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Introduction

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

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