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GGGI is seeking an experience Consultant to develop an implementation plan and methodology for conducing FPIC processes in Nicaragua, as part of the elaboration of the National Adaptation Plan. The implementation plan will describe how the FPIC process should be conducted, from the initial consultations, detailing the processes to be followed to solicit FPIC taking into consideration sociocultural and land tenure aspects related to indigenous and afro-caribbean populations in Nicaragua.

Additionally, the assignment includes securing formal agreements with relevant parties on the methodology to be applied to conduct FPIC processes. Signatories to the formal agreements shall include at least the authorities and relevant indigenous representation of:

• Indigenous Territorial Govenment of the Alto Wangki and Bocay special region.
• Autonomous Regional Government of the North Caribbean Coast
• Autonomous Regional Government of the South Caribbean Coast
• Indigenous peoples council of the Central and North Pacific

GGGI has been appointed by the Government of Nicaragua to act as Delivery Partner and assist them in the elaboration of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) with financial support to be requested from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under their readiness support program for NAP processes. The elaboration of the NAP will be a people-centered, participatory, inclusive and culturally-sensitive planning processes, that will take into consideration the views, needs and expectations of different actors of the Nicaraguan society, including indigenous and afro-descendant communities. GGGI is committed to ensure that the process of engagement with stakeholders facilitates and guarantees that the required dialogue with all actors is genuine and that all views are incorporated effectively into the NAP to be prepared.

Considering that Nicaragua is a signatory of the United Nations, Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Government of Nicaragua (GoN) has determined that free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) needs to be sought during the elaboration of the NAP. For that purpose, an FPIC implementation plan will be required, including the description of a methodology to involve Regional Governments and Territorial Authorities that will be in charge and responsible for conducting FPIC, methodology to conduct the FPIC process during the elaboration of the NAP and document consent agreement, an FPIC agreement with relevant parties and a detailed estimate of budgetary requirements of the whole process from the initial consultations until the finalization of the FPIC process.

GGGI is seeking an experience Consultant to develop an implementation plan and methodology for conducing FPIC processes in Nicaragua, as part of the elaboration of the National Adaptation Plan. The implementation plan will describe how the FPIC process should be conducted, from the initial consultations, detailing the processes to be followed to solicit FPIC taking into consideration sociocultural and land tenure aspects related to indigenous and afro-caribbean populations in Nicaragua.

Additionally, the assignment includes securing formal agreements with relevant parties on the methodology to be applied to conduct FPIC processes. Signatories to the formal agreements shall include at least the authorities and relevant indigenous representation of:

• Indigenous Territorial Govenment of the Alto Wangki and Bocay special region.
• Autonomous Regional Government of the North Caribbean Coast
• Autonomous Regional Government of the South Caribbean Coast
• Indigenous peoples council of the Central and North Pacific

The consultant will be responsible for the following deliverables:

1. FPIC implementation plan

The FPIC implementation plan details the methodology to conduct the FPIC process during project implementation and document consent agreement including:

• Identification of substantive rights and national legal framework related to FPIC
• Description of sociocultural, land tenure and environmental aspects relevant to the rights related to FPIC
• Description of responsibilities of regional and local representatives that will play a role in the FPIC process
• Detailed description of on the process leading to FPIC (occasions and format of the consultation meetings, languages and format of the materials needed, format of the agreement documents)
• Provisions to ensure FPIC process is developed with regional governments’ technical support
• Provisions to identify signatory parties for the consent agreement
• Description of the terms of potential withdrawal of consent
• Identification of the methodologies and systems needed to record the FPIC process
• Methodology for assessing the effectiveness of FPIC process
• Detailed budget for the whole FPIC process leading to the signing of FPIC agreements during the elaboration of the NAP

2. FPIC agreements with relevant parties

Formal agreements shall be signed with relevant parties on how the FPIC process will be conducted, identifying the relevant regional- and community-level stakeholders who have the right to give or withhold the consent to the components of the NAP that will require FPIC in observance of the rights of indigenous and Afro-Caribbean peoples. For this purpose, the consultant will:

• Conduct preliminary consultations with the regional autonomous authorities and explain the nature of the proposed project leading to the development of a national-level NAP.
• Agree with on the responsibilities of relevant representatives and the methodology to be followed in the process leading to FPIC
• Secure formal agreement documents signed by relevant parties that will be involved in the FPIC process.

The timeline of deliverable submission, and corresponding payment is outlined below:

All deliverables will be submitted in Spanish, accompanied by an executive summary in English.

Deliverables must be reviewed and approved by GGGI Project Manager.

The description of required expert may be split into following parts:

• Degree in social science or relevant field;
• Preferably 8 years of relevant experience conducting FPIC processes in Nicaragua;
• Native Spanish speaker;
• English proficiency is desirable;
• Must be a National of Nicaragua, or hold a valid working visa;

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.