Closing date: Sunday, 3 December 2017
Myanmar is one of UNOPS' leading offices in Asia, acting as fund
manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country,
namely the Three Millennium Development Goal Fund (3MDG), the Livelihood
and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In
addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar
and for the Global Fund's regional artemisinin-resistance initiative
targeting drug resistant malaria in the greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS
provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to
a wide range of organizations in the country, including the Government
of Myanmar, international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs
and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of
services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed,
efficiency and cost effectiveness.
The Livelihoods and Food
Security Trust Fund (LIFT) is a multi-donor fund established in 2009 to
address food insecurity and income poverty in Myanmar. LIFT has received
funding from 14 donors – the United Kingdom, the European Union,
Australia, Switzerland, Denmark, the United States, the Netherlands,
Sweden, France, Luxembourg, Italy, New Zealand, Ireland and Mitsubishi
Corporation. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is
the Fund Manager to administer the funds and provide monitoring and
oversight.
The overall goal of LIFT is to sustainably reduce
the number of people living in poverty and hunger in Myanmar. LIFT's
purpose is to improve the incomes and nutrition status of poor people in
Myanmar by promoting resilient livelihoods and food security. LIFT's
designated outcomes are improvements in income, resilience, nutrition,
and pro-poor policy developments.
LIFT works with implementing
partners that include international and national non-government
organisations, United Nations agencies, the Government of Myanmar,
private sector organisations, academic and research institutions.
LIFT is active in the four main agro-ecological zones of Myanmar: the
Ayeyarwady Delta, the coastal region of Rakhine State, the central dry
zone (including Mandalay, Magway and the southern Sagaing region), and
the upland areas of Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin and Shan States and
Tanintharyi Region.
So far, LIFT has reached more than 7.2
million people, or roughly 20 per cent of Myanmar's population; and is
active in almost half the country's townships. LIFT is funding projects
through to June 2019. For more details, visit www.lift-fund.org.
LIFT supports projects that are carried out by implementing partners
(IPs) according to a grant agreement. LIFT supported projects are
subject to a midterm review and a final evaluation managed by the LIFT
Fund Management Office. LIFT now would like to engage a consultant to
carry out a final evaluation for the project ' Water for Livelihood and
Smallholders Prosperity (WFL)', see Annex 1 for a description.
LIFT recognizes that the private sector is fundamental to achieving its
strategic goals and contributing to poverty reduction in Myanmar. LIFT
is engaging with the private sector at different levels. In December
2015, LIFT entered a grant agreement with PRIME Agri Ltd on the project,
' Water for Livelihood and Smallholders Prosperity (WFL)', for details
see Annex 1. The project will end in December 2017, and a final
evaluation is required.
Objective of the Evaluation
The consultant will evaluate the project period from January to December
2017. The evaluation is to assess the extent to which the project has
achieved the targeted results based on the project strategy, objectives
and components, and work plan as per agreement with LIFT. The evaluation
will discern overall lessons and best practices of the project
implementation in 2017. The evaluation will also assess achievements of
the project on the basis of the overall LIFT strategy and outcomes. The
specific objectives of the evaluation are to:
- Independently
assess the results of project activities against planned outputs,
targets and milestones (495 smallholders with 990 acres, from January to
December 2017);
- Independently assess the implementation and the management of implementation constraints and challenges faced by the project;
The consultant will be under the direct supervision of the LIFT Rural Finance and Agricultural Program Officer.
Scope of the Evaluation
The specific project implementation period (January to December 2017)
will be evaluated. The evaluation will assess the performance of the
project in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and timeliness of
producing the expected outputs. More specifically, the evaluation will
review the level of interest of smallholder farmers, adoption of drip
irrigation technology by smallholder farmers, procurement of irrigation
equipment, effectiveness of delivery platforms, capacity building and
financing options for farmers. It will also review whether the project's
implementation strategy and approach address the issues of market
development of smallholder farmers. The specific objectives/tasks are
to:
Effectiveness: Assess the results of the implemented
project activities against planned outputs, targets and milestones.
Assess the quality and timeliness of inputs, the reporting and
monitoring system.
