INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT ON ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Location : Abuja,
NIGERIA
NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 24-Feb-13
Additional Category: Environment and Energy
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International
Consultant
Consultant
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when
the selected candidate is expected to start) 04-Mar-2013
the selected candidate is expected to start) 04-Mar-2013
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 3 Months
Background
The project ‘Nigeria Initiative for the
Integration of Sound Management of Chemicals in Development Planning and
Processes’ aims at strengthening the focus on improved cross-sectoral
governance for the Strategic Management of Chemicals (SMC) at the national and
local levels and establish stronger SMC links with national development
planning priorities, processes and plans. The expected outputs of the project
are a National Situation Report describing governmental, institutional and
political contexts and the SMC situation, an economic analysis of at least one
priority SMC issue, a Road Map for mainstreaming priority chemicals management
issues and a National Plan for strengthening the SMC regime. These will be
prepared with participation and guidance of an inter-ministerial coordination
committee with full participation of stakeholders. The committee will serve as
the coordination mechanism described in Activity Area 2 as well as a national
steering committee (NSC) for the project.
Integration of Sound Management of Chemicals in Development Planning and
Processes’ aims at strengthening the focus on improved cross-sectoral
governance for the Strategic Management of Chemicals (SMC) at the national and
local levels and establish stronger SMC links with national development
planning priorities, processes and plans. The expected outputs of the project
are a National Situation Report describing governmental, institutional and
political contexts and the SMC situation, an economic analysis of at least one
priority SMC issue, a Road Map for mainstreaming priority chemicals management
issues and a National Plan for strengthening the SMC regime. These will be
prepared with participation and guidance of an inter-ministerial coordination
committee with full participation of stakeholders. The committee will serve as
the coordination mechanism described in Activity Area 2 as well as a national
steering committee (NSC) for the project.
The project is intended to review the existing
actions in the area of chemicals management in order to advance the sound
management of chemicals by identifying gaps and proposing concrete projects and
priorities to incorporate chemical safety issues into the development agenda of
Nigeria.
actions in the area of chemicals management in order to advance the sound
management of chemicals by identifying gaps and proposing concrete projects and
priorities to incorporate chemical safety issues into the development agenda of
Nigeria.
The approximate duration of the International
Consultant’s work input is about 60 working days during the entire period of
the project. This amount includes two travels to Nigeria.
Consultant’s work input is about 60 working days during the entire period of
the project. This amount includes two travels to Nigeria.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant is expected to perform the following
tasks:
tasks:
In close coordination with the UNDP/UNEP and the
National Project Manager, the international consultant will assist the project
partners to assess:
National Project Manager, the international consultant will assist the project
partners to assess:
- Gaps in the country’s approach to the
management of chemicals and capacity needs in terms of sustainable
development and the protection of health and the environment (Activity
Area 3); - Potential and actual country priorities for
sound chemicals management (SCM) in the context of cost benefits and
overall national development priorities (Activity Area 3 and 4); and, - Opportunities for mainstreaming SCM in
development planning and policy (Activity Area 4).
Deliverables for the assignment:
- Assist in the design (methodology) and
planning for data collection in cooperation with the Project Manager and
UNDP/UNEP personnel. - Participate in development of the National
Situation Report, by: - Advising the national analytical team on
national data collection plan, including reviewing relevant data, studies
and tools (country studies, country environmental assessments, poverty
assessments). - Analyzing data based on the methodology and
develop recommendations for discussion at appropriate times during the
course of the project, including the planned stakeholder workshop. - Participate and provide input for the
stakeholder workshop. - Lead and coordinate the work on the
economic/development rationale analysis for mainstreaming the highest
priority SMC issues in development plans, by - Developing and applying a methodology for
making the economic case for mainstreaming in development planning, with
significant country-specific input from the National Policy Expert /
Economist - Implementing the above methodology in a
priority pilot case, for example in the case of persistent organic
pollutants or hazardous waste - Disseminate and share the results with key
stakeholders - Provide inputs for development of project
proposals based on the analysis and identified priorities - Provide input to the Plan of Action, as led by
the Project Manager, by - Qualitatively describe the most significant
legacy issues in the country (specifically by reviewing the inputs of the
project’s analytical team) - Qualitatively describe the most significant
opportunities to facilitate the country’s ability to capitalize on
sustainable development benefits of the chemical industry (specifically by
reviewing the inputs of the project’s analytical team) - Participate and contribute to the workshop on
the Plan of Action - Support the work on development of a
“Mainstreaming Road Mapâ€, in coordination with the Interagency
Coordinating mechanism, in particular by: - Providing relevant guidance to project team
and the Interagency Coordinating Mechanism on country-specific policies
and economy collection necessary to, (i) describe the economic
characteristics of priority chemicals management issues in the relevant
sectors, (ii) to support project activities and (iii) to complete the
comprehensive economic analysis for the selected national priority; and
iv) generate the scenarios based on the provided data sets - Assist the Project Management Team by
reviewing communication materials on economic and policy analysis for
meetings, workshops and training sessions, but also in preparation for
discussions with national planning authorities and other relevant
partners. - Support the Project Management Team in
advocating for, promoting, and engaging in dialogue with stakeholders to
advance the development, testing and adoption of the innovative economic
and financial ideas, tools and instruments. - Work with the Project Manager and UNDP/UNEP
personnel to consult other development partners to obtain a broader
development perspective; and - Provide technical oversight and review of data
collection, project reports and other products, economic analysis to
ensure high-quality analytical standards and rigor
Supervision:
Strategic guidance and supervision will be provided
by Team Leader Sustainable Development Unit, UNDP and Ministry of Environment.
by Team Leader Sustainable Development Unit, UNDP and Ministry of Environment.
