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### INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT NOTICE Name of the Country: Republic of Botswana Name of the Project: Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project Project ID: P095617 Grant No: GEF TFO9633 Name of Assignment: Preparation of the Final Evaluation Project Report for the Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project (NBHWCP) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST This request for Expression of Interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in the UN Development Business of 27th June, 2011. • PROJECT BACKGROUND The Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Projectis a six year project (2010 – 2016) funded by the Government of Botswana, in partnership with the World Bank on behalf of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The Government of Botswana has received a grant at the amount equivalent to US$5.5 million from the World Bank, acting as the implementing agency for GEF, to assist the Department of Wildlife and National Parks in the management of the project and supervises the project implementation. 2. The project areas and beneficiaries include 13 villages in the three districts: (i) Seronga, Gunitsoga, Beetsha, Eretsha, and Gudigwa in Ngamiland (Okavango) (ii) Mabele, Kavimba, Kachikau, Satau, Parakarungu and Lesoma in Chobe District (iii) Kumaga and Moreomaoto in the Central District (Boteti) • The Project's Development Objective is: i) to mitigate human-wildlife conflict through proactive prevention interventions in selected rural communities in Northern Botswana;and ii) to offer local people in the project areas employment choices in wildlife-based tourismto benefit directly from the presence of wildlife. 4. The Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project needs an evaluation report that provides a complete and systematic account of the performance and results of the project; capture the necessary recommendations and lessons-learnt for future roll outof the activities to combat human-wildlife conflict. The final evaluation report will be submitted by the project to the World Bank for closure of the Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project. • Specific Duties: In order to prepare the final evaluation project report, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: i. Conduct an assessment of the project design: objectives, components, and organization: including its realism and the degree of complexity, by discussing inter alia the following: a. Were the project's objectives and components clear, practicable, and feasible within its time frame and countries context b. If the capacities of the executing institutions properly considered when the project was designed c. If the lessons from other relevant projects properly incorporated in the project design ii. Conduct an assessment of risks and mitigation measures identified during project design by discussing inter alia the following: a. If the risks were correctly identified b. If the mitigation measures were appropriately identified c. If there were additional risks that affected project's implementation and outcomes and if they were appropriately addressed iii. Description of the factors that contributed to successful implementation or gave rise to problems and actions taken in response to problems; • Assessment of the outcome of the operation against the agreed objectives (PDO) - the extent to which the operation's major relevant objectives were achieved efficiently as measured against the indicators outlined in the Project's Results Framework. This will include: (a) Assessment of the project's contribution to global environmental objectives; (b) Review and evaluation of the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the project achievements; (c) Comparison of plans for outputs, terms and costs with the results and analyze the efficiency of project implementation; (d) Discuss whether or not the project took the least cost option; • Critical analysis of the implementation and management arrangements of the project, including an assessment of the project's effect and impacts (intended or unintended, positive or negative) on institutional development, particularly longer-term development of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks capacity; • Assessment of the sustainability of the project's interventions; • Listing and documenting of lessons learnt (positive and negative) concerning project design, implementation and management; • Assessment of project relevance to national priorities; • Completethe GEF Tracking Tools: GEF Biodiversity Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT); • Evaluation of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks' own performance during the preparation and implementation of the project, with special emphasis on lessons learnt that may be helpful in the future; • Evaluation of the performance of theWorld Bank, co-financier (Government of Botswana), or of other partners during the preparation and implementation of the project, includingthe effectiveness of their relationships, with special emphasis on lessons learnt. • Qualifications of the Consultant for the Assignment. This consultancy will require a person with expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation, and a background in Natural Resource Management/Rural Development issues. Therefore the successful candidate should have: i) Master's degree(s) or Higher in Natural Resource Management/Rural Development with not less than 10 years' experience post-qualification;; ii) High technical skillsin institutional, biodiversity conservation, natural resources management and community participation and tourism development; iii) Working experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects development projects, preferably World Bank-financed projects; iv) Strong analytical skills and experience in analyzingquantitative/qualitative data; v) Knowledge of result-based programming with excellent communicationand writing skills; vi) Understanding of World Bankprocedures and project cycle; vii) Strong experience in policy development, project development and management; viii) Excellent interpersonal relations; ix) Strong writing skills in English; x) Good communications skills. • The assignment is expected to be completed within four (4) months after award of the contract, which will include supervision, monitoring and evaluation obligations. • Expression of interest clearly marked "Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project Evaluation Report" must be emailed, posted, couried, OR hand delivered to the address below not later than 23th July, 2015 at 1000hrs (Botswana Local Time) · If you may wish to receive theterms of reference through e-mail, just send the word "request for TORs" to the email below. [email protected]/[email protected] Cc: [email protected] • Interested consultants may obtain further information including the Terms of Reference for this assignment at the address/contact below:- Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project Department of Wildlife and National Parks Head Quarters Room 012, Ground Floor Office Millenium Park, Tshwene Drive, Plot 199, Kgale View, Gaborone Phone: +267 397 1984 / 391 2313. Facmile (Fax) +267 391 5186/+267 318 0775
