Republic of Moldova

National Consultant to provide consultancy services on developing an analysis of potential environmental initiatives

Vacancy Number: Pr12/00173

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	31 Aug 2012, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	11 Sep 2012, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	25 Sep 2012, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	28 Sep 2012, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	10 Sep 2012
Reference to the project:	Support to Confidence Building Measures
Expected Duration of Assignment:	12 working days
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button or by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org , no later than 31st August 2012. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: victor.munteanu@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 Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

In early 2012 the UNDP Moldova launched a three years “Support to Confidence Building Measures” Programme (SCBM Programme), funded by the European Union, co-funded and implemented by UNDP Moldova. The overall objective of the programme is to facilitate the settlement of the Transnistrian issue through ensuring economic and social development of local communities and increasing confidence between both banks of the Nistru River by involving local authorities, civil society organizations, business community and other stakeholders in joint work.

The CBM program includes three large areas, which are subdivided into a range of projects. These are business development, civil society and community development. 

A comprehensive community development component, aims at fostering cross river cooperation, enabling and empowering citizens on both banks to jointly participate in tackling community development needs. The component targets rehabilitation of social institutions and basic infrastructure, providing better access to social, educational and medical services. The component also includes a range of activities in the field of environment/environmental protection, promoting joint work and cooperation to address most urgent environmental issues of mutual interest.

Scope of work

The general objective of the requested services is to provide an outline for further environmental initiatives under the expanded CBM program. This will require a brief analysis of ongoing activities in the field of environment, supported by other donors on both banks of Nistru river, as well as field visits to meet key stakeholders (representatives of environmental authorities, civil society, researchers etc.) on both sides to identify development priorities and suggest areas where joint environmental initiatives hold the most promise and potential, based on above-mentioned indicative fields of activities, as well as expanding beyond indicated potential areas.

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

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Master degree in environmental sciences, public policy, public administration or other relevant field;

Years of experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of environment/environmental protection
• Previous experience with implementing initiatives in the field of environment is a strong advantage
• Experience consisting of participation in analytical (thematic analysis, assessments, evaluations and/or reviews, etc.) and/or policy advisory works in the area of environment/environmental protection
• Working experience on both banks of Nistru River and familiarity with projects financed by European Commission, or other international organizations, including the UN Agencies will be considered an advantage;

Competencies:

• Familiarity with environmental issues existing in Transnistria, as well as experience in joint work between Chisinau and Tiraspol a strong advantage;
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, including writing and communications skills;
• Proven ability to prioritize, plan, organize, monitor and co-ordinate competing demands and deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including experience of working with Microsoft Office, MS Word,  Excel spreadsheets;
• Fluency in Romanian and Russian; working knowledge of English would constitute an advantage;

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. P11 form/Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

Financial proposal

Lump sum contracts

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 travel, per diems etc).  

Travel

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal (up to 5 field visits in total in the districts of Rybnita, Dubasari, Tiraspol).

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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