Background
Ethiopia has started to adopt an integrated development planning approach since the beginning of 1948s. In the early 1940s, separate development plans were prepared and implemented for key economic sectors such as agriculture and forestry, industrial development, transport and communication, education, water resource development, and other related sectors. Since then, several long, medium- and short-term plans have been formulated and implemented.
Now a ten-year development plan (2020/21-2029/30) with a broader goal of making Ethiopia an African Beacon of Prosperity is under implementation after conducting intensive background studies on key sectors. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Need Assessment was also conducted to fully integrate and implement these global goals within the development plan framework. Vertical integration and Horizontal coherence have also been ensured while formulating the plan. On top of that, extensive public consultations have been held to ensure that the development plan reflects the consensus and needs as well as ensures the commitment and participation of all citizens.
The effective and full implementation of the ten years’ development plan and its successive development Plan requires strong institution with scientific based spatial planning and modelling considering a robust current method. Accordingly, MoPD has identified the need to build the capacity of the newly established works related to the spatial planning in various sectors to build professional and institutional capacity in the areas of spatial planning, support develop spatial planning documents. This Terms of Reference (ToR) is therefore prepared to recruit senior technical advisor who can assist the Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) in the area spatial planning, GIS and Modelling.
General Objectives of the TA
The overall objective of hiring the technical advisor is to compile international based evidences on the current integrated land use planning development supported with the whole gamut of planning processes, and Conducting site reconnaissance at each of the planning unit, identifying counterparts from the facilitation institution of each planning unit, the expert is responsible for producing exhaustive and undisputable list of study items, and table of contents that need to be addressed during the entire study and planning process so that the sector profession can be tailored to contributing synergized, aligned and integrated land use planning. Prepare capacity developments on international national experience for Federal and Regional land claimant bureau’s and create synergized land use planning.
The following specific objectives of the TA to be delivered:
Scope of the Assignment
The main purpose of the senior TA is to work closely with the MoPD team under the supervision of the MoPD management and NILUP coordinator. The TA is also expected to undertake several assignments on area of integrated Land use planning and spatial Planning, Land reform which includes assessing relevant skills, knowledge, and capacities of MoPD, reviewing different relevant documents, documenting the experiences of other countries, and identifying and analyzing major capacity gaps which should be addressed by developing capacity building, training and institutional transformation program. The senior TA is also expected to work on other areas relevant and pertinent for effectively delivering the mandates of MoPD.
Major Duties and Deliverables of the TA
Capacity Building
Design, develop and deliver capacity development interventions support at MoPD aligned with the organization’s strategic plan. Based on training need analysis that will be conducted in consultation with NILUPP project team to improve the capacity of the staff and other land
Knowledge Management
Other Tasks
Guiding Principles and Values
The TA will work at the MoPD on full time basis. Hence, he/she should respect the following principles and values.
Duration: 12 months
Period: June 2023 to June 2024
Qualification and Experience of the Technical Advisor
Academic Qualifications
Experience
Skills and Competencies: