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TERMS OF REFERENCE
Leading Organization: CENN & Mercy Corps
Organizational Unit: Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) planning
Project Title: Enhancing Local Capacity
and Regional Cooperation for Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity
Conservation in Georgia and the South Caucasus
Position Title: Climate Change Adaptation
(CCA) planning consultant
Contract type: Service Agreement
Starting Date: January 8, 2014
Duration: 3 months
Duty Station: Tbilisi, Georgia (Travel
requirements in Armenia and Azerbaijan)
Summary of the Project
Currently, CENN together with Mercy Corp is implementing an EU-funded
project “Enhancing Local Capacity and Regional Cooperation for Climate
Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation in the South Caucasus”.
Specific objective of the project is development of the two trans-boundary
Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) plans for the two eco-zones in cooperation
with the project stakeholders. The first eco-zone contains the Ninotsminda,
Dmanisi, Bolnisi and Marneuli municipalities of Georgia and the Lori Marz of
Armenia. The second eco-zone contains the Sagarejo, Sighnaghi and
Dedoplistskaro municipalities of Georgia and the Agstafa, Tovuz, Shamkir and
Samukh rayons of Azerbaijan.
SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Within the scope of this project, CENN is seeking for consultant to develop
two trans-boundary Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) plans for the two above
mentioned eco-zones in cooperation with project stakeholders. The consultant
will work in accordance of the methodology proposed by CENN under the direct
supervision of the CENN national coordinator of the project in Georgia. The
CCA plans should incorporate the findings and activities of the previously
developed twelve municipal level CCA action plans. Plans should enhance
understanding of the trans-boundary nature of CC related threats and of the
need for regional co-operation to respond to these threats, increase the
importance of the environmental agenda and promotion for environmental
policies.
Main Duties
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Review and study materials/documents developed for the target areas within
the framework of the project particularly: baseline surveys, reports of
participatory workshops, guidance of CCA/DRR planning, local CCA plans, etc.
Basic materials will be provided by CENN
Research of existing methodologies on CCA planning, existing projects,
strategies (in target areas), plans related to local CCA plan activities, to
be incorporated/referenced in the trans-boundary plans to optimize national
networking in existing projects and encourage/ensure its implementation;
Organization of 3 national workshops to draft the CCA plan content, agree on
chosen approach/methodology for planning with participation of project
stakeholders (project coordinators, Mercy Corps’ Climate Change consultant,
local/national working group and steering committee members)
Transportation / meeting organizational costs will be covered by CENN
Development of the two trans-boundary CCA plans
Cooperation/coordination with experts from Azerbaijan and Armenia during
planning process (as well we with project stakeholders and coordinators)
Facilitation of the regional coordination and lobbying for the adaption of
the CCA plans in government decision making
Organization of 2 trans-boundary seminars to present CCA plans, receive
feedback, incorporate them in the plans and approve plans by the
trans-boundary working groups and local/national governments; Ensure that
priorities and activities identified in the 2 CCA plans will be integrated
into, and used, in planning and decision making by regional/national level
institutions in CCA/DDR and biodiversity conservation
Transportation/ meeting organizational costs will be covered by CENN
Final correction of the plans and delivering the results
Deliver presentations regarding trans-boundary planning
activities/approaches on the project related meetings (within and out of the
contract period)
Please note that all logistical, organizational and transportation costs
will be covered by CENN.
Qualifications and Experience
. Advanced degree in natural sciences, geography and related fields;
. Years of experience in the relevant fields;
. Ability to plan and manage tasks independently;
. Good interpersonal and communication skills;
. Good analytical skills, ability to express ideas clearly both
orally and in writing;
* Fully proficient computer skills of Microsoft Office and Internet;
. Fluency in English and Russian;
. Elaboration of documents in both Georgian, English and Russian
languages.
Outputs, Terms and Conditions for provision of services
Minimum deliverables of the work are: two trans-boundary CCA plans;
Deadline for the delivery of results by the Consultant: 8 March 2014
Payment
. The first payment (40 % of the total sum) will be made from the
beginning of the task. The second payment (the rest of the sum) will be
transferred after the deliverables (two trans-boundary CCA plans for
eco-zone 1 and eco-zone 2) are finalized and approved by the CENN/Mercy
Corps.
For participation in the tender you need to submit the following documents:
. Organizational overview with relevant references and/or CV and
Diploma of the involved experts demonstrating relevant background and
experience;
. Financial offer (in GEL) illustrating number of person days and
remuneration offered.
Please certify your offer with seal (if applicable) and signature.
The deadline for the submission of all required documents is 3:00 PM;
December 31, 2013 at CENN Tbilisi office or by email: [email protected]
From: A. Papazian