Paraguay Public Policy Consultant
Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Project: National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for the Agriculture and Forestry Sectors of Paraguay
Duty Station: Asunciรณn, Paraguay
Estimated Number of Workdays (internal purpose only): 125 days
Period: March 1st 2026 โ November 30th 2026
Consultant Level: Level 4
PROJECT BACKGROUND
GGGI has been active in Paraguay since 2018, collaborating with the Government of Paraguay to advance green growth policies and investments. Key partners include the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and Paraguayโs Development Finance Agency (AFD), driving progress across various sectors.
In partnership with MEF, GGGI is launching a new Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded technical assistance project titled โNational Adaptation Plan (NAP) for the Agriculture and Forestry Sectors of Paraguay.โ This initiative aims to develop Paraguayโs NAP, which will strengthen the countryโs resilience to climate change by addressing key adaptation barriers in the agriculture and forestry sectors and creating a national adaptation guiding framework. The project will enable the Government of Paraguay to enhance its climate change adaptation information systems, integrate adaptation into national frameworks, promote inclusive and climate-resilient practices in agriculture and forestry, and foster private sector participation.
Key objectives include:
Enhance data and monitoring systems: Strengthen Paraguayโs capacity to generate, manage, and utilize comprehensive, up-to-date data on climate change risks and impacts. This will support the development, tracking, and refinement of adaptation strategies, plans, and projects while fostering an evidence-based approach to adaptation. Mainstream adaptation into national policy and planning frameworks: Improve the alignment of national policies, planning frameworks, and governance structures with Paraguayโs adaptation objectives. This includes mainstreaming resilience into sectoral strategies and ensuring coherence across the agriculture and forestry sectors. Promote inclusive and climate-resilient agriculture and forestry practices: Develop and implement targeted adaptation measures that address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations. These actions will promote CSA and forestry practices, ensuring equitable access to resources and participation in decision-making processes. Strengthen private sector engagement: Develop policy instruments and economic incentives to actively involve the private sector in climate adaptation initiatives. This includes fostering public-private partnerships and creating investment opportunities that align with national adaptation goals.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Under the framework of this project, MEF, MADES and GGGI are recruiting a Public Policy Consultant. The objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the institutional, policy, and planning framework for climate change adaptation in Paraguay through a series of analytical and technical deliverables that inform the design and implementation of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The consultant will undertake assessments, provide recommendations, and develop practical tools to enhance adaptation governance, policy coherence, and resource allocation.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Public Policy Consultant will be part of the Readiness Technical Unit (RTU) which consists of a Climate Change Adaptation Senior Officer, Agriculture Officer, Forestry Officer, Economic Modeling Consultant, GESI Consultant, Climate Vulnerability Consultant, Climate Services Coordination Consultant and Senior Communication Assistant.
The key tasks of this consultant position are as follows:
Conduct a diagnosis on current adaptation institutional arrangements and provide recommendations for improvement. Analyze policies and legislation to provide recommendations for the design of incentives for adaptation actions implementation. Conduct a diagnosis of sectoral budget planning and allocation processes with a focus on incorporating climate change adaptation considerations for prioritized subsectors. Support the development and validation of the National Adaptation Plan Private Sector Financing Strategy. Collaborate with a capacity that needs assessment to map the financial sector capacity to identify and mitigate climate- and nature-related financial risks, and design innovative climate-resilient agriculture and forestry financial instruments. Develop guidelines to integrate adaptation and NAP considerations into national, subnational and sectoral planning processes. Develop a governance structure or implementation arrangements to implement the National Adaptation plan for the Agriculture and Forestry sector. Draft the National adaptation Plan for the Agriculture and Forestry sector including adaptation actions portfolio, implementation arrangements. Collaborate with GESI consultant to the evaluation of public policies of climate change to achieve the well-being of the population while respecting the needs and interests of women and men, on the development of the NAP Gender Action Plan.
DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The consultancy is expected to deliver the following key results:
Deliverables
Activities/Product
Amount
Due Date
1
Institutional and Governance Analysis Report, including recommendations for CNCC strengthening, improved coordination, adaptation incentives, and a preliminary proposal for NAP institutional arrangements.
