UNDP/ EXPERT FOR EDUCATION OF IPARD INVESTORS (SME SECTOR) AND PREPARATION, MONITORING AND ANALYSIS OF PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR IPRD FUND IN DALMATIA /NATIONAL CONSULTANT

Background:

The Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance Rural Development (IPARD) component from which Croatia will benefit aims to support the candidate countries for the implementation and management of the Community’s Common Agricultural Policy and other related policies and also to contribute to the sustainable adaptation of the agricultural sector and rural areas.
There is a need for specific services of a high quality IPARD expert (consultant) who will support local and regional institutions and agricultural sector in Dalmatia during the preparation of project proposals for IPARD fund calls (or public tenders for investment in agricultural sector in Dalmatia). The expertise is in particular needed for preparation of documentation and analysis and monitoring of the whole process of tender procedures of IPARD program. He/she will also provide appropriate knowledge to the local and regional institutions (for example development agencies) on-the-job trainings and seminars.

Objectives of the assignment:

The main objectives of this assignment are the following:

  •    assess the present organization and operational capabilities of local and regional institutions
  •    assess the present organization and operational capabilities of potential IPARD beneficiaries in agricultural sector in Dalmatia,
  •    define the needs for an effective organization of institutions and beneficiaries in agricultural sector in Dalmatia in the frame of IPARD
        Programme
  •    develop a model for an effective coordination among the different stakeholders with respect to IPARD extension/advisory services.

Required Skills and Experience:

The consultant should have:
 
  •    At least University degree in the field of economic, law or political science,
  •    At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of EU funds, regional and rural development,
  •    Good understanding of green business concept and familiarity with COST project area
  •    At least 3 projects financed by SAPARD/IPARD fund - prepared and implemented in Croatia,
  •    At least 5 years of professional experience in providing education and training for potential beneficiaries in the field of SAPARD/IPARD
        funds, (delivering quality seminars, lectures and workshops),
  •    Understanding of Croatian custom, trade and tax low,
  •    Good understanding of the institutional and legal context of agricultural sector in Croatia and EU (IPARD Agreement between Croatia
        and EU);
  •    Excellent writing, presentation  and reporting skills,
  •    Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Duration: 8 months (March - November 2012, up to maximum 85 working days)

Deadline: 28 February 2012

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