Individual
Consultant for Review of National Flagship Programs-Gap and Opportunity
Analysis for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction [DRR] and Climate
Change Adaptation [CCA]) - (Open to Indian Nationals Only), New Delhi
with Travel as Required, India
Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2014
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INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR REVIEW OF NATIONAL
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS-GAP AND OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS FOR MAINSTREAMING
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION [DRR] AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION [CCA]) -
(OPEN TO INDIAN NATIONALS ONLY)
Location :New Delhi with travel as required., INDIA
Application Deadline :12-Feb-14
Type of Contract :Individual Contract
Post Level :National Consultant
Languages Required :English
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)18-Feb-2014
Duration of Initial Contract :Eighty five working days spread over four months.
Background
The
Twelfth Plan seeks to achieve ‘Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive
Growth'. While striving for faster and more inclusive, growth, the
Twelfth Plan also pays attention to the problem of sustainability. The
plan states that no development process can afford to neglect the
environmental consequences of economic activity, or allow unsustainable
depletion and deterioration of natural resources. Unfortunately, the
experience of development in many countries, including India past
experience in some respects, suggests that this can easily happen unless
appropriate corrective steps are taken at early stages. The Twelfth
Plan strives to devise a strategy of development which effectively
reconciles the objective of development with the objective of protecting
the environment. The vision outlined in the 12trh FYP related to
environment, forestry and wildlife section highlight the need of
Managing Environment, Forests, Wildlife and challenges due to Climate
Change for faster and equitable growth, where ecological security for
sustainability and inclusiveness is restored, equity in access to all
environmental goods and ecosystem services is assured through
institutionalization of people's participation; and that A future in
which the nation takes pride in the quality of its environment, forests,
richness of its biodiversity, and efforts by the State and its people
to protect, expand and enrich it, for intra and inter-generational
equity and welfare of the local and global community.
The Plan
further states that India will be one of the countries most severely
affected if global warming proceeds unchecked and as such appropriate
domestic action is necessary. A National Action Plan for climate change
has been evolved with eight component Missions. Implementation of these
missions should be an integral part of the Twelfth Plan. Policies should
be closely monitored to ensure that we achieve the stated objective of
reducing the emissions intensity of our GDP by 20 per cent to 25 per
cent between 2005 and 2020. Achievement of rapid and sustainable growth
is critically dependent on India's ability to manage its natural
resources effectively.
The plan also states that in recent years,
the deficiencies in the way in which natural resources are managed have
come under increasingly critical scrutiny. Agitations around land
acquisition, deforestation, water use, air and water pollution, and also
the response to natural disasters, have become more common. The plans
firmly states that these are no longer peripheral issues: They are
issues which demand mainstream attention and pose challenges which the
Plan must address squarely.
The UNDAF Outcome 6 is devoted to
Sustainable Development. The outcome statement highlights that natural
disasters and extreme events severely impede development gains. While
India is a large economy with a relatively high capacity to respond to
disasters, most of its poor have very low coping capacity to deal with
natural calamities. The National Policy on Disaster Management, 2009
recognizes the challenges in the coming years and the need for more
synergies in strategies for climate change adaptation and disaster risk
reduction.
The proposed study's goal is to review five key
flagship programs closely linked with the sustainable development agenda
and identify gaps and opportunities for mainstreaming disaster risk
reduction and climate change adaptation measures aimed at promoting
community resilience and ultimately lead to sustainable development.
Duties and Responsibilities
The
objective of the study will be to support advocacy for risk informed
development planning. The study will analyze key selected flagship
programs to identify opportunities for mainstreaming of disaster risk
reduction and climate change adaptation considerations in development
planning. The findings of the study will also support mainstreaming of
DRR/CCA considerations within UNICEF's and UNDP sectoral strategies.
Schemes to be reviewed are:
- Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM);
- National Health Mission (NRHM) - Integrated - Rural and Urban;
- Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY - Housing - rural poor);
- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS);
- Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS).
Relevance:
DRR and CCA considerations at present are not clearly articulated in
major flagship programs, therefore specific measures to address impact
of disaster /climate change on development (e.g. nutrition, health,
housing) and improve community resilience are not mainstreamed, relevant
budgetary allocations are not part of these schemes and therefore
sustainable development is compromised. The study is specifically
targeted to support GoI efforts in mainstreaming DRR and CCA in
development planning as outlined in the country's 12th FYP.
The
study is a joint activity to be implemented by UNDP and UNICEF and is
also part of the UNDMT work plan for 2013-2014, as well as part of the
UNICEF work plan.
