Senior International REDD+ Technical Expert to the REDD+ Secretariat in Ethiopia
Source: World Bank — Ethiopia-FCPF REDD READINESS
REQUEST FOR EXPREESION OF INTERST
(For Consultancy Service - Individual Consultant)
Country: Federal Democratic Republic Of Ethiopia
Project: Ethiopia REDD+ Readiness Project, Ministry of Environment and Forest
Grant No: GRANT NO. TF013450-ET
AssignmentTitle: Senior International REDD+ Technical Expert to the REDD+ Secretariat in Ethiopia (Package No. RPPR/IC- 08/13)
Expressions of Interest:
This request for expressions of interest follows the general procurement notice for this project that appeared in Development Business Ethiopia-FCPF REDDREADINESS - WB6011-11/13 of November 1, 2013.
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from theWorld Bank toward the cost of Reducing Emissions from Degradation andDeforestation (REDD+) under the World Bank Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds for recruiting Senior International REDD+ Technical Expert for one year and renewable for two more years upon satisfactory performance.
Objective of the assignment
The Senior REDD+ Technical Expert will provide overall technical and management guidance and support to the REDD+ Secretariat and support the National Coordinator in theday-to-day tasks of the REDD+ process. These overall tasks include:
• Support the REDD+ National Coordination in fulfilling its mandate, including close coordination with various ongoing initiatives that can contribute to the goal of REDD+ Readiness;
• Support the implementation of the Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP) as validated by the FCPF Participants Committee;
• Support the formulation of the National REDD+Strategy, the preparation of the Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) and any other supplementary safeguards documents;
• Advise, strengthen the capacity, and build awareness of stakeholders in Ethiopia involved in REDD+.
The scope of the assignment and the individual consultant's main responsibilities
The responsibilities of the International REDD+ TA are the following:
1. Support the REDD+ Secretariat:
• Support the technical aspects of the REDD+ Readiness process;
• Assist in preparing and executing an Annual Work Plan for the REDD+ process in Ethiopia, draft periodic reports (technical and financial) targeted at the Government, WB, donors and national stakeholders;
• Prepare draft technical and financial reportsevery three months reporting on progress on the REDD+ process. S/he is also expected to prepare a detailed Annual Report on activities.
• Support the National Coordinator in managing the REDD+ Secretariat, in hiring new competencies as required (preparing the ToRs, supporting the procurement process for engaging consultants, etc.) and in evaluating the staff;
• Help organize and conduct capacity building workshops and consultation and participation activities of the Readiness process;
• Advise the REDD+ Secretariat and the Government of Ethiopia on REDD-related issues, including the national legal and institutional framework for REDD+;
• Assure the technical quality of deliverables delivered by consultants hired for the REDD+ process;
• Liaise with the REDD+ Working Group and Task Forces to ensure their full participation in the REDD+ process and timely inputs;
• Lead the Mid-term and R-package preparation and review for REDD+ readiness;
• Assist the preparation and communications of REDD+ published materials;
• Prepare technical notes on the REDD+ process to inform the Government, donors, partners, stakeholders ;
• Ensure proactive coordination of the REDD+ process with ongoing activities in the country, including those related to climate change (CRGE, adaptation) and natural resources management,including forestry;
• Ensure a participatory approach to the REDD+ process by constantly reaching out to stakeholders;
• Provide technical support to the REDD+ Secretariat and the Ministry of Environment and Forest as and when required;
• Undertake other tasks requested by the REDD+ Secretariat or the National Coordinator.
2. Support the implementation of theReadiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP)
• Lead the development of national REDD+ Strategy;
• Preparation of ToRs for the studies/analysis identified in the R-PP ;
• Quality review of documents produced by consultants;
• Identification and soliciting of national andinternational expertise to support the process;
• Participation in the national and when necessary international meetings and discussions.
3. Advise, strengthen the capacity, and build awareness of stakeholders in Ethiopia involved in REDD+
• Organization of capacity building activities,focus groups, seminars with the participation of various stakeholdersfocused on REDD-related issues;
• Reach out to other partners (donors, NGOs, private sector) to establish partnerships for continued capacity building in the country;
• Reach out to the REDD+ Working Group to organize learning events.
The Ministry of Environment and Forest, REDD+ secretariat now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.
The individual consultant should have the following qualification requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of the concepts and issues of REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation-plus);
• Experience on REDD+Readiness process in other countries; including on REDD+ strategy development and REDD+ information systems;
• Experience with the design, preparation and organization oftechnical workshops and other national/regional meetings;
• Extensive analytical and practical experience;
• Understanding of evolving REDD+ policies and readiness mechanisms, national forestry policy, fire management, natural resource management and conservation, and forest restoration, climate smart and sustainable agriculture, etc.;
• Understanding of the national REDD+ strategies, drivers and implications for designing demonstration activities based on national priorities;
• Provenexperience in capacity building to a range of different stakeholders including communities, CSOs/NGOs, private sector and government officials;
• Skills to coordinate a group of experts and facilitate discussions with national key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability and skills to communicate effectively in English (bothoral and in write). Knowledge of Amharic will be an advantage;
• Good team building skills; and
• Ability to manage multi-tasks, uptake new and innovative knowledge, and manage time effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's guideline: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by the World Bank Borrowers [January 2011) ('Consultants Guidelines"), setting forth Bank's Policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the IC (Individual Consultants) selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:30 am to 12:00 am and 1:30 pm -5:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday.
Expression of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below by March 14, 2014, 4:00 pm local time.
REDD+ Secretariat
Ministry of Environment and Forest (previously known as Environmental Protection Authority)
Around Gurd Shola
Human Resources Office
(In the Vicinity of Lucy Academy Schooland Behind Ethiopian Athletics Federation Building)
P.O. Box 12760, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
E-mail: yitebitumoges@yahoo.com,
Tel. 251-912-865-584
E-mail wesenuadefris@gmail.com
251-911-33-90-57
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