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comparative legislation review review of international best practices (of companies, countries, legislations, private sector and public sector) economic valuation general recommendations for EBRD investments country-level recommendations for policy dialogue in selected countries peer-reviewed by the country experts, and also the editor will do the necessary linguistic adjustments and Assignment start date the 5. Draft final report/ knowledge product(s) of max. 75 pages in addition to annexes and including strategic recommendations. The report will be peer-reviewed internally by the Bank, relevant staff and experts. Draft of the final report/ materials. Within 22 months of the Assignment start date Core team, proof-reader and editor and graphic designer 6. Final report/ knowledge product(s)to be sent to the Gender Team both in word and PDF formats. The report will be professionally proofread, edited and professionally graphic designed. Printed in 200 copies. Final draft of the final report. Within 24 months of the Assignment date Core team, and graphic designer 7. Delivering the 200 copies to the Bank premises Final report/ materials, final Summary publication, Final internal report Within 25 months of the Assignment date Team leader 8. On the basis of the final report, a briefing pack with the concepts and topics from the full report outlined and their positive relation to business performance explained, will be prepared, professionally proofread, edited, laid out and available in English, Arabic, French, Russian and Turkish, as well as printed in 50 copies each. The pack will be used in the future for EBRD’s outreach and training purposes Communication product (to be approved by the OL) Within 26 months of the Assignment start date Core team, proofreader and graphic designer 9. Presentation of the report’s findings in London HQ Final report/ materials, final Summary publication, Final internal report, powerpoint To be agreed by the Bank and the Consultants Team leader and Senior economist VIII. Consultant’s profile The team shall comprise:
The responsibility for the organization of the meetings of the Steering Committee lies with the project manager of the EBRD. Language Reports and meetings will be provided/conducted in English. Depending on the needs of the participants of the workshops and the meetings of the Ministry and other local stakeholders, translation from/to Croatian will be provided by the Consultant.
cooperation from the SOEs and the Ministry in providing information and implementation of the assignment and participating in the workshops; political stability/no changes in government ; no delays in selection and procuring the consultant; high quality performance by the Consultant. Output 1.2 Draft guidelines for the Ministry/CERP/MINFIN concerning the preparation and implementation of SOE restructuring plans Draft guidelines should include methodology for: (i) identification of SOEs facing financial difficulty and requiring restructuring; (ii) setting restructuring targets and expected outcomes for such SOEs; (iii) evaluation of the restructuring targets and then restructuring plans submitted by the SOEs; (iv) overseeing implementation of the SOE restructuring plans, focusing on monitoring responsibilities of the Ministry/CERP and if applicable, MINFIN. Material on two pilot projects is being used in the preparation of the guidelines. Relevant staff group from the Ministry, CERP, MINFIN, relevant line ministries and selected SOEs is chosen for the workshop to cover analysis and recommendations. 0 (no guidelines currently exist). 4-5 Travel: locally based experts are expected to be hired, no travel is Draft guidelines cover at least the indicated topics and take into account best practices / relevant experiences from other countries and are i.e. adjusted for the Croatian context. Targeted selection of group for the workshop and positive feedback from the Ministry/CERP/MINFIN on the usefulness of the workshop. Ministry, CERP, MINFIN, selected SOEs, reports.
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--Discussing electronic literature and textuality Jan 29 Wed “The Mathematical Muse” (Carmen) --Composition Assignment a.2: Writing Constraint Poetry using worksheets --Discussing algorithmic poetry, its purpose and aesthetics Post the poem to your blog by the end of the class Jan 31 Fri “The Multiple Media of Texts” (Carmen) --Photoshop Workshop -- Relation between Image and Text --Start Composition Assignment b)- Image Editing Feb 5 Wed Studio time Image Editing assignment due in your blog by the end of the class. Feb 7 Fri “Vocabulary of Comics” (Carmen) --Introduction to Powerpoint Comic -- Reflecting on the skills being built -- Discussing Powerpoint comics Feb 12 Wed --Start working on your Powerpoint comic Studio time Feb 14 Fri Studio time Feb 19 Wed Studio Time Feb 21 Fri --Introduction to Concept in 60 -- Analyzing Concept in 60 videos Feb 26 Wed “Reading Sounds” (Carmen) -- Recording voice --Introduction to Audacity Feb 28 Fri --Audacity Workshop Studio time
March 5 Wed “Approach,” “Shooting” (Carmen) --Recording with zooms --Intellectual property and ethics March 7 Fri --Introduction to Video editing using iMovie -- Sample video editing March 12 Wed Spring break March 14 Fri Spring March 19 Wed --iMovie tutorial and troubleshoot continued March 21 Fri “The Secret’s in the Storyboard” (Carmen) --Storyboarding your concept in 60 video March 26 Wed --Gather assets: Image, video, audio, text March 28 Fri --Gather assets: Image, video, audio, text April 2 Wed --Studio time to start working on your final video April 4 Fri Studio time April 9 Wed Studio time April 11 Fri Watch the Prezi tutorial: http://prezi.com/learn --Introduction to Prezi --Studio time for Concept in 60 + Prezi portfolio April 16 Wed --Studio time for Concept in 60 + Prezi portfolio Concept in 60 due. Needs to be uploaded on youtube/vimeo by 11:59pm. April 18 Fri Studio time; SEI Prezi portfolio due by 11:59pm. April 23 Wed Reflection post due in blog
