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Message 1 - International Consultant Socio Economists (1 Urban, 1 Rural) - Participatory Appraisal of Institutions, Livelihoods and Food Access +b

Message 2 - Dev-Zone International Development Practitioners Update

Message 1

International Consultant Socio Economists (1 Urban, 1 Rural) - Participatory Appraisal of Institutions, Livelihoods and Food Access +b

Posted by: Joanna Lyons (ESNP) Joanna.Lyons@fao.org

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Nutrition Programmes Service (ESNP), the technical supervision of the Chief, Food Security and Agricultural Projects Analysis Service (ESAF), the direct supervision of the Mission Team Leader, in consultation with the FAO and WFP Regional Offices in Cairo, and in close collaboration with CARE and other members of the Mission, the Consultants will participate in the mission to assess the food and nutrition situation in both the rural and urban areas of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Specifically the Consultants will:

· At the outset of the assignment, propose a draft report outline.

· Organise and conduct, in co-operation with local expertise, participatory assessments with key resource persons and selected focus groups at national and district level, to identify vulnerable groups and prepare food security and nutrition vulnerability profiles of urban and non-urban households (both in refugee and non-refugee areas).

· Assist in the planning, execution, analysis and reporting on the overall food security assessment by the mission. Provide methodological inputs to be used to assess household food security and nutrition related issues using participatory approaches, and on how to carry out an institutional analysis using participatory techniques at national and district levels. Refine topics to be covered in semi-structured interviews with: i) non-urban, and ii) urban communities. Prepare subject material checklists, working aids, an information recording matrix, and an analysis and reporting methodology. Train national consultants, monitors, and counterparts in the use and application of participatory methodology necessary to achieve the desired outputs of the project.

· Review available data on the food, nutrition and health situation of the population in different parts of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in current and previous years, with particular reference to population groups and households at-risk (or under threat) and to vulnerable target groups such as under 5-year-old children, and pregnant and lactating mothers.

Consultation with Relief and Development Aid Institutions and Services

§ Explore the changes in factors affecting access to food among various population groups, including the impact of the recent and recurrent blockades of the border with Israel and of the restricted access to parts of the Palestinian Territory.

§ Study the socio-economic factors affecting access to food by the population (including employment opportunities, and incomes) and assess the household food insecurity resulting thereof, including the effect of health, water and sanitation, education and lifestyle on nutritional well being of all members of the household.

§ Determine the level of vulnerability, food insecurity and risk of malnutrition of various groups, including children, women, rural settled populations, nomads and semi-nomads, IDPs, returnees, urban poor and social welfare cases. This will highlight in particular those vulnerable groups who have become food insecure since the beginning of the emergency situation and others who are likely to become food insecure if the current situation continues. Identify where they are located, and the causes of their food insecurity.

§ Visit schools, health centres, hospitals and nutrition rehabilitation institutions, and food distribution centres, women’s and youth organizations, farmer’s groups, representatives of civil society and knowledgeable persons from NGOs, UN Agencies and other sources, to enquire about the nature and magnitude of food, nutritional and health problems.

§ Collect all available procedures and tools being applied in the field for programming, targeting, beneficiary selection, and monitoring of relief and development aid.

§ Analyse the institutional setting (Government, NGOs, donors, community-based organizations), specifically with regard to livelihoods, nutrition, health and related household food security programmes and activities. Identify gaps, strengths and weaknesses. Identify major stakeholders and relevant institutional collaboration opportunities for improving inter-sectoral and inter-agency co-ordination and collaboration in the collection and analysis of food security data.

Consultation with Focus Groups, Key Informants and Selected Households

§ Appraise who in the country is hungry and malnourished and why, where they live, their main sources of livelihood, the typical foods they eat, the risk factors causing their hunger and malnutrition, and by implication what can be done about it.

§ Appraise who is increasingly becoming food insecure and nutritionally vulnerable, where they are geographically located, and the causes of their food insecurity.

§ Study the livelihoods (flow of activities and resources) and constraints facing groups of urban and non-urban households (both in refugee and non-refugee areas) with insufficient (or under threat of losing) social, economic and physical access to adequate food, and their coping strategies.

§ Develop a problem tree, an objective tree and a strategy analysis leading to recommendations for targeted interventions towards improving livelihoods, food security and nutrition.

