INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT NOTICE. 2018/UNDP-MMR/PN/087 Date: 17 September Finance Management

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1 INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT NOTICE 2018/UNDP-MMR/PN/087 Date: 17 September 2018 Country: Description of the assignment: Duty Station: Period of assignment/services: Myanmar International- Development of Options for REDD+ Finance Management At least 2 missions to Myanmar (mainly to Nay Pyi Taw with limited travel to other locations), totalling up to 25 days; the remainder home based 70 working days Proposal should be submitted to the Procurement Unit, UNDP Myanmar, No. 6 Natmauk Road, Tamwe, Yangon or by to bids.mm@undp.org; no later than 17:00 PM, Wednesday, 26 September Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to the address or indicated above. Procurement Unit will respond in writing or by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants. BACKGROUND With support from the Government of Norway, the UN-REDD Programme, in partnership with the Regional Community Forestry Training Centre (RECOFTC), assisted the Government of Myanmar (GoM) and other stakeholders to develop a REDD+ Readiness Roadmap in the period July 2012-August Some initial support to the implementation of the Roadmap was provided through the UN- REDD Targeted Support window during In early 2015, Myanmar was invited to submit an Expression of Interest for a UN-REDD National Programme, and subsequently to make a presentation on this Expression of Interest to the 14th and 15th meetings of the UN- REDD Policy Board. The Policy Board provisionally approved the allocation of USD 5,554,370 to the Myanmar UN-REDD National Programme ( The Programme ). This decision became operational following the confirmation of availability of funds provided to the interim governance body on July 6, The signature of the National Programme Document was completed on 15th November 2016, with a duration of 4 years. The first funds transfer from the MPTF-O occurred in November The UN-REDD Programme has supported the development of a National REDD+ Strategy and the other elements of the Warsaw Framework for REDD+. Consequently, Myanmar will

2 soon complete Phase 1 of REDD+ ( Readiness ), and will move into Phase 2, and towards Phase 3. During Phase 2, investment finance will need to be mobilized in order to support implementation of the National REDD+ Strategy, while in Phase 3 Myanmar will qualify for Results-based Payments from the international community. Consequently, there is a need to explore modalities for management of REDD+ finance. This includes the design of an appropriate mechanism for management of finance from international sources, including investment finance and results-based payments. The term management of REDD+ finance covers all aspects of resource mobilization and expenditure management. It comprises of a number of inter-related country systems covering planning, budgeting, procurement, accounting, auditing, and reporting, and the roles of Parliament and Treasury. It includes the management arrangements for the raising and spending of finance for REDD+, including the use of REDD+ finance in providing incentives to stakeholders, or sharing financial benefits in Phase 3. Sources of REDD+ finance may be public or private, international or domestic, including regular budgetary resources. 2. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK For detailed information, please refer to Annex-1 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Please see Terms of Reference 4. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS. Interested individual Consultant must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications: a) Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP; (Please see Template attached at Annex- 3) b) Personal CV or P11, indicating the past experience relevant to the assignment, as well as the contact details ( and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references; (Please see Template attached at Annex- 4) c) Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, if applicable, on how he/she will approach and complete the assignment; Financial Proposal ** Consultant/Contractor whose assignment require travel and who are over 62 years of age

3 are required, at their own expense, to undergo a full medical examination, including x-rays after they are selected. 5. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL Fees Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided. If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP. Travels All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP will not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses will be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed. (Please see Template attached at Annex- 4) 6. EVALUATION The Technical and the Financial Proposal (daily fee) submitted by the International Consultant will be evaluated on the basis of the weight of the technical criteria [70] and of the financial proposal [30]. The evaluation will be performed in two stages: Stage One (Technical Evaluation of Proposals). All Individual Contractors proposals comprising the information/documentation provided will be evaluated to ascertain the suitability of the individual contractors to carry out the assignment. Candidates who obtain the minimum of 49 points of the full mark (70 points) will be considered technically compliant and their financial evaluations will be evaluated thereafter. Education: (10 points) Master degree or higher in international development, natural resource management, environmental economics, or other closely related field.

4 Experience: At least 10 years of relevant work experience in areas such as environmental finance, natural resource management, public administration and related initiatives; Experience working with and delivering support to Governments; Experience working on capacity building for climate change is an asset. Languages: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is mandatory. Stage Two (Financial Evaluation). The financial proposals of all the individual contractors who pass stage one will be evaluated. The maximum 30 points will be allotted to the lowest financial bid, and all other bids shall receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest fee e.g. [30 Points] x [USD lowest] / [USD other] = points for other proposer s fees. The contract shall be awarded to the applicant who receives the highest cumulative score. ANNEX ANNEX 1- TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR) ANNEX 2 -GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT ANNEX 3 - P 11 for ICs ANNEX 4 - OFFEROR S LETTER TO UNDP CONFIRMING INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) ASSIGNMENT