The Audit Assistant will be work under the supervision of the Principal Internal Auditor in auditing both Projects’ implementation in accordance with World Bank guidelines on procedures and operations, and providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of Internal Control, Risk Management and Governance processes of both Projects. This involves execution of Internal Audit assignments conducted in line with the Financing Agreement between the RFU/IUCEA and the IDA/ World Bank and IUCEA Internal Audit Manual. The Audit Assistant will assist to assess project financial management such as budget operations, funds flow, accounting, financial reporting, administrative operations, adequacy of internal controls, and reporting on results arising there from, and monitoring the status of implementation of recommendations raised. The scope of work includes financial, compliance, value for money, performance effectiveness, and Information Systems audits. Responsibilities: Assist in conducting project financial, operational, compliance, and value for money and performance audit reviews of various operations, projects and processes. Prepare and implement annual audit plan under the guidance of the Head of Audit Investigate allegations and suspicions of fraud and corruption on ACE II project to ensure that all the project activities are conducted to the highest standards of ethical conduct, good practice and transparency in accordance with IUCEA procurement and operations. Execute work programs for each assigned audit; prepare draft reports of audit findings, and present audit recommendations to the supervisor for review Administer internal audit Tools Support ACE II to Maintain Internal Audit engagement documentation to record engagement objectives, activities, work done and conclusions reached in line with quality requirements specified by the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors Advise the Head of Audit of assignment progress and findings through interim meetings, status reports and upon completion, submit final reports Carry out any other tasks assigned by Supervisor. CONTRACT DURATION The contract is for a total duration of 3 years subject to satisfactory performance and the Project duration. SALARY The Audit Assistant will be paid in accordance with the existing salary scales of EAC/IUCEA at G5 level. 5. REPORTING The Audit Assistant will report to the Principal Internal Auditor. 6.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Week 1 & 2 Trespass to Person Can be battery, assault or false imprisonment. General questions to ask Was there a direct interference with person or property? Direct interference = action in injury follows immediately Hutchins v Maughan – Man throwing log on the road, person later trips is not trespass. Southport v Esso – Oil not discharged directly on foreshore, so not trespass. Scott v Shepherd – If other people acting for compulsive self-preservation, trespass by original person. Was the defendant at fault? Weaver v Ward - “No man shall be excused of a trespass except it be adjudged utterly without his fault” Williams v Milotin – No trespass without fault, only liable if intention or negligence present. English position different, actions divided into whether done intentionally or accidentally (Letang v Cooper). Who has the burden of proof? Defendant must disprove fault – McHale v Watson (upheld Weaver v Ward). However, if highway case plaintiff burden of proof (Venning v Chin). Battery Was there a direct and positive act causing unlawful bodily contact? What mens rea is necessary? Hostility not necessary v Star City). However, exclusions to battery include physical contact acceptable in ordinary course of everyday life (Rixon; Collins v Wilcock). Fault? Defendant has burden of proof except for highway cases. Defences? See separate section. Assault Was a threat by defendant that made plaintiff fear imminent harm? (Rozsa v Samuels)
(c) Negligence Calculus – Professional negligence Wrongs Act 1958: s 57 – Professional individual practising a profession. s 59 – D not liable if in widely accepted manner by ‘peer professional opinion’ (unless court finds this opinion is unreasonable). Reintroduces ‘Bolam’ test for all professionals (Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee). In medical context, duty of care in respect of diagnosis/treatment. s 60 – s 59 doesn’t apply when professional gives/omits advice. Information provided by reasonable doctor depends on (F v R): Nature of matter discussed; Nature of treatment; Patient’s desire for info, temperament and health; and General circumstances (e.g. emergency). Doctors have general duty to disclose risks without being asked. Risk is material if reasonable patient would attach significance to it, or doctor was aware/should be aware that patient attached importance to risk (Rogers v Whitaker). Test for causation in ‘failure to warn’ cases: D only liable if failure to warn of patient risk caused P to undergo procedure. Subjective, should be determined in light of all circumstances (Wrongs Act s 51(3); Rosenberg v Percival). Tribunal of fact can reject P’s evidence if credibility issues. If no direct evidence, can infer from objective facts (Rosenberg v Percival). Note: Limited appellate review on such a decision. Week 6 Causation and Remoteness Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) s 51 Two elements to establish causation: Factual causation ((1)(a), (2) & (3)). Legal causation ((1)(b), (4)).
