Led by the Zimbabwean Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate (MEWC), UNDP serving as the GCF Accredited Entity and CRIDF as the technical partner, an Adaptation project has been proposed for possible funding by the GCF. The proposed project entitled “Building climate resilience of vulnerable agricultural livelihoods in three river basins in southern Zimbabwe” is intended to build resilience through  strengthening the resilience of agricultural livelihoods of vulnerable communities, particularly women, in southern Zimbabwe in the face of increasing climate risks and impacts. The expected outcomes of the project are increased resilience and enhanced water and food security of the most vulnerable in the region. It is envisaged that the project will contribute to the national priorities in the National Climate Change Response Strategy.

The proposed project will have three interrelated outputs comprising of a number of indicative inputs with multiple activities. These are:

·     Output 1: Scaled up climate-resilient agricultural production and diversification through increased access to water, climate-resilient inputs and practices, and markets;

·     Output 2: Increased access to climate information for improved water resource management and planning for climate resilient agriculture; and

·     Output 3: Enhanced institutional coordination, knowledge management, and access to finance and insurance for sustained climate risk management for agricultural livelihoods.

The proposal will be submitted to the GCF through UNDP, which is an accredited UN Agency by the GCF.

It is envisaged that the project will be implemented in southern Zimbabwe covering three river basins Save, Umzingwane and Runde and three provinces namely Manicaland, Masvingo and Matabeleland South. Targeted districts in each province are: Manicaland province, Buhera, Chimanimani and Chipinge Districts; Masvingo Province – Bikita, Zaka and Masvingo; and Matebeleland South Province – Beit Bridge, Gwanda and Insiza districts.  The districts were selected based on the level of vulnerability to climate variability and climate change.

The project will be implemented through National Implementation Modality (NIM) arrangement of the UNDP. The Ministry of Environment Water and Climate (MEWC) will be the Implementing Partner with support from whilst the Irrigation Department, AGRITEX, Environment Management Authority, MET services, ZINWA and selected Civil Society Organisations who are currently operating in the Districts and irrigation sites will collaborate in implementation of different outputs of the project.

The consultant is required formulate the GCF project proposal. UNDP will mobilize the following team of consultants to support the preparation of the proposal package in time for submission to the GCF Secretariat (aimed for end of December, 2016). The Consultant is expected to work with and coordinate with the team below under the guidance and supervision by UNDP.

Guided by the Concept Note (already submitted to the GCF), Theory of Change, Technical feasibility study and sub-assessments and consultation with the TWG, the consultant is expected to meet the following objectives:

Coordinate inputs from international and national consultants and relevant stakeholders

To liaise with the TWG involved in the project formulation to obtain their expected inputs for the feasibility assessment and project design.

·     To participate and obtain inputs from CSO and private sector meetings which are organised by the UNDP/MEWC;

·     To participate in community level consultations in selected districts to validate the design and input in to the full proposal;

·     Ensure all project interventions of the three outputs are robustly designed meeting GCF investment criteria and is backed up with evidence including feasibility assessments, evaluations, relevant studies etc.

Design the full funding proposal, with the inputs from the national and international consultants

·     Develop 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;

·     Develop the results log frame according to the GCF performance measurement framework;

·     Develop the total budget and financial structure of the project (with input from UNDP and CRIDF) and all main cost categories at the input level corresponding to all outputs and activities ;

·     Coordinate closely with the CO to prepare the procurement plan according to the UNDP template and project implementation timeline;

·     Work closely with the CO colleagues to present the implementation arrangements, in accordance with UNDP’s rules and regulations under the NIM (National Implementation Modality);

·     Continue to support the project refinement process based on feedback from GCF Secretariat towards Board Approval.

Expected Output

·     Stakeholder consultations, and literature review;

·     Draft Proposal Document ;

·     Procurement plan/financing plan and all other due annexes, Detailed Budget, M&E Plan etc;

·     Finalized Annexes for the full proposal including procurement plan and financing plan;

·     Validation workshop and Comments from GoZ addressed;

·     Final Full Proposal Package for submission to GCF Secretariat;

·     Interim support to address GCF Secretariat feedback and refine proposal.

·     Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;

·     Advocates and 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 favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Professionalism

·     Advanced knowledge of the use of information management in humanitarian response and recovery environments;

·     Highly developed conceptual, analytical and innovative ability to identify and  articulate the information management requirements of complex situations requiring a coordinated response between disparate actors;

·     Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to use sound judgment to ensure the effective and timely completion of complex tasks;

·     Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters);

·     Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive..

Communication

·     Excellent communication and training (spoken and written) skills including the ability to convey complex information management concepts and recommendations to staff at all levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style that can be readily understood by non-information management practitioners;

·     Strong analytical skills; Exceptional ability in communication and networking, negotiations and writing;

Teamwork

·     Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;

·     Places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision.

Planning and Organization

·     Postgraduate degree (M.sc.) in development, agriculture, water management, irrigation, engineering, climate change adaptation or related fields;

Experience:

·     At least 15 years of technical experience in agriculture and/or water resources management, preferably with some experience in Sub-saharan Africa;

·     Substantial relevant experience in the design and implementation of integrated development projects, e.g. poverty reduction, food livelihood 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.

Desirable criteria include:

·     Work experience related to agriculture, food security, poverty reduction in Zimbabwe or Southern Africa

·     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:

·     Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Application procedure;

Applicants are requested to upload the following documents:

·     a copy of their latest updated P11 Form which can be downloaded from this website -http://www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc.;

·     Technical Proposal;

·     CV.

Applications without Technical Proposals will not be considered.

Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF attachment as the system only allows upload of one document;

Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.

Any request for clarification must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail:  procurement.zw@undp.org

Institutional Arrangement / Reporting Relationships  

The consultant will report primarily to the UNDP and the appointed officer from the MEWC, as well as other members of the Project Preparation Team, as appropriate

Evaluation:

The Consultant will be evaluated based on the qualifications and the years of experience, as outlined in the qualifications/requirements section of the ToRs. In addition, the Consultant will also be evaluated on the following methodology:

Cumulative analysis: When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the Consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

·     Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and

·     Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation;

Technical Criteria weight: 70%.

Financial Criteria weight: 30%.

The award of the contract shall be made to the Consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the ToR.

Selection Criteria:

Technical Evaluation: 70% of total evaluation (maximum 70 points):

·     Criteria A: Education (maximum 10 points);

·     Criteria B: Experience (maximum 50 points, divided into 40 points for substantive and technical experience in development research with specialization in environmental studies, climate change and/or human development, 10 points for working experience with international development organizations particularly on human development/MDG reports or similar reports

·     Criteria C: Language (maximum 10 points).

Final selection: Only the candidate with the highest ranked will be selected.

Note:

Only the highest ranked candidates who have obtained a minimum of 49 points (70%) on the technical evaluation will be considered for the financial evaluation.