5 Myanmar Terms of Reference Development of Options for REDD+ Finance Management Project Title: Type of Contract: Duration: Location: UN-REDD National Programme Individual Contract (International) 70 days At least 2 missions to Myanmar (mainly to Nay Pyi Taw with limited travel to other locations), totalling up to 25 days; the remainder home based 1. BACKGROUND With support from the Government of Norway, the UN-REDD Programme 1, in partnership with the Regional Community Forestry Training Centre (RECOFTC), assisted the Government of Myanmar (GoM) and other REDD+ Readiness Roadmap -August Some initial support to the implementation of the Roadmap was provided through the UN-REDD Targeted Support window during In early 2015, Myanmar was invited to submit an Expression of Interest for a UN-REDD National Programme, and subsequently to make a presentation on this Expression of Interest to the 14 th and 15 th meetings of the UN-REDD Policy Board. The Policy Board provisionally approved the allocation of USD 5,554,370 to the Myanmar UNbecame operational following the confirmation of availability of funds provided to the interim governance body on July 6, The signature of the National Programme Document was completed on 15 th November 2016, with a duration of 4 years. The first funds transfer from the MPTF-O occurred in November The UN-REDD Programme has supported the development of a National REDD+ Strategy and the other. will need to be mobilized in order to support implementation of the National REDD+ Strategy, while in Phase 3 Myanmar will qualify for Results-based Payments from the international community. Consequently, there is a need to explore modalities for management of REDD+ finance. This includes the design of an appropriate mechanism for management of finance from international sources, including investment finance and results- management of REDD+ finance aspects of resource mobilization and expenditure management. It comprises of a number of inter-related country systems covering planning, budgeting, procurement, accounting, auditing, and reporting, and the roles of Parliament and Treasury. It includes the management arrangements for the raising and spending of finance for REDD+, including the use of REDD+ finance in providing incentives to stakeholders, or sharing financial benefits in Phase 3. Sources of REDD+ finance may be public or private, international or domestic, including regular budgetary resources. 1 The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations Joint collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) in developing countries. The Programme builds on the convening role and technical expertise of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

6 2. SCOPE OF WORK The objectives of the work to be conducted under this consultancy are: Describe the relevant public financial management processes relevant to operationalizing the National REDD+ Strategy Analyze lessons and best practices from other countries on management of REDD+ finance; Assess options for national management of REDD+ finance in Myanmar, and recommend a specific approach; Consult with key national and sub-national institutions and other stakeholders to secure broad stakeholder feedback; Based on this feedback, develop and refine an implementation plan for the most viable option, including an approach to mitigate risks associated with the recommended option. The work will be carried out through a combination of desk research, expert discussion, and consultation with key stakeholders. A team of consultants (one international and one national expert) will deliver the outputs. The consultation process required under this work will involve, inter alia, members of the National REDD+ Taskforce, its Technical Working Groups, Union-level ministries, especially Ministry of Planning and Investment and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, state/regional governments, and The Consultants will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the UN-REDD Chief Technical Advisor, with additional guidance from the UN-REDD Programme Coordinator, and the UN-REDD Programme Regional Advisors. Approach The International Consultant for management of REDD+ finance will develop an initial workplan, including a description of activities to be undertaken by the National Consultant, who will be primarily responsible for mobilizing required information form the national and sub-national levels (ToR of the National Consultant will be provided). During an initial in-country mission, the International Consultant, in cooperation with the National Consultant, will consult with key stakeholders at the national level, based on nominations provided by the UN-REDD PMU, in order to generate ideas on options for management of REDD+ finance. The UN-REDD PMU will be responsible for organizing meetings and group discussions, as required. Subsequent to this initial mission, the International Consultant, supported by the National Consultant, will develop an initial report, outlining options for management of REDD+ finance and identifying a preferred option. This initial report will cover: 1. Possible sources of REDD+ finance for Myanmar (international/national, public/private) and lessons learned/best practice from other countries; 2. The processes required to ensure optimal and transparent management of REDD+ investment finance (i.e., for Phase 2 of REDD+); 2 (a) A number of options (> 2) for systems that will ensure effective operation of the required processes; 3. The processes required to ensure optimal and transparent management of results-based finance (Phase 3 of REDD+); 3 (a) A number of options (> 2) for systems that will ensure effective operation of the required processes;

