International Individual Consultant Job in Kenya


International Individual Consultant
 
Protected Ares System (PAS) Midterm Evaluation
Background

Kenya has a wide range of ecosystems, ranging from coral reefs and mangroves, through semi-desert and dry savannah, saline and fresh water lakes, to moist forests(including Montane forests in Montane areas and Afromontane forests in interior mountain areas), which give way at high altitudes to Afromontane vegetation.

The country is rich in species, many of these which have restricted distributions-particularly montane species, which are often restricted to single ranges or volcanic outcrops. The country has established an extensive network of protected areas to conserve biodiversity, covering over 11% of the land area of 586,600 km2.

However, despite its size, the PA estate is not entirely representative of the country’s biodiversity endowment.

The savannah and desert ecosystems are relatively well represented in the PA network, in part because they harbor large wildlife assemblages that are a draw- card to the economically important tourism industry.

In accordance with the UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, a mid-term review of the full sized project “Strengthening the Protected Area Network within the Eastern Montane Forest Hotspot of Kenya” implemented through the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources and Nature Kenya is to be undertaken in June 2013. 

The project started on January 1, 2011 and is in its third year of implementation.

Objective

The objective of the Mid Term Review (MTR) is to gain an independent analysis of the progress of the project so far. 

The MTR will identify potential project design problems, assess progress towards the achievement of the project objective, identify and document lessons learned (including lessons that might improve design and implementation of other UNDP-GEF projects), and make recommendations regarding specific actions that should be taken to improve the project.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:
  1. UNDP Personal History Form (P11)
  2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
  3. Proposal for implementing the assignment
Please quote “INT- PAS Mid Term Evaluation 2013”on the subject line.

Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Monday, 20 May 2013 at 6.00 P.M Kenya Time.

Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts by visiting the UNDP Kenya

Website: http://www.ke.undp.org/content/kenya/en/home/operations/procurement
or the UNDP HQ Website: http://procurement-notices.undp.org