Maritime Safety and Security Consultant – Suva

Educational Qualifications:

• University degree (Master’s or higher) in sociology, law, political or marine science, or other related fields including maritime studies

Experience

• At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in working for the Government or an Intergovernmental Organization in a related areas of maritime safety and security;
• Previous work experience in related area of maritime safety and security in the Pacific region is a strong asset;
• Proven previous working experience in assessments, evaluations, and/or reviews in related areas;
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of local languages an advantage;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships.

Language requirements

• Fluency of English language is required;

Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments

Consultant must send a financial proposal based on:

Lump Sum Amount. The total amount quoted shall be all-inclusive and include all costs components required to perform the deliverables identified in the TOR, including professional fees, phone, internet, other connections costs, and any other applicable cost to be incurred by the IC in completing the assignment. UNDP will pay mission-related travel costs within UNDP regulations. The contract price will be a fixed output-based price regardless of the extension of the herein specified duration. Payments will be made upon completion of the deliverables/outputs and as per the percentages below:

In the event of unforeseeable travel not anticipated in this TOR, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and the Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

Evaluation Method and Criteria

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology:

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 70 points)

• Criteria 1: Relevance of Education. Max 30 points

• Criteria 2:  Relevant regional or country specific knowledge. Max 10 Points
• Criteria 3: Technical expertise (required experience and knowledge for the assignment): Max 30 Points.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Documentation required

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications. Please group them into one (1) single PDF document as the application only allows to upload maximum one document:

• Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided in Annex II.
• Personal CV, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
• Technical proposal, including a) a brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment; and b) a methodology, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.
• Financial proposal, as per template provided in Annex II. Note: National consultants must quote prices in United States Dollars (USD).

Note: Successful individual will be required to provide proof of medical insurance coverage before commencement of contract for the duration of the assignment.

Incomplete and joint proposals may not be considered. Consultants with whom there is further interest will be contacted. The successful consultant shall opt to sign an Individual Contract or a Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA) through its company/employer with UNDP.

Annexes

For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to procurement.fj@undp.org