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TÜRKİYE-BULGARİSTAN SINIR ÖTESİ İŞBİRİLİĞİ (2007-2013) PROGRAMI BİRİNCİ TEKLİF DUYURUSU KAPSAMINDA SUNULAN PROJELERİ DEĞERLENDİRMEK ÜZERE BAĞIMSIZ DEĞERLENDİRİCİLER ALINACAKTIR

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RECRUITMENT NOTICE FOR INDEPENDENT ASSESSORS FOR EVALUATION OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED UNDER THE FIRST CALL FOR PROPOSALS OF TURKEY-BULGARIA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME (2007-2013)

How to apply

The applications shall be made by sending the documents listed under Article 4 to ssozer@abgs.gov.tr, skorezlioglu@abgs.gov.tr until July 27th, 2010. Depending on the applications received, those whose applications are accepted may be invited for interview to be held at the EUSG premises.

1. Scope of Work and Management Structure

Project evaluation is a process of assessment of the project applications according to the procedures and criteria, scoring and ranking systems, approved by the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC).

The project evaluation has three steps:

First, “opening session” is carried out by the Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS). Basic information on each application is recorded in an electronic registration system.

Second, “administrative compliance and eligibility” check are carried out by the JTS. Administrative compliance and eligibility check examines the compliance of the project with the specific requirements of the respective Call for Proposals (CfPs).

Third, “technical evaluation” is carried out by independent assessors from both Bulgaria and Turkey who are contracted by the Programme Managing Authority (MA). Technical evaluation assesses if the proposed projects are relevant to the priorities and measures of the territorial cooperation programme and assesses the projects in view of project planning, management and implementation from both the technical and the financial points of view.

Call for assessors is held in both partnering countries.  Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) approves a list of selected assessors from both sides. Depending on the needs of each call for proposals the assessors from both countries are contracted by MA.

An Assessment Working Group (AWG) is established for each CfP, chaired by MA and secretarially supported by the JTS. JTS organizes the assessment process and presents Evaluation Report (ER) to the JMC for selection and decision.

 2. Responsibilities of the Assessors

An AWG is established for each call for proposals. Assessors carry out independent evaluation of the project proposals submitted within the framework of the IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme. Responsibilities of the assessors are as follows:

·         to conduct an evaluation of the project applications - according to the criteria previously approved by the JMC for each specific call - from a technical and financial standpoint;

·         to give scores for each criterion set in the Evaluation Grid;

·         to provide justification for scores given for each evaluation criterion;

·         to participate independently in the work of the AWG;

·         to respect the working time and working rules;

·         to report for any irregularities to the Chairperson of the AWG and if necessary to the head of the “Legislation, Risk Assessment and Irregularities” Department  at the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW);

·         to sign a Declaration of Impartiality and Confidentiality;

·         to participate in the decision making process of the AWG concerning the request for clarifications to applicants, the ranking of projects and the adoption of  ER;

·         to attend the arbitration meeting if necessary.

3. Requirements

General:

·                     university degree (in economics, social sciences, technical sciences, engineers or related relevant fields);

·         fluent in English and one of the official languages of both countries in speaking and writing;

·         good computer skills;

·         excellent communication skills, open minded, and a good team worker.

Professional experience:

·                     minimum 3 years of professional experience in the relevant field, for example: economic development, project design and management, management of environmental & cultural assets, health and social issues etc.

·                     Evaluation/management/implementation of EU-funded projects / programmes;

·                     Experience as an external evaluator/assessor.

Assets:

·         Knowledge of official languages of both countries;

·         Knowledge of EU Funds and/or IPA rules and cross-border co-operation programmes;

·         Knowledge of planning and/or managing cross-border cooperation project/programme;

·         Adaptation to flexible working hours.

4. Recruitment procedure

The assessors are nominated by the MA and NA based on the pre-defined criteria and requirements specified in item 3.

All candidates have to present the following documents:

-                      CV (in the format given) illustrating technical and linguistic capabilities, as well as experience in previous evaluations;

-                      copy of degree certificate;

-                      copy of document/s providing information on the relevant professional experience (a record of service or references);

-                      copy of a certificate showing linguistic capability.

All candidates selected and approved by the JMC relevant to the requirements will be recorded in a database.

The professional qualification and number of assessors that will be involved in the evaluation will be decided in accordance with the type of call and number of project applications received.

5. Logistics and Timing

The assessors shall be working at the JTS office in Haskovo, Bulgaria or they shall evaluate the project proposals online. The selected assessors shall be informed about the exact date interval of the work. 

JTS shall provide the assessors with:

·                     the Programme and CfP documents;

·                     logistics of the evaluation sessions;

·                     office accommodation and equipment (in case the work shall be carried out in Haskovo).

MA and/or JTS will provide training to the assessors before starting the evaluation.

The number of working days for the definite AWG will be specified in accordance with the number of project proposals received. The proposals for assessment will be assigned by the Chairperson of the AWG.

6. Way of Payment

The assessors will be paid from the Technical Assistance budget of the Programme. They will be contracted by the MA as natural persons, and will be paid based on the number of proposals assessed. The payment will be made after the approval of the ER by the JMC.

7.       How to apply

The applications shall be made by sending the documents listed under Article 4 to ssozer@abgs.gov.tr, skorezlioglu@abgs.gov.tr until July 27th, 2010. Depending on the applications received, those whose applications are accepted may be invited for interview to be held at the EUSG premises.