Competencies
- Excellent analytical and writing skills, with
peer reviewed articles or policy working papers on topic produced - Strong interpersonal and communication skills
with ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with
people of different national and cultural backgrounds - Excellent coordination and collaboration
skills, with ability to work under pressure - Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s
values and ethical standards - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability - Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- At least a Masters Degree in the field of
economics, policy, public policy or administration, natural sciences, or
other relevant field.
Experience:
- At least 10 years relevant work experience in
ecological/environmental economics and valuation, or closely related topic
(especially from the chemicals point of view); - Excellent knowledge of macro- and
microeconomics, economic valuation methodologies of development policies
and projects as well as ecosystem services, socio-economics of sustainable
development and natural resource management required; - Strong track record with producing high
quality research and strong quantitative skills in econometrics,
cost-benefit analyses and simulation/ scenario modeling, knowledge of spatial
economics is an advantage; - Knowledge of sound chemicals management, and
multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) on chemicals highly
preferable; - Understanding of multilateral and bilateral
development agencies in the area of environmental capacity assessment and
capacity building, including understanding the way these international
organizations operate in terms of program and project planning,
implementation and reporting; - Experience in collaborating with Government
officials at the senior policy level, including with environment, health,
industry, planning commission and finance ministries;
Language Requirements:
- Strong skills in written communications in
English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports.
Document to be included when submitting proposal-
(All Document for submission including the financial proposal can be saved as a
single file for upload).
(All Document for submission including the financial proposal can be saved as a
single file for upload).
Interested individual consultants must submit the
following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
- Proposal:
- Explaining why they are the most suitable for
the work - Provide a brief methodology on how you will
approach and conduct the work (if applicable) - Evidence of similar assignment implemented in
the last 3 years - Financial proposal
- Personal CV including past experience in
similar projects with detailed contacts relating to the project and at
least 3 references - Financial Proposal detailing your lump sum fee
for the entire assignment All consultant must indicate the currency of
their financial proposal but Local Consultants must use local currency
(Naira) - 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 instalments or upon
completion of the entire contract).
sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and
quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in instalments or upon
completion of the entire contract).
Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon
delivery of the services specified in the TOR. Your financial proposal shall
include a breakdown of the lump sum
delivery of the services specified in the TOR. Your financial proposal shall
include a breakdown of the lump sum
All envisaged travel costs must be included in the
financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation
travel. All travels shall be refunded by UNDP at economy class ticket. Should
the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she shall do so using their own
resources.
financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation
travel. All travels shall be refunded by UNDP at economy class ticket. Should
the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she shall do so using their own
resources.
In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of
travel costs including tickets (economy class), lodging and terminal expenses
shall be paid at UNDP rate.
travel costs including tickets (economy class), lodging and terminal expenses
shall be paid at UNDP rate.
Individual Consultants responding to this request
for Individual Consultant should use the Price Schedule table below in their
submission:
for Individual Consultant should use the Price Schedule table below in their
submission:
Evaluation:
The following criteria will be used to evaluate the
individual consultants’ proposals.
individual consultants’ proposals.
- Education – 20 marks
- Master’s degree in communications, media
relations, journalism, publishing – 20 marks - Experience – 60 marks
- 10 years of relevant experience at the
national or international level in public relations, communications or
advocacy. Previous experience with a multilateral or international
organization is helpful but not mandatory. - Skills in training, process facilitation,
strategic planning, and partnership-building. - Ability to prepare high quality policy briefs,
newsletters, analytical reports, and technical research reflecting global
good practice in democratic governance. - Ability to work harmoniously with people from
different cultural backgrounds. - Familiarity with the communications and
reporting culture and system in Nigeria. - Language Requirements – 20 marks
- Strong skills in written communications in
English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports. - Excellent spoken English is also required.
- Evaluation
- There will be a two stage evaluation as
follows: - Technical Criteria weight; [70]
- Financial Criteria weight; [30]
- Stage One (Technical Evaluation of Proposals)
– All Individual Consultants proposals comprising the
information/documentation provided will be evaluated to ascertain the
suitability of the individual consultants to carry out the assignment.
Candidates who obtain the minimum pass score of 70% of the full mark (100)
will be considered technically compliant and their financial evaluations
will be evaluated thereafter. - Stage Two (Financial Evaluation) – The
financial proposals of all the individual consultants who obtain 70% at stage
one of the evaluation will be evaluated.
Only candidates that obtain a minimum of 49 points
in the technical evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
The maximum 30 points all be allotted to the lowest financial bid, all other
bids shall receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest fee e.g. [30
Points] x [Naira lowest] / [Naira other] points for other proposer’s fees
in the technical evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
The maximum 30 points all be allotted to the lowest financial bid, all other
bids shall receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest fee e.g. [30
Points] x [Naira lowest] / [Naira other] points for other proposer’s fees
The award of contract shall be based on the
individual consultant who receives the highest cumulative score.
individual consultant who receives the highest cumulative score.
FC: 63040
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 strictest confidence.
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 strictest confidence.
Closing
Date: Sunday, 24 February 2013
Date: Sunday, 24 February 2013