§ On the basis of the evidence assembled, provide recommendations on how the food security and nutrition situation of households at-risk (or under threat) and of vulnerable target population groups can be improved.

§ Provide a full account of the survey methodology and the analytical techniques employed for inclusion in a technical summary report.

§ Provide recommendations for supporting information systems that can monitor the food and nutritional situation. Identify the spatial analysis parameters and requirements for improving the presentation of, vulnerable livelihoods, household food access, and health and nutrition results. Make recommendations to improve the coordination, analysis, sharing and dissemination of this information amongst different stakeholders.

§ Assist in the presentation of the findings of the mission and in the follow-up discussions with the relevant authorities and the international community.

§ Provide written inputs into and assist in the preparation of the final mission report.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Advanced University degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D. or equivalent advanced post-graduate degree in community nutrition, anthropology or social sciences) with substantial experience in community-based participatory food security and nutrition assessments; good drafting and analytical skills; working experience in the region desirable.

Reporting Requirements: Provide written inputs into and assist in the preparation of the final mission report. Prepare a technical report in cooperation with the lead national consultant containing methodology, findings, results, conclusions and recommendations. The report will be submitted to the Mission Team Leader and the relevant technical supervising services one week before departure from the country office.

Working Language: English

Duty Station: Jerusalem / Ramallah and Gaza

Duration: 60 days each (total 120 days)

Deadline for applications should be submitted by 6 January 2003

Applications should be addressed to:

Mr. Brian Thompson

Senior Nutrition Officer

Nutrition Programmes Service

Food and Nutrition Division

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Viale delle Terme di Caracalla

Rome 00100, Italy

Tel. (+39) 0657054153

Fax (+39) 0657054593

Email: brian.thompson@fao.org

www.fao.org/es/ESN/Nutri.htm

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Message 2

Dev-Zone International Development Practitioners Update

Dev-Zone Development Practitioners Update 11th December 2002

HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK

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CONSULTANTS REQUIRED

1. ACIL Australia Pty Ltd

ACIL Australia Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company formed in 1967, its Head Office is situated in Melbourne, Australia. ACIL implements projects enhancing the living conditions of communities in developing countries and strengthening their local agencies. Today ACIL has an international reputation as a specialist in the management of international development projects.

Only on request via ACIL

ACIL oportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=1154

2. Department For International Development UK (DFID)

DFID is a UK Government department, working to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty.

DFID oportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=338

3. EGIS

Egis in Australia is the Asia-Pacific headquarters of Groupe Egis, one of the fastest-growing providers of global infrastructure services. Groupe Egis meets the technical, economic and financial challenges of major infrastructure projects worldwide providing services in engineering, project development and finance, operations and maintenance. The group's strength is an international combination of skills that creates centres of excellence in roads and highways, railways, airports, ports, urban transport, water and the environment, pipelines, mining and industrial engineering.

Unavailable

EGIS oportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=2649

4. GFA LUSO Group

GFA is a worldwide operating consulting group providing an extensive range of services in project planning and sector studies, market analysis and research as well as in project management for institutional clients and for the private sector.

Human Resources

Team Leader

Organisation: GFA-MANAGEMENT

Location: Hamburg / Germany

Closing Date for Applications: 15-Jan-2003

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4458.html

Programme Management

Expert in programme management

Organisation: GFA-MANAGEMENT

Location: Ukraine

Closing Date for Applications: 15-Jan-2003

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4460.html

Project Design and Management

Project Manager

Organisation: GFA-TERRA-SYSTEMS

Location: Hamburg / Germany,with extensive travelling

Closing Date for Applications: 1-Jan-2003

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4459.html

Trade

Trade policy expert

Organisation: GFA-MANAGEMENT

Location: Tashkent / Uzbekistan

Closing Date for Applications: 31-Dec-2002

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4457.html

GFA oportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=780

Select all postings from the drop down list

5. URS Sustainable Development

URS Sustainable Development (incorporating AACM International, Fortech, International Infrastructure & Development, and Dames & Moore - NRM) is always seeking the services of qualified and experienced consultants in the fields of engineering, science, planning, economics and project management to work with us for International Aid projects.

