| Overview : Background In 2015, the UNDP supported the DENR in developing a national programme on wealth creation entitled “Philippines National Program on Wealth Creation from Biodiversity Resources”. During its final stretch in the DENR organization, the draft national programme was presented to the newly appointed DENR Undersecretary for Policy and Planning for his understanding and appreciation in October 14, 2016, the Undersecretary had suggested to update the program proposal to include the thrust of the new DENR administration on community-based approach. The DENR’s primary concern is whether the programme in general will be economically beneficial at two levels: a) community level particularly those displaced communities in mining areas and those that are in degraded lands programmed for reforestation; and b) national level where the investment of the national government will yield economic benefits to the economy of the country. Both levels will require Benefit-Cost analyses. Also important are the input-output analysis of GR products’ value chain to determine the impact of the sales of the GR products to the GNP, the potential income road map over time of the R&D and commercialization of the GR products, and in order to have a point of comparison, the strategy of one of the ASEAN countries on how their GRs-pharmaceutical program is being implemented based on literature review in the internet will help a lot in persuading the government in investing in the genetic resources. In this regard, to support and strengthen the position of DENR in justifying the importance of the Wealth Creation Program from the Biodiversity Genetic Resources to the national government particularly the policy makers as well as the Department of Budget and Management that the government investment in GR Biodiversity Programme will generate substantial wealth for the country. Thus, the services of a consultant that will address the recommendations of the DENR to further strengthen favorable funding from the government is necessary. Objectives The primary objective is to develop a business and financial model involving R&D and commercialization that would showcase an economic justification as basis for government support and sustainable funding of the Wealth Creation from the Biodiversity Genetic Resources Programme. Scope of Services/ Key Results Expected - Conduct benefit-cost analyses (BCA) of GR- products at the community level and national level.
- Conduct an input-output survey and analysis of the supply chain of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and other GR-based products to determine their contributions to the GNP.
- Conduct a survey on the past and present sales of GR products and develop a projection model to estimate the potential sales that will be generated in the future considering factors that will lead to increases in human disease prevalence. Transform the projected potential sales to an income road map of the wealth creation programme.
- Study the development strategies of Malaysia or other ASEAN countries in developing their genetic resources for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and other GR-industries through publications available in the internet.
- Integrate findings from Item no. 1 to no. 4 to the Programme Document of the Wealth Creation from the Biodiversity’ GRs to further enhance it to deserve funding from the government.
- Participate in planning meeting with the Project Team (FASPS, ERDB, BMB, FMB and UNDP), where necessary.
Timeframe The consultant is expected to be engaged for effective work period of 45 days spread over 6 months starting immediately from the approval of the contract of the consultant’s engagement. Coordination and Support For the duration of the contract, the consultant will report to the UNDP through DENR-FASPS. The cost of the contract shall be charged to UNDP funds allotted for the Wealth Creation project. Processing of payment shall be made upon issuance of the certificate of acceptance from the Director of FASPS for submission to UNDP. Financial Proposal and Terms of Payment The financial proposals from possible candidates should be expressed in lump sum amount inclusive of all financial costs related to this engagement (i.e. transportation/travel to and from residence-Manila and/or within Metro Manila, supplies & materials, reproduction, communications including internet). 1st payment - 20% Upon signing of the contract and Inception Report 2nd payment - 50% Upon submission and acceptance of draft the business and financial model for the access and benefit sharing including the CBA and/or ROI. 3rd payment - 30% Upon submission and acceptance of a revised programme document incorporating the business and financial model Qualifications of Successful Consultant Education - Advanced university degree in any of the fields of environmental and natural resources management and economics and policy or any related degree with sufficient experience on the utilization and management of biodiversity genetic resources.
Work Experience - At least 10 years in programme and project development especially in biodiversity conservation or natural resource management;
- Experience in financial and business modelling or resource valuation;
- Experience in the preparation and packaging of project/program proposal and reports in the areas of the environment and natural resources for international funding institutions;
- Has institutional memory/knowledge on the development of national R&D agenda on genetic resources;
- Has proven a track record in providing training-workshop on environment and natural resources; and
- Extensive work in the design of participatory processes involving varied stakeholder groups of national and local organizations;
Language: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Skills - Designing participatory processes;
- Excellent facilitation and conflict/ dispute resolution/ management skills;
- Excellent technical writing skills;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Excellent report packaging skills;
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team;
- Ability to relate well with a diverse range of stakeholders at local and national levels;
- Strong planning and management skills;
- Strong initiative and can work with minimum supervision.
Criteria for Selection of Best Offer The offer will evaluated based on the Combined Scoring method – where the qualifications will be weighted a max. of 70% and combined with the financial offer which will be weighted a max of 30%. Application Requirements Applicants are requested to submit/upload in one file the following documents: - Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability that indicates the all-inclusive lumpsum contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided; If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP;
- Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
In view of the volume of applications UNDP receives, only shortlisted offerors will be notified. | 
