| Overview : BACKGROUND PAGE is seeking to contribute to Ghana’s efforts to fully integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and internalize Ghana’s commitment to the global climate change agenda through Nationally Determined Contributions (Gh-NDCs) in development planning processes using the decentralized governance system in the country within the context of the National Development Policy Framework. Ghana began the preparation for charting the path to a more inclusive greener economy by undertaking scoping studies and developing the blue print for green economy transition. The Green Economy Stocktaking reviewed national strategies, green economy related assessments and ongoing GE programmes and identified priority sectors (Agriculture, Energy and Forestry) for future PAGE engagement in Ghana. The sectors were prioritized owing to their contributions to the national economy in terms of GDP, trade, employment, low carbon development, and natural resources management. . . . SCOPE OF WORK The manual will cover all the relevant climate change, green economy relevant SDGs, its targets and indicators. The consultant in collaboration with MESTI and NDPC is responsible for providing specific technical support to 10 districts targeted by the Adaptation Fund Project to ensure their Medium-Term plans reflect their jurisdictional and relevant SDGs, targets and indicatorss. . . . EDUCATION Advanced University Degree in development studies, economics, sustainable development, social sciences or related field. EXPERIENCE - Minimum 10 years relevant working experience in sustainable development
- Good understanding of the climate change, green economy and sustainable development agenda and challenges in Africa and in particular in Ghana.
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HOW TO APPLY See the Documents section above for the detailed Annex I-Terms of Reference and Submission Documents. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION: Strictly follow the instructions indicated in the IC Proposal Submission Form uploaded hereto For detailed information, please refer to Annex I- Terms of Reference (ToR) Important Note: The Consultant is required to have the above mentioned professional and technical qualifications. Only the applicants who hold these qualifications are advised to submit their respective bid proposals DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: The following proposals must be prepared as per the prescribed standard format indicated in the respective IC Bid Document. The Proposals shall be submitted before its deadline on August 10, 2017 via UNDP Ghana Secured mail address: bids.gh@undp.org Technical Proposal in pdf under file name: GHA-IC-2017-044– TP - [insert Name]
Financial Proposal in pdf under file name: GHA-IC-2017-044 – FP - [insert Name] Please note that these proposals shall be submitted to the designated secured email into two files but in one email unless both Files are Greater than 9MB file size EMAIL SUBJECT LINE WHILE SUBMITTING PROPOSAL: While submitting your proposals to bids.gh@undp.org be sure your email subject line is GHA-IC-2017-044 | 
