FOURTH ASEAN STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT - ASEAN

THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT INVITES
INDIVIDUALS/ INSTITUTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANCY SERVICES

FOURTH ASEAN
STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT

Background
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) publishes
periodically the ASEAN State of the Environment Report (SoER). So
far three SoERs has been published, in the years 1997, 2001 and
2006. The SoERs serve to document the prevailing bio-physical and
socio-economic conditions and trends; highlight the environmental
status and trends, and articulates the emerging issues and policy
responses at the regional level to address these environmental
issues. The SoERs also serve to inform policy/decision- makers and
the public on the "health" of the environment and the efforts at the
regional level to promote environmental sustainability.

The Fourth ASEAN State of the Environment Report is due to be
published by the third quarter of 2009. The ASEAN Secretariat is now
inviting applications from individuals/ institutions to provide the
necessary services to publish the Fourth SoER.

Scope of Work
The 4th SoER will generally follow the format and scope of
information as contained in the 3rd SoER, with necessary
enhancements and refinements. It will consist of a full report and
an executive summary. A soft copy of the 3rd SoER can be
obtained from Ms. Vinca Safrani, email: vinca@asean. org. Specific
tasks include:

Undertake research and analysis on materials
relevant to the Fourth SoER, in particular relevant national,
regional and international state of the environment reports and
other publications.

Compile and analyze relevant statistics from
ASEAN member states, and relevant regional and international
databases and reports.

Draft the chapters of the SoER, presenting the
data and information in a suitable form, and making succinct
analysis.

Incorporate comments received on the draft
chapters from the member countries and the ASEAN Secretariat

Finalize the draft SoER in a form suitable for
publication

Attend and service the SoER Task Force Meetings

Undertake any other relevant tasks as may be
required by the ASEAN Secretariat.

Terms of the Consultancy
The services needs to be rendered on a full-time
basis, and should commence by early April 2009. It is expected
that the final draft would be completed by July 2009.

Institutions or individuals may apply for this
consultancy. However, in the case of an individual acting as the
principal consultant, he/she should have access to relevant
expertise considering the diverse, cross-sectoral and technical
nature of the report.

Applicants should have relevant knowledge and
skills, and should have proven experience in drafting reports of
such a nature, in particular on collecting and analyzing
statistics/indicato rs on environment/ sustainable development,
strong technical knowledge of environmental issues, and an
excellent command of written English.

Fees
The fees payable for this assignment is up to a maximum of
US$40,000. The exact fees to be paid are subject to negotiation with
the successful applicant. In addition, the consultant will be paid
expenses such as airfare and subsistence allowance if required to
travel outside his/her residence, at standard ASEAN Secretariat
rates. It is expected that there will be a need for travel on
assignment for up to a maximum of 30 days.

Application Procedures
Please send your application with detailed CV of consultant(s) ,
highlighting your suitability, experience and track record in
undertaking assignments of this nature, a short write-up of your
implementation schedule including indicative costs, and sample of
relevant publications, to the Personnel and Training Unit, ASEAN
Secretariat, 70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia
no later than 18 March 2009. You may also email your
application to

hr-asean@asean. org.

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
further consideration.