CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR FULL TIME CONSULTANCY FOR TECHNICAL OFFICER SERVICES
Background:
As a low-lying developing state, Belize is highly vulnerable to the climate change impacts such as sea level rise, erosion, storm surges and flooding. A 2014 assessment categorized Belize’s vulnerability index to climate change as extremely high: ranking 9th on the list of 38 other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF, 2014). The assessment highlighted the country’s high risk to climate change based on its adaptive capacity linked to the vulnerability of the agriculture sector. Belize is seasonally affected by tropical storms and hurricanes, which on average, according to scientific reports, are becoming more intense each year because of human-induced global warming and higher sea surface temperatures. Belize is also highly exposed to other natural hazards such as flooding and drought, more pronounced in inland areas. These can lead to infrastructure and economic losses, especially in agricultural and inhabited areas during the hurricane season. There has also been evidence that the average annual temperature of Belize has been rising and is projected to rise further. To effectively address these issues, the threat of climate change requires multilateral action from policy makers, technical experts, the private and public sector as well as local communities, in order to seek solutions and make changes to effectively adapt to climate change impacts. To reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience to future climate risks and hazards Belize must devise mechanisms to adapt to the imminent changes affecting economic sectors, livelihoods, and natural ecosystems.
- Component One: Safeguarding Forest and Water Resources through Strategic Protection and Restoration Solutions.
- Component Two: Combating Wildfires through Adaptive Management.
- Component Three: Creating Opportunities to Support Alternative Livelihoods.
- Component Four: Building National Capacity to Access Adaptation Finance.
- Component Five: Community Disaster Risk Management.
Responsibilities
The Technical Officer will be responsible for:
1) Support the Project Manager (PM) in the general implementation of the project activities.
2) Monitoring the progress of the project against the established indicators, targets and milestones as outlined in the project’s Results Framework.
3) Ensure that gender, environmental and social indicators are documented and tracked throughout the lifespan of the project and included in all progress and final reports.
4) Assist the PM in the coordination of the execution of project activities that will support the granting mechanism of the project.
5) Lead the Monitoring and evaluation of the sub-grants, including all relevant reports and implementation tracking using the Information Management System (IMS) of PACT.
6) Prepare and submit work plans and reports to the PM, as established by the PM for proper tracking and oversight of the technical activities.
7) Assist the PM in the provision of support to potential project grantees in the design, development, implementation, and reporting of subgrants as needed.
8) Assist the PM in the technical review of grant proposals submitted to PACT to access the EDA funding relevant to each project component.
9) Assist the PM in communication and coordination with all project beneficiaries, and stakeholders to ensure support for project implementation.
10) Work in close collaboration and coordination with PACT’s Conservation Investment Department for the sub-granting of project funds in the target areas of each project component.
11) Support the procurement process for good and services as guided by the project’s implementation arrangements, PM guidance, and in-line with all PACT policies and procedures relevant to procurement and use of project funds.
Professional Qualifications and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in project management (preferred) or relevant field;
- A combination of academic qualifications in other relevant fields with work experience in any of the five project thematic areas will be considered.
- A minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in managing projects.
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- Advanced level of computing literacy (Microsoft Office applications preferred)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
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Expression of Interest
Candidates should present a signed expression of interest that responds to the requirements of this Terms of Reference, accompanied by Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, current police record and a list of two recent professional references (names and contact information only) no later than 5:00 pm. on January 8, 2024. The package should be addressed to:
Procurement Officer
Protected Areas Conservation Trust
Re: Expression of Interest – Technical Officer Services AF-EDA
Soft Copies should be sent via email to:
procurementofficer@pactbelize.org And ed@pactbelize.org
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