National GCF Project Development Consultant

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1 National Project Development Consultant TERM OF REFERENCE (ToR) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A NATIONAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT (NC) GENERAL INFORMATION Services Required The National Consultant to provide support to the following International consultants in the development of a GCF proposal for the Gambia; Project Development Consultant; Gender Specialist; and Social & environment screening experts) Project/Program Title Enhancing Resilience of Kololi stretch economic infrastructure and social assets against sea level rise Post Title Type of Contract Duty Station Expected Places of Travel Duration National GCF Project Development Consultant Individual Consultant Home based with frequent field missions if required Non 60 working days spread over the period 18 th June 2018 to 31 st March 2019 Expected Start Date Immediately after Concluding Contract Agreement (18 th June 2018) I. BACKGROUND / PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a financial operating entity of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which is established to contribute to the collective efforts of the international community to combat climate change. The GCF plans to fund programmatic approaches that provide an opportunity for a transformational shift in countries climate resilience and green economies, prioritizing a balanced approach between adaptation and mitigation. The GCF can be accessed directly by National Designated Authorities (NDAs) from developing countries and/or through accredited international and regional Implementing Entities (AEs). The Board of the Green Climate Fund has started Accreditation of National and International institutions for direct access. Currently there are 59 AEs and 144 NDAs 1

2 Classified as a Least Developed Country by the UN System, The Gambia is one of the poorest countries in the world, with an overall national poverty rate at $ 1.25 per person per day of 48. 4% (2010) compared to 55.5% in The Gambia s coastal area is composed of ecosystems of high socio economic importance. Indeed, the coastal related tourism which dominates the tourism sector in Gambia, is among the main contributors to the Gambia GDP. The total contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP was $ million (21.8% of GDP) in 2013, and was forecasted to rise by 3.2% in 2014, and to rise by 3.9% p.a. to $ million (17.9% of GDP) in Furthermore, in 2013, the total contribution of Travel & Tourism to employment, including jobs indirectly supported by the industry, was 18.7% of total employment (125,500 jobs). This was expected to rise by 1.5% p.a. to 144,000 jobs by2024 (15.4% of total). Sea level rise is threatening these important economic features of the Gambian economy and could be an obstacle to the achievement of the country's long term goal of recording 500,000 annual tourist arrivals by 2020 as stated in the national development blueprint, Vision The Kololi coastal zone is confronted with a range of creeping environmental issues, such as coastal erosion, changes in coastal sediment dynamics and morphology and a decline in the functioning of protective ecosystems (e.g. mangroves). Coastal dynamic modelling, using bathymetry, wave climate data from 2000 to 2009 (Bijl, 2011) concluded that the cause of the high erosion rate at Kololi Beach is driven by multiple processes. The combination of a large amount of shell fractions in the sediment, sand deficit due to sand mining and the effect of sea level rise all exert a high influence on sediment transport. There is a natural trend in erosion along the coast of The Gambia, caused by alongshore gradients in the longshore transport and the effect of sea level rise. A changing reef bathymetry and changing wave climate have compounded the erosive processes. It is expected that sea level rise projected for the Gambia will likely amplify the adverse impacts that are already being felt. The Kololi stretch, which extends between Kololi Point and Bald Cape along the coastline, constitutes one of the important tourism cluster area in the Tourism Development Area (TDA)2. It has a high economic value as it contains major hotels, including 2 five star and 2 four star hotels. In addition to the hotels, the area has a high concentration of tourism related businesses, including restaurants, beach bars and hair dressing salons. There is also the Bijilo Forest Park, which is important for both tourism and conservation, located on the cliffs to the northwest of Bijilo. Led by the National Environment Agency (NEA) under the purview of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resources (MECCNAR) with UNDP serving as the GCF Accredited Entity, an adaptation project Enhancing Resilience of Kololi stretch economic infrastructure and social assets against sea level rise has been proposed for possible funding by the GCF. The Proposed Project supports the Government of The Gambia (GoTG) in strengthening the resilience to sea level rise and associated impacts of climate change of Gambia s most important coastal socio economic development assets, notably the tourism infrastructure of the Kololi coastline and the Tanji Bridge. The Project promotes a paradigm shift towards a climate resilient coastal development through its integrated and holistic approach to managing climate risks for coastal areas for approximately 59,140 vulnerable people in the Kololi stretch and surrounding communities of Serrekunda (including 35,000 women) through two (2) inter linked Components: Output 1: Natural coastal defence systems strengthened to reduce the exposure of coastal communities and key infrastructure to climate risks. Output 2: Strengthening the policy and institutional framework for the implementation of an integrated coastal zones management in Gambia. A national consultant is required to support the formulation of the GCF project proposal in line with UNDP and GCF guidelines. UNDP will also mobilize a team to support the preparation of the proposal package in 2