Nil new

URS oportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=1867

6. SAGRIC International

SAGRIC International is an international project implementation and technology transfer company. SAGRIC International offers management and administration expertise in the areas of Water Supply & Sanitation, Education & Training, Governance, Health, Community Development, Gender, Land Services, Tourism, Procurement, Agriculture and Environment.

SAGRIC oportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=323

7. Hassall International

Hassall International is the international division of Hassall & Associates Pty Ltd, dedicated to supporting international aid programs through the delivery of Australian expertise for sustainable assistance to developing countries. Hassall International specialises in project management, project design, feasibility and evaluation as well as the provision of technical specialists.

Nil new

Hassall oportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=2391

8. International Development Support Services Pty Ltd (IDSS)

IDSS provides expertise to international development organisations, governments and private companies for specific projects on a long or short term basis.

IDSS oportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=489

9. Overseas Projects Corporation Of Victoria Ltd (OPCV)

Provides expert project management, consultancy and procurement services for international projects, principally in developing countries.

Philippines-Australia Provincial Support Project (2 positions)

Organisation: OPCV

Location: Philippines

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4465.html

East Timor Ministry of Planning and Finance Capacity Building Program

–Expressions of Interest for Long-term Adviser Positions

Organisation: OPCV

Location: East Timor

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4466.html

OPVC opportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=2710

10. UNOPS

UNOPS is an arm of the United Nations that provides project- management services in every field where the UN has a mandate – from landmine awareness to public sector reform, from informatics solutions to eradicating poverty. Upon request, UNOPS manages development projects or provides specialized services, as needed. These services include selecting and hiring project personnel, procuring goods, organizing training, managing financial resources and administering loans.

Financial Management Specialist

Organisation: UNOPS

Location: Cotonou, Benin

Closing Date for Applications: 31-Dec-2002

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4468.html

Project Accountant and Disbursement Officer

Organisation: UNOPS

Location: Cotonou, Benin

Closing Date for Applications: 31-Dec-2002

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4471.html

Internal Auditor

Organisation: UNOPS

Location: Cotonou, Benin

Closing Date for Applications: 31-Dec-2002

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4469.html

Procurement Specialist

Organisation: UNOPS

Location: Cotonou, Benin

Closing Date for Applications: 31-Dec-2002

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4470.html

UNOPS oportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=495

11. UNOPS Asia Office

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) provides project management expertise for development, helping nations to meet their goals of peace, stability and sustainable growth. UNOPS Asia Office, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was established in 1995 to bring UNOPS operations and Management closer to our clients and partners in Asia and the Pacific.

Nil new

UNOPS Asia Office vacancies can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=496

NZAID CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES

Requests for Tender - Viet Nam

Review of New Zealand-Viet Nam Health Trust

The New Zealand Agency for International Development[1], NZAID, acting for and on behalf of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade is inviting the submission of tenders from consultants interested in undertaking the Review of the New Zealand – Viet Nam Health Trust.

NZAID is seeking two consultants to work together to form the review team. The consultants are expected to bring a combination of experience and expertise in assessing development needs, preferably in the health sector, a broad knowledge of Vietnamese development issues and proven fieldwork investigation, research and reporting skills. Each nominated consultant should specify their individual area of expertise by addressing the relevant criteria from the assessment matrix in their capability statement. NZAID may appoint one consultant as team leader. Those consultants wishing to be considered for this position should address the relevant assessment matrix entitled “Team Leader position”. All other consultants are asked to address the assessment matrix entitled “Team Member position”. The review team may also comprise such additional consultants as are deemed to be necessary by NZAID.

It is expected that one consultant will be Vietnamese. The Vietnamese consultant may be identified by the tendering consultant and nominated in the tender, or NZAID or the Vietnamese provincial authorities.

This review will be expected to begin in December 2002. Preference will be given to those consultants who are able to meet this timeline, and all tenders must state the availability of their nominated consultant(s).

Individual tenders or team tenders are invited. However, NZAID reserves the right to put together a team from all tenders submitted and/or commission additional expertise, if required. In putting together a team from all tenders submitted NZAID reserves the right to ensure a balanced mix of skills and experience across the team as a whole. Where a team tender is submitted NZAID reserves the right to accept only one of the nominated consultants.

The deadline for submission of tenders is 12 noon 31 January 2003.

Tenders received after this time will not be considered.

