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Request for Proposal (RFP)

Clean Air Catalyst Program

Terms of Reference (ToR) for GIS Consultant: Nairobi Emissions Inventory Interactive Tool

5/5/2025

Organization Overview

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a non-profit global research organization that spans more than 50 countries, with offices in the United States, China, India, Brazil, and more. Our more than 800 experts and staff work closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resources—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on six critical issues at the intersection of environment and development: climate, energy, food, forests, water, cities and oceans.

About the Clean Air Catalyst Program

The Clean Air Catalyst was a USAID-funded consortium (Cooperative Agreement) Program that WRI was leading with Environmental Defense Fund and other partners. The consortium included 7 global atmospheric science, public health, media, and policy partners. It worked in three pilot regions with WRI international offices and local partners to test and refine a three-part data to action methodology for improving air quality and delivering climate and development co-benefits. The current assignment will focus on the City of Nairobi, which is one of the pilot cities and will be funded from the bridge funding received after USAID SWO.

Project Overview

The Emissions Inventory (EI) is a scientific study involving the collaboration of CAC scientists and experts working closely with the city of Nairobi and local university partners to generate data on emissions from sources of air pollution in Nairobi. The study will be used to raise awareness of the priority sources of pollution in Nairobi and produce evidence for analyzing the impacts to health, gender equity, and the climate.

Objective of the Consultancy

1. Tool Development: Develop an interactive GIS tool from existing formatted data.
2. User Guide Creation: Draft a concise user guide for immediate tool utilization.
3. Primary Areas of Work

   GIS Tool Development:

   Build an interactive GIS application with:

   • Maps for visualizing emissions data.
   • Basic scenario analysis tools.
   • Customizable layers for different emission sources.
   • An intuitive user interface.

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     ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

     User Guide Development:

     • Write a quick-start guide focusing on:
     • Basic navigation.
     • Core functionalities.
     • Data interpretation basics.

       Deliverables:

       • Interactive GIS Tool: A functional GIS tool with key features implemented for transport, eateries, waste and household data provided.
       • User Guide: A streamlined guide for initial use.
       • Present the tool to the Clean Air Catalyst Science Core Team.
       • Training Session: One training session for immediate tool adoption.
       • Preliminary Report: Brief overview of tool development, next steps, and potential improvements.

         Qualifications:

         • Expertise in fast-paced GIS tool development.
         • Proficiency in user interface design for data visualization.

           Timeline:

           Tool Development and User Guide: 1 month

           Budget: $3,500

           Reporting:

           • Weekly check-ins with the Project Manager
           • Final presentation of the tool at the end of the month.

             Evaluation Criteria:

             • efficiency of tool development.
             • Usability of the tool based on initial design plan.
             • Clarity and utility of the user guide.

               Application Process:

               Interested parties should submit:

               • A proposal detailing:
                 • One page methodology for rapid development.
                 • User interface design plan

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