Republic of Moldova

National Consultant for gender mainstreaming (biodiversity policy and planning documents)

Vacancy Number: Pr16/01312

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	08 Jun 2016, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	15 Jun 2016, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	13 Jun 2016
Reference to the project:	Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation
Expected Duration of Assignment:	June 2016 – December 2017 with up to 50 working days
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button no later than 08 June 2016, 23:59:59 local time Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: alexanru.rotaru@undp.org . UNDP will respond 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 applicants.
Supporting Documents: TOR__BD Gender Consultant_ PN_Gender cons BD Mainstreaming UNDP_General_Conditions_of_Contract_IC Personal History Form (P11)

Contacts:

Mr. Alexandru Rotaru.

alexandru.rotaru@undp.org

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), acting as an implementing agency of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is providing assistance to the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Moldova in implementation of the GEF Medium Sized Project (MSP) “Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation into Moldova’s Territorial Planning Policies and Land-Use Practices” (BD mainstreaming project).

Despite the Government’s reform efforts, the spatial/territorial planning framework is facing two types of barriers: (i) inadequate planning and enforcement framework and (ii) inadequate demonstrated experiences in spatial planning and biodiversity-compatible land management practices.

Against this background, the BD mainstreaming Project will be addressing the gaps in land planning and enforcement systems through development of relevant regulations, standards and legislation to accommodate  biodiversity conservation objectives while the gap of limited coordination across sectors will be addressed  by establishing a multi-stakeholder committee which will ensure a unified approach in the development, implementation and enforcement of land-use plans from the different ministries and departments. In addition, a monitoring system will be emplaced among the various regulatory agencies, assigning responsibilities based on comparative advantage, in order to evaluate acceptable limits of change in biodiversity-important areas. The gap of inadequate demonstrated experiences in spatial planning and biodiversity-compatible land management practices will be tackled through development and testing of  biodiversity-compatible district spatial (land-use) plans in 2 districts of Moldova, relying on cross-sectoral working groups, GIS technologies for biodiversity mapping, identification of sites of conflict between biodiversity and human activities and others. 

Overall, the objective of the project is to mainstream biodiversity conservation priorities into Moldova’s territorial planning policies and land-use practices through two components – the first will focus on modifying the land use planning and enforcement system so that it addresses biodiversity loss, and the second will demonstrate methods for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity on communal lands outside PAs.

The BD mainstreaming project is implemented as part of a larger biodiversity programme, which includes also UNDP/EU Clima East Project “Sustainable management of pastures and community forests in Moldova’s first National Park Orhei to demonstrate climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits and dividends for local communities”.

Scope of work

The objective of the assignment is to apply a gender-sensitive approach, where women/men, as essential stakeholders, are fully considered and represented and that gender roles and dynamics, including constraints and capacities, are taken into account and proactively addressed during the implementation of Project’s activities.

 

Fully and meaningfully integrate the concept of gender equality and women’s/men’s empowerment as cross-cutting issue into the project developed proposals for legislation amendments, land use planning documents and other project’s deliverables.

• Amendments to biodiversity and land use related legislation (e.g., Law on Vegetal Kingdom, Law on Animal Kingdom, Law on land use planning, Land Code etc.)
• New Forest Code;
• Forest and Pasture management plans for 4 communities from Soroca and Stefan – Voda districts;
• District spatial plans for Soroca and Stefan – Voda districts;
• General Urbanistic Plans for Zastinca, Badiceni, Talmaza and Copceac communities from Soroca and Stefan – Voda districts;
• Report on the economic valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in areas of high biodiversity or in critical areas Project’s Communication Strategy;
• Study for development and implementation of the system of ecosystem services.
• Tourism Guidelines for Soroca and Stefan Voda districts

 

For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualification:

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, human rights, on women/gender-related fields.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in human rights, women/gender-related fields in Moldova;
• Excellent proven skills in analysis, negotiations and leadership and overall diplomatic skills;
• Good organizational, time management, facilitation and public presentation skills.
• Proven experience on preparation of written reports in an accurate and concise manner, and public presentation skills;
• Proven experience in gender mainstreaming into the policy documents;
• Proficiency in written and spoken Romanian and good command of Russian is required for this assignment. Knowledge of English will be an asset.

• Sound knowledge of disaster risk management system in Moldova would be an asset;
• Experience in similar positions in a UNDP and/or other international projects are a strong advantage.

Competencies:

• Good oral communication skills and conflict resolution competency to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests of varied actors;
• Excellent written communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of analytical documents;
• Ability to achieve results and deadlines in a timely manner, maintaining a high standard throughout;
• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written Romanian and Russian.
• Knowledge of English will be an asset

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Proposal explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
2. Financial proposal;
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references or the dully filled Personal History Form (P11).

Financial proposal

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The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.

In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including all related costs e.g. fees, taxes, travel, phone calls etc.) and the number of anticipated working days. The consultant shall bare costs for all supplies needed for data collection and data processing including possession of his own personal computer. 

Travel

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should 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 case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

 

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