Tenders Are Invited For National Consultant Translator Interpreter Undp Lotfa Tsm

Tenders Are Invited For National Consultant Translator Interpreter Undp Lotfa Tsm Kabul Afghanistan National Consultant Translator Interpreter Undp Lotfa Tsm Kabul AfghanistanLocation Kabul AfghanistanApplication Deadline 02 Apr 19 Midnight New York Usa Time Left 13D 23H 0MType Of Contract Individual ContractPost Level National ConsultantLanguages Required English Duration Of Initial Contract 9 Months With Maximum 198 Working Days Refer A Friend Apply NowBackgroundUndp Global Mission Statement The Undp Is The UnS Global Development Network An Organization Connecting People Around The World To Knowledge Experience And Resources To Help Build A Better Life Undp Is On The Ground In 166 Countries Working With National Counterparts To Develop In Country Solutions To National And Global Development Challenges Undp Afghanistan Mission Statement Undp Supports Stabilization State Building Governance And Development Priorities In Afghanistan In Partnership With The Government Of The Islamic Republic Of Afghanistan Giroa Other Un Agencies The Donor Community And Other Development Stakeholders Undp Has Contributed To Institutional Development Designed To Positively Impact The Daily Lives Of Afghan Citizens Over The Years Undp Has Impacted On Milestone Efforts Including The Adoption Of The Afghanistan Constitution Presidential Parliamentary And Provincial Council Elections And Capacity Building For The Legislative Judicial And Executive Arms Of The State Including Ministries Government Agencies And Commissions At The National And Sub National Levels Moreover Major Demobilization Disarmament Rehabilitation Ddr And Area Based Livelihoods And Reconstruction Programmes Have Been Implemented Nationwide Undp Afghanistan Is Committed To The Highest Standards Of Transparency And Accountability And Works In Close Coordination With The United Nations Assistance Mission In Afghanistan Unama And The Un System To Maximize The Impact Of Its Development Efforts On The Ground Importantly Undp Programmes In Afghanistan Have Benefited From The Very Active Support Of Donors Based On Consultations Between Undp The Giroa And Donors Conducted During 2017 A Growing View Emerged That The Scope Of Lotfa Should Be Expanded To Include The Entire Justice Chain Police Courts And Prisons And Cover All Institutions Across The Entire Rule Of Law Sector With An Increased Focus On Anti Corruption Simultaneously The Lotfa Structure Has Been Revised To Bring It More In Line With International Standards And Best Practices On Trust Fund Management And Administration Consequently It Is Proposed That Lotfa Will Be Administered Through Un Multi Partner Trust Fund Mptf Modalities From The First Quarter Of 2019 I E Multi Partner Financing Instruments That Quickly Move From Commitment To Action To Results Helping Those Most In NeedThe New Trust Fund Terms Of Reference Tor And Strategic Framework Have Been Approved By The Lotfa Steering Committee As The Revised Lotfa Tor Becomes Effective Management Arrangements For The Trust Fund Will Be Finalized Organizational Context Of This PositionSince 2001 The Law And Order Trust Fund For Afghanistan Lotfa Has Been Funding Police Salaries Improving Police Capacity And Developing Systems Within The Ministry Of Interior Affairs Moia And Will Continue To Do So Through A Number Of New Projects To Facilitate These Projects An Experienced Police Advisory Team Pat Has Been Formed Headed By A Senior Police Expert Under The Tsm Project And The UndpS Rule Of Law Human Security Rolhs Unit The Team And Short Term Expert Consultants Who Will Be Attached To The Pat On A Needs Basis Will Provide Technical Direction For Each Of The Projects In Close Coordination With The Moia Anp And International Partners To Work Effectively And Efficiently The Pat Requires An Experienced Interpreter Translator To Join The Team Duties And ResponsibilitiesKey FunctionsTranslations And Interpretations As Detailed Below Carry Out Translation Requirements As Follows Translate Correspondence Concepts Reports And Any Other Project Documents From Dari Into English And Vice Versa English Into Dari Translate Relevant Documents Of International Origin From English Into Dari And Vice Versa Dari Into English As Required Submit Translations In Word Processed