Final Report - Asian Development Bank

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ADB TA 4271 Shaanxi Qinling Biodiversity Conservation and Demonstration Project
Final Report Appendix 19
� Present a specially tailored workshop for PDRC and the Shaanxi Forest Department
into the techniques they can use to appraise the quality of strategic plans submitted
covering the commercial, scientific, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods groups
funded under the project,
� Present detailed strategic planning workshops that can be used as the basis for
developing specific strategies for each of the institutions included in the TA
� Include guidance on how to consider associated resource requirements at the time
that such strategies are developed
� Ensure that agreed strategies are reflected in any bidding documents for operation of
commercial functions for the botanic gardens, the animal rescue centre and the hot
springs facilities
� In association with the Marketing Specialist, prepare criteria to evaluate marketing
proposals submitted to the institutions’ with commercial interests
� Work with Shaanxi Forest Department to ensure that all other institutions having an
interest in ecosystems management and biodiversity conservation and livelihoods
improvement are consulted and have the opportunity to contribute to proposed
strategic goals and strategies, and that there is full alignment between all stakeholders
� Develop an approach for later mainstreaming and replication of project successes
� Prepare a medium term strategic plan for (i) the establishment phase of two years and
(ii) the ongoing operational phase of the preferred option. The strategic plans shall
include (i) Corporate level plans, (ii) business group plans
� Provide capacity building to all staff in the QNBG to implement planning procedures
through mentoring and facilitating each business group and also for senior
management
� Prepare planning procedural documentation for including into the corporate procedural
manual including reporting against planned programs and the procedures under which
plans are updated or revised.
2. National Training Specialist
3. The Consultant shall have experience in undertaking both training needs assessments and the
preparation and coordination of training plans for donor funded projects. The consultant shall
undertake the following:
� Review the final QNBG institution and its staffing, staff qualifications and experience at
all levels
� Working with the QNBG HRD manager prepare in a participatory manner a training
needs assessment and report this to the PMO and management of QNBG
� Identify potential training providers and assess their capacity, availability of courses
and timing
� Identify the need for a training of trainers programs, if necessary develop using the
Technical assistance resource in the Project
� Prepare a training and HRD plan for QNBG and provide awareness and training with
management and operational directors. The training programs may be developed by
Technical assistance including the preparation of training materials
� Ensure the training plan includes a program for institutionalizing the training into
existing training providers and university programs.
3. National Organizational Specialist
4. The candidate shall have worked in the public and private sector on organizational reform
and restructuring and shall have a proven knowledge of State Owned Enterprise reforms and
establishment in China
5. The Consultant be responsible for:
� Review existing governance and performance management systems and procedures
in use within the institutions involved in detailed project implementation and
governance, and obtain agreement on where improvements are required