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Climate change is a subject that impacts the way we live and work. It is having a significant impact on many economic sectors including agriculture. These impacts are seriously undermining development. The poorest people, who often live in the most fragile environment and are especially reliant on climate-sensitive agriculture sector, are highly vulnerable to climate change. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been active in fighting against climate change since 1990’s, assisting Developing countries including Lao PDR with capacity development, adaptation and mitigation actions.
UNDP, GEF and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) have completed the formulation of the project “Improving the Resilience of the Agriculture Sector in Lao PDR to Climate Change Impacts” through the National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI).
The objective is to minimize food insecurity resulting from climate change in Lao PDR and to reduce the vulnerability of farmers to extreme flooding and drought events. There are four expected outcomes:
Outcome 1: Knowledge base on Climate Change impacts in Lao PDR on agricultural production, food security and vulnerability, and local coping mechanisms strengthened;
Outcome 2: Capacities of sectoral planners and agricultural producers strengthened to understand and address climate change – related risks and opportunities for local food production and socio-economic conditions
Outcome 3: Community-based adaptive agricultural practices and off-farm opportunities demonstrated and promoted within suitable agro-ecological systems
Outcome 4: Adaptation Monitoring and Learning as a long-term process
In this context UNDP and NAFRI seek a qualified Land Use Planning Specialist “Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change” (international position) to provide technical services to the Project Support Unit (PSU) and the project implementing agencies in realization of all outputs and outcomes as outlined in the approved project document.
Duties and Responsibilities
The services of the international specialist are directly related to achieving outputs 1.3 (knowledge base) and 2.2 (capacity building) as per approved project document. The services of the specialist are also associated to the realization of the service contract for preparation of two or three local land use plans through NLMA.
Related to #1.3:
Finalization of a Memorandum of Understanding between NAFRI and NLMA on detailed content of collaboration within the project.
Development of criteria and indicators for land use planning considering the impacts of climatic variations.
Guiding the preparation of 2 or 3 local land use plans, following these criteria and indicators.
Generalizing knowledge and experience into a practical guideline for revising land use plans in the light of anticipated climate change adaptation.
Related to #2.2:
Identify and review land use associated GoL strategies, policies and plans
Suggest modifications, changes, amendments
Discuss and negotiate these suggestions with relevant GoL agencies and other partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is a must.
Excellent time management skills, with an ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time.
Very good computer skills including use of technical software for planning purposes.
Required Skills and Experience
MSc degree in land use planning, regional planning, agricultural planning, disaster management planning, rural development planning, or similar.
Minimum of 15 years professional experience in projects related to land use and planning.
Knowledge of possible Climate Change impacts on agriculture and rural environment and livelihoods.
Ability to transfer analytical results into simple and workable solutions.
Practical experience in UN-related projects and knowledge of UN system and procedures preferable. Working experience in government projects in SEAsia helpful.
Requirements for submission of applications:
a)All interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP website at http://www.undplao.org/vacancies or http://jobs.undp.org. The UNDP will only accept applications submitted on-line. Please ensure that before making on-line application, you have completed the UNDP Personal History Form (P11). The electronic version of the P11 can be downloaded from Please ensure that before making on-line application, you have completed the UNDP Personal History Form (P11). The electronic version of the P11 can be downloaded from http://www.undplao.org/vacancies (Current Vacancies Section). The completed P11 form further should be uploaded while applying on-line;
b)Detailed financial offer: Lump sum offer with clear cost breakdown (international travel, consultancy fee and DSA).
Evaluation of proposals:
The technical proposal is evaluated on the basis of its responsiveness to the Terms of Reference (TOR) based on the below evaluation criteria used in the Procurement Notice and TOR.
LOWEST PRICE OF TECHNICALLY RESPONSIVE PROPOSALS (Lowest evaluated offer of technically qualified applicants, usually used for consultants or contractors performing support services)
The price proposal of all consultants, who have attained minimum 70 % of the total score (i.e. 70 points) in the technical evaluation, was compared. The contract will be awarded to the individual offering the lowest technically responsive offer.