STUDY 1 - INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT, STUDY 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL …
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT SERVICES) BOTS WANA Wildlife Conflict Management and Biodiversity Conservation f or Improved Rural Livelihoods in Botswana Environment CONSULTING SERVICES TF No. 057046 Project JD No. 09561.7 Expressions of interest The Government of Botswana, have req uested GEF and World Bank support, to develop a project (the Project) to strengthen conservation, sustainable use and mainstreaming of wildl ife and biodiversity resources in Botswana's economic development, foc using mainly on issues related to wildlife conflict management and Com munity-Based Natural Resources Management, (CBNRM). The Project will b e implemented in the northern wetlands and related savannah ecosystems , and will focus on policy and institutional reform as well as livelih ood-enhancing community driven activities to improve wildlife manageme nt and biodiversity conservation. More specifically, the Project devel opment objective is to reduce the incidence of wildlife conflict withi n the Project area, which covers three (03) districts and 1.3 Villages throughout the northern wetlands and related savannah ecosystems (Pro ject Area), by assisting local communities to monitor, co-manage and b enefit from wildlife. This development objective will be met through t he strengthening of Botswana's wildlife policy and insti tutional framework. Proposed Consultancies As part of preparation of the above- described Project, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks is se eking expressions of interest from qualified consultancy firm/organiza tions to conduct the following three (3) studies: Study 1: Institutional Capacity Assessment and Strengthening Study Consultant Qualifications a nd Skills The consultancy will be undertaken b y a specialized consulting firm (the Consultant). The Consultant must demonstrate that they meet at least, the following required competence s and skills: a. Proven experience and track recor d in institutional capacity audit connected to development projects an d activities. b. Knowledge and/or practice of Botswana legal, regulatory, and institutional framework on n atural resources and wildlife management and conservation including CB NRM type programs and activities and wildlife conflict related issues. c.&nb sp; Expertise in fina ncial and business management for local community development projects . d.&nb sp; The Consultant te am shall include: (i) a Lead Consultant who will be a natural resource s/wildlife management specialist with a strong background in instituti onal assessment and development, with a proven track record of at leas t fifteen years of experience including assistance to or work within a natural resources/wildlife management organization and/or related org anization; and (ii) a business development specialist and a lawyer spe cialized in institutional development affairs. Study 2: Environmental and Social Assessment and Preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Consultant Qualifications a nd Skills The consultancy will be undertaken b y a specialized consulting firm/organization (the Consultant). The Con sultant must demonstrate that they meet at least, the following requir ed competencies and skills: a.&nb sp; Demonstrated trac k record and experience to fully appreciate the requirements of World Bank Safeguards Policies to be addressed in the ESMF (i.e., Operationa l Policies such as OP4.01 (Environmental Assessment), OP4.10 (Indigeno us Peoples), and OP 4.12 (Involuntary Resettlement) as well as similar requirements in Bo tswana. b.&nb sp; Preparation of en vironmental and social assessment of wildlife and bio-diversity conser vation and management projects as well as small scale farming/livestoc k projects; experience with systems for environmental review and appro val of environmental and social assessment for development projects in developing countries. c.&nb sp; Demonstrated expe rience in community consultations, and preparation of Environmental Ma nagement Plans and social impact analysis. d.&nb sp; The Consultant te am shall include: (i) a Lead Environmental/Natural Resource Management Specialist with a least 10 years experience leading and carrying out complex environmental assessments of wildlife and bio-diversity conser vation and management projects; and (ii) a Lead Social Development Spe cialist with at least 10 years experience carrying out social impact a ssessment of projects similar to the Project described above. Study 3: Economic and Financial Analysis (Community Investme nts) Consultant Qualifications a nd Skills The consultancy will be undertaken b y a specialized consulting firm/organization (the Consultant). The Consultant must demonstrate that they meet at least, the following required competences and skills : a. &n bsp; The Consultant should have proven experience and skills in natural resource management and s ustainable use opportunities, rural business development, agricultural and livestock production systems, wildlife management enterprises, an d economic and financial analysis of the investment projects. b.&nb sp; Knowledge and or practice of local small business practices including some farming/live stock experience. c.&nb sp; Expertise in fina ncial and business management for local community development projects . d.&nb sp; The Consultant te am shall include an Economist or Business Administrator with at least 10 years experience in Micro-enterprise and small business development . For studies 1 and 2, at least one me mber of the consultancy team shall be able to speak and write fluently in Setswana and will have demonstrated work experience in Botswana in the subject matter of the proposed study. For study 3, it is desired that the individual consultant is able to communicate in Setswana and will have demonstrated work experience in the sub-region in the subject matter of the proposed study. The Department of Wildlife and Natio nal Parks now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide informa tion indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (broch ures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar. condi tions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consulta nts may associate to enhance their qualifications. The Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (curr ent edition). Interested consultants may obtain fu rther information at the address below during office hours 0730 to 163 0 hours. Expressions of interest must be deli vered to the address below by October 1, 2007. Department of Wildlife and Nat ional Parks, Head Office, Office 1.01, Attn: Rosinah Masilo-Rakgoasi, P.O. Box 131 , Gaborone, Botswana Gaborone lntenational F inance Park, Plot 199; Opposite SADC Office Tel: 00 267 3912313, Fax: 0 0 267 3912354, E-mail.: [email protected]