- Masters degree in Geological Information Systems (GIS), Geo Informatics or any related field
- At least five years of demonstrable experience in GIS research studies/projects
- Demonstrated experience in working with UN agencies would be an advantage
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Fluency in English and Sinhala/Tamil
Selection of an Individual Consultant Evaluation Method and Criteria Cumulative analysis
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as a) responsive/compliant/acceptable; and b) having received the highest score out of set of weighted technical criteria (70%). and financial criteria (30%). Financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal received by UNDP for the assignment.
Technical Criteria for Evaluation (Maximum 700 points)
Overall technical evaluation criteria:
Summary of Technical Proposal |
Maximum Total Points |
Part 1: Relevance of Education |
150 |
Part 2: Relevance of experience |
400 |
Part 3: Special skills |
150 |
Total |
700 |
Details of evaluation criteria and marking scheme:
Part 1: Relevance of Education:
No |
Criteria |
Maximum Points |
1.1 |
Masters degree in Geological Information Systems (GIS), Geo informatics or a related field |
150 |
Part 2: Relevance of experience
No |
Criteria |
Maximum Points |
2.1 |
At least five years of experience in carrying out GIS research studies/projects. |
150 |
2.2 |
Examples (Abstracts) provided of previous work in using GIS software and applications for similar scope of work |
150 |
2.3 |
Demonstrated experience in working with multi-Stakeholders including UN agencies. (Two reference letters from previous stakeholders) |
100 |
|
Total |
400 |
Part 3: Special skills
No |
Criteria |
Maximum Points |
3.1 |
Excellent research and writing skills |
75 |
3.2 |
Fluency in English and Sinhala/Tamil |
75 |
|
Total |
150 |
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 490 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Application
The application should contain:
- Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position and a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work.
- Updated CV to include qualifications/competencies and relevant experience in similar projects and contact details of 3 professional referees who can certify your competencies, professionalism, quality of writing, presentation, and overall suitability to this TOR.
- Individual Consultants will be evaluated based on a combination of factors including cover letter, the credentials on offer, and a brief interview (optional) and the offer which gives the best value for money for UNDP.
Please send the Financial Proposal separately to the e-mail address: consultants.lk@undp.org stating the vacancy number/position in the subject line (As per the template given in Annex II below)
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee: LKR (_______________________________________)
Amount in words: (Rs._______________________________________________________________)
Incomplete proposals may not be considered & please follow the above given instructions strictly when applying.
Please submit the Amount in LKR only
Annexes
Annex I – Individual IC General Terms and Conditions
Note: Payments will be based on invoices on achievement of agreed milestones i.e., upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR and certification of acceptance by UNDP. The applicant must factor in all possible costs in his/her “All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee” including his/her consultancy and professional fee, travel, board and lodging, and any other foreseeable costs in this exercise. No costs other than what has been indicated in the financial proposal will be paid or reimbursed to the consultant. UNDP will only pay for any unplanned travel outside of this TOR and Duty Station on actual basis and on submission of original bills/invoices and on prior agreement with UNDP officials. Daily per diem and costs for accommodation/meals/incidental expenses for such travel shall not exceed established local UNDP DSA rates.
For an Individual Contractor who is 65 years of age or older, and on an assignment requiring travel, be it for the purpose of arriving at the duty station or as an integral duty required travel under the TOR, a full medical examination and statement of fitness to work must be provided. Such medical examination costs must be factored into the financial proposal above. Medical examination is not a requirement for individuals on RLA contracts.
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
Payments will be based on work completed/ progress certified by the Programme Manager UNDP according to following deliverables;
No. |
Deliverable |
% Out of All- Inclusive Lump Sum |
Target Date |
1 |
Submission of the workplan and approach to the assignment based on the deliverables |
10% |
1st May 2022 (one month after start of consultancy) |
1. |
Submission of report for first 4 months of consultancy with details of work carried out on the following: • Support to assess and report the general context, trends and dynamics of land and water resource-based issues and how they affect conflict and violence in Sri Lanka using geographical data mapping and visualization •Support producing geographic heat maps showing the spatial distribution of numerous conflict triggers based on observed trends and patterns of conflict and violence in Sri Lanka using the UNDP Crisis Risk Dashboard. •Support developing GIS tools and applications to the Dashboard in collaboration with the UNDP Crisis Bureau team •Review and provide feedback on the work and analysis conducted by the IUCN in regard to the project implementation |
40% |
1st August 2022 (four months after start of consultancy) |
2. |
Submission of report for second 4 months of consultancy with details of work carried out •Support to assess and report the general context, trends and dynamics of land and water resource-based issues and how they affect conflict and violence in Sri Lanka using geographical data mapping and visualization •Support producing geographic heat maps showing the spatial distribution of numerous conflict triggers based on observed trends and patterns of conflict and violence in Sri Lanka using the UNDP Crisis Risk Dashboard. •Support developing GIS tools and applications to the Dashboard in collaboration with the UNDP Crisis Bureau team |
40% |
1st December 2022 (eight months after start of consultancy) |
3. |
Prepare and submit a report at the end of the project period to UNDP detailing the work carried out, and results of analysis |
10% |
20th January 2023 |
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workplace, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and Qualified women are encouraged to apply.