s 5 – If patient refuses treatment, is over 18, of sound mind and procedure explained to them, medical practitioner and patient can witness a ‘refusal of treatment certificate’. s 5A – If patient has agent/guardian they can act on their behalf. s 5B – can refuse medical treatment for patient. s 5C – Tribunal can suspend/revoke authority to refuse treatment. s 6 – MP commits medical trespass if continues procedure despite knowledge of ‘refusal of treatment certificate’. Did defendant have legal authority to perform act? Statutory powers of arrest (Crimes Act 1958): s 457-9: Arrest must occur with a warrant, unless crime being committed or (for police) there is a reasonable suspicion of offence committed. s 461-2: Reasonable arrest not unlawful, even if no offence committed. Common law: Person arrested must be told why, unless crime very obvious (Christie v Leachinsky). Obligation to release/bring before court in reasonable time (Dallison v Caffery). Contributory negligence? No (Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) ss25-26; Horkin v North Melbourne). Trespass to Land – Trespass/Nuisance Trespass Does the plaintiff actually have standing to sue? Only if they have possession – actual or constructive/adverse (Newington v Windeyer). License insufficient (Vaughan v Shire of Benalla). Was there a direct interference with land? Slightest crossing of boundary sufficient. No trespass/nuisance if aircraft flying reasonably/ordinarily overhead (Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) s 30).
Mental Harm definitions (s 67) Consequential MH – MH caused by injury of any kind. Injury – Personal/bodily injury, includes psych injury. Pure MH – Non-consequential MH. Establishing Mental Harm claims Did P suffer mental harm? Psychological injury occurred (s 67), not mental distress (s 75). Consequential mental harm – MH caused by any other injury of any other kind (s 67). Pure mental harm – Any MH other than consequential MH (s 67). Was the MH pure or consequential? Pure – go to Step 3. Consequential – go to Step 4. Pure: Is recovery possible under s 73? Did P witness the at the scene (2)(a); or Have a relationship with the victim ((2)(b); Annetts v Australian Stations; Gifford v Strang Patrick)? If recovery possible, continue. Did D owe a duty of care in relation to the pure MH? No duty unless D foresaw/could foresee that person of normal fortitude would suffer recognised psych illness if reasonable care not taken (s 72(1)). If D P has less than normal fortitude, then duty of care applies as per normal neg claim (s 72(3)). Are following circumstances present (s 72(2))? Mental harm caused by sudden shock; P witnessed, at scene, person being killed/injured/put in danger; Nature of relationship b/w P and person killed/injured/etc. Pre-existing relationship b/w P and D. Are salient features from case law present?
Mistake as to danger- if D’s mistake is about whether force is necessary, D is protected by reasonable mistake Privilege- but if the owner’s mistake is about whether the intruder has right to be there, the use of force will not be privileged Deadly force May use deadly force only where: Non-deadly force will not suffice AND the owner reasonable believes that without deadly force, death or serious bodily harm will occur i.e. use of deadly force allowed against a burglar Mechanical devices- may use mechanical device to protest property only if she would be privileged to use a similar degree of force if she were present and acting herself Limited to preventing commission of the tort Once D has dispossessed P of property and tort is complete, may not use force to recapture property. Yet defense still operates if D is in “hot pursuit” of P. Superseded by other privileges (i.e. necessity) Katko v. Briney FACTS: Series of break-ins to Brineys’ unoccupied farm house. Boarded up windows, put no trespass sign and finally set shotgun trap in one of the rooms (no warning of the gun). Katko entered house looking for old bottles and jars and the gun blew off most of his leg. Katko sues for battery. Brineys claim they were defending their property. HELD: For Katko. Owner of premise is not allowed to willfully injure a trespasser. Only time this conduct would be justifiable would be when trespasser committed a felony of violence or felony punishable by death, or endangering human life by his act. Places infinite value on human life- does this make sense? Torts system values human life, but not infinitively. Consent Consent is a defense unless Duress Threats of future action or future economic deprivation are not sufficient legal duress to invalidate consent Incapacity that defendant is aware of or should reasonably be aware of Mental disability Intoxication Minor Insane Fraud/deception Must go to essential, not collateral, matter Action in excess of consent given (unless medical emergency) Obtaining consent Express/explicit- D not liable if P expressly consents to intentional interference with his person or property Consent by mistake- still consent unless D is aware of P’s mistake Implied
Schuster v. City of NY: LIABILITY for police for failing to protect an informant they solicited Duties of Land Owners/Occupiers Trespasser: Someone who enters or remains on land without permission to do so Duty towards trespassers Landowner must know trespasser is there The hazard must be an artificial condition The hazard must not be obvious to the trespasser Licensee: Social guests; someone invited into a private home Duty towards licensees (see RST 341, p. 263) Landowner has a duty only if they know/should know about the hazard No duty to inspect Or, if the landowner engages in activity that puts the licensee at risk The condition must not be obvious to the licensee Invitee: Business visitors; someone who attends an event or place open to the public, or engages in a mutually beneficial economic exchange Duty towards invitees The landowner has a duty to make sure his premises are safe The hazard must not be obvious to the invitee Why have different standards? Predictability (can’t predict trespassers) Moral judgments (less of a duty to protect wrongdoer) Consequences to community (if there’s always a duty we discourage socializing) Why get rid of the distinctions? (see Rowland) General standard would offer better protection People aren’t more or less worthy of protection based on their reason for being somewhere Herrick v. Wixom: LIABILITY for circus when trespasser injured (they “knew” he was in audience) Davies v. McDowell: NO LIABILITY for carbon monoxide poisoning of licensees; didn’t know Lordi v. Spiotta: LIABILITY because Δ‘s failure to shut off gas was an affirmative act/dangerous Boca v. Mattef: NO LIABILITY because Mattef was a volunteer when he painted watertower Jacobsma v. Goldberg’s: LIABILITY because Jacobsma was an invitee, was asked to help get thief
