INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT NOTICE                       

AGRI-BUSINESS SCHEME TRAINING
undp /LIVELIHOOD AGRI BUSINESS SCHEME TRAINING /2022/0050
                                                                                                                                Date September 7, 2022
Duty Station: Monrovia Liberia
Country:                                                           LIBERIA
Description of the assignment: Consultancy service to Update the Agribusiness Schemes, and Conduct Training of Women in how to manage and optimize these schemes around the Gola National Park, Gbapolu County.
Post Title: National Consultancy service to Update the agribusiness schemes, and conduct training of women in how to manage and optimize these schemes around the Gola National Park, Gbapolu County
Duty Station: Monrovia, Liberia

Duration: Two (2) Months

Starting date: IMMEDIATELY
Duty Station: Monrovia, but with field visit is to collect data 
Contract type: 	Individual Contractor (NATIONAL) IC
Proposal should be submitted by email to bids.lr@undp.org no later than 5.00 pm on Monday, 19 September, 2022  
AND MARKED: undp /LIVELIHOOD AGRI BUSINESS SCHEME TRAINING /2022/0050

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to info.lr.procurement@undp.org.  UNDP will respond in writing or by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants.

1. BACKGROUND

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) intends to support the Government of Liberia in collaboration with the EPA to train 50 women into sustainable agribusiness schemes. UNDP in collaboration and consultation with relevant Government of Liberia (GoL) Ministries, Agencies and Commissions (MAC)  recently developed a new Energy & Environment programme document, which will be implemented over a period of 5 years, commencing January 2020  to December 2024. The programme has been executed under the UNDP National Implementation Modality (NIM), consistent with its Standard Basic Assistance Agreement (SBAA) between UNDP and GoL, and the Country Programme Document. The Implementing Partner (IP) for this project is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The IP will be responsible and accountable for managing this project, including the monitoring and evaluation of project interventions, achieving project outcomes, and ensuring the effective use of UNDP resources. 
The Liberian environment is under immense threats from many natural and man-made factors (e.g. human activities) that have imposed enormous negative consequences for the lives, livelihood, safety and health of its population. Climate change, disasters, pollutions; encroachment and depletion of the rain forest and biodiversity; inadequate energy infrastructures and supplies; unsustainable environmental practices as well as their associated impacts have continued to negatively affect the lives and livelihood of the people and challenge the developmental process of the country. The situations are further exacerbated by the non- existence and limited enforcement of environmental policies; inadequate institutional, financial and technical capacities; and limited knowledge and skills in sustainable environmental practices. 

The Energy and Environment (E&E) Programme proposes to tackle these challenges within a broader development context that would facilitate synergies amongst the following four thematic/focus areas: 1. Livelihood Diversification, Disaster Resilience and Climate Change; 2. Biodiversity, Conservation Ecotourism and Land Management; 3. Renewable Energy Access; and 4. Waste Management.
Purpose and specific objectives of the Consultancy 	

The purpose of this contract is to update the agri-business training manual and train actors within the agriculture sector (with emphasis on women and taking into consideration women with little or no formal education) around the Gola National Park, Gbarpolu County. 	

The specific objectives include	

1.	To update the current  Agri-business manual 
2.	Implement the agri-business schemes by conducting a training of women in how to manage and optimize these schemes around the Gola National park, Gbarpolu County targeting 50 beneficiaries	

2. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICALWORK 
Based on the scope above, the consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:
•	Inception report including a clear methodology to be used in updating the Agri-business scheme and developing the training toolkit
•	Update agri-business manual and sustainable management scheme for women involve in the agriculture sector and training package. 
•	Conduct of training of residents around the Gola national park with focus on women.
•	Travel Plan (October) 
•	Travel days 	2 
•	No of days in Gbarpolu for prep and training	5 
•	Provide a final report detailing all the deliverables including challenges, lessons learned and recommendations.	
III. Scope of Work	
Under the overall supervision of the Livelihood Project Manager and in          coordination with the EPA Energy and Environment Programme Coordinator, the individual will undertake the following tasks:
•	Develop an inception report laying out a clear set of goals, objectives, deliverables, and   methodology.
•	Review and update the agri-business manual with sustainable management scheme for women involve in the agriculture sector and training package as indicated in the ToR. 
•	Conduct training of residents around the Gola National Park covering the entire training package with focus on women. 	
Key Deliverables	

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
V. RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Desired qualifications and experience	

 Candidate must have at least five (5) years of progressive work experience in the task described in this expression of interest; a Bachelor’s degree, but Master’s degree will be an added value in agriculture, forestry and other related areas.    
•	Excellent and effective communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely conveying maximum necessary information, making and defending recommendations; ability to convey difficult issues and positions to the public. 
•	Have a considerable knowledge of the conducting training, agriculture, alternative livelihood and sustainable development  
V. Schedule of Payment	

Task	
Product/Deliverables	
Schedule of Payments	

Submission and acceptance of  inception report.	
•	Methodology for implementation (updating the manual and the training)

•	Detailed work plan.	
30%	

Submission of updated Agri-business manual 	
•	Sustainable management scheme for women

•	Comprehensive Training Toolkit 	
50%	

Submission of final report detailing list of deliverables including challenges and lessons learned.	
•	Final report submitted with incorporated feedbacks from   stakeholders.	
20%	

Functional Skills:
•	Working knowledge of the Liberian political and governance landscape, including discrimination and violence against women in politics and/or elections;
•	Knowledge of dispute resolution and early warning practices in Liberia will be an added advantage;
•	Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
•	Proven ability to meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision;
•	Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure;
•	Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
•	Knowledge and experience of participatory methodology/pedagogy.
Language requirements: Excellent command of written and spoken English	
4. XI. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF THE BEST OFFER
Applicants are expected to submit their CVs, academic credentials, work certifications, and examples of previously developed training materials / curricula. Qualified individual consultants (ICs) are expected to submit both technical and financial proposals. The technical proposal should include how the IC will deliver the expected key functions listed in this ToR. 
Shortlisting will be made by the Governance and Capacity Development Units and UNDP country office Procurement Team.  The following criteria will be followed in selecting the best candidate. 6. 
 EVALUATION
Criteria	Weight	Max. Point	
Technical competence (based on credentials and technical proposal):	70%		
-	Criteria a) [experience and skills mix]		30	
-	Criteria b) [approach for undertaking assignment]		40	
Financial (lower offer):	30%	30	
Total score 	Technical score (70%) + financial score (30%)                 100	

VI. Impact of Results	
Built the capacity of women in the agri-business sector to enhance growth and sustainability for improved  livelihoods and to create new patterns of behavior. 	
IX. Submission Requirements	
Individual who meets the requirements should submit a technical proposal, including  annexes which should include the following:

I.	Cover letter
II.	Proposal Document (Technical Proposal with a clear methodology detailing how the tasks will be accomplished)
III.	Project budget per related activities- separate envelope
IV.	A detailed work plan
V.	CV	
ANNEX
ANNEX 1- FINANCIAL PROPOSAL FORM
ANNEX 2- INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS