1. Background of the assignment:

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1 Terms of Reference Title: Organisational Section/Unit: Name and title Supervisor: Duty Station or home-based: Proposed period: Actual work time: International Consultant on Environmental and Development (AD) * Open only to residents of Myanmar * COMYA Troels Vester, Country Manager (Myanmar) Taunggyi, Southern Shan State, travel will be required as necessary 1 31 December 2018 (with a possibility for extension) 20 working days. 1. Background of the assignment: Myanmar is the world s second largest producer of opium poppy, with an estimated 41,000 hectares under cultivation in 2017, representing almost double the cultivation from the 2006 level of 21,600 hectares. UNODC estimates that over 335,000 households are dependent from opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar. Two-thirds of these households are dependent from opium poppy cultivation (OPC) for their food security. In southern Shan State s ceasefire areas this proportion is greater, and the food shortages are estimated to affect over 75% of the opium poppy growing population. UNODC addresses these issues through an alternative development programme currently implemented in southern Shan State, where 90% of opium poppy is cultivated. With 55 villages in Hopong and Loilen townships of southern Shan State targeted for projects support, UNODC works with the opium poppy growing farmers to provide alternative licit income opportunities to reduce food insecurity and support sustainable viable income for farmers. UNODC is currently implementing a long-term country strategy on alternative development aimed to improve the socio-economic conditions of small farming communities and to reduce opium poppy cultivation. As part of the alternative development strategy, farmers decided to establish their own cooperative called Green Gold in 2015 and began to move forward in the long learning process of the coffee business and the development of community work. After the work and management of the UNODC team and the cooperative's commitment, an ] agreement was successfully signed for the marketing of its harvest with a French company MALONGO. In compliance with partnership agreement between MALONGO and Green Gold Cooperative the process of preparation for FAIRTRADE certification is being initiated, which contains social, technical, environmental and documentary requirements that must be implemented and developed through trainings and awareness activities to the members of the Green Gold cooperative and technical team of UNODC. The international consultant will develop a training methodology on FAIRTRADE for the actors involved in the program Sustainable livelihood alternatives for opium poppy growing communities in Shan State, Myanmar; Alternative Development Program of The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The consultant will work under the overall supervision of UNODC Country Manager. 2. Purpose of the assignment: The international consultant will design and develop a training methodology destined to almost 1.000

2 members (farmers) of Green Gold cooperative and technical team of UNODC, focused on promoting standards of FAIRTRADE, including environmental development, management of production practices, labour conditions, social rules: no discrimination and child labour and child protection. The idea is to generate awareness of environmental, social, economic sustainability and empowerment in the face of the certification process FAIRTRADE and where they are active actors. 3. Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant: Under the supervision of the UNODC Country Manager for Myanmar, the consultant will perform the following duties: Design FAIRTRADE training methodology as a didactic alternative for capacity building in rural communities; Create resources and material for the field workshops Planning activities and logistic issues 4. Expected tangible and measurable output(s)/deliverable(s): (Tangible and measurable outputs, objectives and targets of the work assignment, as well as specific activities to achieve the required outputs and targets. As per ST/AI/2013/4, Section 3.2 (a)) Training methodology, include all resources for each activity; 5. Dates and details of deliverables/payments: Deliverable Output Working days To be accomplished by (date) A Training methodology, include all resources for each activity 20 days Dec Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion and/or submission of outputs/deliverables. Please note that last payment must coincide with the end of the contract and must be identical to payment phases in the engagement of consultant/ic request. 6. Indicators to evaluate the consultant s performance Outputs described in section 5) above have been achieved Quality and timeliness of the delivery of the outputs described in section 5) above 7. Qualifications/expertise sought (required educational background, years of relevant work experience, other special skills or knowledge required) Education: University degree in the fields related to Environment Studies or agriculture or development studies or Political Sciences, is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with

