4: Establish capacity within independent institutions and civil society to monitor the implementation of COVID-19 public health and border protocols to ensure efficiency, transparency and accountability.
There is a recognized need to engage a Maritime Safety and Security Consultant under the Pacific Integrated Border Management Project to provide technical guidance and advice on the safety and security operational procedure and integrated border management system at Palau and Vanuatu Seaports, in addition to Fiji Port. Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications. Please group them into one (1) single PDF document as the application only allows to upload maximum one document: - Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided in Annex II.
- Personal CV, 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.
- Technical proposal, including a) a brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment; and b) a methodology, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.
- Financial proposal, as per template provided in Annex II. Note: National consultants must quote prices in United States Dollars (USD).
Note: Successful individual will be required to provide proof of medical insurance coverage before commencement of contract for the duration of the assignment. Incomplete and joint proposals may not be considered. Consultants with whom there is further interest will be contacted. The successful consultant shall opt to sign an Individual Contract or a Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA) through its company/employer with UNDP. Annexes Kindly follow the link to apply : UNDP Jobs - 110154- Maritime Safety and Security Consultant | 
