Individual Consultant - Impact Evaluation Documentation and Project Development Coordination (For Indian Nationals Only)
Support UNDP in finalization of the Project Document and CEO Endorsement request.
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Overview
Support UNDP in finalization of the Project Document and CEO Endorsement request.
You have:
- Postgraduate in relevant field of energy/Environment required.
- More than 10 years of demonstrable experience in the technical area of Climate Change adaptation, mitigation required.
- At least three years of experience of working with Central/State Govt Department in the area of Climate Change required.
- Experience of working on GEF supported projects preferred.
- Experience in implementation of programmes at state level, documentation of project reports, and stakeholder management required.
- Excellent communications, documentation (MS Word, Excel) and data sciences skills required.
Contract
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Background
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in India, acting as an implementing agency for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is currently working towards developing of new project concepts (PIFs) for financing under GEF-7 investment cycle and development of detailed project document based on approved projects concepts including “Accelerating adoption of super-efficient technologies for sustainable thermal comfort in buildings in India”.
The framework for designing of new project concept in “Climate Change Focal Area” of GEF-7 investment cycle is aimed at institutionalising interventions that could bring about transformational shifts towards low emission and climate-resilient development in India. Under the proposed framework, development of new project concepts will include identifying of programmatic strategies in compliance to the fundamental objectives of promoting innovation and technology transfer for sustainable energy breakthroughs, demonstrate mitigation options with systemic impacts and foster enabling conditions for mainstreaming mitigation concerns into sustainable development strategies.
Through this call, UNDP intends to hire an individual consultant, who will work in close coordination with CCRE units of UNDP towards developing of new project concept, support in developing of full-scale project proposal based on approved concept, facilitate stakeholder’s consultation and support in CEO endorsement. Developing of new concept (PIF) will involve identifying of the key barriers/challenges and its strategic solutions, designing of program log-frame for specific interventions, assessment of baseline scenario, identifying of tailored activities, output and outcome resulting from proposed interventions, budgetary requirement, and institutional framework for implementation of the proposed activities. Developing of the full-scale proposal based on the approved PIF will be in line with the UNDP-GEF project document template/ UNDP project document and its relevant annexures.
Objective: To support UNDP in finalization of the “Project Document” and “CEO Endorsement request”
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities and Deliverables
- Develop stakeholder’s engagement plan and facilitate stakeholder’s consultation towards obtaining input on Project Documents along with National and International Consultant.
- Coordination and Submission of Draft Project Document (Pro-doc), CEO Endorsement Document along with the Mandatory and Project Specific Annex.
- Based on the comments and inputs from UNDP, BEE and Other Stakeholders, finalization of the Project Document (Pro-doc), CEO Endorsement Document along with the Mandatory and Project Specific Annex. Facilitate submission of Final Project Document (Pro-doc), CEO Endorsement Document along with the Mandatory and Project Specific Annex to GEF.
- Addressing comments and inputs of GEF on the Final Project Document (Pro-doc), CEO Endorsement Document along with the Mandatory and Project Specific Annex before CEO Endorsement.
- Provide technical support to UNDP in developing atleast 1 new project detail concept on Climate Change and environment conservation.
Deliverables & Schedule of Payment
Sr.
Deliverable
Duration from signing of contract
% payment of the contract amount
1
Develop stakeholder’s engagement plan and facilitate stakeholder’s consultation towards obtaining input on Project Documents along with National and International Consultant.
Within 30 Days of signing of contract
15%
2
Coordination and Submission of Draft Project Document (Pro-doc), CEO Endorsement Document along with the Mandatory and Project Specific Annex
Within 70 Days of signing of contract
35%
3
Based on the comments and inputs from UNDP, BEE and Other Stakeholders, finalization of the Project Document (Pro-doc), CEO Endorsement Document along with the Mandatory and Project Specific Annex. Facilitate submission of Final Project Document (Pro-doc), CEO Endorsement Document along with the Mandatory and Project Specific Annex to GEF.
Within 90 Days of signing of contract
20%
4
Addressing comments and inputs of GEF on the Final Project Document (Pro-doc), CEO Endorsement Document along with the Mandatory and Project Specific Annex before CEO Endorsement.
Within 120 Days of signing of contract
20%
5
Developing atleast 1 new project detail concept on Climate Change and environment conservation.
Within 150 Days of signing of contract
10%
Competencies
Functional and Core Competencies
- Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise in the area of Climate Change and Environmental Conservation
- Ability to produce high quality reports and knowledge products
- Ability to work independently with limited instruction
- Ability to identify problems and to propose solutions
- Experience working with the Central and/or State Government
- Demonstrates/safeguards ethics and integrity
- Works as a team member
Language Requirements:
He/she will need to have excellent inter-disciplinary, writing and communication skills. He/she should be proficient in English and in use of computers.
Required Skills and Experience
Educational Qualification
Essential
- Postgraduate in relevant field of energy/ Environment.
Experience
- More than 10 years of demonstrable experience in the technical area of Climate Change adaptation, mitigation
- At least three years of experience of working with Central / State Govt Department in the area of Climate Change.
- Experience of working on GEF supported projects will be preferred.
- Experience in implementation of programmes at state level, documentation of project reports, and stakeholder management
- Excellent communications, documentation (MS Word, Excel) and data sciences skills.
Evaluation Method and Criteria
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as Responsive to the requirement. Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
- Technical Criteria weight - 70%.
- Financial Criteria weight -30 %
Technical Criteria (70% of total evaluation)
- At least ten years of demonstrable experience in the technical area of Climate Change adaptation, mitigation -20%
- At least three years of experience of working with Central / State Govt Department in the area of energy efficiency, Forestry and Climate Change -20%
- Experience of working in GEF funded projects -10%
- Experience in implementation of programmes at state level, documentation of project reports, and stakeholder management 20%
Financial Proposal – 30 %
Technically qualified consultants will be requested to submit their daily fee rate i.e. consultants who score more than or equal to 70% i.e. 49 marks with respect to the above-mentioned evaluation criteria. Consultant should not specify their consultancy fee on their CV or with the submission. The CV will not be evaluated further in case the consultant submits the same
Documentation Required
- Updated CV
Note:
- Any kind of miscellaneous charges i.e. internet, phone, relocation charges etc. would not be reimbursed.
- Travel, lodging and boarding as per UNDP rules subject to prior approval.
- Individuals working with institutions may also apply, contract would be issued in the name of institution for the specific services of the individual.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictestconfidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. Allselected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
All selection is on merit.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in developing project documents for Climate Change initiatives? | This question assesses your direct experience related to the core responsibilities of the role. | Highlight specific projects you've worked on, detailing your role and the impact of the projects. |
| How have you managed stakeholder engagement in previous projects? | This evaluates your ability to liaise with different parties, a key task for this position. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure high-quality project documentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced while working on a project and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with GEF-supported projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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