All enquires related to this tender must be directed to:

June Ralston

Manager Contracts Unit

New Zealand Agency for International Development

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Private Bag 18 901

195 Lambton Quay

Wellington

tel: 04) 439 8259

fax: (04) 439 8514

e-mail: june.ralston@mfat.govt.nz

For more deatils and Terms of Reference visit:

http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/business/eoirfp/tendervietnam.html

Requests for Tender

Review of NZAID Support to Papua New Guinea Civil Society

The New Zealand Agency for International Development, NZAID, acting for and on behalf of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is inviting the submission of tenders from consultants interested in participating in the review of NZAID support to PNG civil society.

The Review Team will comprise four members, namely two consultants appointed by NZAID, one PNG consultant and a PNG counterpart appointed by the PNG Government.

NZAID is seeking tenders from two individual consultants, (one team leader and one team member). The consultants are expected to bring a combination of skills, expertise and understanding of civil society in the Pacific to the review. The team member is not required to have prior experience with NZAID or in PNG, as this position is intended to provide an opportunity to develop experience in these areas.

Tenderers may submit a tender for either one or both of these positions. Each tenderer should specify their individual areas of expertise by addressing the relevant criteria from the assessment matrix in their capability statement. Those tenderers wishing to be considered for the position of team leader should address the relevant assessment matrix entitled “Team Leader position”. This includes sections dealing with management skills and experience and methodology and approach. All other consultants are asked to address the assessment matrix entitled “Team Member position”.

The review team may also comprise additional consultants or specialists as deemed necessary by NZAID.

This review will be expected to begin in January/February 2003. Preference will be given to those consultants who are able to meet this availability. Tenders must state the availability of their nominated consultant/s.

The deadline for submission of tenders is 12 noon 31 January 2003.

Tenders received after this time will not be considered.

If you wish to discuss aspects of the tender process or have specific enquiries related to it, please contact:

June Ralston

Manager Contracts Unit

New Zealand Agency for International Development

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Private Bag 18 901

195 Lambton Quay

Wellington

tel: 04) 439 8259

fax: (04) 439 8514

e-mail: june.ralston@mfat.govt.nz

For more details and Terms of Reference visit:

http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/business/eoirfp/tendercivilsociety.html

NZAID Business Opportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=3421

2. AUSAID

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=18

Tender Summary

Title: Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Sector Program (LJSP)

Closing Date: 24-Jan-2003

Summary Information:

AusAID, the Australian Agency for International Development, manages the Australian Government’s official overseas aid program. AusAID is seeking tenders from organisations interested in managing the: Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Sector Program (LJSP)

The objectives of the LJSP are to:

a) Improve sectoral co-ordination;

b) Improve the functioning of formal law and justice sector Agencies;

c) Increase the focus on crime prevention and restorative justice; and

d) Improve integration of cross-sectoral issues in AusAID’s assistance to the law and justice sector.

It is anticipated that the LJSP will commence by April 2003 and will be delivered in 2 Phases: Phase 1 Design and Interim Implementation to December 2003; Phase II Implementation January 2004 – March 2008.

Tenderers are advised that a bidders’ briefing will be held in relation to this RFT on Friday 6 December from 9:30am to 12:00pm at the Ground Floor Training Room, AusAID House, 62 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601. Please contact Arthi Patel if you wish to attend, advising names and/or approximate numbers of attendees.

Selection will be on a one-step basis.

The closing date for submission of tenders is 2.00 pm Canberra time Friday 24 January 2003.

Tender documents are available on this site or requests must be made in writing (letter or facsimile) to Arthi Patel, PNGCS, AusAID, GPO Box 887, Canberra, ACT, 2601; facsimile (02) 6206-4877.

Contract Contact: Arthi Patel (Ms) ph (02) 6206-4275. Project Contact: Debbie Bowman ph (02) 6206-4964.

For current tender documents and more details visit:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=1093

AusAID Business Opportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=7

3. UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP)

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=814

The United Nations Development Programme is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The organization has programmes in virtually every country in Africa and works in the areas of democratic governance, poverty reduction, energy and environment, HIV/AIDS, crisis prevention and recovery, and information and communications technology.

UNDP is now recruiting for posts around the world

For inquiries, please contact: ohr.recruitment.hq@undp.org

For Latest UNDP Job Shop visit:

http://stone.undp.org/undpweb/ohr/ohrjobs.cfm

4 DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (DFID) UK

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=27

DFID is a UK Government department, working to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty.

