Background
The Royal Government of Thailand (GoT) is committed to addressing climate change and adapting to the consequences of it. In support of the global efforts to achieve this, it ratified the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1994 and the Kyoto Protocol (KP) in 2002. Thailand has undertaken and is undertaking many activities and initiatives to deal with the climate change challenges. These efforts are led by the National Committee on Climate Change Policy (NCCC), which is chaired by the Prime Minister. The Office of Natural Resource and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) has been assigned as the National Focal Point (NFP) for the UNFCCC and KP.
Part of the obligations under UNFCCC is the submission of National Communications. The national communication is a vital medium for the exchange of information on Parties’ responses to climate change and the UNFCCC process. Thailand submitted its Initial National Communication (INC) in November 2000, the Second National Communication (SNC) was submitted in March 2011 while Thailand aims to submit its Third National Communication (TNC) in 2018. Currently Thailand is preparing its first BUR (Biennial Update Report), and aims to submit it within next year (2015).
Recently, in November 2013 during COP 19 a decision on “Intended Nationally Determined Contributions” (INDCs) was adopted. This decision invited “all Parties to initiate or intensify domestic preparations for their intended nationally determined contributions, without prejudice to the legal nature of the contributions, in the context of adopting a protocol, another legal instrument or an agreed outcome with legal force under the Convention for the period post 2020 applicable to all Parties towards achieving the objective of the Convention as set out in its Article 2 and to communicate them well in advance of the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (by the first quarter of 2015 by those Parties ready to do so) in a manner that facilitates the clarity, transparency and understanding of the intended contributions, without prejudice to the legal nature of the contributions.” (Dec.1/CP19)
This decision of the COP does not provide any further guidance or information on INDCs. However, past experience during the AWGLCA and national processes relating to low emission and climate resilient development provide a starting point to develop them. Precedents under the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol may be used by some countries to guide their own process as well as expectations about the contributions of other countries.
In the absence of specific financial support mechanisms to non-Annex I Parties for the initiation and/or intensification of domestic preparations for INDCs, countries have been informed that their GEF STAR allocations can be used in order to engage the country in the exercise of identifying, consulting, preparing, and communicating INDCs in advance of the COP21. Hence, the project on “Thailand’s Domestic Preparation for Post 2020 Contributions” is developed under the collaboration between ONEP and UNDP.
This project proposes to support Thailand in the preparation of their INDCs during 2014-2015, leading to COP21. This project will be closely linked with the ongoing efforts of the government of Thailand to address climate change, to ensure a coherent policy framework and actions. Therefore it is proposed that ONEP will be the implementing partner of the project.
The project is divided in two components. The first component addresses the capacities of the Thai government agencies to formulate the INDC, while the second component involves the preparation of the INDC and preparations for the negotiations on the INDC. INDC is a new concept, and there are no clear guidelines from UNFCCC on how INDC submissions look like, so many discussions to arrive at an INDC supported by the stakeholders in Thailand are required.
Duties and Responsibilities
The National Climate Change Participatory Planning Expert will be responsible for the deliverables under Component 2 as specified in the project document, under the guidance of ONEP’s Office of Climate Change Coordination and UNDP’s Inclusive Green Growth & Sustainable Development Unit. S/he will also work in close collaboration with the GHG Mitigation Policy Expert to serve as a key resource person in stakeholder workshops and capacity building programmes organized under the project.
Component 2: Preparation of Thai government agencies for UNFCCC negotiations leading to the 2015 agreement
This component addresses the preparations of Thai government agencies for the negotiations under the UNFCCC and the preparation of the draft INDC. The formulation of the draft submission of the INDC will require careful consultation with stakeholders, including the National Committee on Climate Change Policy. The expected outcome from the outputs that will be delivered under this component is that the Thai stakeholders' capacity is strengthened for the negotiations under the UNFCCC leading to the 2015 agreement.
The following outputs will contribute to the achievement of this outcome:
- Thailand's draft submission of INDC prepared;
- Consultation process and capacity building process for the negotiations under the UNFCCC for Thai stakeholders completed.
Output 2.1 Thailand’s draft INDC prepared
This output will involve the preparation of the draft INDC which requires the inputs from all relevant stakeholders.
Envisaged activities under these outputs could include:
- Preparing Thailand's draft INDC;
- Organising consultation workshops with stakeholders on the draft INDC;
- 3 Revising and preparing final draft INDC for submission to UNFCCC.
Output 2.2 Consultation process and capacity building process for the negotiations under the UNFCCC for Thai stakeholders completed
This output will address capacity building and consultation process for the Thai stakeholders to engage in the UNFCCC negotiations leading to the 2015 agreement.
- Organising consultation and capacity building workshops on UNFCCC negotiations leading to the 2015 agreement;
- Preparing relevant data to support Thailand's engagement in the UNFCCC negotiations leading to the 2015 agreement.
The consultant work in close collaboration with the GHG Mitigation Policy Expert and will serve as a key resource person in stakeholder workshops and capacity building programmes organized under the project.
Contract Duration: 1 January – 31 December 2015
Duty Station:
Home based with no travel required.
Final Products:
- Report on the review, analysis, and assessment on Intended National Determined Contributions on Adaptation and Means of Implementation, appropriate to Thai policy, institutional and development context;
- Final synthesis report on iNDC to provide inputs into Thailand’s contributions and negotiation position.
Provision of Monitoring and progress control
The consultant will report to the Director of ONEP’s Office of Climate Change Coordination and UNDP’s Programme Analyst of the Inclusive Green Growth and Sustainable Development Unit.
The technical clearance of each deliverable will be through the review and endorsement of the Director of ONEP’s Office of Climate Change Coordination. Upon the receipt of ONEP’s clearance, UNDP will release the payment accordingly.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
- Good analytical and presentation skills;
- Good command of English both spoken and written;
- Familiarity with working in a multicultural environment.
Core Competencies:
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master Degree in public policy, public administration, political sciences, international relations, environmental studies, and/ or related field.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in policy research on national climate change policies and plans, international climate change negotiations;
- Proven records of multi-stakeholders’ engagement in national policy and planning process;
- At least 5 years of experiences in working with government agencies and provide policy advisory services in the areas related to climate change.
Language:
- Fluent in English.
Documents to be included when submitting the proposals:
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
Proposal:
- Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
- Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work;
Financial proposal:
- The financial proposal must indicate lump sum professional fee in THB. To submit Financial Proposal, please use Template of Submission of Financial Proposal provided ;
Personal CV and/or P.11 including past experience in similar projects and the name and contact details of 3 references;
To download P11 : http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/corporate/Careers/P11_Personal_history_form.doc
Financial Proposal:
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).
All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective
business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.
Evaluation
The award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
- Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
- Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
Technical Criteria weight; 70%
Financial Criteria weight; 30%
Technical Criteria for Evaluation - 70% (Maximum 100 points):
- Experience related to services - Max 40 points;
- Written proposal/ test AND/OR interview result - Max 40 points;
- Expertise & Availability - Max 20 points.
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 350 technical points would be considered for the Financial Evaluation
General Conditions of Contract for the ICs:
Template of Financial Proposal and Offer's Letter Confirming Interest and Availability:
http://procurement-notices-admin.undp.org/view_file.cfm?doc_id=42531.