Rationale: Compensates for actual expenses of litigation; provides incentive to litigate cases of outrage and oppression that might escape notice of prosecutors Concerns: Undue deserts for P; should be paid to the state; Amount is fixed by the caprice of the jury; Imposed without safeguards of criminal procedure Nominal Damages Apply in some cases where P has not suffered compensable harm through a D’s intentional wrongdoing Goal: to recognize D’s wrongdoing NOT to compensate Small amount of money Rare Usually only applies to some intentional torts (offensive contact batteries)
theory that they were not “direct victims” of ∆’s negligence (Huggins – CA 1993) However, parent who suffered minor physical injuries in car crash could recover from negligent driver-∆ for separate emotional injuries resulting from finding 2 year old dead in car seat since limited class of cases and less administrative difficulty to distinguish two types of distress resulting from different harms (Jarrett – MO 2008) Damage To Property Majority Rule: no recovery for emotional distress caused by loss of property Π artists sued for property damage & emotional distress when city’s trash truck crashed into their house & damaged house, 2 cars and much of their artwork. Deterrence was served by damages for economic loss & additional tax dollars not warranted for ED damages (Lubner – CA 1996) Note: harm can be seen as “indirect” (harm is to property, not to person) or “direct” b/c no third-party injuries are involved Minority: exception for special circumstances Π’s could recover for emotional distress resulting from flood of house they had built with their own hands if they could show that a reasonable man, normally constituted, would be unable to adequately cope with the mental stress engendered by the circumstances of the case (Rodrigues – HI 1970) Has been extended to ED when negligent contractor caused $400K damages to “dream house” even when πs hadn’t lived in it (Erlich v. Menezes – CA 1999) Pets Some courts view pets as “property” and refuse to use bystander analysis to allow recovery for witnessing injury to pets However, several states have enacted statutes to allow owners to recover for distress resulting from abuse or neglect of their pets Negligent Interference with Consortium Loss of consortium = separate action from NIED claim Historically, very sexist basis of recovery for husband’s loss of use of wife’s “services” and because married women could not sue in their own names—however, when women’s rights developed and their loss of earnings began to be excluded from husband’s recoveries, now being seen as their own, wife’s right of consortium developed & is now recognized by almost all states as a cause of action for both spouses Some courts have extended to: Nonphysical injuries to spouse: wife able to recover for loss of consortium after minister revealed to others info about husband he had learned during confidential counseling sessions (Barnes – AZ 1998) Loss of Parental Consortium:
Possessor knows or has reason to know children will trespass Possessor knows or should realize the condition creates an unreasonable risk of death or serious harm to children Children did not discover or realize the risk Balance of utility and risk supports eliminating condition Possessor failed to exercise reasonable care Alternative to Common Law Approach: general duty of reasonable care to entrants on land based on Rowland factors; status of entrant remains relevant in determining foreseeability Duty to Prevent/Protect against dependent on foreseeability How to Determine Foreseeability Totality of the Circumstances Takes additional factors into account, such as nature, condition and location of the land as well as circumstantial factors Favors P more because considers all factors that could have harmed P Balancing If high foreseeability and gravity of harm, then substantial burden on D If lesser degree of foreseeability or slight harm, then less onerous burden High degree of foreseeability necessary to impose a duty to provide security will rarely, if ever, be proven in the absence of prior similar incidents of crime on the property Duty for Non-Physical Harms Zone of Danger: P can recover for severe emotional distress where near impact Breach Balancing Test (did D act with reasonable care?) Hand Formula: B<PL = Negligence Other Factors: foreseeability of harm, magnitude of harm, social utility of D’s action Reasonably Prudent Person