Efficiency: Assess the extent to which the
project has delivered value for money thus far, in terms of costs and
major benefits or potential benefits, as well as the cost-efficiency of
project interventions and the quality and timeliness of inputs.
Approach and Methodology
Suggested data sources and collection methods include:
- Review of project documents, such as WFL's project proposal, work plan, budget, data records and progress report.
- Conduct
consultations/interviews with LIFT Program Officers, WFL project
leaders and relevant project stakeholders and partners in Yangon and in
Southern Shan.
- Site visits, which includes observation leased
farmers' farms, demonstration farms, and consultations with community
leaders, WFL staff and other relevant stakeholders.
The consultant will clearly demarcate between sources of information, comment, opinion and interpretation.
Deliverables and Timelines
Typical deliverables of project evaluations include; work plan,
evaluation questions and guidelines for the interview, debriefing, a
draft final report and final evaluation report. The consultant will
provide a work plan at the start of the consultancy, and agree with the
supervisor on the timing of all the deliverables.
Duration and Timing
The consultant will work for 15 working days within one month period
between November and December 2017. It is estimated that 50% will be
home based and travel to Myanmar.
Field work will be conducted
after holding consultations in Yangon, followed by a debriefing session
in Yangon. A draft final report must be submitted after the debriefing
and final report must be submitted within 7 calendar days after written
feedback from LIFT.
Management Arrangements
The Fund Management Office will support the consultant by:
- Providing the appropriate reports and materials
- Organizing
the logistics for the consultations and briefing session in Yangon,
including inviting participants and covering the costs of the venue,
materials, and lunch/ refreshments
- Organizing meetings with and accompanying the consultant on those visits
- Selecting stakeholders
- Arranging field visits for the consultant
The selected consultant is responsible for the overall management of
evaluation activities, such as designing the review, arranging necessary
meetings, and making all other logistical and administrative
arrangements, such as vehicle rentals and drivers, lodging, workspace,
computers, Internet access, printing and photocopying. All forms of
insurance are the responsibility of the selected consulting firm.
Education
- A
Master's Degree in business administration, agricultural economics,
agriculture and water resource management, rural development,
socio-economics, economics or related field is required.
- A
Bachelor's degree in related field in combination with 2 additional
years of experience in similar positions may be accepted in lieu of
Master's degree.
Experience
- A minimum of 7
years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, programme
management, project management, knowledge management or results based
management is required.
- At least 5 years of working experience in project evaluations is required.
- Demonstrated experience in agriculture /agribusiness management of project activities is required.
- Extensive working experience with the private sector and in different businesses of the agricultural sector would be an asset.
- Extensive knowledge of experience working with agribusiness companies or irrigation projects would be an asset.
- Experience
of working and/or cooperating with multiple development partners,
including multi-lateral institutions would be an asset.
- Understanding the context of Myanmar agriculture and related working experience would be an asset.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access) is required.
Language
- Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential.
Develops
and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and
externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates
and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and
activities on other parts of the organization.
Treats
all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and
encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical
norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for
diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model
contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the
development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive
leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to
succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates
understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts
the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external
relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the
role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course
of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to
total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees
opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that
responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open
to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts
own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on
experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even
under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates
data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes
an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies
innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses
ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication
indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively
listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively,
by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: IICA 3 Contract duration: 15 working days within one
month period (December 2017) For more details about the ICA contractual
modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- For
staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate
at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
- The
incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative
instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System
and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Special considerations The applicants are requested to indicate fee
expectations in USD. Note that this is a homebased contract with at
least 30% travel to Myanmar. Reimbursement of travel and payment of
Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) will be paid according to UN rules and
regulations. Noted that this is for a desk review assessment and only
the most relevant profiles will be reviewed for the further
recommendation. No interview will be conducted. By applying, you are
expressing your interest in this position.
UNOPS supports the
successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian
and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve
people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations,
governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and
procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Working in
some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to
advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or
surpassing our partners' expectations.
With over 7,000
personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the
logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they
need it.
A flexible structure and global reach means that we
can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits
of economies of scale.
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