The study is initiated to inform development of
targeted five year advocacy and program strategies to promote the
inclusion of DRR/CCA measures in India development planning and identify
baseline and milestones against which to measure results at the end of
the United Nations Development Actions Framework (UNDAF) and country
program.
Strategic use:
- Support GoI efforts in mainstreaming DRR and CCA in development planning;
- Inform
the development of targeted five year advocacy and program strategies
to promote the inclusion of DRR/CCA measures in development planning;
- To
identify baseline and milestones against which to measure results at
the end of the UNDAF/ country program cycle and 12th FYP cycle;
- To inform targeted sectoral approach towards risk reduction in India development process and major flagships.
The study will support the implementation of UNDAF DRR strategy for the period 2013-2017
The expected outcome will be:
- Sustainable
risk informed development planning and program implementation (at both
government and UN level) Improved resilience of communities in face of
climate and disaster impact challenges;
- The TOR has been
discussed, with the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Disaster
Management Authority. The Ministry of Home Affairs in due course will be
organizing consultations with various ministries and identifying entry
points for mainstreaming DRR and CCA in development planning. The
current study will feed into this process.
The study will be implemented by United Nations Development Management Team (UNDMT).
Scope of Research Activity: The study will adopt the following methodology:
Desk review of existing schemes as outlined as above. Key focus of the desk review will be:
- General overview of the schemes (goals, strategies and current achievements);
- Analysis of gaps and opportunities for mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation;
- Key recommendations for mainstreaming and suggested approaches.
Interview
with key stakeholders (government representatives from ministries in
lead of the selected schemes, non-government and civil society
organizations and academia). Feedback from Solution Exchange network
will be sought as well. Key state government representatives will also
be consulted.
Methodology:
The bidders are expected to propose a detailed methodology for the study.
Mostly
qualitative data will be collected. However, where possible
quantitative data especially linked with the results achieved by schemes
will be required.
The study will be done from Delhi. Possible trip
to states for interview with stakeholders will be agreed in consultation
between the contractor, UNDP and UNICEF. Particular scheme review,
especially in what concerns the overview of results achieve, will
provide specific examples for well faring and poorly faring states.
There are no specific ethical considerations arising from this study.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
- Excellent knowledge of computers applications;
- Good communications and organizational & interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work independently to fulfill assigned tasks.
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards;
- Positive, constructive attitude to work;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Strong personal commitment to gender equality and human rights.
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualification:
- Master's degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Development Studies or Disaster Management.
Professional Experience:
- Consultant
must have extensive experience (minimum 7 years) in social research in a
field related to the sector focus of the schemes as outlined above.
Language Requirement:
- Excellent command of English language is required.
Submission of proposal:
Financial Proposal:
- Consultant shall specify his/her per day consultancy rate;
- Any travel with prior UNDP approval will be handled separately as per rules.
CV:
- Consultant should submit his/her updated CV with three references.
Proposed work methodology:
- Proposed work methodology for execution of work has to be submitted
Notes:
- Any kind of miscellaneous charges i.e. internet, phone etc. would not be reimbursed;
- Individuals
working with institutions may also apply, contract would be issued in
the name of institution for the specific services of individual;
- Please note proposals without financial proposal will not be considered;
- CV,Financial proposal and work methodology can be clubbed in one file for uploading;
- The consultants must bring his/her own computing equipment.
Deliverables, Timeline and Payment Schedule;
- Maximum up to 20% on submission of proposal for the study outline including detailed approach and methodology by 15 March 2014;
- Maximum up to 20% on submission of desk review report by 15 April 2014;
- Maximum
up to 30% on submission of summary analysis of data interviews with
stakeholders [including interview formats from respondents] by 5 May
2014;
- Maximum up to 20% on submission of draft report by 30 May 2014;
- Maximum
up to 10% on submission of final report and power point presentation
based on the feedback from UNDMT and consultations within fifteen (15)
days after receipt of the feedback.
Evaluation Criteria:
Cumulative analysis:
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
- Responsive;
- Having
received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted
technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
Technical Criteria weight - 70%;
Financial Criteria weight - 30%. Only
candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical
points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Criteria for Technical Evaluation would be as under:
- Qualificatiion of the consulant- 10%
- Relevant Work Experience-40%;
- Proposed work methodology- 20% .
For any clarification please write to sandeep.sharma@undp.org.
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.
