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Consultant for Greening Agriculture Support Schemes (m/f)

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Mjesto rada:
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Rok prijave:
16.08.2020.

O poslu

Opis radnog mjesta:
Background

NOTE: Signed Offeror’s Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability - https://www.ba.undp.org/content/dam/bosnia_and_herzegovina/docs/Operations/Jobs/Offerors%20Letter%20to%20UNDP%20Confirming%20Interest%20and%20Availability.docx - Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability.docx - to be sent to e-mail [email protected] with Subject: Job ID 93057.

The European Union Support to Agriculture Competitiveness and Rural Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EU4Agri) is a 4-year project (2020-2023) primarily funded by the European Union (EU) under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA). Worth EUR 20 million, the project is implemented jointly by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Czech Development Agency (CzDA). In line with the Strategic Plan for Rural Development of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2018-2021) – Framework Document, the project objective is to increase the competitiveness of agricultural production and rural jobs and services. In this context, the project will focus on raising investments in the agri-food sector and increasing the knowledge and skill levels of agricultural producers and other participants in the value chain through the expanded provision of advisory services, as well as on improving economic opportunities in rural areas. The project will also enhance the policy environment through a coherent and complementary set of activities, including strengthening of institutional capacities and services, as well as improvements in policy and regulatory frameworks.

Accordingly, the project expected results are as follows:

Higher levels of production of safe and quality food based on introduced innovative practices, while preserving the natural resources and the countryside, are sustained; and
Policy actions are implemented in EU aligned manner, based on sector services and systems improved.
The food system, from production to consumption and waste, has a significant impact on the environment, health, and food safety. Thus, the purpose of this consultancy is to assist the project team to take these important considerations into account and inbuild them in the envisaged agriculture support schemes. In this context, the Consultant is to consider the sustainability concepts and requirements for a greener agriculture, which refers to ensuring the food availability and contributing to the quality of rural livelihoods, while efficiently protecting and managing natural resources and improving resilience and equity throughout the food supply chain. Further, the Consultant is to refer to EU practices, experiences, and strategies, including the European Green Deal and the Western Balkans Green Agenda that among other promote sustainable agriculture and set directions for carbon-neutral agri-practices.


Duties and Responsibilities

As part of this assignment, the Consultant is expected to perform the below tasks:

Conducting desk review and training for the project team
Providing technical assistance for greening agriculture support schemes deployed by the project
Preparing case studies on good greening and sustainable practices in the agri-food sector
Competencies

Corporate Responsibility and Teamwork:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Plans, prioritizes and delivers tasks on time;
Strives for and promotes excellence in performance continually;
Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others;
Generates ideas and seizes opportunities to support corporate strategic objectives.
People Skills:

Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests, and concerns of others;
Ensures others’ understanding of, involvement in, and adaptation to a change process.
Results-Orientation:

Plans and procedures quality results to meet established goals.
Communication:

Technical writing skills, formulates written information clearly and persuasively;
Strong communication skills;
Shares information openly with co-workers and partners while using discretion to protect confidences;
Presents information in a clear and articulate manner.
Job Knowledge and Expertise:

Strong analytical skills;
Expertise and knowledge in the field of development, economics, agriculture and sustainability;
Strong expertise and knowledge on design and implementation of private sector engagement schemes related to sustainability;
General expertise on the EU frameworks and strategies;
General expertise and knowledge on gender issues and constraints;
Initiative and sound judgment.
Vrsta posla:
rad na određeno vrijeme

O zaposleniku

Znanja i kvalifikacije:
Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications/Education:

University degree in economics, development cooperation, agriculture and rural development, sustainability, or other relevant fields.
At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in the field of economics, agriculture and rural development.
Proven previous successful experience in designing and implementation of at least two (2) private sector engagement measures (e.g. grant schemes) fostering sustainable food supply/green economy in agriculture or similar.
Proven knowledge of green technologies, resource and energy management practices and sustainability in agri-food sector.
Proven knowledge of the economic and environmental protection legislations in BIH as well as of the EU related frameworks and strategies is a strong asset.
Previous experience in working with UNDP or EU is an asset.
Languages Requirements:

Fluency in both written and spoken English language is required.
Knowledge of one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina is an asset.
Other Requirements:

Excellent computer skills (MS Office applications) and ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource.
Evaluation

Individual will be evaluated based on the following methodology:

Cumulative analysis

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the candidate whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) 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%
Interested candidated must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

Proposal:

Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work.
Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work; or sample of previous document/strategy/paper done by the consultant.
Please scan all above mentioned documents and upload as one attachment only online through this website.

Note:

For an assignment requiring travel, consultants of 65 years or more require full medical examination and statement of fitness to work to engage in the consultancy.
Due to large number of potential applicants, only competitively selected candidates will be contacted for remaining steps of the service procurement process.
Minimalna stručna sprema:
Fakultet
Strani jezik:
engleski
Poznavanje rada na računaru:
dobro
Potrebno radno iskustvo:
šest do deset godina