| Overview : BACKGROUND / RATIONALE Since 2011, UN CC: Learn has engaged in Climate Change Learning Programmes with developing countries such Benin, Burkina Faso, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Malawi, and Uganda with the purpose of strengthening human resources, climate change learning, skills development to advance national climate change development agenda in the respective countries. Since 2014 the programme has expanded, following additional support provided by the Government of Switzerland, allow support to be provided to several new countries including Ethiopia. Ethiopia originally applied for UNCC: Learn support in 2011, However, it was not possible to accommodate its request at the time due to limited funding. Ethiopia re-confirmed its application in 2014, was duly accepted and held follow up discussed with the UN CC: Learn Secretariat at COP 20 in Lima. The policy context is extremely positive in the form of Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy (CRGE) of 20112, under the leadership of the Prime Minister’s Office. In view of the significant level of support for Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient green economy strategy, including a large scale capacity building programme, the main focus of support from UN CC: Learn will be on the formal education system, at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. This was again discussed in further detail during a UNITAR mission to Addis Ababa in July 2015, inclusive of a meeting with the State Minister for Environment. Subsequent to this mission the Government has established a Technical Team drawn from the Ministry of Environment, & Forests and Climate Change and the Ministry of Education. OBJECTIVES OF THE SERVICE / WORK The objectives of the assignment include delivery of: (1) a Background Report will provide a comprehensive assessment of existing national initiatives to integrate or link climate change with the formal education system, including all key stakeholders involved; (2) a strategic guideline that outline clear direction on how to (3);a sectoral consultation meeting to be held at national level; and (4) a detailed action plan for strengthening the integration of climate change in to the national education system It is intended that the background report informs a sector wide consultation as a basis for the formulation of a 3-5 year prioritized action plan. The Report will take into account the following key aspects: - Review of relevant national policies, laws, strategies, initiatives, and priorities on climate change and education.
- Current status of the national curriculum with regard to climate change and to the environment and sustainable development.
- Identification of key stakeholders within the education sector and the means of implementation of climate change as a subject at both national and sub-national levels
- Assessment of learning needs and capacities within the education sector in order to identify national climate change priorities.
- Detailed case studies providing an illustration of current capacities and needs within several local authorities.
- A proposed outline for a one day sectoral consultation event and outline action plan for discussion.
SCOPE OF THE SERVICE / WORK This scope of work aims to: - Foster a systematic and country-driven process to strengthening the integration of climate change into the formal education system in Ethiopia;
- Determine specific actions to enhance climate change integration into the education sectors;
- Ensure that climate change education is linked to and helps to achieve national climate change adaptation and mitigation objectives;
- Augment mobilization of resources available for education and climate change from national budgets and external partners, such as UN organizations/country teams, bilateral donors, foundations;
- Ultimately, create a strengthened human resource base to enhance national and international engagement of climate change issues.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES - Draft full Background report that covers all the aspects elaborated under tasks of consultants – by July 30, 2016.
- Design and facilitation of Sector Consultation Event and development of Draft strategic guideline and Detailed Action Plan on Climate Change and Education – by August 20, 2016
- Final full-fledged Background report and Final Detailed Action Plan - by October 15 2016.
The detailed action plan will prescribe specific activities that will collectively strengthen the integration of climate change into the national curriculum through costed activities which may include: teacher training events; the preparation of classroom materials; institutional reforms; and public awareness. MINIMUM ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS The prospective Service Provider is expected to meet the following minimum requirements: - It must have at least 7 years of practical experience in climate change preferably have a lot of engagements with the training and education
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and strategies as well as key sectors policies and strategies and access to stakeholders and relevant information sources
- Experience working with government ministries, education institutions UN or other international organizations beneficial.
- Capability to deploy strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation expertise.
- Capability to deploy good communication expertise in English, Amharic language and other local languages.
- Certification from international climate organization / institution
- It shall demonstrate its capabilities, understanding of the TOR, and methodology of audit approach
BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION: - Strictly follow the instructions indicated in the RFP Proposal Submission Form uploaded hereto
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: The following proposals must be prepared as per the prescribed standard format indicated in the respective RFP Bid Document. The Proposals shall be submitted before application deadline June 29, 2016 via UNDP Ethiopia Secured mail address: procurement.et@undp.org - Technical Proposal in pdf under file name: ETH-RFP-2016-05 – TP - [insert Company Name]
- Financial Proposal in pdf under file name: ETH-RFP-2016-05 – FP - [insert Company Name]
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