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Individual
Consultant for Review of National Flagship Programs-Gap and Opportunity
Analysis for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction [DRR] and Climate
Change Adaptation [CCA]) - (Open to Indian Nationals Only), New Delhi
with Travel as Required, India
Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2014
More
vacancies from:
Organization
Country
City
Office
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR REVIEW OF NATIONAL
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS-GAP AND OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS FOR MAINSTREAMING
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION [DRR] AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION [CCA]) -
(OPEN TO INDIAN NATIONALS ONLY)
Location :New Delhi with travel as required., INDIA
Application Deadline :12-Feb-14
Type of Contract :Individual Contract
Post Level :National Consultant
Languages Required :English
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)18-Feb-2014
Duration of Initial Contract :Eighty five working days spread over four months.
Background
The
Twelfth Plan seeks to achieve ‘Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive
Growth'. While striving for faster and more inclusive, growth, the
Twelfth Plan also pays attention to the problem of sustainability. The
plan states that no development process can afford to neglect the
environmental consequences of economic activity, or allow unsustainable
depletion and deterioration of natural resources. Unfortunately, the
experience of development in many countries, including India past
experience in some respects, suggests that this can easily happen unless
appropriate corrective steps are taken at early stages. The Twelfth
Plan strives to devise a strategy of development which effectively
reconciles the objective of development with the objective of protecting
the environment. The vision outlined in the 12trh FYP related to
environment, forestry and wildlife section highlight the need of
Managing Environment, Forests, Wildlife and challenges due to Climate
Change for faster and equitable growth, where ecological security for
sustainability and inclusiveness is restored, equity in access to all
environmental goods and ecosystem services is assured through
institutionalization of people's participation; and that A future in
which the nation takes pride in the quality of its environment, forests,
richness of its biodiversity, and efforts by the State and its people
to protect, expand and enrich it, for intra and inter-generational
equity and welfare of the local and global community.
The Plan
further states that India will be one of the countries most severely
affected if global warming proceeds unchecked and as such appropriate
domestic action is necessary. A National Action Plan for climate change
has been evolved with eight component Missions. Implementation of these
missions should be an integral part of the Twelfth Plan. Policies should
be closely monitored to ensure that we achieve the stated objective of
reducing the emissions intensity of our GDP by 20 per cent to 25 per
cent between 2005 and 2020. Achievement of rapid and sustainable growth
is critically dependent on India's ability to manage its natural
resources effectively.
The plan also states that in recent years,
the deficiencies in the way in which natural resources are managed have
come under increasingly critical scrutiny. Agitations around land
acquisition, deforestation, water use, air and water pollution, and also
the response to natural disasters, have become more common. The plans
firmly states that these are no longer peripheral issues: They are
issues which demand mainstream attention and pose challenges which the
Plan must address squarely.
The UNDAF Outcome 6 is devoted to
Sustainable Development. The outcome statement highlights that natural
disasters and extreme events severely impede development gains. While
India is a large economy with a relatively high capacity to respond to
disasters, most of its poor have very low coping capacity to deal with
natural calamities. The National Policy on Disaster Management, 2009
recognizes the challenges in the coming years and the need for more
synergies in strategies for climate change adaptation and disaster risk
reduction.
The proposed study's goal is to review five key
flagship programs closely linked with the sustainable development agenda
and identify gaps and opportunities for mainstreaming disaster risk
reduction and climate change adaptation measures aimed at promoting
community resilience and ultimately lead to sustainable development.
Duties and Responsibilities
The
objective of the study will be to support advocacy for risk informed
development planning. The study will analyze key selected flagship
programs to identify opportunities for mainstreaming of disaster risk
reduction and climate change adaptation considerations in development
planning. The findings of the study will also support mainstreaming of
DRR/CCA considerations within UNICEF's and UNDP sectoral strategies.
Schemes to be reviewed are:
- Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM);
- National Health Mission (NRHM) - Integrated - Rural and Urban;
- Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY - Housing - rural poor);
- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS);
- Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS).
Relevance:
DRR and CCA considerations at present are not clearly articulated in
major flagship programs, therefore specific measures to address impact
of disaster /climate change on development (e.g. nutrition, health,
housing) and improve community resilience are not mainstreamed, relevant
budgetary allocations are not part of these schemes and therefore
sustainable development is compromised. The study is specifically
targeted to support GoI efforts in mainstreaming DRR and CCA in
development planning as outlined in the country's 12th FYP.
The
study is a joint activity to be implemented by UNDP and UNICEF and is
also part of the UNDMT work plan for 2013-2014, as well as part of the
UNICEF work plan.