Documents Proofread And Edit Translated And Other Documents Ensure Accuracy Of Policing And Associated Terminology Used In The Documents With The Support Of The Pat Provide Any Other Translation Services Including Consecutive And Simultaneous Translation As Requested By The Pat File All Translated Documents Properly In Hard And Soft Copy Provide Administrative And Operational Support Associated To Translation Requirements On A Needs Basis Note Ability To Translate Correspondence Briefs Drafts Reports And Any Other Project Documents From Pashto Into English And Vice Versa English Into Pashto Would Be An Asset Provide Interpretation Services To Pat And Associated Consultants As Follows Provide Technical Advice Regarding Interpretation Requirements Interpretation At Meetings Workshops Presentations And Other Project Events From English Into Dari And Vice Versa Provide Interpretation Services On Field Trips Outside Kabul Carry Out Other Relevant Tasks Related To Interpretation As Requested By The Pat Note Ability To Interpret From English Into Pashto And Vice Versa Would Be An Asset Expected Deliverables Payment SchedulePayments Under The Contract Shall Be Delivery Based And Be Made On Receipt Of The Delivered Services As Indicated Above Including A Timesheet Completed According To Accepted Undp Procurement Formats For Individual Contractors The Draft Reports Will Be Reviewed By The Senior Police Expert And Approved By The Tsm Project Manager The Payments Will Be Paid Upon The Full Completion And Acceptance Of Contractual Obligations As Accepted By The Tsm Project Manager Payments Will Be Made In Installments Upon Completion And Acceptance Of The Following Deliverables Deliverable 1 20 Days 11 Provision Of Translation Interpretation Services As Required Deliverable 2 20 Days 11 Provision Of Translation Interpretation Services As Required Deliverable 3 20 Days 11 Provision Of Translation Services As Required Deliverable 4 20 Days 11 Provision Of Translation Services As Required Deliverable 5 20 Days 11 Provision Of Translation Services As Required Deliverable 6 20 Days 11 Provision Of Translation Services As Required Deliverable 7 20 Days 11 Provision Of Translation Services As Required Deliverable 8 20 Days 11 Provision Of Translation Services As Required Deliverable 9 20 Days 12 Provision Of Translation Services As Required Institutional ArrangementsThe National Consultant Will Work Under The Overall Supervision Of The Tsm Project Manager And Direct Supervision Of The Senior Police Expert Supported With Technical Direction By The Pat The Rolhs Unit And The Tsm Project Will Provide Office Space Internet Logistical And Other Support Services Including Transport And Security For Undp National Personnel However The Consultant Is Expected To Bring His Her Own Laptop And Mobile Phone And Meet Local Communications Costs Rolhs Unit Will Provide A Local Pre Paid Sim Card Costs To Arrange Meetings Workshops Travel Costs And Daily Subsistence Allowance Dsa During Field Visits If Any Etc Shall Be Covered By The Tsm Project Duration Of The WorkThe Deliverables Under This Contract Shall Be Completed Within 9 Months After The Signing Of The Contract Including All Preparation Work And On Site Visits Duty StationWork Will Be Carried Out In Country The Duty Station For The Contractor Is Kabul Afghanistan The Tsm Project Will Cover Expenses Of All Official Field Missions Within Or Outside The Country Upon Receiving The Prior Approval From The Tsm Project Manager When In Kabul The Contractor Will Be Based At The Tsm Moia Office Or The Rolhs Unit Unoca During Working Hours Security Conditions Permitting The Contractor Will Follow The Working Hours And Weekends Applicable To Undp Country Office Co Staff The ContractorS Movement For Meetings And Consultations Shall Be Coordinated By The Rolhs Unit And The Tsm Project The Contractor Is At All Times Required To Observe Undp Security Rules And Regulations CompetenciesCore Competencies Demonstrates Commitment To UndpS Mission Vision And Values Promotes Ethics And Integrity Displays Cultural Gender Religion Race Nationality And Age Sensitivity And Adaptability Creates And Promotes An Environment For Open Communications Results Oriented Strong Team Player With Excellent Interpersonal Skills Ability To Establish Substantive Professional Relationships With All