Republic of Moldova

National business development consultant for valuation of ecosystem services in Soroca and Stefan Voda districts

Vacancy Number: Pr16/01457

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	02 Dec 2016, 15:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	15 Dec 2016
Reference to the project:	Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation
Expected Duration of Assignment:
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button no later than 02 December 2016. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: alexandru.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: Terms of Referance Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

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 National business development consultant will be responsible for assisting project’s Economy and finance national consultant  in valuation of ecosystem services in Soroca and Stefan Voda districts (more preferable Talmaza, Copceac, Badiceni, Zastinca) for potential business development associated with ecosystem services.

The Consultant will report directly to the project manager of the BD mainstreaming project and will work in close collaboration with project’s social-economic consultant.  

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualification:

• University or Advanced Degree in economy, finance or other relevant fields.

 Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in business, or other related fields.
• Experience in agriculture will be considered a strong asset.
• Proven experience in development of the business plans is mandatory.
• Understanding of natural resources management will be considered a strong asset.
• Experience in working with local public authorities with regard to data collection.
• Experience in similar positions in a UNDP and/or other international projects are a strong advantage.

 Competencies:

• Analytical and delivery presentation (reports development and presentation).

 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 (lump-sum in USD, specifying a total requested amount per working day, including all related costs associated with performing the assignment, e.g. fees, phone calls, travel etc. );
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references or the dully filled Personal History Form (P11).

Financial proposal

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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