Tenders Are Invited For Improving Food Security And Water Availability For Vulnerable Families

Tenders Are Invited For Improving Food Security And Water Availability For Vulnerable Families In Rural North Korea Terms Of Reference For Dprk Agriculture ConsultantProject Title Improving Food Security And Water Availability For Vulnerable Families In Rural North KoreaProject Location Democratic PeopleS Republic Of Korea Dprk Or North Korea1 Singye County North Hwanghae Province Food Security Activities 2 Orang County North Hamgyong Wash Activities Project Duration July 2018 To December 2019Project Objective Overall Improve The Quality Of Life For Rural Populations In North Korea Through Improved Food Security And Health Specific ObjectivesTo Sustainably Improve Food Security For Rural Farm Families In Singye County N Hwanghae To Achieve Long Term Improvements In Water Availability And Hygiene Practices In Orang County N Hamgyong Consultancy PurposeTo Provide Agricultural Technical Input To Mission EastS Food Security Activities In Singye County North Hwanghae Consultancy Objective S Support Mission EastS Planning For The Next Steps Of The ProjectS Food Security Activities Discuss New Farming Methods And Agree On Activity Plans For The Project With Farm Management Technicians And Other Stakeholders Provide Training To Farm Managers And Workers On Conservation Agriculture Ca And System Of Rice Intensification Sri And Support The Establishment Of Demo Plots Plan And Design Agroforestry Sites With Farm Management And Oversee The Procurement And Monitor The Delivery Of Trees And Shrubs For Agroforestry Coordinate With Other Food Security Actors In Dprk More Background On These Objectives Is Included In Section 3 Of This Tor Consultancy Output S Agreement With Local Stakeholders On The Way Forward For Fs Activities Including A Written Mou Signed By Kecca Training Delivered For Farm Workers And Management Initiation Of Demonstration Plots Procurement Delivery As Possible Of Trees And Shrubs Meeting Minutes From Key Meetings Photos Quotes And Stories From Farm Workers About The Training Development Of Demo Plots Agroforestry Plans Or Other Food Security Topics Trip Report Debrief Meeting Phone Skype More Background On These Outputs Is Included In Section 4 Of This Tor Consultancy Scope Of WorkThe Consultancy Has Been Scoped As 2 Visits In 2019 Taking Place Starting As Soon As Possible In Month Of May And Again Sometime In The Fall Aiming For August But Precise Date Tbc The First Visit Is Planned For 4 Weeks And The Second For 2 Weeks More Background On This Scope Is Included In Section 5 Of This Tor Proposed Methodology Of WorkThe Consultant Is Requested To Incorporate Following Elements Into The Work As Much Participation And Consultation With Farm Workers And Farm Management As Possible In The Context Establish Clear Working Relationships With Relevant Ministries Institutions In Pyongyang Including As Appropriate Kecca Korean European Cooperation Coordinating Agency Ministry Of Agriculture Moa Academy Of Agricultural Sciences Aas And Ministry Of Land And Environment Protection Molep Close Cooperation With The Mission East Representative Accompanying On Part Of The Visit Representing Mission East But Not Making Any Commitments Beyond What Mission East Has Agreed To Before The Visit Or During The Visit Where Communication With Mission East Is Possible The Consultant Is Welcome To Propose Additional Methods That Will Help Contribute To The Success Of The Visit Person Specification Decision CriteriaQualifications Required Education Should Be Of Degree Level Or Higher Preferably In Agricultural Studies Natural Resource Managment International Development Humanitarian Assistance Rural Development Or Related Experience Required Significant Agricultural Experience Including Agroforestry And Sloping Land Management Conservation Agriculture And System Of Rice Intensification Experience Delivering Agriculture Training Related To The Above Or Similar Topics Previous Relevant Experience Consultancies On Food Security And Project Development Preferably With A Non Governmental Organisation Experience Working In Dprk Or East Asia Preferred The Candidate Should Demonstrate A Good Understanding Of The Food Security Needs Of Rural Communities Ideally In Dprk And Of Appropriate Ways Of Tackling These Needs Skills Required Technical Competencies In The Design Of Food Security Programming For Rural Communities Strong Problem Solving And Analytical Skills Solid Drafting Reporting Skills In Good Written English Ability To Work Both Independently And As Part Of A Team Strong Co Ordination And Negotiation Skills With Stakeholders Culturally Sensitive And High Level Of Diplomacy And Tact Good Information Management And Processing Skills Security Awareness And Management Relevant To Sensitive Security EnvironmentThe Final Decision For This Consultancy Will Be Based On Fit With Selection CriteriaValue For MoneyIneligibility CriteriaTenderers Falling Into Any Of The Following Cases Are Excluded From Participation In The Procurement Procedure A They Are Bankrupt Or Being Wound Up Are Having Their Affairs Administered By The Courts Have Entered Into An Arrangement With Creditors Have Suspended Business Activities Are The Subject Of Proceedings Concerning Those Matters Or Are In Any Analogous Situation Arising From A Similar Procedure Provided For In National Legislation Or Regulations B They Have Been Convicted Of An Offence Concerning Their Professional Conduct By A Judgement That Has The Force Of Res Judicata C They Have Been Guilty Of Grave Professional Misconduct Proven By Any Means That The Contracting Authority Can Justify D They Have Not Fulfilled Obligations Relating To The Payment Of Social Security Contributions Or The Payment Of Taxes In Accordance With The Legal Provisions Of The Country In Which They Are Established Or With Those Of The Country Of The Contracting Authority Or Those Of The Country Where The Contract Is To Be Performed E They Have Been The Subject Of A Judgement That Has The Force Of Res Judicata For Fraud Corruption Involvement In A Criminal Organisation Or Any Other Illegal Activity Detrimental To The Communities Financial Interests F Following Another Procurement Procedure Or Grant Award Procedure Financed By The European Community Budget They Have Been Declared To Be In Serious Breach Of Contract For Failure To Comply With Their Contractual Obligations G They Are Engaged In The Exploitation Of Child Labour H They Do Not Respect Their Employees Basic Social Rights And Working Conditions Candidates Or Tenderers Must Provide A Written Statement With Their Tender Documents That They Are Not In One Of The Situations Listed Above Grounds For ExclusionContracts Shall Not Be Awarded To Candidates Or Tenderers Who During The Procurement Procedure A Are Subject To A Conflict Of Interest B Are Guilty Of Misrepresentation In Supplying The Information Required By The Humanitarian Organisation As A Condition Of Participation In The Contract Procedure Or Fail To Supply This Information C Have Engaged In Corrupt Fraudulent Collusive Or Coercive Practices How To Apply Interested Individuals Should Send The Following By Email To Kendrah Jespersen Missioneast Org A Cover Letter Including Confirmation That None Of The Abovementioned Ineligibility Criteria Apply To The CandidateB A Technical Proposal Outlining The Proposed Approach Timeframe And Budget With Justified Daily RateC Individual CvDeadline For Applications Applications Should Be Submitted As Soon As Possible And Will Be Considered On A Rolling Basis And Not Later Than 23 04 2019

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