Innovations in Urbanization Expert - Bangkok

Educational:

Advanced degree in development economics, development studies, geography, urban planning, population and development, statistics, or other relevant social sciences relevant to this assignment.

Experience:

At least 7 years of experience working on urban development challenges. At least 3 years working on and/or covering Asia Pacific countries;Familiarity with governance, climate change, poverty and inequality debates as they related to an urban context;Experience working on employing innovative methods toward urban issues an asset;Experience using design thinking and other innovative methodologies for development;Experience working in multi-lateral and bi-lateral development oriented agencies;Track-record of forging partnerships, coordinating joint milti-partner initiatives and mobilizing resources.

Language:

Fluency of English language is required;Knowledge of an Asian language would be an asset.

Institutional Arrangement:

The international consultant with report to the Team Leader – Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction, and in close collaboration with the Policy Specialist, MDGs and the rest of the Urban Task Team colleagues.

 Duration of the Work:

Expected initial duration of work is from September 25 to December 24, with the possibility of extension.

 Duty Station:

Bangkok, Thailand with no travel required.

Documents to be included when submitting proposal:

Interested individual consultant must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate your qualifications:

Cover Letter: Brief motivation letter explaining why the applicant thinks is an outstanding candidate for the job.Financial proposal: indicating all-inclusive daily fee in USD;Personal CV and/or signed P.11: including past experience in similar projects and the name and contact details of 3 references.

Financial Proposal:

The financial proposal will specify the daily professional fee in USD and payments will be made to the Individual Consultant based on the number of days worked and upon completion of the deliverables. The roundtrip airfare to join duty station will be covered by UNDP.  In the event of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

Evaluation:

The award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable;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%:

Experience related to services: 60 points;Expertise & Availability: 40 points;Financial Criteria weight; 30%.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 350 technical points would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

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