Country: Lao PDR    Description of the Assignment: General requirements The International Consultant - Technical Specialist will provide high level advice and guidance to Department of Agriculture, Government of Lao PDR and UNDP in the following areas: ·         Guide and support with international technical expertise on project implementation activities under Component 1, 2 3, and 4. ·         Coordinate and support the development and implementation a capacity building programme for strengthening pesticide registration in line with FAO Pesticide Registration Toolkit. ·         Coordinate and support the development of a capacity building programme for implementation of the International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides. ·         Identify key stakeholders to involve in the capacity building programmes and ensure engagement in accordance with the requirement of Stakeholder Engagement Plan during project. ·         Conduct a local preliminary diagnosis and validation of existing stockpiles within the country. ·         Assess treatment and disposal facilities for wastes at national and/or regional level. ·         Design an optimization plan for the removal of identified stockpiles considering best practices worldwide. ·         Ensure the implementation of existing BEP/BAT throughout project activities. Specific tasks Task 1: Technical guidance, review and contractor management. -          Develop detailed Terms of References for national and international consultants and contractors, as required by the project; -          Supervise consultants, and conduct quality assurance review of technical review of their contracted outputs; -          Provide technical guidance and support to DOA and the project team; Task 2: Development of project reports and knowledge products. -          Draft synthesis reports to be published as technical project reports using outputs from consultants and project outcomes; -          Provide inputs on the development of knowledge products to showcase project outcomes and achievements, such as: fact sheets, brochures, posters, maps, conceptual diagrams and infographics, videos etc. for publishing in print and/or online media; -          Draft event summaries, new items, stories etc. for publishing on the project’s knowledge hub/ portal; -          Draft a detailed progress  report of the project Task 3: Build project visibility and linkages with other projects and development partners -          Promote the project and its achievements through the dissemination of knowledge products and communication materials via the project’s knowledge hub and other forums; -          Represent the project at stakeholder events and meetings; -          Build synergies with other projects through collaborations with government and development partners; Task 4: Project monitoring and reporting. -          Provide inputs to the project’s M&E reports, such as: six monthly progress reports, GEF Project Implementation Reports (PIR), mid-term and end-of-project reviews; -          Provide feedback on the performance of project consultants; -          Undertake reviews of on-ground investments and activities and document their outcomes, such as: pilot activities for sustainable agriculture, improvements in community livelihoods; Task 5: Advocacy and Programme development. -          Lead preparation of policy papers and help to prepare policy advocacy notes/speech; and provide technical inputs to the development of new Concept note/project proposal in relevant areas. Task 6: Staff Support and Capacity Building •          Coach and support project staff and promote a learning environment; •          Orientate UNDP and FARM project staffs on project strategies, expectations, and own roles and responsibilities; •          Assess staff competencies and guide individuals and teams to effectively complete objectives and tasks; •          Support DOA capacity enhancement efforts; mentor and develop the skills and/or provision of training of officials; •          Be mindful of staff wellness and induce a culture of transparency, problem solving, and teamwork; •          Support access to reference materials, online and other training opportunities for staff and partners; •          Support and be involved in organizing and facilitating project meetings, workshops etc. with relevant substantive inputs. Task 7: Coordination and Networking • Contacts Links UNSPSC codes Email: [email protected] Surname: Kongthanou Khanthavixay Link Description https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000279121232 Supplier Registration https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=27797 UNDP Procurement Notices Ad https://procurement-notices.undp.org/sharepoint/login.cfm Please click on this link before accessing the Negotiation Document(s) link https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-LAO-00422 Negotiation Document(s) Collapse all Expand all G  -  Business, Communication & Technology Equipment & Supplies 43000000  -  Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications 43200000  -  Components for information technology or broadcasting or telecommunications 43201800  -  Media storage devices 43201806  -  Tape arrays $(document).ready(function () { UNGM.UNSPSC.init(); });