The evaluation will review the performance of these interventions and assess their prospects of achieving their planned objectives, as well as their sustainability. The IE will also offer recommendations for future action for both the project beneficiary as well as the MA. The total number of projects expected to be assessed within this IE is 48. The whole evaluation exercise will run from 2012 to 2015 (For overall information about Evaluation process, please see https://www.opvavpi.cz/cs/siroka-verejnost/evaluace/interim-evaluation-of-projects-supported-under-the-priority-axes-1-and-2-op-rdi.html).

The project to be chosen for evaluation is the Centre for Algal Biotechnologies - Algatec, with following Research Programmes:

· Autotrophic microalgae cultivation – optimization of conditions and growth monitoring

· Devices, monitoring methods and research of photosynthetic microalgae activity

· Heterotrophic production of algae biomass and its utilization.

The Managing Authority of OP RDI is seeking experts in at least one of these particular fields for this evaluation. Full details of the project including research activities can be found on the following project’s website: http://www.alga.cz/en

Please see the indicative timetable for the delivery of this evaluation attached on the link below.  Should you be interested in being a member of the evaluation team for this exercise, please follow the guidance provided on this websites. One international, one national (Czech) expert together with the Lead Evaluator will be selected for this project evaluation.

Should you be interested in participating in this evaluation, please submit an up-to-date CV which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this post and corresponds with the expert requirements specified on the Ministry's website (see https://www.opvavpi.cz/cs/siroka-verejnost/evaluace/current-calls-for-registration-of-expert-evaluators/).

Deployment of Man-Days per Expert

Phase

Preparatory
1,5
Mission
3
Drafting
1,5
De-briefing
0 (International Expert)/1 (Czech expert)

Total
6/7 Man-Days

One day's work is understood to cover 8 hours, i.e. 48/56 hours will be paid in total. For more details regarding remuneration, please contact the MA. Travel and subsistence costs are expected to be covered by individual evaluators from the compensation package. The Ministry will however assist evaluators in identifying suitable hotel accommodation in Prague or during on-site visit if needed.

All experts should submit their CV together with a sworn affidavit confirming the accuracy and veracity of the provided information and fulfilment of the eligibility requirements. CV must clearly demonstrate fulfilment of eligibility requirements!

Please submit your CV via e-mail – signed and scanned on following e-mail address: evaluators@msmt.cz and state thing: 16th/2014 Call - Interim evaluation of the PA 1 and 2.

The deadline for registration is 22nd of September 2014.

Timeframe for evaluation