Maritime Industry Expert

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom International Maritime Organization Full time

Job Description:

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant to undertake a comprehensive review of its current practices and policies related to the engagement of consultants. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director, Technical Cooperation Division (TCID) and the Human Resources Services (HRS) to develop a new framework for the engagement of consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assessment and Analysis:
    • Conduct a thorough review of existing IMO practices and policies related to the hiring of consultants.
    • Conduct a comparative study of best practices in hiring consultants in other UN agencies and international organizations.
    • Identify gaps and areas of improvement in the current IMO practices.
  • Stakeholder Consultations:
    • Conduct interviews and consultations with key stakeholders within IMO, including project managers, implementation officers, and procurement personnel.
    • Gather insights and feedback from relevant external stakeholders.
  • Framework Development:
    • Develop a comprehensive policy for the engagement of consultants.
    • Develop clear guidelines and procedures for consultant identification, selection, and remuneration determination.
    • Propose governance and oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.
    • Create templates and guidelines for terms of reference (ToR), contracts, and evaluation criteria.
  • Validation and Finalization:
    • Present the draft framework to IMO management and key stakeholders for feedback.
    • Revise and finalize the framework based on feedback.
    • Conduct a scenario testing workshop to ensure understanding and buy-in from all relevant parties.
  • Development of Training Materials:
    • Develop training materials for key aspects of the framework.
    • Conduct training for all relevant stakeholders.

Deliverables:

  • A comprehensive policy for the engagement of consultants.
  • Guidelines and procedures for consultant identification, selection, and remuneration determination.
  • Governance and oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Templates and tools for ToR, contracts, and evaluation criteria.
  • A report on the scenario testing workshop and final recommendations.
  • Training materials and training for relevant stakeholders.

Reporting and Communication:

The Consultant will report to the Director, AD, and work closely with the Director, TCID and HRS. Regular progress updates will be required to ensure alignment and timely delivery of outputs.



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