Absolute Liability – Only applied to wild animals Owner or possessor of nondomesticated animal is subject to absolute liability if the animal injures someone Unless wild, owner must know or have reason to know of animal’s dangerous propensity Abnormally Dangerous Activities Deals with non-natural use of land At C/L, if act was deemed ultrahazardous, strict liability was implied. This was nearly absolute liability Courts now reject this doctrine Now, courts apply 6 factor test; they weigh the following risk of harm is great Likelihood of harm is great accident not be prevented by using reasonable care Activity is not a matter of public usage Inappropriateness of activity at place it occurred Extent to which value to community is outweighed by risks 1,2,and 3 require the establishment of evidence 4,5,and 6 on public policy Number 3 is the MOST PERSUASIVE Reasonable Care can’t eliminate level of risk in Ab. Dan. Act. GenRules injury suffered must be w/in scope of the abnormally dangerous activity – foreseeable extraordinary risk which makes the activity abnormally dangerous Prox. Cause question Vis Major can operate as a defense to S/L Unless it is foreseeable D must have knowledge of dangerous propensity of activy Limitations to Strict Liability Assumption of the Risk is a Defense Acts of god are a defense Contributory Negligence does not apply – this is a negligence doctrine Question of Law – For the courts Strict Liability merely Prima facie case It can be rebutted Rebuttable presumption - Abnormally dangerous activities Damages limited to the of the dangerous activity Compartive fault works for S/L as well, operates the same as it does for negligence Products Liability Introduction Can be applied under Negligence
UCC (broadest damages, but too many defenses- seller disclaimers, conditions precedent) 402B – Misrepresentation 402A – Strict Liability Claim: Possible P’s: Possible D’s: Damages: Defenses: Negligence Anyone owed a duty Anyone who breaches Anything proximately resulting from.. Ass of risk, comparative/contrib. fault, supervening, statute of lim, immunities UCC 2-715 xpress/Imp/ImpM Foreseeable P Seller of goods Economic, property, person Disclaimers, conditions… Misrepresentation 402B One who buys misr. One who making misr. Personal injury… Same as negligence S.L. – 402A MM/MD/FtW User, consumer, foreseeable bystander Maker, seller Injury to person, property Open and obvious Ordinarily aware Assumed risk Immunities Economic Loss Rule – No tort theory of recovery allowed for purely economic losses 1st substantive tort – you must ID which theories can be used in combination and which are mutually exclusive Under Products Liability, there are no fewer than 8 theories that are actionable Negligence (1) UCC Express (2) Implied Merchantability (3) Fitness (4) 402B (5) 402A Mismanufacture (6) Misdesign (7) Failure to Warn (8) UCC – Article II - Can be used to situations involving the sale of goods What about hybrid sale and service transactions Look to dominate feature If dominant feature is the sale – UCC is applicable
Modified – plaintiff can recover for X% of the injuries caused by the defendant, as long as the plaintiff’s fault is “not as great as” the defendant’s. If the plaintiff’s fault is equal to or greater than the defendant’s, the plaintiff is completely barred from recovery. Note: instructing the jury on “rule” for comparative negligence may change outcomes… the jury may be tempted to change the percentage of negligence they assign to the plaintiff to ensure the plaintiff can still collect based upon whether the 50% or 49% rule is followed. This has replaced contributory negligence in most states (where any negligence on the part of the plaintiff would bar relief to them from the acts of the defendant). Doctrine of Last Chance If the defendant had the opportunity to the accident after the opportunity was no longer available to the plaintiff, the defendant should bear the loss. Application will occur when the plaintiff is helpless, unable to avoid the danger or inattentive. Note: this has been largely removed in jurisdictions that apply comparative negligence theory. General outcomes when comparative negligence is applied: In cases of multiple tortfeasors, plaintiff will be entitled to recover so long as their fault is less than the combined fault of all tortfeasors. Because a particular defendant will only be liable for the percentage of plaintiff’s damages caused by their negligence, situations where a defendant has paid more than his “share” of a judgment will no longer arise. Assumption of Risk Express – plaintiff may expressly assume risk, in some cases barring the defendant from liability Example - exculpatory clause (Seigneur v. National Fitness Institute, Inc.) May insulate the defendant from liability if it clearly and specifically indicates the intent to release the defendant from liability for personal injury caused by the defendant’s negligence. Three exceptions where the public interest will render an exculpatory clause unenforceable: When the party protected by the clause intentionally causes harm or engages in acts of reckless, wanton or gross negligence; When the bargaining power of one party to the contract is so grossly unequal so as to put that party at the mercy of the other’s negligence; or When the transaction involves the public interest. Court will also consider whether the defendant offered services of great importance to the public which were a practical necessity for
IV. Consultant’s Qualifications University level degree in education, law, economics or other related quantitative discipline; Experience in project implementation work on WB funded projects as well as in implementation of the VET related projects; Knowledge of World Bank procurement and financial guidelines will be considered as an advantage. Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite; Excellent interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with clients, and ability to liaise tactfully as a member of a multicultural team. Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Fluent in Macedonian and English language Duration of the assignment The Consultant shall provide full time services for the period ending 31 May 2019. Facilities to be provided by the Client The Consultant will be provided with suitable office space, local phone service, appropriate equipment such as PC, printer as well as business mobile number. Selection method and contract arrangements: The selection method is Selection of Individual Consultant and the contract be Time Based according to “Guidelines for Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by the World Bank Borrowers” January 2011.