Conduct a review of CNCC governance structure, capacity and system gaps to identify barriers and gaps to the execution of its responsibilities as well as review institutional arrangements for adaptation planning. Review and map existing climate and sustainability governance and planning instruments currently used in national policies, strategies, and frameworks (e.g., NDC, National Communications, SDGs, National Adaptation Plan). Include a GESI component in the analysis. Analyze inter-institutional coordination among key actors (MADES, MEF, sectoral ministries, CNCC). Conduct consultations with relevant institutions (MEF, MADES, etc.) to validate findings and gather additional input. Analyze policies and legislation to provide recommendations for the design of incentives for adaptation actions implementation. Develop recommendations for the strengthening of CNCC governance, institutional and technical capacity to address identified barriers and gaps, complemented by time-bound actions for their implementation and adoption by CNCC. Recommend improved governance mechanisms for the CNCC, including institutional strengthening and coordination measures. Provide initial recommendations and a proposal for the institutional design and implementation arrangements of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for the Agriculture and Forestry Sector.(15%)
April 20, 2026
2
Review of implementation arrangements for adaptation planning
Conduct a comprehensive review of current practices for integrating adaptation needs of women, youth, indigenous people and vulnerable groups into national budgeting and planning processes, including existing climate change mitigation and adaptation policies and plans. Research and compile previous and ongoing adaptation actions into a compendium of past experience, lessons learned and best practices. Benchmark best practices adaptation incentives from comparable national contexts. Review and compile the finding of the Vulnerability Assessment and the Economic modelling consultant with a view to identify and prioritize adaptation actions and propose implementation arrangements and design a governance structure for its implementation. Support MEF, MADES, and CNCC in prioritizing proposed adaptation actions based on technical and financial viability, co-benefits, and alignment with national priorities. Advise MADES and MEF on the operationalization of implementation arrangements for adaptation actions to be included in the Agriculture and Forestry NAP. Facilitate validation sessions with MEF, MADES, and key stakeholders to refine the proposed institutional arrangements for the implementation of adaptation actions. Organize and deliver capacity building sessions to CNCC, MFS, municipalities or trade association members on the design and implementation of National Adaptation Plans. Develop recommendations to formalize and integrate the National framework Climate Services (NFCS) coordination mechanism within the governance structure of the CNCC. Develop recommendations for policy and legal reforms to encourage adaptation implementation, advising MEF and MADES on the establishment of the NFCS.(20%)
June 30, 2026
3
Design and operationalize implementation arrangements for adaptation planning and the National adaptation Plan for Agriculture and Forestry
Design and recommend implementation arrangements for the adaptation policy cycle identifying data sources, key actors, responsible actors and institutional arrangements needed. Deliver two capacity-building sessions to MEF, MADES and line ministries on the proposed institutional arrangements. Facilitate validation sessions with MEF, MADES, and key stakeholders to refine the proposed institutional arrangements for the establishment and operationalization of the National adaptation Plan for the Agriculture and Forestry Sector. Develop detailed institutional arrangements for the implementation roadmaps for prioritized adaptation actions in the Eastern and Western regions, specifying timelines, responsible parties, barriers, costs, and funding sources for each action (from the Vulnerability and Economic Assessment consultancy). Develop guidelines to integrate adaptation and NAP considerations into national, subnational and sectoral planning processes.(20%)
August 30, 2026
4
Report on Budget Planning and Allocation Processes for Adaptation, including findings, identified challenges, and recommendations for integration.
Review budgetary frameworks, planning documents, and expenditure data for prioritized subsectors. Identify gaps and barriers to incorporating adaptation into budget processes. Consult with relevant authorities from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Planning, and sectoral institutions. Propose recommendations for institutional and procedural improvements to strengthen adaptation and mainstreaming in public finance. Support the development and validation of the National Adaptation Plan Private Sector Financing Strategy. Collaborate with a capacity needs assessment to map the financial sector capacity to identify and mitigate climate- and nature-related financial risks, and design innovative climate-resilient agriculture and forestry financial instruments(25%)
October 10, 2026
5
Final Consolidated Report compiling all analyses, guidelines, and recommendations.
Final report including a draft for the National adaptation Plan for the Agriculture and Forestry Sector, including the proposed institutional arrangements, a guideline for operationalizing adaptations actions of the National Adaptation Plan of the Agriculture and Forestry Sector as well as the recommended improved CNCC governance Consolidate key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations from all previous tasks. Prepare a comprehensive final report with annexed analytical products. Develop a concise Summary for Decision Makers, highlighting key messages, priorities, and policy recommendations. Present the final outputs to CNCC members and relevant national stakeholders. Prepare a summary for Decision Makers (5โ8 pages) with key messages and actionable recommendations.(20%)
November 15, 2026
The Consultant must integrate the comments of GGGI, MADES, MEF and the technical focal points of other institutions involved, within 7 days after receiving the comments or requests for modification of products. All reports will be produced in Spanish and will follow GGGI's format requirements and will be submitted along with full raw data sets, research materials, minutes, interviews, and participant listings. Executive summaries will be delivered in English, and the final consolidated product of the consultancy must include a full English translation.
Payments will be made against delivery of the products with prior approval from MADES, and approval from the GGGI Project Manager. The MEF must be in copy of all communications as Designated National Authority.
During the first week of assignment the consultant will define the reporting arrangements of the consultancy, in consultation with the NDA and the Project Manager.
The consultant will work from the MADES facilities on the days defined as agreed with the national counterpart and the Project Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE
Must be a Paraguayan national or hold a valid work permit. Bachelor's degree or engineering degree in political science, natural sciences, environmental science, or fields related to consultancy activities is required. A masterโs degree in areas such as sustainability, climate science, environmental studies, territorial planning, public policy, or fields related to the consultancy's activities is required. At least 5-8 years (preferred 7) of relevant experience in the development and implementation of climate change policies in Paraguay is required. At least 5 years of professional experience in the design and implementation of public policy instruments for sustainability, climate change, or related policies, strategies, or plans is required. Solid understanding of Paraguay's climate change plans and objectives is required. Strong facilitation and participatory process skills; experience facilitating participatory processes is desired. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Selection method/process: competitive
Timeline of selection: 1 month
Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English.
Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.
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