CURRENT CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

Deadline for receipt of application: 07/01/03

Title: UK-EK: An introduction to DFIDs Programme and Project Cycle Management Training (ref 02 4347)

Brief Description: DFID is seeking Expressions of Interest from Consultants that will require them to: review and update the existing course materials and content, deliver a programme of training events and administer the process.

Deadline for receipt of application: 07/01/03

Title: UK-Glasgow: Strategic Programme of Engagement with Civil Society - Nigeria (CNTR 024046)

Brief Description: DFID wishes to appoint a service provider to design and implement a 5-year multi-million pound programme. The programme will (i) identify, promote and strengthen the work of reforming CSOs; (ii) broker information and services, identify and link up examples of good practice and promote the voice of pro poor civil society sector; (iii) develop an indigenous Nigerian think tank on the civil society sector in Nigeria; (iv) foster networking, synergy and collaboration amongst CSOs in DFID focal states and beyond; and (v) provide support to DFID programmes working with civil society to develop their capacity in advocacy and promote their engagement with government institutions.

Deadline for receipt of application: 08/01/03

Title: UK-East Kilbride: Disability & Health Care Technologies Knowledge Programme _ Manager Contractor (CNTR 4342)

Brief Description: The Department for International Development wishes to appoint a Programme Management Contractor (PMC) to manage a research programme that will deliver new knowledge and sustainable new technologies that: a) effectively combat the detrimental effects of disability on the lives of the poor people in developing countries; and b) improve poverty focused healthcare and new approaches to the provision and management of health facilities and ancillary services to meet the needs of poor people in developing countries.

Deadline for receipt of application: 08/01/03

Title: UK-East Kilbride: Generalist Procurement Agents Panel (ref: CNTR 02 4365)

Brief Description: DFID intends to set up a small number of framework agreements for procurement agent services. The main business will be the provision of a high standard of procurement and associated services for DFID and its partner governments in developing countries throughout the world. There may also be a smaller requirement for audit and appraisal services.

Deadline for receipt of application: 14/01/03

Title: UK-East Kilbride: Latin America Research Network Ref: EOI 02 4247

Brief Description: The Latin America Department (LAD) within DFID are seeking Expressions of Interest for an institution to manage and co-ordinate the development of a Latin America Research Network (LARN). The purpose of this initiative is to enable DFID and its major development partners in Latin America to optimise the expertise and experience available in relation to key strategic policy issues, and to establish structured links with expertise in the Latin America region so as to enable a more effective contribution by DFID and our regional partners in shaping and monitoring the policy agenda.

Deadline for receipt of application: 15/01/03

Title: UK-East Kilbride: Contract for Training and Development Services (Ref:EOI 02 4336)

Brief Description: DFID requires training provider/s to supply training to its staff in Microsoft Office and Novell Groupwise packages (beginner-advanced level). Training courses will take place at our offices in London and East Kilbride.

Deadline for receipt of application: 16/01/03

Title: UK-East Kilbride: Programme Coordinator, Illegal Logging and Associated Trade Programme (Ref: EOI 02 4377)

Brief Description: The Department for International Development (DFID) is undertaking a programme to facilitate reforms by national and international institutions to address the governance, policy and market failures that cause and sustain illegal logging and associated trade. DFID is seeking to engage a Programme Coordinator who will help deliver the outputs of this programme by ensuring that activities selected to deliver the outputs are appropriate, offer value for money and are kept on schedule.

Deadline for receipt of application: 16/01/03

Title: UK-Glasgow: Support to Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) CNTR 02 4404

Brief Description: The Department for International Development (DFID) invites expressions of interest from companies and organisations interested in bidding for a technical assistance project to support the development of APERC

Deadline for receipt of application: 29/01/03

Title: UK-Nepal: Parliamentary Research and Information Centre, PRINCE, (Ref: 4245)

Brief Description: The Department For International Development (DFID) through it's Enabling State Programme is seeking to a service provider to assist and advise the Parliament Secretariat of the Kingdom of Nepal with their Parliamentary Research and Information Centre (PRINCE) project

DFID Current Contract Opportunities can be found at:

http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/jump.cgi?ID=8

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