The deadline for submission of applications is 7 a.m., 14 August 2017 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlined, submit your application on UNICEF e-recruitment under the following link: UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
Appendix A EMHSCA Structure Figure a EMHSCA Structure Appendix B EMHSCA Structure details Structure Function Membership Funding Previous to 2018 EMHSCA Steering Group Governance Primary Funding Organisations Executive Leadership, EMHSCA EMHSCA Project Officer EMPHN and DHHS Co-Chair Organisations Previously existed until 2012. New for 2018 The Alliance Operations MOU Membership Organisations Senior Operational Leadership, EMHSCA Project Officer In-kind by MOU Membership Organisations Unchanged
ANNEX 5 – TEMPLATE FOR THE SUMMARY PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED KEY TECHNICAL EXPERTS This is not an optional template and must be completed and submitted as part of the proposal. Function Name Age Number of year of relevant professional experience Specific role Technical experts – international, senior * Team leader Water supply specialist Etc. Technical experts – international, intermediate Technical experts – international, junior * Status: International expert (as opposed to local consultants e.g. those who might be recruited for the country case studies) Level of seniority: Senior = more than 15 of relevant professional experience Intermediate = between 6 and 15 years Junior = 5 or less
Experience of using Excel and PowerPoint and other data analysis and visualization tools Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development and data mining techniques Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (BI tools), databases (SQL etc) and queries Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, etc) Experience of working with education system data Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or a related technical field
Resource Fee and Other State Level Trainers District Level Trainers Block Level Trainers Resource Fee(Per session ) Rs.500/- Rs. 400/- Rs,300/- TA As per actual, up to Rs 1000/- As per actual, up to Rs 500/- As per actual, up to Rs 300/- Transportation Local Rs.200/- Rs.120/- Rs.120/- Accommodation Rs.500/- Rs. 400/- Rs,300/-
TIMEFRAMES AND LEVEL OF EFFORT A detailed workplan will be drafted with the lead international consultant. The exercise will initiate in December 2018, with a final report submitted by end of April 2019. The level of effort for each is provided below: Lead International Consultant – 50 days Local Consultant – 30 days Research Assistants – based on completed questionnaires CONTACT PERSONS NAC: Ms Lieketseng Masenyetse E-mail:
6. CURRENT MEMBERSHIP (2016/2017) 6.1 The PP&DF is constituted of the following members: ORGANISATION DESIGNATION MEMBER NAME Local Government, Environmental Affairs & Development Planning ‘LG,EA&DP’ Minister Anton Bredell Standing Committee: Environmental Affairs & Development Planning Chairperson Rodney DEPARTMENT Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning ‘DEA&DP’ HOD Piet van Zyl DEA&DP: Development Planning Chief Director Anthony Barnes Development Management Director: Region 1 Zaahir Toefy Director: Region 2 Henri Fortuin Director: Region 3 Gavin Benjamin Spatial Planning & Coastal Planning & Impact Management Director Kobus Munro Development Facilitation Director Gerhard Gerber Development Planning Intelligence Management & Research Director Helena Jacobs Environmental Governance, Policy & Planning & Compliance & Enforcement Director Ayub Mohamed Planning & Policy Co-ordination Director Paul Hardcastle Chairperson Chairperson Alwyn Laubscher Secretariat Secretariat Ryan Apolles PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS Cape Institute for Architecture ‘CIFA’ Nominated Members Henk Lourens International Association for Impact Assessment ‘IAIA’ Stephnie Kot South African Association of Professional Planners ‘SAACPP’ Paul Olden South African Geomatics Institute ‘SAGI’ David Hellig; Spencer Dreyer South African Institute of Civil Engineering ‘SAICE’ Douglas Smetherham; Stephen Fanner South African Planning Institute ‘SAPI’ Derek Chittenden; Pieter van der Berg South African Property Owners Association ‘SAPOA’ Simon Nicks Urban Design Institute of South Africa ‘UDISA’ Matthew Gray Western Cape Property Development Forum ‘WCPDF’ Deon van Zyl
Expected Deliverables Provide UNICEF with a detailed agenda of the mentoring capacity building intervention, including facilitator’s notes, as well as faculty resumes; Deliver face to face mentoring skills development programme; Provide a follow-up report after each intervention, summarizing delivery, lessons learnt, and participants’ feedback. Expected Organisational Expertise Successful organisations should possess the following profile: Experience in implementing coaching and mentoring skills development programmes for managers and senior executives in the public/non-for profit sector, for a minimum of 10 years; Proven record of designing and delivering adult learning programmes on leadership or management development, team coaching, decision-making, in cross-cultural and multi-team environments; English will be the language of reference for this service. Faculty proficiency in French and/or Spanish is highly desirable. Previous experience delivering management or leadership development programmes to UN audiences, or other similar international organizations, is highly desirable. Expertise of the project team must include work