Sierra Leone: Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Jun 1, 2016 | UNDP
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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) recently approved the Project Identification Form (PIF) that was presented by UNDP on behalf of the Environment Protection Agency on “adapting to climate change induced coastal risks in Sierra Leone”. This project will be one of the key instruments for implementing the adaptation priorities identified in the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA). It aims to strengthen the ability of coastal communities to systematically manage climate change risks and impacts on coastal infrastructure and local livelihoods. The project will also strengthen government institutional capacity for the development of climate-resilient socio-economic development.

With support from Least Developed Country Fund (LDCF) resources, measures will be taken to improve policy design and implementation to deal with current and long-term climate change-induced risks to sustainable coastal management through the development of appropriate protection measures, policy/legal tools and establishment of integrated coordination mechanisms.

It will (1) Enhance the availability of high quality climate risk information that is critical for improving the decision-making process in the coastal zone (2) Develop appropriate protection measures, policy/legal tools and integrated coordination mechanisms to improve and support design as well as implementation of relevant policies (3) Enhance public awareness and promote sustainable alternative livelihoods.

Following the approval of the PIF, a full project document should be developed through the LDCF Work Programme which includes a project preparatory phase that foresees the collection of information and gathering of useful data for project design, the validation of the indicative outcomes and outputs contained in the PIF, the development of a full M&E plan including appropriate indicators and baseline, a participatory plan to involve communities as well as the identification of implementing partners and the negotiations pertaining to the implementation arrangements and co-financing.

The services of an international consultant are sought to develop a monitoring and evaluation strategy and result-based management plan as part of the comprehensive Project Document (Prodoc) as described

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will work under direct supervision of the Lead International Consultant and in coordination with the UNDP Sierra Leone Energy, Environment & Natural Resource Management lead with guidance from UNDP/GEF Regional Technical Advisor for Climate Change Adaptation. The consultant will work closely with government officials, donors, NGOs, CBOs, the private sector and other relevant stakeholders.

Expected tasks for the consultant will include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct an incremental cost analysis.
  • Prepare costed M&E plan with defined indicators.
  • Prepare a defined results-based management strategy.
  • Provide a replication strategy for project activities.
  • Provide support for the development of a theory of change for the project that will create a durable change in the adaptation of the vulnerable population.
  • Analyze the data collected.
  • Review drafts of the project document on an ad hoc basis, and provide relevant inputs into its development

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

Based on the scope of work outlined above, the consultant will be expected to deliver the following outputs and will be responsible for the delivery of the outputs within the suggested times:

  • Detailed work plan, including timelines and activities that the consultant plans to undertake in order to complete this assignment, to be submitted for review and approval to UNDP:1 Working day after signing of contract;                                                             
  • First draft report:   18th July 2016 (5 working days)
  • Second draft integrating and/or responding to comments and/or recommendations:        20th July 2016 (2 working days)                                                                     
  • Final Economic Report to be submitted to the Lead International Consultant and UNDP    22nd July 2016 (2 working days)                                                                     

Institutional Arrangement / Reporting Relationships:

  • The consultant will work under direct supervision of the Lead International Consultant and in coordination with the UNDP Sierra Leone Energy, Environment & Natural Resource Management lead with guidance from UNDP/GEF Regional Technical Advisor for Climate Change Adaptation. The consultant will work closely with government officials, donors, NGOs, CBOs, the private sector and other relevant stakeholders.
  • The consultant is expected to submit the periodic reports as indicated in the deliverables (iii above) to Lead International Consultant with copies sent to the UNDP Sierra Leone Energy, Environment & Natural Resource Management lead and the UNDP/GEF Regional Technical Advisor for Climate Change Adaptation.

Logistics and Administrative Support to Prospect IC

  • The consultant is expected to work full time from home and is expected to use his/her own laptop access to communication facilitates and internet.

Duration of the Work

The 10 day consultancy will be spread in July 2016. The consultant is expected to;

  • provide a detailed work plan, including timelines and activities that the consultant plans to undertake in order to complete this assignment, to be submitted for review and approval to UNDP within 1 working day after signing of contract;
  • provide  the first draft consultancy report to be submitted for review and approval by the team lead consultant on or before the 18th July 2016;
  • provide  the second draft integrating and/or responding to comments and/or recommendations of the by the team lead consultant on or before the 20th July 2016;
  • provide  the final consultancy report to be submitted to the Lead International Consultant and UNDP on or before the 22nd July 2016.

Payment Milestones and Authority:

Payment to the consultant will be made in four instalments upon upon certification of the completed tasks satisfactorily, as per the following payment schedule:

  • Installment of Payment/ Period    Deliverables or Documents to be Delivered    Approval should be obtained    Percentage of Payment
  • 1st Installment:    provide a detailed work plan, including timelines and activities that the consultant plans to undertake in order to complete this assignment, to be submitted for review and approval to UNDP within 1 working day after signing of contract;   20 %
  • 2nd Installment :   provide  the first draft consultancy report to be submitted for review and approval by the team lead consultant on or before the 18th July 2016;    40 %
  • 3rd Installment:   provide  the second draft integrating and/or responding to comments and/or recommendations of the by the team lead consultant on or before the 20th July 2016;       30%
  • 4th Installment:   provide  the final consultancy report to be submitted to the Lead International Consultant and UNDP on or before the 22nd July 2016 ;   10%

Competencies

Compliance of the UN Core Values:

Corporate Competencies

  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant environmental and sustainable development issues.
  • Strong analytical skills, particularly applied to environment profiling

Functional Competencies:

  • Ability to identify needs and interventions for capacity enhancement of counterparts, clients and potential partners.
  • Ability to take responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines.
  • Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

This assignment requires the services of an expert who can demonstrate adequate analytical capacity and who can provide expertise relevant to the terms of reference as described above and below.

Education:

  • Advanced University Degree (MSc or higher) in the Social Sciences, Development Planning or any related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience;
  • Strong analytical and strategic skills, particularly applied to M&E processes and RBM design;
  • Experience in the West African region would be an advantage;
  • Basic knowledge of the UN system would be an advantage;
  • Demonstrated experience with GEF projects, with particular focus on adaptation project would be an advantage.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in oral and written English required.           

Important Note:

Qualified candidates are hereby requested to apply.  The application must contain the following:

  • Brief letter of application.
  • Personal CV indicating relevant professional experience
  • Brief description (max. 2 pages) of the proposed methodology on how to complete the assignment.
  • Financial proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price supported by a breakdown of costs (including professional fee, travel, and specified other costs if applicable)