Avis de recrutement d’un consultant spécialiste en agroforesterie pour appuyer l’AFDB dans la préparation des projets du programme d’investissement forestier (FIP) au Rwanda et en Tunisie
AGRICULTURE AND AGRO-INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
A LONG-TERM CONSULTANT, AGROFORESTRY SPECIALIST TO SUPPORT AFDB IN FOREST INVESTMENT PROGRAM (FIP) PROJECTS PREPARATION IN RWANDA AND TUNISIA
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) are a set of financing instruments designed to initiate transformational change towards low-carbon and climate-resilient development through scaled-up financing channelled through the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the African Development Bank. The two CIF funds are the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), financing scaled-up demonstration, deployment and transfer of low-carbon technologies for significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions within-country investment plans; and the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF), financing targeted programs in developing countries to pilot new climate or sectoral approaches with scaling-up potential.
The current programs financed under the SCF are the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR), the Forest Investment Program (FIP) and Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Program (SREP). The FIP overall objective is to mobilize significantly increased funds to reduce deforestation and forest degradation and to promote sustainable forest management, leading to emission reductions and the protection of carbon reservoirs.
The Rwanda and Tunisia Forest Investment Project aims to develop agroforestry systems in support of sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. The project has three components: Component :
Agroforestry for landscape stabilization; Component 2: Value chain development for Agroforestry products and; Component 3: Capacity building. The project will employ local communities, cooperatives and the private sector. It is anticipated that this project will have a considerable impact on poverty alleviation through increased crops and livestock (fodder trees) production for smallholder farmers.
Objectives of the Assignment : To support the Bank (and designated Government Agencies) in the preparation of FIP projects in Rwanda included in the respective Forest Investment Plans.
The two projects are :
- Project – Development of Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture in Rwanda ;
- Project to support integration of the tree in degraded private farmland in Tunisia.
Consultant Tasks: The consultant will undertake the following activities :
- Familiarize himself/herself with the Forest Investment Program through consultations with task managers and stakeholders, and review of background documents for Rwanda and Tunisia ;
- Liaise, coordinate and support the preparation and implementation of the FIP missions by interfacing effectively with all the stakeholders, especially with other MDBs and Governments of both countries ;
- Provide technical expertise in agroforestry and forest participatory management for the preparation of the projects ;
- Prepare and participate missions (virtual and physical) in the countries and contribute to the preparation of Aide Memoires and any other required documents ;
- Advise and update Governments officials, AfDB and partner MDBs on the technical issues involved in the preparation and appraisal of identified Projects ;
- Participate in and contribute technically to the preparation of appraisal reports and other technical activities related to the preparation and appraisal of the proposed Projects ;
- Work closely with other FIP partners, including any additional consultants who may be hired to undertake specific tasks, in the review of project documents and preparation of Project Concept Note and Appraisal Reports ;
- Draft the projects reports (identification, concept note and appraisal reports) ;
- Regularly advise the AfDB FIP/CIF team on progress relating to the preparation of Appraisal Reports with bi-monthly operational reports ;
- Perform other ad hoc activities as deemed necessary by the AfDB’s FIP Focal Point and CIF Coordinator.
In this regard, the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department (AHAI) invites Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-described services. Interested Consultants shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this Assignment (documents, reference to similar services, experience in similar assignments, etc.).
The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a shortlist and the selection procedure shall conform with the Bank’s Rules and Procedure for the Use of Consultants under projects financed by the Bank Group, available on the Bank Website at http://www.afdb.org. Please, note that interest expressed by a Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the African Development Bank to include him/her in the shortlist.
Desired Qualifications: The consultant should have specific expertise in agroforestry, forest management or a closely related field. He/she should have at least a master’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, climate, or equivalent qualification, and at least ten years of relevant experience in project management and policy analysis. He/She must have extensive experience working in Africa and be fluent in both English and French Languages.
The Consultant will provide technical leadership in the design of the Project, including Program Concept Note (PCN), Program Preparation Report, Program Appraisal Report, Missions Aide-Memoires, and other relevant documents including implementation strategies and technical annexes. The consultant will submit monthly reports detailing activities carried out and a final consultancy report on completion of the contract. He/she will formally report to the Division Manager, AHAI. 2 and the Task Managers of the project. The consultant can be called upon at any time to make presentations of findings and progress of the preparations.
The consultant must have experience in addressing climate change and forest finance issues (including private sector forestry, REDD+, carbon finance, and developing incentive mechanisms for communities) as well as knowledge of AfDB rules and procedures will be added advantages. Fluency in English and French languages is required.
Selection criteria : The consultant will be selected based on i) his/her qualifications, ii) experience and iii) experience of working in African countries.
Department issuing the request : Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department
Place of assignment : Abidjan.
Duration of the assignment : Six (6) months
Tentative Date of commencement : 15 February 2022
Deadline for applications : 17 January 2022, at 5 PM Abidjan time
Applications to be submitted to Mr Nnaemeka Korie(n.korie@afdb.org) and Mrs Fati Kondo (f.kondo@afdb.org)