7 4. Proposals for principles governing the provision of incentives, or the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from REDD+; 4 (a) A number of options (> 2) for systems that will ensure principles for provision of incentives, or the fair and equitable sharing of benefits are respected 5. Initial recommendations among the options for 2 (a), 3 (a), and 4 (a); 6. An outline of additional work required to further refine the options and recommendations. This initial report will be shared with stakeholders for feedback. Actions outlined in section 6 of the report (above) will be undertaken. Subsequently, a second mission will be undertaken, during which further consultations will lead to broad stakeholder endorsement of the recommended option and generate information to allow the consultant team to generate a final report. This final report should include implementation arrangements for the recommended option, an analysis of possible risks and recommended actions for risk mitigation, as well as recommendation for further consultations or other actions. Roles and Responsibilities The International Consultant for management of REDD+ finance will be an expert in public finance with a good track record of working with the international organizations in a related area. S/he will: Develop all written deliverables, drawing on input from the national consultant. Develop guidance for the national consultant. Jointly with the national consultant, develop a workplan to define activities required on the specified deliverables; Oversee the work undertaken by the national consultant, liaising regularly with the national consultants, providing input into the documents, helping prepare documents based on international experience etc. In addition, s/he will carry out the following tasks in collaboration with the national consultant; Prepare a work plan, outlining key issues to be covered, methodology and consultation plan. The work plan will be due 2 weeks after the commencement of the consultancy. Implement the work plan by collecting and analysing information, facilitating stakeholder consultations and consensus-building. Carry out analytical work on relevant public financial management processes for REDD+. Carry out analytical work to identify options for international REDD+ finance. Review the draft REDD+ policies and measures (PAMs) to identify the main requirements for REDD+ finance, including those PAMs which may require the provision of incentives to stakeholders or which may lead to the fair and equitable sharing of benefits. Consult with stakeholders to develop options for management of REDD+ finance. Produce an initial report containing the information described above. On the basis of further work identified in the initial report, undertake further consultations with stakeholders on the recommended options and possible risks associated with them. Develop an implementation plan, including risk mitigation measures, with an assignment of roles, responsibilities, timeline and levels of effort, including required technical and functional capacity development. Produce a final report, reflecting issues raised during consultations and identifying additional work required, including further consultations. 3. Deliverables by the consultant: Before the initial mission: A workplan including key issues to be covered, methodology and consultation plan. Within 2 weeks of completion of the initial mission: An initial report containing the information described above. Within 2 weeks of the 2 nd mission: a final report containing the information described above.

8 4. Payment Schedule: Payments will be made only upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner. Acceptance of the workplan. (20%) Acceptance of the initial report (40%) Acceptance of the final report (40%) 5. Information on working arrangements: Estimated level of effort including missions: 70 days; The Consultant will be given access to relevant information necessary for execution of the tasks under this assignment; The Consultant will be responsible for providing her/his own working station (i.e. laptop, internet, phone, scanner/printer, etc.) and must have access to a reliable internet connection; The consultant will be supervised by the UN-REDD/Myanmar Chief Technical Advisor; Payment will be made upon submission of deliverables, acceptance by the Chief Technical Advisor, and submission of a detailed time sheet and certification of payment form, and acceptance and confirmation by the Supervisor on days worked and outputs delivered. 6. Travel: International travel will be required (two day missions); Any necessary missions must be approved in advance and in writing by the Supervisor; The Advanced and Basic Security in the Field II courses must be successfully completed prior to commencement of travel; Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director; Consultants are responsible for obtaining any visas and security clearances needed in connection with travel with the necessary support from UNDP; The Consultant is required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under The consultant will be responsible for making his/her own international mission travel arrangements (home base to Nay Pyi Taw) in line with UNDP travel policies; The UN-REDD PMU will arrange domestic travel All related travel expenses (airfares, terminal expenses, accommodation and visa fees) will be supported by the UN-REDD Programme and will be reimbursed as per UNDP rules and regulations for consultants. Such costs should therefore not be included in financial proposal.

9 7. Required skills and experience: Education: Master degree or higher in international development, natural resource management, environmental economics, or other closely related field. Experience: At least 10 years of relevant work experience in areas such as environmental finance, natural resource management, public administration and related initiatives; Experience working with and delivering support to Governments; Experience working on capacity building for climate change is an asset. Languages: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is mandatory. 8. EVALUATION OF APPLICANTS Applicants will be evaluated based upon the offer which gives the best value for money, selected by the UNDP Myanmar Country Office in consultation with the UN-REDD PMU and UN-REDD Lead Advisor. The Technical and the Financial Proposal (daily fee) submitted by the International Consultant will be evaluated on the basis of the weight of the technical criteria [70] and of the financial proposal [30]. The evaluation will be performed in two stages: Stage One (Technical Evaluation of Proposals). All Individual Contractors proposals comprising the information/documentation provided will be evaluated to ascertain the suitability of the individual contractors to carry out the assignment. Candidates who obtain the minimum of 49 points of the full mark (70 points) will be considered technically compliant and their financial evaluations will be evaluated thereafter. Stage Two (Financial Evaluation). The financial proposals of all the individual contractors who pass stage one will be evaluated. The maximum 30 points will be allotted to the lowest financial bid, and all other bids shall receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest fee e.g. [30 Points] x [USD lowest] / [USD other] = points for other pro The award of contract shall be based on the individual contractor who receives the highest cumulative score. Technical criteria The following criteria will be used to evaluate the individual contractors Relevant education - 10 points Relevant experience - 10 points Technical Strength - 50 points