experience in Executive Coaching, Organization Development, Learning and Development, and/or Management Development, UN/Public and/or Multi-Cultural global organization experience; Ability of vendor to provide UNICEF with facilities and logistical support for the delivery of training is considered an Strong financial stability. Submission details Responses to the TOR must include the following documentation: Credentials Company Profiles, indicating core areas of expertise, number of staff available for the intended, their roles; Evidence of past successful experiences providing similar type of services to other organizations; and References from organizations similar to UNICEF in terms of its global presence and multicultural environment. Approach Describe the methods, practices, and pedagogies that guide the tendering organization’s overall approach to projects of the type described in the Scope of Work. Delivery Describe how your proposal satisfies the technical requirements and deliverables included throughout the Scope of Work (above). In addition, please ensure that the following are addressed in your proposal:
6. Estimated Duration of Assignment: 50 working days (starting 01 November 2015) 7. Official Travel involved: The most direct and economical route from home country to Myanmar and back home for international consultant. Standard UN DSA rate will apply for local travel. Consultant has to travel to Nay Pyi Taw, and various States and Regions. The objective of the field visit will be to contribute to consultative workshops to discuss ideas and experiences of various stakeholders, and data collection. 8. Proposed payment schedule based on deliverable: The payments are made in 4 instalments as follows: UNICEF will make direct payments if a vehicle is hired for the field trips. Consultant will make his/her own arrangements for his/her local transport in Yangon. DSA will be included in the contract. During the travel to the field, consultant will use UNICEF driver/vehicle or a rented car provided by UNICEF. Travel arrangement will be made by UNICEF and local travel allowance (TA), including road transport and local air fare if it is applied, will be covered by UNICEF except DSA. 9. Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge /Experience Required 1. Education Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Financial Management, Business Administration, Accountancy, Public Policy or Administration, International Development Additional training in computer based software tools an asset. 2. Work Experience Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector. At 5 years working in the areas of financial analysis, costing strategic plans and investment development. Strong analytical and report writing skills Good knowledge and skills especially use of Microsoft office, data management programmes, designing tools and programmes. Familiarity with current developments, research, and best practices and global in development of costed rural water strategies. Familiarity with the Myanmar content. Field work experience and working experience in the region. 3. Language Proficiency [ ] Fluency in English and another UN language. 10. Contract Supervisor UNICEF Supervisor: Bishnu Pokhrel, WASH Specialist 11. Type of Supervision that will be provided: Supervisor will work closely with the Task Force of Rural WASH Strategy To ensure that the consultant works closely with Task Force members during implementation.
Related outputs: The report with detailed recommendations regarding distance learning and modules to be included in the Judicial Academy Training Programme with emphasis on tools and modules available in similar institutions in the EU and the region ( such as EJTN, ERA, OJTN etc. ) The overview of the time frame and budget requirements for the implementation of the proposal described above The presentation to stakeholders on the available distance learning and knowledge and information sharing tools and modules and related implementation requirements Expert Profile Qualifications and skills University degree a university degree has been awarded on completion of three years study in a university or equivalent institution); Excellent knowledge of English language (min 2 on a scale of 1 to 5; where 1 - excellent and 5 - basic); Excellent networking and workgroup facilitation skills; Excellent analytical skills; Good command of Microsoft Office™ and social media tools; Good planning and work organization skills Good communication and reporting skills. Professional experience: Proven minimum of 3 years of work experience in the development and/or implementation of distance learning tools and/or social media in the context of legal services and/or judicial organizations Preference will be given to candidates with longer experience Applications (EU format CV and application letter, both in English) need to be submitted by e-mail to not later than 20 December 2017, titled: Application for the position: Senior Expert for Distance Learning Tools and Knowledge and Information Sharing References must be available on request. Only candidates with a correct CV will receive a confirmation on receipt of their application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Project is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women and minorities. All applications will be considered strictly confidential. The advertised position is not available to servants or other officials of the public administration in the beneficiary country, Serbia.
