: Study on Causes of Deforestation and Forest Degradation and Identification of Strategic Options in Ethiopia

Source: World Bank — Ethiopia-FCPF REDD READINESS

REQUEST FOR EXPREESION OF INTERST

(FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICE FIRMS SELECTION)

Country:        Federal Democratic Republic Of Ethiopia

Project:           Ethiopian's REDD+ Readiness Project, Ministry of Agriculture (MoA)

Grant No:      GRANT NO. TF 013450-ET

Assignment Title: Study on Causes of Deforestation and Forest Degradation and Identification of Strategic Options in Ethiopia 

(Package No. RPPR/C- 03/13)

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Reducing Emissions from Degradation and Deforestation (REDD+) under the World Bank Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("theServices") include Study on Causes of Deforestation and Forest Degradation and Identification of Strategic Options in Ethiopia.

The objective of the study isto provide the building blocks for the preparation of Ethiopia's national REDD+ strategy.

The specific objectives include a thorough identification and analysis of all direct and underlyingcauses and agents of deforestation and forest degradation in the country and the identification and prioritization of strategic options to address these causes. The study must evaluate the impact of drivers atall levels, look beyond the forest sector, including other sectoral policies and also consider their relationship to all land use activities. The study should also assess the potential for increased carbon removals through afforestation and reforestation. The consultants or firmshould ensure the capacity for REDD+ strategy development is created nationally, particularly within the government, by providing training to experts working on REDD+ strategy.

The REDD+ strategy should be fully in line with the CRGE Vision, particularly the Green Economy strategy for the land use sector, including forestry, agriculture and crops. It is expected that this strategy will also contribute to the preparation of Investment Plans to REDD+, following the procedures set by the CRGE Facility.

The Scope of the study

The study covers national level assessment with particular focus on key institutions relevant to REDD+ program at federal level. At regional level, it will be primarily focused on the four main regions (Oromia, Amhara, Tigray and Southern Nations Nationalitiesand Peoples Regions) and to emerging regions.

The Ministry of Agriculture, REDD+ secretariat, now invites eligible Consulting firms ("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 short listing criteria are: core business and years in business; qualification in the field of the assignment; technical and managerial organization of the firm; and general qualifications and number of key staff.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDACredits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers [January 2011) ('Consultants Guidelines"), setting forth Bank's Policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of joint venture or sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS (Quality and Cost based selection) method set out in theConsultant Guidelines.

Further information canbe obtained at the address below during office hours 8:30 am to 12:00am 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 October 7, 2013, 2013 4:00 PM.

REDD+ Secretariat

Ministry of Agriculture (Behind Ministry of Mines)

Ministry of Agriculture Building Block B 3rd Floor office number 3-1

Bole Sub-city, District 06

P.O. Box 62347 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

E-mail: yitebitumoges@yahoo.com,

Tel. 251-912-865584

E-mail wondwosenadefris@yahoo.com

251-911- 33-90-57