Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697796037284.pdf (Dominica)
Terms of Reference For a Consultancy with the PISLM Consultancy: National Project Coordinator for the project - Sustainable Land Management (SLM) in the Commonwealth of Dominica Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) was formulated as a part of the Technical Programme of the Caribbean SIDS Programme – an initiative that was adopted at the 14th Session of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment for Latin America and the Caribbean held in Panama in November, 2003.
This initiative was then endorsed by the CARICOM/COTED on the Environment in 2008 to provide a framework for assisting Country Parties for the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought (UNCCD), and for addressing the land management component of the Barbados Program of Action (BPOA) and the Mauritius Strategy (MSI) in Caribbean SIDS.
Further, it was decided at COP 10 (decision) that PISLM shall act as reporting entity for Caribbean SIDS with regards to the preparation and submission of reports on the implementation of the sub-regional programmes referred to in paragraph 2 of decision 8/COP.8.

As such, PISLM serves as a mechanism to facilitate exchange of good land management practices between participating countries, and serves as a mechanism for stimulating the replication of approaches, tools and methodologies throughout the region.
PISLM will act as the Executing Agency for the project, and work in close collaboration with the ECU.

Deforestation caused by agricultural and infrastructure expansion is resulting in severe land degradation processes in many watersheds on the island.
Dominica is particularly vulnerable to land degradation from deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices because of its topography and its location in the hurricane belt of the Caribbean; more than even most of its neighbours, Dominica has suffered repeated extreme weather events (hurricanes, flooding, and droughts) that greatly magnify land degradation processes.
For these reasons, the Government of Dominica is determined to develop new, sustainable approaches to land management of agricultural lands and watersheds that will reduce land degradation processes and increase resilience to the impacts of severe weather events while also ensuring that the country’s agricultural sector can continue to ensure food security and provide viable livelihoods for the large part of the population engaged in agricultural production.
The Project Objective is therefore the establishment of landscape level planning, information and coordination frameworks to support sustainable agriculture and sustainable watershed management in Dominica.

As such, it is on this basis that the PISLM Support Office issues this call for consultants.
Assignment The national consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director from the PISLM Support Office and report to the Executive Director of the PISLM Support Office, operating in close coordination with the Director of the Environmental Coordinating Unit of Dominica The objective of this consultancy is to serve as Project Manager in the Project Management Unit (PMU).
Administrative • Supervise and coordinate all aspects of the day-to-day work of the PMU; • Provide guidance and supervision to the work of the staff of the PMU including with regard to the implementation of all activities specified in the Project Document, and ensure their timely completion; • Prepare detailed annual work plans to be reviewed and approved by the Project Steering Committee (PSC); • Prepare in close collaboration with the lead agencies for each component, progress and financial reports as specified in the Project Document; • Ensure adherence to the Executing Agencies’ administrative, financial and technical reporting requirements; • Ensure that financial allocations and expenditures are in accordance with UN financial rules and regulations; • Clear for approval administrative and financial reports, external communications and travel requests; • Provide administrative guidance to, and oversight of, the work of the key partners, which operate under Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Sub-contracts; • Prepare the draft agenda and draft annotated agenda for the PSC and SAB meetings in accordance with the rules of procedure of those bodies; • Ensure that all discussion and information documents for meetings of the PSC and SAB are prepared and distributed in a timely manner and in accordance with the rules of procedure for those bodies; • Receive and implement guidance from the Project Steering Committee (PSC); • Prepare in close consultations with all partners and executing agencies the annual PIR reports for transmission to the GEF; and • Assist the Evaluation and Oversight Unit as required in arrangements for the terminal evaluation.
• Perform any other duty relevant to the assignment Technical • Organize workshops, meetings, field visits including arranging logistics and providing reports as directed by the PSC, in consultation with UNEP and PISLM establish Terms of Reference for MOUs, sub-contractors and consultants; • Monitor the work of the consultants and sub-contractors, based on their Terms of Reference, and evaluate the quality of the outputs; • Provide day-to-day technical inputs into project planning and implementation processes; • Following the guidance of the PSC, liaise on a day-to-day basis with co-executing agencies and partners regarding the implementation of components and activities and with donors involved in the project; • Facilitate implementation of the project and promote exchanges of information among project participants; • Ensure, as far as practical, full participation of partners and stakeholders in the project, and prepare a strategy for strengthening partner and stakeholder participation; facilitate finalization and distribution of the project outputs and other documents; • Seek as required direction, and strategic guidance from the PSC regarding project implementation and execution of agreed activities over the entire period of the project; • Seek as required direction, and strategic guidance from the PSC regarding the establishment of timelines and milestones for provision of agreed outputs; • Prepare as required documents to be submitted to meetings of the PSC and Science Advisory Board (SAB) • Review all documents prepared by third parties for submission to the PSC and TC SAB to ensure they meet the appropriate technical, scientific and English standards; • Represent the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) in the Commonwealth of Dominica project at meetings organized by other organizations and programmes, when these are deemed relevant to the project; • Liaise with other relevant GEF and non-GEF projects with focus on those referred to in the Project Document; • Provide general leadership in terms of
 coordination of activities with other programmes and projects at global, regional and where feasible national, levels; Qualification and Experience Required - Education • Advanced degree in environmental management, environmental sciences, forestry, land use planning, agriculture, or related fields; from University or equivalent institution Required Skills • Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills • Solid background in project management, including finance • Sensitive to different cultural backgrounds • Aware of and sensitive to government and civil society interactions/politics • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills • Able to establish priorities and to plan and coordinate work between different partners and stakeholder groups • Able to manage a complex workload and work within tight deadlines • Able to lead, manage and motivate project teams as well as international and local consultants and other stakeholders to achieve results • Able to build strong relationships at all levels with conservation partners, media contacts, potential project sponsors and other stakeholders • Able to react to project adjustments and/or alterations (if any) in an efficient and prompt manner • Able to work in a multicultural and multifunctional environment • Excellent oral, written, mass and interpersonal communication skills • Fully computer literate • Well-developed knowledge about land management and pertaining requirements is desirable Experience - A minimum of ten years of working experience, five of which should be in the management or coordination of international, regional or national projects related to the environment; - Hands-on experience in managing national and international natural resources projects, in particular concerning natural management, capacity development etc., preferably in the project target area resources management, environmental information - Prior UN projects management experience, and particularly UN/GEF project experience and
 knowledge of UN and GEF procedures and guidelines - Efficiency, competence and integrity as well as negotiating skills, tact and diplomacy are essential; Languages • Fluency in English (oral and written) a strict requirement Reporting Structure The National Project Coordinator will report to the PISLM Support Office located at the ECU on a day-to-day basis, and will provide project reports (progress reports, financial reports, etc.)
to PISLM, the PSC and the GEF Implementing Agency (UN Environment Ecosystems Division), the Director of the PISLM Support Office.

Contractual terms The position will be based in the Commonwealth of Dominica.

The duration of the contract is for 1 year, with the possibility of continuation, starting as soon as possible.

Consultancy fee is based on qualifications and experience.