Qualifications and Specialized Knowledge/experience required The candidate for this consultancy must have extensive experience in provision of teacher training on active education and psychosocial support in conflict/crisis affected contexts. Spoken and Written English and French are required. Knowledge of INEE MS, including Conflict Sensitive Education. Teamwork and drive for results. Work Experience: The ideal candidate for this consultancy must have 6 year experience in psychosocial support in education programs and teacher training delivery in crisis contexts. Experience working in Education in Emergencies and familiarity with the WCA region preferable. Conditions of Work The consultant will operate as part of the WCARO education team based in Dakar and will spend up to 60% of the time in 7 country offices. WCARO will support the consultant with a translation from English to French. The consultant will utilize his/her own laptop and telephone. UNICEF recourse in case of unsatisfactory performance: UNICEF will provide a payment against the 4 deliverables and satisfactory performance.
recommendations to promote public-private partnership (PPP) and SRP principles in Vietnam’ rice sector. Oxfam and associate partners are now on demand to hire a competitive consultant team (hereafter called the consultants) to provide technical support in promoting SRP application and establishing PPP based agriculture models in Soc Trang province. OBJECTIVES The consultancy task is expected to achieve the following objectives: The key farmer (SRP promotor) network will be established and capable to provide technical support on SRP application for other small scale farmer in Soc Trang and An Giang provinces At least 500 small scale farmers will be trained/guided to be able to apply SRP in rice production. Provide technical inputs for integration of SRP in MARD policy and Public Private dialog on rice production in Soc Trang province SCOPE OF WORKS AND TIMELINE Scope of works: In order to achieve the above objectives, the consultants are expected to carry out the followings main tasks: Conduct baseline assessment on rice production in two districts of Soc Trang and An Giang provinces Work closely with the project and company to select the potential farmers/community facilitator to develop key farmer network Verify SRP indicators and prepare training manual/technical guideline on SRP that suit with local contexts Conduct TOT on SRP and facilitation skill/farmer to farmer extension methodology for key farmers through Farmer Field School (FFS) approach. Work closely with the project and company to facilitate the establishment of rice producer groups in the targeted areas Provide technical supervision/support for key farmers (TOT trainers) to organize training for targeted rice farmer groups Provide inputs on SRP policy recommendation as well as Public Private dialog that lead by Oxfam in the Soc Trang province Timeline: The consultancy service will from 14th May 2017 and end by 30th October 2017. The detailed work schedule as follows: Activities Timeline 1.To conduct a basic assessment/baseline survey of current rice production for target groups (20 SSPs) in 02 districts in Soc Trang/An Giang province 14/5/2017-31/5/2017 2.To facilitate and organize 20 farmer groups of 500 households in Gentraco’s supply areas in Soc Trang/An Giang 14/5/2017-31/5/2017 3.Develop training manual on SRP 14/5/2017-31/5/2017
35 working days Start date: 14 September 2015 End date: 18 December 2015 A detailed workplan will be developed based on discussions between the consultant and supervisors at the outset of the project, based on the tentative timeline in the table below. Deliverables Duration (Estimated # of days) Deadline Desk review of existing materials 2 days 16 September Workplan for project 1 day 17 September Stakeholder interviews 3 days 25 September Concept/outline/structure for resource kit 3 days 30 September Pr Support to planning of workshop 3 days TBA 5 -7 case studies (max 1 page each) 5 days 30 October 1st draft Revised resource kit for review by advisory group 10 days 30 October Final resource kit 5 days 18 December Revised/updated/new powerpoints based on list prepared 3 days 18 December TOTAL Total 35 days Key skills, technical background, and experience required Advanced degree in human rights, law, international relations, political science or related field 8 years of prior mid-level experience of in children’s rights, advocacy, and/or communications Good writing skills in English, fluency in other UN languages an asset. Ability to work independently and to meet tight deadlines. Familiarity with the work of treaty bodies, and in particular the CRC Familiarity with the work of UNICEF country offices and the advocacy work of UNICEF National Committees an asset Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Experience of conceptualizing and/or designing interactive web tools an asset. How to Applicants are requested to send their submissions to with subject line: “Treaty Body Resource Kit, Consultancy” by 08 September 2015, 5:00pm EST.