The study is initiated to inform development of
targeted five year advocacy and program strategies to promote the
inclusion of DRR/CCA measures in India development planning and identify
baseline and milestones against which to measure results at the end of
the United Nations Development Actions Framework (UNDAF) and country
program.
Strategic use:
- Support GoI efforts in mainstreaming DRR and CCA in development planning;
- Inform
the development of targeted five year advocacy and program strategies
to promote the inclusion of DRR/CCA measures in development planning;
- To
identify baseline and milestones against which to measure results at
the end of the UNDAF/ country program cycle and 12th FYP cycle;
- To inform targeted sectoral approach towards risk reduction in India development process and major flagships.
The study will support the implementation of UNDAF DRR strategy for the period 2013-2017
The expected outcome will be:
- Sustainable
risk informed development planning and program implementation (at both
government and UN level) Improved resilience of communities in face of
climate and disaster impact challenges;
- The TOR has been
discussed, with the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Disaster
Management Authority. The Ministry of Home Affairs in due course will be
organizing consultations with various ministries and identifying entry
points for mainstreaming DRR and CCA in development planning. The
current study will feed into this process.
The study will be implemented by United Nations Development Management Team (UNDMT).
Scope of Research Activity: The study will adopt the following methodology:
Desk review of existing schemes as outlined as above. Key focus of the desk review will be:
- General overview of the schemes (goals, strategies and current achievements);
- Analysis of gaps and opportunities for mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation;
- Key recommendations for mainstreaming and suggested approaches.
Interview
with key stakeholders (government representatives from ministries in
lead of the selected schemes, non-government and civil society
organizations and academia). Feedback from Solution Exchange network
will be sought as well. Key state government representatives will also
be consulted.
Methodology:
The bidders are expected to propose a detailed methodology for the study.
Mostly
qualitative data will be collected. However, where possible
quantitative data especially linked with the results achieved by schemes
will be required.
The study will be done from Delhi. Possible trip
to states for interview with stakeholders will be agreed in consultation
between the contractor, UNDP and UNICEF. Particular scheme review,
especially in what concerns the overview of results achieve, will
provide specific examples for well faring and poorly faring states.
There are no specific ethical considerations arising from this study.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
- Excellent knowledge of computers applications;
- Good communications and organizational & interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work independently to fulfill assigned tasks.
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards;
- Positive, constructive attitude to work;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Strong personal commitment to gender equality and human rights.
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualification:
- Master's degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Development Studies or Disaster Management.
Professional Experience:
- Consultant
must have extensive experience (minimum 7 years) in social research in a
field related to the sector focus of the schemes as outlined above.
Language Requirement:
- Excellent command of English language is required.
Submission of proposal:
Financial Proposal:
- Consultant shall specify his/her per day consultancy rate;
- Any travel with prior UNDP approval will be handled separately as per rules.
CV:
- Consultant should submit his/her updated CV with three references.
Proposed work methodology:
- Proposed work methodology for execution of work has to be submitted
Notes:
- Any kind of miscellaneous charges i.e. internet, phone etc. would not be reimbursed;
- Individuals
working with institutions may also apply, contract would be issued in
the name of institution for the specific services of individual;
- Please note proposals without financial proposal will not be considered;
- CV,Financial proposal and work methodology can be clubbed in one file for uploading;
- The consultants must bring his/her own computing equipment.
Deliverables, Timeline and Payment Schedule;
- Maximum up to 20% on submission of proposal for the study outline including detailed approach and methodology by 15 March 2014;
- Maximum up to 20% on submission of desk review report by 15 April 2014;
- Maximum
up to 30% on submission of summary analysis of data interviews with
stakeholders [including interview formats from respondents] by 5 May
2014;
- Maximum up to 20% on submission of draft report by 30 May 2014;
- Maximum
up to 10% on submission of final report and power point presentation
based on the feedback from UNDMT and consultations within fifteen (15)
days after receipt of the feedback.
Evaluation Criteria:
Cumulative analysis:
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
- Responsive;
- Having
received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted
technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
Technical Criteria weight - 70%;
Financial Criteria weight - 30%. Only
candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical
points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Criteria for Technical Evaluation would be as under:
- Qualificatiion of the consulant- 10%
- Relevant Work Experience-40%;
- Proposed work methodology- 20% .
For any clarification please write to sandeep.sharma@undp.org.
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.
Click the bar below to visit the original announcement on the recruiting organization's website.