3 time for submission to the GCF Secretariat (aimed for end of March 2019). The Consultant is expected to work with and coordinate with the team below under the guidance of and supervision by UNDP. Team Member/Consultant Task to be accomplished National Consultant supporting Economic feasibility and Financial analysis & feasibility studies. Gender, Community and Enterprise Development Specialist Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist Project Development Expert/Specialist Support International consultants to conduct desk reviews, access to documents/reports, arrange meetings/consultations etc as per their TORs Conduct gender analysis related to the scope of the proposed project and develop a gender and community involvement plan. Conduct detailed assessment of Social and Environmental risks and developing safeguards Responsible for the development, consolidation, & finalization of the GCF project document as per his/her TOR II. SCOPE OF THE WORK The main objective of the consultancy is to formulate the full proposal for the GCF funding for the Gambia. The National Project Development Consultant/Specialist will support the preparation of a full proposal based on ToC, sustainability plan and paradigm shift potential justification along the GCF/UNDP format. S/he will work with the UNDP Gambia Country Office, under the overall technical guidance of the UNDP Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) for climate change adaptation at the UNDP Addis Ababa Regional Hub. Guided by the Concept Note (already submitted to the GCF), PPF, Theory of Change, Technical feasibility study and sub assessments, national & regional consultations with the Gambian stakeholders, the national consultant is expected to meet the following objectives: I. Support the Coordination of inputs from the other national consultant, the identified international consultants and relevant stakeholders 1. Facilitate liaison with key government stakeholders involved in the project formulation to obtain their expected inputs to inform the project design; 2. Coordinate, participate and obtain inputs from CSO and private sector meetings which are organised by the UNDP; 3. Coordinate and participate in community level consultations to validate the design and input in to the full proposal; 4. Provide support to the identified international consultants to ensure all project interventions are robustly designed meeting GCF investment criteria and are backed up with evidence including feasibility assessments, evaluations, relevant studies, especially at the site level, etc; II. Support the Project Development Expert in the design of the full funding proposal, with the inputs from the team of national and international consultants 5. Support the development of the GCF proposal document and coordinate inputs from all consultants to prepare the full set of Annexes as part of the package for submission to GCF; 6. Support the Project Development Expert in developing the results log frame according to the GCF performance measurement framework; 7. Support the Project Development Expert in developing the total budget and financial structure of the project (with input from UNDP) and all main cost categories at the input level corresponding to all 3

4 outputs and activities. The UNDP/GCF procurement and budget planning tool (latest version) must be used for this purpose; 8. Coordinate closely with the CO to prepare the procurement plan according to the UNDP/GCF template and project implementation timeline; 9. Work closely with the CO colleagues to present the implementation arrangements, in accordance with UNDP/GCF rules and regulations; 10. Continue to support the project refinement process based on feedback from GCF Secretariat up until GCF Board Approval. Reporting and Coordination line: The national consultant will facilitate necessary contributions by all international consultants specified in this TOR who are assigned to respective tasks for GCF project formulation for the Gambia The national consultant will coordinate with other team members of project formulation team, government counterparts and UNDP during the consultation and formulation process. The national consultant will support and work closely with UNDP CO on the Feasibility Study for all the technical requirements of the project formulation process and in close coordination with BPPS/UNDP GEF Regional Technical Advisor on Climate Change Adaptation (Addis Ababa). The national consultant will support UNDP CO to facilitate data collection, meetings, and provision of other supporting functions and the Quality assurance of the final annexes of the document. III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES The tentative timeline for deliverables will be as follows: No. Deliverables / Outputs Estimated Duration to Complete 1 Stakeholder consultations, and literature review 10 working days UNDP CO/RTA 2 Draft Proposal Document 20 working days UNDP CO/RTA Review and Approvals Required 3 Procurement plan/financing plan and all other due annexes, Detailed Budget, M&E Plan etc 4 Finalized Annexes for the full proposal including procurement plan and financing plan 5 Validation workshop and Comments from GoTG addressed 6 Final Full Proposal Package for submission to GCF Secretariat 7. Interim support to address GCF Secretariat feedback and refine proposal 10 working days UNDP CO/RTA 5 working days RTA 5 working days UNDP CO 5 working days UNDP RTA 5 working days UNDP RTA 4

