Midterm Review of Strengthening Climate
Information and Early Warning Project, Lilongwe, with field visits of about 5
districts, Malawi
Closing date:
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Consultant
– Midterm Review of Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning Project
– Midterm Review of Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning Project
Location
:
Lilongwe, with field visits of about 5 districts, MALAWI
:
Lilongwe, with field visits of about 5 districts, MALAWI
Application
Deadline :
26-May-16 (Midnight New York, USA)
Deadline :
26-May-16 (Midnight New York, USA)
Type
of Contract :
Individual Contract
of Contract :
Individual Contract
Post
Level :
International Consultant
Level :
International Consultant
Languages
Required :
English
Required :
English
Starting
Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 27-Jun-2016
Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 27-Jun-2016
Duration
of Initial Contract :
30 working days
of Initial Contract :
30 working days
Background
This
is the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the UNDP-GEF Midterm Review (MTR) of the
full -sized project titled Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning
systems in Eastern and Southern Africa for climate resilient development and
adaptation to climate change – Malawi. This project is implemented through the
Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA), with two responsible
parties; Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) and
Department of Water Resources (DWR). The project started in 2014 and is in its
second year of implementation. In line with the UNDP-GEF Guidance on MTRs, this
MTR process is being initiated before the submission of the second Project
Implementation Report (PIR). This ToR sets out the expectations for this MTR.
The MTR process will follow the guidance outlined in the document Guidance for
Conducting Midterm Reviews of UNDP-Supported, GEF-Financed Projects(
http://web.undp.org/evaluation/documents/guidance/GEF/midterm/Guidance_Midter
%20Review%20_EN_2014.pdf).
is the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the UNDP-GEF Midterm Review (MTR) of the
full -sized project titled Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning
systems in Eastern and Southern Africa for climate resilient development and
adaptation to climate change – Malawi. This project is implemented through the
Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA), with two responsible
parties; Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) and
Department of Water Resources (DWR). The project started in 2014 and is in its
second year of implementation. In line with the UNDP-GEF Guidance on MTRs, this
MTR process is being initiated before the submission of the second Project
Implementation Report (PIR). This ToR sets out the expectations for this MTR.
The MTR process will follow the guidance outlined in the document Guidance for
Conducting Midterm Reviews of UNDP-Supported, GEF-Financed Projects(
http://web.undp.org/evaluation/documents/guidance/GEF/midterm/Guidance_Midter
%20Review%20_EN_2014.pdf).
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
The
MTR will assess progress towards the achievement of the project objectives and
outcomes as specified in the Project Document, and assess early signs of
project success or failure with the goal of identifying the necessary changes
to be made in order to set the project on-track to achieve its intended
results. The MTR will also review the project’s strategy and its risks to
sustainability.
MTR will assess progress towards the achievement of the project objectives and
outcomes as specified in the Project Document, and assess early signs of
project success or failure with the goal of identifying the necessary changes
to be made in order to set the project on-track to achieve its intended
results. The MTR will also review the project’s strategy and its risks to
sustainability.
Competencies
- Competence
in adaptive management, as applied to climate change adaptation; - Demonstrated
understanding of issues related to gender and climate change adaptation;
experience in gender sensitive evaluation and analysis; - Excellent
communication skills; - Demonstrable
analytical skills; - Project
evaluation/review experiences within United Nations system will be
considered an asset.
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Education:
- Masters
degree or equivalent in social science or other closely related fields.
Experience:
- Minimum
of 5 years experienece in similar projects evaluation - Experience
working with the GEF or GEF-evaluations; - Recent
experience with result-based management evaluation methodologies; - Experience
applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline
scenarios; - Work
experience in relevant technical areas for at least 10 years
Language:
- Fluent
in English.
For
detailed TOR and copy of P11 Form Template please log in the link below and
when submitting your proposals please send them to procurement.mw@undp.org
email address as well.
detailed TOR and copy of P11 Form Template please log in the link below and
when submitting your proposals please send them to procurement.mw@undp.org
email address as well.
http://procurement-notices-admin.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=29868.
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.
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.