ANGOLA: OPERATIONAL MANUAL AND MECHANISM CONSULTANT
JOB DETAIL
ANGOLA: OPERATIONAL MANUAL AND MECHANISM CONSULTANT
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Operational Manual & Mechanism Consultant will be engaged for approximately 7 months to work closely with the NDA on 1) developing the operational manual for guiding the functioning of the NDA;2) establishing the no-objection procedure and multi-stakeholder engagement mechanism and;3) establishing a system for screening, selecting, reviewing and facilitating climate change projects, as well as;4) disseminating the operational manual, procedure and system to NDA staff through a series of workshops.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The Ministry of Environment (MINAMB) in Angola, acting as the National Designated Authority (NDA) for Climate Finance, has secured grant funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for a two-year Readiness project, partnering with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). The overarching aim is to equip the Angolan NDA with the necessary institutional capacity, mechanisms, strategic framework, and enabling environments to enhance its coordination and engagement with the GCF.
Specifically, the grant aims to support the development of the criteria and framework for nominating two direct access entities to the GCF; support the strengthening of the NDA’s systems (including human, technical, and institutional capacity) in areas relevant to the GCF’s objectives; and establish a mechanism and system within the NDA to enable the NDA to fulfill its roles and responsibilities in order to improve their access to climate finance. Furthermore, it will help to improve coordination mechanisms and no-objection procedures based on multi-stakeholder consensus; develop Angola’s GCF country program; develop a strategy for private sector mobilization; and create a climate finance tagging system for tracking internal and external financial flows. In the final round, this Readiness grant will create or improve two idea notes for submission to GCF. These goals will be achieved through the following outputs:
Output 1.1.1 NDA staff trained in areas relevant to the GCF objectives and oversight of GCF activities.
Output 1.1.2 NDA mechanisms strengthened for interinstitutional coordination, including engagement with the GCF.
Output 1.1.3 No-objection procedure established operationalized at the NDA level to grant the No-Objection Letters and a system for screening, selecting, reviewing and facilitating climate change projects established.
Output 1.2.1 Two national (public and private) entities identified and nominated for direct access.
Output 1.3.1 Stakeholder engagement mechanisms established to support planning, programming and implementation of GCF-funded activities.
Output 2.1.1 Angola’s Country Programme developed and endorsed.
Output 2.2.1 Climate finance tagging system developed and operational for tracking internal and external financial flows.
Output 2.4.1 Strategy for private sector mobilization and engagement developed to foster private financing for Country Programme implementation and/or low-emissions climate-resilient development.
Output 4.3.1 Pipeline developed or improved, and two priority ideas assessed.
Output 4.3.2 Two concept notes developed or improved using the GCF template and adhere to the GCF’s climate investment criteria, aligned with Angola’s Country Programme Document.
Output 5.1.1 NDA’s website developed containing information on climate finance to strengthen the knowledge of in-country key stakeholders.
Specifically, this assignment is linked to outputs: 1.1.2 and 1.1.3.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
This consultancy targets NDA staff engaged in using the operational manual, participating in no-objection procedures and multi-stakeholder engagement, and involved in climate change project screening and selection. The overall objective is to equip the NDA with essential tools, procedures, and mechanisms to effectively fulfill its functions related to climate change projects and stakeholder engagement. The specific objectives are to:
- Develop an operational manual for guiding the functioning of the National Designated Authority (NDA).
- Establish a no-objection procedure and multi-stakeholder engagement mechanism.
- Establish a system for screening, selecting, reviewing, and facilitating climate change projects.
- Disseminate the operational manual, procedure, and system to NDA staff through a series of workshops.
DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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Activities & Deliverables |
% of Amount |
Due Date |
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I |
Activity 1.1.1.1: Conduct institutional gap analysis and capacity needs assessment in areas relevant to the GCF objectives and the oversight of GCF activities, such as project and programme development and management, international procurement, accounting, E&S safeguards, gender, oversight, planning and monitoring and evaluation processes. Deliverable: Detailed Report comprising a SWOT analysis of the current situation. The report should include the following: a) Recommendations for the optimal national-level institutional framework for the National Designated Authority (NDA); b) Specific functions and Terms of Reference for the envisioned coordination mechanism; Concrete proposals for establishing the coordination mechanism; d) Analysis of capacity-building needs along with a comprehensive plan outlining the costs associated with capacity building. |
15% |
15 working days from the start date. |
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II |
Activity 1.1.1.2: Conduct 2 capacity building workshops in areas relevant to the GCF objectives and the oversight of GCF activities, such as project and programme development and management, international procurement, accounting, E&S safeguards, gender, oversight, planning and monitoring and evaluation processes, targeting 25 participants each with considerable female participation. Deliverable: A comprehensive report for each capacity-building session. Each Report should include (i) an Agenda detailing the workshop schedule; (ii) training materials used during the workshop; (iii) pre-workshop and post-workshop surveys to assess participant knowledge and feedback; and (iv) a list of participants disaggregated by gender. |
10% |
21 working days from the start date |
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III |
Activity 1.1.2.1: Develop an operational manual to guide the functioning of the NDA, including a procedure to establish an effective coordination mechanism, including NDA capacity-building needs. Deliverable: NDA operational manual and procedure defining functions, roles and responsibilities of the NDA’s coordination team to fulfill its roles and responsibilities. |
15% |
50 working days from the start date |
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IV |
Activity 1.1.2.2: Conduct 2 capacity-building workshops to build the capacity of NDA staff on the system and operational manual/procedure to establish an effective coordination mechanism. The workshops will invite approximately 25 participants from NDA, targeting 50% women participation. Deliverable: A capacity building workshop report for each session, including agenda, training materials, pre- and post-survey, and list of participants disaggregated by gender. |
10% |
56 working days from the start date |
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V |
Activity 1.1.2.3: Facilitate the P&Is legal agreement signing-off process, including technical assistance, legal agreement assessment and regulation analysis. Deliverable: P&Is legal agreement signed by NDA and GCF. |
10% |
70 working days from the start date |
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VI |
Activity 1.1.3.1: Establish a no-objection procedure to grant the No-Objection Letters non-objection letter and its prioritization criteria. Deliverable: The no-objection procedure established to grant the non-objection letters, including its prioritization criteria. |
15% |
120 working days from the start date |
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VII |
Activity 1.1.3.2: Establish a system and process for screening, selecting, reviewing and facilitating climate change projects. Deliverable: Report outlining the system and process for screening, selecting, reviewing and facilitating climate change projects. |
15% |
142 working days from the start date |
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VIII |
Activity 1.1.3.3: Conduct 2 capacity-building workshops to build the capacity of NDA staff on the no-objection procedures, its prioritization criteria and a system and process for screening, selecting, reviewing and facilitating climate change projects. The workshops will invite approximately 25 participants from NDA, targeting 50% women participation. Deliverable: A capacity building workshop report for each session, including agenda, training materials, pre- and post-survey, and list of participants disaggregated by gender. |
10% |
150 working days from the start date |
All deliverables, including the final reports, must be approved by GGGI with the agreement of MINAMB. The Consultant should strive to integrate GGGI’s and MINAMB’s comments within 14 days from the receipt of the comments or modification requests. The Consultant shall submit the reports in both hard copies and electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application. All outputs must be in English.
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
The description of required expert may be split into following parts:
- Advanced degree in public administration, international development management, operation management, business administration or related field.
- Preferably 7 years of experience in institutional operations consultancy services, developing procedures and mechanisms for government agencies.
- Proven or demonstrated previous experience in developing Operational Manuals for GCF-funded projects.
- Good command of spoken and written Portuguese and prior experience working with the NDA in Angola are strong assets.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The consultant will report to the Project Manager and the NDA GCF Focal Point in the Ministry of Environment. During the first week of assignment, the consultant will define the consultancy’s reporting arrangements, consulting with the NDA and the Project Manager. Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.