3 two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree; Complementary education in the same field (specialization, courses); Experience: A minimum of four years of progressively responsible professional experience in rural development projects, community work, technical and environmental management responsibilities at the international and/or national levels is required; Experience in guiding and training of technical team and farmers; Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, ability for innovation, imagination and resourcefulness; Ability to work a multi-cultural environment and a strong team working capacity; Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position English at working level is required. Other requirement: Able to travel to remote rural areas and work under pressure. * Open only to residents of Myanmar * INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT NOTICE Reference: UNODC/IC/022/2018 Date: 2 th of November 2018 Agency: UNODC Myanmar Country Office Sub-Programme 5.2: Alternative Development Programme Description of the assignment: The UNODC Myanmar Country Office is looking for an Individual Contractor (International Consultant on Environmental and Development) one post for AD Programme to work closely with the UNODC s AD Programme team based in Taunggyi, Southern Shan State. Duty Station: Taunggyi, Southern Shan State, travel will be required as necessary Period of assignment/services: (20 working days), excepted starting date 1 to 31 December 2018 (with a possibility for extension) Proposal should be submitted by to: Jacqueline.peegyaw@un.org not later than 16 November 2018 For the applications submitted by , total file size (combined with the attachments) must be limited to a maximum of 5 MB and virus-free. s with attachments which exceed the above-mentioned file size will be rejected due to file size limitation of the system.

4 1. SCOPE OF WORK The international consultant will design and develop a training methodology aimed at almost members (farmers) of Green Gold cooperative and technical team of UNODC, focused on promoting standards of FAIRTRADE, including environmental development, management of production practices, labour conditions, social rules: no discrimination and child labour and child protection. The idea is to generate awareness of environmental, social, economic sustainability and empowerment in the face of the certification process FAIRTRADE and where they are active actors. 2. Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant: Under the supervision of the UNODC Country Manager for Myanmar, the consultant will perform the following duties: Design FAIRTRADE training methodology as a didactic alternative for capacity building in rural communities; Create resources and material for the field workshops Planning activities and logistic issues 3. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT, DUTY STATION AND EXPECTED PLACES OF TRAVEL Contract Duration: 1 till 31 December 2018 (20 Working Days) Duty Station Taunggyi, Southern Shan State, travel will be required as necessary Note: (1) It is understood that the consultant would not hold UNODC responsible for any unforeseen or untoward incident during the duration of the consultancy. It is recommended that the consultant secure his/her own insurance coverage during the conduct of the consultancy. (2) This procurement notice is opened only to residents of Myanmar. Proof is required before award of contract. 4. Expected tangible and measurable output(s)/deliverable(s): (Tangible and measurable outputs, objectives and targets of the work assignment, as well as specific activities to achieve the required outputs and targets. As per ST/AI/2013/4, Section 3.2 (a)) Training methodology, include all resources for each activity; 5. Dates and details of deliverables/payments: Deliverable Output Working days To be accomplished by (date) A Training methodology, include all resources for each activity 20 days 31 December 2018 Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion and/or submission of outputs/deliverables. Please note that last payment must coincide with the end of the contract and must be identical to payment phases in the engagement of consultant/ic request. 6. PROVISION OF MONITORING AND PROGRESS CONTROLS

5 The consultant shall work under the overall supervision of COMYA Country Manager. Indicators to evaluate the incumbent s performance are: Quality of the documents produced Technical competence Timeliness of delivery 7. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS. An interested individual consultant must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate his/her qualifications: 1. Proposal explaining why you are the most suitable for the work 2. Financial proposal: Refer to Annex I. 3. P.11 1 and personal CV including past experience in similar assignments and the name and contact details of 3 references. 8. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL Daily fee The financial proposal shall specify a daily fee. Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. The TOR specifies the timeline for each assignment i.e number of working days available for the completion of each deliverable. Travel The contracting agency will reimburse travel costs with the most economical way of travel and DSA based on the UNODC rules and regulations. On the signing of the contract, a travel plan will be prepared in consultation with the Country Manager and government counterparts. Any travel must be approved by the Country Manager prior to commencement of the travel. 9. EVALUATION The award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: a) Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation. * Technical Criteria weight; 70% * Financial Criteria weight; 30% ANNEXES ANNEX I - TEMPLATE FOR SUBMISSION OF FINANCIAL PROPOSAL ANNEX II - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 UNODC P.11 Form can be downloaded from

6 A. Breakdown of Cost by Components: ANNEX I BREAKDOWN OF COSTS Cost Components Unit Cost (USD) Quantity Total Rate for the Contract Duration (USD) I. Personnel Costs Daily fee Others (pls. specify) TOTAL