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Applied Ecology Marine Rescue Service of Rosmorrechflot Federal Budgetary State Institution United Nations Call for Proposals Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, Request to submit a written proposal for a work assignment with la science et la culture UNESCO UNESCO is inviting written proposals for an individual consultant for: Team Leader/Project Document Preparation Specialist - International Waters Project Development Specialist. GEF PPG Project: “Implementing Ecosystem Based Management Approaches in the Black Sea LME”. To enable you to prepare a proposal for this assignment, please find attached the Terms of Reference (Attachment A), the GEF-7 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION FORM (PIF) (Attachment B), and the UNESCO’s contract for Individual Consultants, the contracting modality used for these assignments (Attachment C). Your written offer should comprise: (a) A Technical Proposal consisting of - an up to date curriculum vitae including the contact details of three professional references, and - an approach and methodology for the assignment, a workplan and comments on the Terms of Reference if any (max. 2 pages). (b) The total amount to be charged for the assignment, which should be quoted in US dollars or in euros only and should indicate the consultant’s monthly rate. Please show any travel costs separately Your proposal and any supporting documents must be in either English or French. UNESCO places great emphasis on ensuring that the objectives of the work assignment, as described in the Terms of Reference, are met. Accordingly, in evaluating the proposals for the assignment, attention will focus first and foremost on the technical elements. From those proposals deemed suitable in terms of the criteria in the Terms of Reference, UNESCO shall select the proposal that offers the Organisation best value for money. Your proposal should be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] no later than end of the day (23:59 CET) 13 August 2021. E-mail proposals should not exceed 5MB. It is the individual’s responsibility to ensure that his/her proposal is received by the deadline. Thank you for your interest in this UNESCO assignment; and we look forward to receiving your proposal. 1 Attachment A Terms of Reference PPG Team Leader/Project Document Preparation Specialist - International Waters Project Development Specialist 1. Background and Objective GEF PPG Project: “Implementing Ecosystem Based Management Approaches in the Black Sea LME”. The overall objective of the PPG is to develop the PIF into a Full Project entitled: “Implementing Ecosystem Based Management approaches in the Black Sea LME”, that is compliant with UNDP and GEF requirements. 2. Purpose of the Assignment The International Waters Project Development Specialist will be the GEF PPG Team Leader and will be responsible for quality assurance and timely preparation of all reports and documentation, including the finalised UNDP ProDoc and CEO Endorsement Request, with all mandatory and project specific Annexes and supporting documentation. S/he will be responsible for managing all the required Project Development work consultants on the GEF PPG Team and coordinating with other specialists (e.g. partners) supporting the overall PPG effort. 3. Duties/Tasks and Expected Output: i.) Coordination of the GEF PPG Process a. Define and submit a detailed methodology and work plan in consultation with the other consultants with clear delegation of responsibilities. International Consultants (ICs) and National Consultants (NCs); b. Ensure that project development is participatory, gender-responsive and based on extensive stakeholder engagements; and c. Verify and ensure that all project components are technically sound and cost effective. d. Ensure that all STAP concerns have been addressed before submission and respond to GEFSEC and GEF Council review comments. ii.) Preparatory Technical Studies and Reviews (Component A): With inputs from the other technical experts and national and international consultants, as necessary: a. Compile baseline/situational analysis for the full-size project (FSP). This will include a precise definition of baseline projects, activities, budgets, goals and co-financial links to GEF outcomes; definition of GEF incremental value per outcome and output; and presentation of results of the incremental cost- analysis in matrices as appropriate; b. Oversee the stakeholder analysis and consultations and ensure that they are complete and comprehensive; 2 c. Ensure the preparation of the gender analysis and ensure its findings are meaningfully integrated into the project’s strategy, theory of change and results framework; d. Working with the SES Safeguards Review Specialist, ensure action points, including risk assessments, from the UNDP Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP) at the PIF stage (“pre-screening”) are fully captured and implemented during the PPG; e. Undertake the consultations with partners regarding financial planning; and f. Working closely with the Technical Support Consultant, ensure completion of any additional studies that are determined to be needed for the preparation of the ProDoc and all other final outputs. g. Ensure the preparation of (as required) partner capacity assessments and discussions on management arrangements early in the PPG process; iii.) Formulation of the ProDoc, CEO Endorsement Request and Mandatory and Project Specific Annexes (Component B): The formulation of the ProDoc and associated documentation will commence with an Inception Workshop. The objective of this Workshop will be to: a. Introduce the main players involved in preparation and submission of the Project Document b. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Project Development Specialists, including reporting lines and stakeholder engagement strategies c. Confirm and familiarize key stakeholders with the planned project strategy and consider any changes that may have taken place in the overall context since the project idea was initially conceptualized that may require amendments to the strategy and implementation d. Review specific inputs required by GEF including co-financing contributions and confirmation, country endorsements, etc. e. Define and briefly explain the compulsory Annexes to the Project Document that GEF requires f. Present the timeline and road-map for delivering the submission to GEF including the UNDP Validation Workshop requirements and GEF Review Process. g. Plan and schedule any further meetings and consultations prior to submission of the Project Document to GEF h. Adoption of the Project Document Development Work-Plan Following the Inception Workshop, and with inputs from the other national and international consultants, as detailed in their respective TORs, and based on international best practice: a. Develop, present and articulate the project’s Theory of Change; b. Develop the Results Framework in line with UNDP-GEF policy; c. Develop a detailed Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and Budget; d. Oversee and ensure the preparation of a Stakeholder Engagement Plan; e. Oversee and ensure the preparation of a Gender Action Plan and Budget; f. Based on inputs provided by the SES Safeguards Review Specialist, ensure that the SESP is updated based on assessments undertaken during 3 Component A, and ensure the development, if required, of an environmental and/or social management plan(s); g. Identify the required GEF Core Indicators; h. Secure and present agreements on project management arrangements; i. Ensure the completion of any required official endorsement letters; j. Synthesize all analyses, studies, etc. that are prepared under Components A and B to produce the draft UNDP-GEF ProDoc, GEF CEO Endorsement, and all mandatory and project specific Annexes, using the required templates.1 k. Secure and present agreements on project execution and management arrangements and ensure that the project aligns to UNDP-GEF guidance on UNDP execution support; iv.) Validation Workshop (Component C): a. Facilitate the validation workshop to present, discuss and validate the final draft ProDoc and mandatory and project specific annexes, with a special focus on the SESP and any management plans; and b. Oversee all necessary revisions that arise during the workshop. c. Ensure completion of Validation Workshop Report. v.) Final Deliverables: a. Consolidation of all technical and consultation inputs including from national stakeholders, UNDP, GEF Secretariat, STAP and GEF Council, into a well written and concise UNDP ProDoc with all required sections and Annexes, in line with the standard UNDP-GEF ProDoc template and annotated guidance; b. Completion of the GEF CEO Endorsement Request; c. All documentation from GEF PPG (including technical reports, etc.); and d. Validation Workshop Report. 4. Timetable 100 working days over a total 12-month period 5. Qualifications - Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, such as in environmental management or marine sciences or other equivalent demonstrated experience; - A track-record of experience and leadership in the field of ocean management and ocean governance including large marine ecosystems - Knowledge of the Black Sea as an ecosystem and its associated goods and services - Minimum 15 years of demonstrable experience in the technical area of international waters and UN agency/ GEF project management and evaluation; - Fluency in written and spoken English; - Demonstrated experience in GEF IW project formulation - The consultant must have knowledge of the GEF IW portfolio, including GEF7 strategies/programmatic frameworks,
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