5 IV. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT / REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The national consultant will report primarily to the UNDP Gambia Office, UNDP Regional Technical Advisor in Addis Ababa and the Project Development Expert/Specialist. V DURATION OF THE WORK The duration of the consultancy service will be 60 working days effective1st June 2018 or upon signature of the contract. VI. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) The successful candidate will have an academic and professional background in water resources and coastal management, community development and/or Climate Change Adaptation, with strong technical skills in GCF/GEF project design and management. The following attributes are essential: Postgraduate degree (M.S) in development, environmental studies, water resources management, drinking water supply, community development, coastal erosion control/management, resilient infrastructure development, climate change adaptation or related fields; At least 7 years of technical experience in coastal area infrastructural management/development, integrated coastal area policy development/management, community investment planning, water resources management in rural settings where typical infrastructure solutions and cost recovery models do not apply; Substantial relevant experience in the design and implementation of integrated development projects, especially in coastal degraded areas and on infrastructure and water security including working on community based initiatives; Experience in the formulation and management of similar projects with global funds including: Project design, management, and monitoring & evaluation; Design of log frame with SMART indicators, work plan and budget formulation; Working with multi disciplinary teams, including local and expatriate technical experts; Strong analytical skills; exceptional ability in communication and networking, negotiations and writing; Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive. Desirable criteria include: Work experience related to water resources, coastal areas, infrastructure development, poverty reduction and community engagement; Familiarity with technical issues related to adaptation, methods of cost benefit analysis for adaptation options, identification of multiple benefits of adaptation, including, economic, social and gender related. Language and other skills: 5

6 Fluency in English both written and oral, as well as in one of the local languages widely spoken in the project intervention areas. Compliance with UN Core Values: Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favouritism; Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment. VII PAYMENT MILESTONES AND AUTHORITY The consultant must send a financial proposal based on Daily Fee. The consultant shall quote an all inclusive Daily Fee for the contract period. The term all inclusive implies that all costs (professional fees, communications, consumables, etc.) that could be incurred by the IC in completing the assignment are already factored into the daily fee submitted in the proposal. Travel costs and daily allowance cost should be identified separately. Payments will be made based on the agreed financial proposal (contract is based on daily fee) and released upon submission of a certificate of payment request, indicating deliverables achieved and days worked to be verified and cleared for payment by the supervisor. The qualified consultant shall receive his/her lump sum service fees upon certification of the completed tasks satisfactorily, as per the following payment schedule: Installment of Payment/ Period Deliverables or Documents to be Delivered 1 st Installment Upon submission and acceptance of Inception Report 2 nd Installment Upon submission of an acceptable Draft Proposal Document Approval should be obtained UNDP 15% UNDP 50% Percentage of Payment Final Installment Final Full Proposal Package with Procurement plan/financing plan and all other due annexes, Detailed Budget, M&E Plan etc with full incorporation of GCF comments. UNDP 35% This TOR is approved by: [indicate name of Approving Manager] Signature: 6

7 Name and Designation: Date of Signing: HOW TO APPLY The application should contain: Cover letter Technical proposal and Financial proposal with breakdown of the cost items Updated CV to include qualifications/competencies and relevant past experience in similar projects and contact details of 2 professional referees who can certify your competencies, professionalism, quality of presentation and overall suitability to this TOR Please duly fill the below financial proposal and attach to the last page of the CV along with all other required documentation above. 7