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MYIC/2013/005: CONSULTANT TO PREPARE 5TH NATIONAL REPORT TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (CBD)
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| Location : |
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA |
| Application Deadline : |
10-Apr-13 |
| Type of Contract : |
Individual Contract |
| Post Level : |
National Consultant |
Languages Required :
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English |
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) |
01-May-2013 |
| Duration of Initial Contract : |
5 months |
| Expected Duration of Assignment : |
5 months (including 20 working days in East Malaysia) |
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Background
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Malaysia, a mega-biodiversity country, is a party to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1994. Under the Article 26 of the Convention, Parties are obliged to report on the measures taken for implementation of the Convention and their effectiveness. In other words, the focus of the reporting is on implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action plan (NBSAP) (Article 6), as well as on the CBD Strategic Plan, including its time-based biodiversity targets, adopted by the Conference of the Parties.
The Conference of the Parties decided that Parties should submit their national reports every four years or at an interval determined by COP. So far, Malaysia has submitted four national reports to CBD. The Fifth (5th) National Reports are due on 31 March 2014 (decision X/10).
The GEF has recently approved a Biodiversity Enabling Activities project for Malaysia which is supported by United Nations Development Programme. The project titled “National biodiversity planning to support the implementation of the CBD 2011 – 2020 strategic plan in Malaysia” is implemented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. It seeks to integrate Malaysia’s obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) into its national development and sectoral planning frameworks through a renewed and participative biodiversity planning and strategizing process, in a manner that is in line with the global guidance in the CBD’s Strategic Plan for 2011 – 2020”.
One of the key outputs under Project Component 3 is to prepare and submit a 5th National Report that fully covers the progress of previous NBSAP implementation and updated NBSAP & national biodiversity targets, key changes in the status and trends in biodiversity, threats and conservation, and will develop a long-term reporting framework that will enable better track changes over time.
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Duties and Responsibilities
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The purpose of this consultancy is to review, update and consolidate relevant data & information and produce the 5th National Report for submission to CBD, and facilitate stakeholder consultations. The consultant will work with Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) and UNDP Malaysia.
METHODOLOGY
The methodology includes desk research, site visits, interviews, meetings and workshops with relevant stakeholders and discussion with NRE and UNDP Malaysia.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS
The consultant is expected to produce:
- Discussion & presentation materials and proceedings for meetings and/or workshops.
- 5th national report, of at least 40 pages and no more than 100 pages, structured along the outline indicated in Annex 1. (a) A detailed record of consultations with stakeholders will need to be kept and provided, as an annex to the main report.
- A Power Point presentation (circa 20-25 slides) covering the key points of the report.
- An executive summary in English and Bahasa Malaysia of not more than 15 pages.
DURATION
The consultancy will take place from 1 May 2013 to 30 April 2014. The expected number of working months is 5 months including 20 working-day missions to Sabah, Sarawak and selected States in Peninsular Malaysia.
DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE
The consultant is responsible for submitting the following deliverables to the UNDP Malaysia and Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, NRE.
Deliverables Timeline
Detailed work plan To be submitted within 5 days of the signing of the contract
Discussion & presentation materials and proceedings for the National Workshop on the Preparation of 5th National Report By 31 July 2013
- Draft 5th National Report By 31 August 2013
- Discussion & presentation materials and proceedings for Stakeholder Consultation Meeting/Workshop on the Finalisation of 5th National Report By 1 December 2013
- Final 5th National Report (peer-reviewed, proof-read and edited) and a Power Point presentation By 31 January 2014
- Executive Summary in English By 1 March 2014
- Executive Summary in Bahasa Malaysia By 1 April 2014
TERMS OF PAYMENT
The fee is payable upon satisfactory completion of the deliverables. For payment in installments, certification of satisfactory performance at each phase is required.
Phase Percentage
Submission and acceptance of the detailed work plan 20%
- Submission and acceptance of the draft 5th National Report to CBD by Technical Working Committee 30%
- Submission and acceptance of the final 5th National Report to CBD and a Power Point presentation by National Steering Committee 30%
- Submission and acceptance of the Executive Summary in English and Bahasa Malaysia by National Steering Committee 20%
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Competencies
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Functional competencies:
- Extensive knowledge in biodiversity and ecosystems in Malaysia;
- Familiar with Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD);
- Sound analytical and organisational skills;
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
- Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
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Required Skills and Experience
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The consultant will be responsible for the delivery, content, technical quality and accuracy of the report.
Education:
- Post-graduate degree in environmental studies (science and/or management), environmental economics, environmental law or policy, natural resources or biodiversity conservation.
Experience:The consultant should ideally have the following expertise and experience:
Minimum of 8 years extensive working experience in any one of the following fields of study:
- Environmental studies (science and/or management)
- Environmental economics
- Environmental law or policy
- Natural resources or biodiversity conservation
- Environmental governance
Demonstrated working experience in biodiversity assessments or national reporting to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and multilateral environmental agreements
A good understanding of biodiversity and conservation issues in Malaysia
A demonstrated understanding of the institutional, legislative, and administrative dynamics and dimensions of sustainable development in Malaysia
Language Requirements:
- Excellent command of English and Malay.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
- Proposal on how your qualifications and experience can lead towards the successful deliverable of this assignment within the required timeframe, and provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the assignment;
- Financial Proposal should specify a total lump sum amount including a breakdown of working months and travel and per diems using the financial proposal template;
- Personal CV including areas of expertise and past experience in similar projects and at least three (3) references in the format of UN Personal History Form (P11 form). The UN Personal History Form (P11) is available at: http://www.undp.org.my/uploads/p11%20personal%20history%20form.doc.
NOTE
Any request for clarification must be emailed to procurement@undp.my by 26 March 2013 by 12 noon. (Malaysia time). Please write the Project Code in your e-mail heading (MyIC/2013/005)
Please download the Terms of Reference with Annex 1 and Financial Proposal Template for more detailed information:
Please save and upload all the documents (proposals and P11 Form) into one PDF file.
FC: 11888
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