- MSc degree in agriculture extension, community development, natural resources management, institutional development, non-formal agricultural training, or similar.
- Minimum of 15 years professional experience in systematic agriculture and NRM extension works with partly experimental features, crop and farming system diversification (theoretically and in practice).
- General knowledge of possible Climate Change impacts on agriculture and rural environment and livelihoods.
- Ability to transfer analytical results into simple and workable extension modules.
- Practical experience in UN-related projects and knowledge of UN system and procedures preferable. Working experience in government projects in SEAsia helpful.
Requirements for submission of applications:
a) All interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP website at http://www.undplao.org/vacancies or http://jobs.undp.org. The UNDP will only accept applications submitted on-line. Please ensure that before making on-line application, you have completed the UNDP Personal History Form (P11). The electronic version of the P11 can be downloaded from Please ensure that before making on-line application, you have completed the UNDP Personal History Form (P11). The electronic version of the P11 can be downloaded from http://www.undplao.org/vacancies (Current Vacancies Section). The completed P11 form further should be uploaded while applying on-line;
b) Detailed financial offer: Lump sum offer with clear cost breakdown (international travel, consultancy fee and DSA).
Evaluation of proposals:
The technical proposal is evaluated on the basis of its responsiveness to the Terms of Reference (TOR) based on the below evaluation criteria used in the Procurement Notice and TOR.
LOWEST PRICE OF TECHNICALLY RESPONSIVE PROPOSALS (Lowest evaluated offer of technically qualified applicants, usually used for consultants or contractors performing support services)
The price proposal of all consultants, who have attained minimum 70 % of the total score (i.e. 70 points) in the technical evaluation, was compared. The contract will be awarded to the individual offering the lowest technically responsive offer.
Sample: Technical Proposal Evaluation Form
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Points obtainable
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Name of Consultant
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Name 1
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Name 2
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Name 3
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1.
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Experience of the consultants:
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Max 30 points
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Sub criteria
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1.1 Experience of international projects of comparable size, complexity and technical specialty
Less than two projects – 4
Two to three projects – 7
Five to ten projects - 10
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10
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1.2 Experience in developing countries under
comparable conditions
From 1 to 2 countries (5 points)
From 3 to 5 countries (8 points)
6 and above countries (10 points)
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10
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1.3 Experience in UNDP/GEF projects
From 1 to 2 yrs (5 points)
From 3 to 5 yrs (8 points)
More than 6 yrs (10 points)
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10
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Sub total
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30
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2.
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CV: Objectives and Scope of Work:
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Max 50 points
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Sub criteria
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2.1 Are the important aspects of the objectives (strategic understanding, focus on climate change adaptation, evaluation criteria) visible in sufficient detail through earlier assignments undertaken?
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20
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2.2 Are the details of the scope of work (all operational aspects mentioned in TOR) sufficiently visible through earlier assignments undertaken?
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20
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2.3 Is the presentation of earlier technical works and assignments in the CV clear, consistent and logical?
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10
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Sub total
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50
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3.
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Organization and completeness of the CV
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10
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4
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Intellectual and technical soundness
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5
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5.
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Previous UNDP/UN performance evaluation
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5
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Total Technical
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Max 100 points (100%)
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Financial offer (lump sum)
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Note: Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to the following e-mail: diyer.rasulov@undp.org. UNDP Lao PDR will respond in writing by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants.
All interested candidates are encouraged to visit the above web-site for updates.
Note: Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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