Republic of Moldova

International Consultant to elaborate the Concept of the Reform and the Institutional Development Plan for the Civil Protection and Emergency Situations Service.

Vacancy Number: Pr14/00463

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	24 Feb 2014, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	10 Mar 2014
Reference to the project:	Disaster & Climate Risk Reduction 2
Expected Duration of Assignment:	45 working days (home based, 3 missions (5 days each) to the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau), through March 10 - December 10, 2014
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online only, by following the “Apply online” link, no later than  24 February 2014. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: ecaterina.chistruga@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. Important notice The applicant who has the statute of Government Official / Public Servant, prior to appointment will be asked to submit the following documentation:  a no-objection letter in respect of the applicant received from the government, and; the applicant is certified in writing by the government to be on official leave without pay for the duration of the Individual Contract.  A retired government official is not considered in this case a government official, and as such, may be contracted. This Vacancy Annoucement is also placed at http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=43875
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

Moldova’s economy, population, and environment are highly exposed and vulnerable to climate variability and change and different kinds of natural hazards, including drought, floods, severe weather, earthquakes, and landslides. Average annual losses from hydrometeorological hazards comprise around three percent of GDP (if the 2007 drought is factored into the annual average).  They have a severe impact upon the rural population of Moldova, which makes up around 60% of the total and depends largely upon agriculture for their livelihood. Overall annual losses from geophysical hazards account for 0.9% of GDP. These primarily threaten infrastructure, homes, and public buildings.

 The Moldova Disaster and Climate Risk Reduction Project, Phase II, is a 3 year project (October 2013 – September 2016), funded and implemented by UNDP. During the first phase of the project a gradual shift of focus from traditional disaster response towards a more comprehensive approach to Disaster and Climate Risk Management oriented at prevention and preparedness could be observed. Building on this, the second phase will put emphasis on developing disaster risk management capacities, raising awareness of the general population and policy- and decision makers and increasing the level of knowledge of practitioners.

 The main objective of the 2nd phase of the project is to reduce disaster and climate risks in Moldova through the development of national and local risk management capacities. Outputs in support of this objective are as follows:

1. Coordination, planning, and monitoring capacities enhanced to execute the National Disaster Risk Management Strategy

2. Key stakeholders and society have improved DRR awareness and knowledge, as well as strengthened ability to develop own capacity

3. Regional and Local level risk management replicated and upscaled in Moldova

Scope of work

The International Consultant will provide support the Civil Protection and Emergency Situations Service in the process of formulation of the Concept of the Reform, Action Plan and Institutional Development Plan for the period 2015-2020 to strengthen the Civil Protection and Emergency Situations Service in implementation of the National Disaster Risk Management Strategy. The documents elaborated should be in line with the national legislation, the Concept of the Reform of the Ministry of Interior and the requirements for Civil Protection and Emergency Situations Service stipulated in Association Agreement Moldova – European Union.

  It is expected that the Consultant will:

• Elaboration of the Concept of the Reform, Action Plan and Institutional Development Plan;
• Engage in an intensive participatory consultation process with the stakeholders in Moldova through interviews, discussions, meetings and workshops;
• Prepare and submit reports in English.

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

 

Requirements for experience

 Academic Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in civil protection, disaster risk management or other relevant field;

 Years of experience:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs and/or development, including at least 7 years of experience at the international level.;
• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic planning, Disaster Risk Reduction  and/or Civil Protection.

• Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to disaster management and civil protection;

• Sound knowledge of disaster risk management system in Moldova would be a strong advantage;
• Excellent proven skills in analysis, negotiations and leadership and overall diplomatic skills;
• Good organizational, time management and facilitation skills;
• Proven experience on preparation of written reports in an accurate and concise manner, and public presentation skills;

• Extensive professional experience in Europe and East Europe would be a strong asset;

Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian/Romanian would be a strong advantage for this assignment

Documents to be included

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

1. Proposal:

  (i)       Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;

  (ii)      Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable); 

2. Financial proposal; 

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

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 travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).  

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.

Home based 3 missions (5 days each) to the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau.

 

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