Stakeholders Consistently Approaches Work With Energy And A Positive Constructive Attitude Ability To Work Independently Shares Knowledge Across The Organization Contributing To A Culture Of Knowledge Sharing And Learning Experience In Results Based Management And Results Oriented Approach To Project Implementation Is An Asset Experience With The Un System A Strong Asset Familiarity With Conflict Environments Is An Asset Note Qualified Female Candidates Are Highly Encouraged To Apply Required Skills And ExperienceEducation At Least BachelorS Degree In Humanities With English As A Subject Or Other Relevant Field Ma Degree In Mentioned Field Will Be An Advantage Certification In English Translation From A Recognised Institute For Foreign Languages Will Be An Advantage Experience Minimum 5 Years Of Proven Professional Experience As A Translator Interpreter Is Required Proven Ability To Work With Complex Documents Such As Legislation Experience In Providing Consecutive Simultaneous Translation Is An Asset Prior Experience In Working With International Organizations Is An Asset Excellent Computer Skills With Microsoft Office Word Excel Power Point In Both English And Dari Equivalent Computer Skills In Pashto Is An Asset Language Excellent Written And Oral English And Dari Including The Ability To Translate And Interpret From One To The Other Equivalent Skill Level In Pashto Is An Asset The Contractor Shall Submit A Price Proposal As Below Daily Fee The Consultant Shall Propose A Daily Fee Which Should Be Inclusive Of Her His Professional Fee Local Communication Costs And Insurance Inclusive Of Medical Health Insurance And Evacuation The Professional Daily Fee All Inclusive Of The Above Elements Shall Be Paid Upon Submission Of Timesheet The Number Of Working Days For Which The Daily Fee Shall Be Payable Under The Contract Is 180 Working Days Maximum Payment Schedule Payments Shall Be Done Upon Verification Of Completion Of Specific Deliverables Upon Clearance By The Senior Police Advisor And Approval By The Tsm Project Manager Individual Consultants Will Be Evaluated Based On The Following Methodology Cumulative AnalysisThe Award Of The Contract Shall Be Made To The Individual Consultant Whose Offer Has Been Evaluated And Determined As Responsive Compliant Acceptable And 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 Financial Criteria Weight 30 Only Candidates Obtaining A Minimum Of 49 Points 70 Of The Total Technical Points Would Be Considered For The Financial Evaluation Technical Criteria 70 Marks Supervised Written Test 40 Marks A Supervised Written Test Will Be Administered Via Or Depending On The Location Of Shortlisted Applicants The Written Test Will Focus On Assessing ApplicantS Abilities To Translate From To English To From Dari And Use Of Ms Office Applications To Produce Top Quality Documentation Under Time Pressure The Passing Mark For The Test Is Set At 70 Of 40 Marks Qualification And Experience 30 Marks Evaluation Of Cvs For Shortlisting General Qualification 15 Marks Experience Relevant To The Assignment 15 Marks Documents To Be Included When Submitting The Proposals Interested Individual Consultants Must Submit The Following Documents Information To Demonstrate Their Qualifications In One Single Pdf Document Duly Accomplished Confirmation Of Interest And Submission Of Financial Proposal Template Using The Template Provided By Undp Annex Ii As Well As The Contact Details Email And Telephone Number Of The Candidate And At Least Three 3 Professional References Personal Cv Indicating All Experience From Similar Projects Relevant To The Assignment Brief Description Of Why The Individual Considers Him Herself As The Most Suitable Candidate For The Assignment Incomplete Application Will Not Be Considered It Will Be Disqualified Automatically Undp Is Committed To Achieving Workforce Diversity In Terms Of Gender Nationality And Culture Individuals From Minority Groups Indigenous Groups And Persons With Disabilities Are Equally Encouraged To Apply All Applications Will Be Treated With The Strictest Confidence Undp Does Not Tolerate Sexual Exploitation And Abuse Any Kind Of Harassment Including Sexual Harassment And Discrimination All Selected Candidates Will Therefore Undergo Rigorous Reference And Background Checks

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