Individual Consultant for Climate Change Responsiveness and Action Assessment
The job involves developing guidelines for assessing climate change responsiveness in district-level budget planning and action plans, building on existing national efforts to integrate climate perspectives into Public Finance Management practices.
Objectives of the Assignment:
The main objective of this Consultancy is to improve methodologies for assessing climate change responsiveness and climate change actions funding adequacy in the Budget Framework Papers.
Specific objectives of the assignment/consultancy
The consultant shall perform the following;
Review the current assessment methodology for climate change responsiveness in the National Budget Framework paper (NBFP). Harmonize the existing methodologies while ensuring consistency and comparability Support the responsible institutions to effectively measure the level of responsiveness Design and develop improved data collection tools, such as questionnaires, interview guides, and budget analysis templates. Develop the outline for report on climate change responsivenessPlease note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
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Deliverables and Payment schedule:
The assignment focuses on enhancing the current methodology used by Uganda's MWE and NPA to assess Budget Framework Papers for climate change responsiveness, as mandated by Section 30 of the National Climate Change Act, 2021.
Scope of work:
The consultant will undertake the following activities over the four-month period to enhance the methodologies for assessing climate change responsiveness in Budget Framework Papers (BFPs):
Literature Review and Methodology Assessment Review existing legal frameworks, policies, and guidelines related to climate change and public finance management in Uganda Analyze current BFP assessment methodology being used by MWE and NPA Benchmark international best practices on climate change budget assessment, particularly Climate Change Budget Tagging and Climate & Disaster Risk Screening Identify gaps, limitations, and areas of improvement in the current assessment approach Methodology Enhancement Refine the three-level assessment framework (strategic, programme, activity) with clear guidelines for each level Develop detailed scoring criteria that build upon the OECD DAC Rio Markers but are tailored to Uganda's context Create standardized templates and tools for assessing climate change responsiveness at all levels Design a robust methodology for quantitative assessment of climate finance allocations Develop parameters for determining \"adequate allocation\" for climate change measures Conduct comprehensive stakeholder mapping to identify key actors in climate finance and budgeting Facilitate consultative workshops with relevant Ministries Departments Agencies, Local Governments, development partners, and civil society Present draft methodology for feedback and validation from key stakeholders Document stakeholder inputs and incorporate relevant recommendations Pilot the enhanced methodology with selected Ministries, Departments Agencies and Local Governments Apply the methodology to retrospectively assess previous BFPs as a proof of concept Identify practical challenges in implementation and make necessary adjustments Normalize and calibrate the methodology to ensure consistency in assessments Review the current Fiscal Risk Statement Framework Develop guidance for integrating climate change and natural disaster risks into the Fiscal Risk Statement Propose mechanisms for estimating fiscal impacts of climate-related events Design templates for climate risk reporting within the Fiscal Risk Statement Develop comprehensive training materials on the enhanced methodology Conduct training sessions for MWE, NPA, and other relevant stakeholders Create user manuals and guidance documents for future assessors Establish a mentoring approach for knowledge transfer to government staff Prepare comprehensive documentation of the enhanced methodology Develop standard operating procedures for conducting BFP assessments Create templates for issuing the Certificate of Climate Change Compliance Produce a final report with recommendations for institutionalizing the methodology Develop a phased approach for full implementation of the methodology Propose institutional arrangements for sustainable implementation Recommend policy and procedural changes needed for effective application Outline monitoring mechanisms to track effectiveness of the methodology Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Field Testing and Refinement Fiscal Risk Statement Alignment Capacity Building Documentation and Reporting Implementation Road MapThe consultant will work closely with the MWE, NPA, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and other relevant stakeholders throughout the assignment to ensure ownership and sustainability of the enhanced methodology.
Deliverables: Output No/ brief description Deliverable and indicative timeline Timeline from start of consultancy Payment schedule Output 1: Inception Report The inception report will provide a detailed roadmap for the entire consultancy, including the consultant's interpretation of the assignment, methodological approach, stakeholder engagement strategy, work plan with timeline, and quality assurance mechanisms to ensure successful delivery of the enhanced BFP climate change assessment methodology. 2 weeks 20% of total contract value Output 2: revised methodological report This analysis will document Uganda's current BFP assessment framework and methodology, benchmark it against international best practices in climate budget tagging and assessment, map key stakeholders and their roles, and identify preliminary strengths and weaknesses of the existing approach to establish a solid foundation for subsequent methodology enhancement. 4 weeks 40% of total contract value Output 3: Comprehensive BFP Climate Finance Assessment Guidelines, report outline and Implementation Toolkit This final deliverable will provide a fully developed and field-tested methodology with detailed assessment procedures, scoring frameworks, implementation guidance, capacity building materials, institutional arrangements, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure sustainable application of the enhanced BFP climate change assessment methodology across all government levels. 16 weeks 40% of total contract value
All relevant technical papers, reports, and other documents prepared from the start to the end of the assignment shall be attached to the Final Report. The Consultant shall submit the report in both hard copies and electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application. All outputs must be in English. In addition, the Consultant may be required to submit the outputs in other languages. Final report must be approved by the GGGI with the agreement of the [ministry, etc]. The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed. Within 14 days from the receipt of the comments or modification proposal from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final versions of the report.Expertise required
The Consultant should have the following qualifications:
University degree in Economics, Law, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Statistics, Environment and Natural Resources, or other relevant field. A Masterโs degree is of advantage. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in assessing and accounting for climate finance, public finance, or environmental policy with specific focus on climate change mainstreaming in budgetary processes. Strong knowledge of international climate finance frameworks, particularly the OECD DAC Rio Markers. Proven experience in conducting similar task with links to such publications. At least 5 years of experience working on climate change projects in developing countries, with preference for experience in East Africa or Uganda specifically. Experience in negotiating matters related to climate finance, Loss and Damage Experience in climate change policy formulation and analysis At least 5 years of experience in assessing proposals for international funds such as the Green Climate Finance (GCF), Adaptation Finance (AF) and others at national level. Fluent in English with strong skills in both written communication and technical reporting. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and motivational skills and sensitivity to the local environment as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Child protection โ GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGIโs Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.