The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.
The Fiji Bamboo to Adapt to and Mitigate Climate Change project aims to support the sustainable and inclusive production and use of bamboo as a resilient, sustainable and cost-effective construction material in Fiji that can be used to help increase the supply of affordable, resilient and accessible buildings in Fiji while also economically empowering women and other marginalized groups in Fiji, who are expected to play a key role in both the sustainable production and use of bamboo as a construction material. The project is being implemented by Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) with a coalition of Government and Non-Government partners both locally and internationally and is supported financially by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (NZ MFAT) and Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade under Phase 2 of the Pacific regional Low Emissions and Climate Resilient Development (LECRD) program.
The project aims to create evidence base and an enabling environment (the local capacity and policy environment) that will support and encourage:
Bamboo is recognized as a sustainable and versatile material with immense potential in the construction sector. However, the effective utilization of bamboo in Fiji is hindered by gaps in awareness, local knowledge and skills across the entire value chain, from cultivation to construction. Mapping the value chain and identifying skills gaps is critical for promoting bamboo as a viable and resilient building material in Fiji. This research aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the bamboo construction value chain and determine the knowledge and skills gaps that need to be addressed to enhance local capacity to develop a robust bamboo construction ecosystem in Fiji.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to map the bamboo construction value chain and assess local knowledge and skills gaps at each stage of the value chain in Fiji. Specifically, the consultant will:
To meet the objectives of this assignment GGGI is aiming to hire an individual consultant. The consultant is required to work in close collaboration with the Fiji Ministry of Forestry and Ministry of Public Works to:
[Deliverables, Timeline and Payment Schedule]
No.
Deliverables
Deliverable’s description
Timeline
Amount (% over total fee)
1
Inception Report
Detailed workplan with methodology, activities, risk analysis, deliverables and timeline.
Two (2) weeks after the start of contract
20%
2
Interim Report
Interim report summarizing preliminary findings from the value chain mapping and stakeholder consultations
Twelve (12) weeks after the start of contract
40%
3
Final Report
Final research report with comprehensive value chain mapping, including stakeholder analysis, skills gap assessment report outlining key findings and analysis, recommendations for training and capacity-building initiatives. The Final report shall be presented at a stakeholder workshop for validation.
Twenty-two (22) weeks after the start of contract
40%
Note: Local project-related travel will be covered on a reimbursement basis.
[Reporting Arrangements]
The consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings for planning, and short meetings for prioritizing activities, in consensus with the contract supervisor at Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Forestry and GGGI. The review meetings will include subjects such as: the overview of the contractual objectives, the development of activities, detailed information milestones, actual achievements made against the timeline initially set, and any other relevant progress details.
Supervision shall be provided by the Ministry of Public, Ministry of Forestry with the support of the GGGI Fiji office, to ensure the timely and quality delivery of outputs outlined in the contractual objective. The final review and approval of activities and deliverables under the contract is to be made by the Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the Fiji Bamboo project in collaboration with the GGGI project team.
The consultant will report to the Project Manager on a bi-weekly basis, providing updates on progress and addressing any challenges.
[Reporting Requirements]
The consultant shall have the following educational qualifications, experience and competencies:
Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.
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