Background
As a result of the Rohingya refugee influx to Bangladesh, the population of two Upazilas (sub district) of Ukhia and Teknaf in the southern part of Cox’s Bazar has risen to around 1.5 million people. This has strongly contributed to existing health and environment challenges, including underfunded and under resourced solid waste management (SWM) services. It is estimated that over 10,000 ton or around 22,000 cubic meter of waste per month is generated in the two Upazilas which do not have a functioning SWM system.
UNDP with funding from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) is implementing a project called Sustainable Solid Waste Management. This project is a response to the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh and the pressing SWM needs both in the host communities and refugee camps.
The UNDP SWM project is targeting the protection of women and children, the prevention of diseases, as well as the promotion of hygiene and proper sanitary standards. This project will be implemented: a) In the host communities within six unions in Ukhia and Teknaf, and b) In the camps where UNHCR and IOM implement their WASH activities, for three-year implementation phase.
In line with developing a solid waste management system, UNDP conducted a Recycling Value Chain Analysis study to identify the main bottlenecks of the value chain that hamper the value and flow of waste recyclables, as well as do no harm to the livelihoods of those individuals or enterprises formally or informally involved in the recycling sector in both Upazilas. The research identified 21 scrap dealers along the main road that connects Ukhia and Teknaf and an estimated 181 waste pickers/feriwallas collecting waste from the streets and market and supplying these local dealers (these figures are actually higher than the real number in the area). Moreover, this study estimated that from 2.5 to 4 Ton/day in Teknaf Pouroshova and 150 Ton/day in CXB Pouroshova of waste are recovered through the recycling chain and not dumped to the environment (these quantities include other unions within the Upazila not only those targeted by the project). Besides identifying the main limitations of the local market of recyclables and other challenges to consider when planning any intervention in this sector, the study includes a list of recommendations to improve the flow of recyclables and capacity to accommodate larger quantities from the demand side. One of the recommendations is to build capacity to the local dealers to improve their business capacity and access to banking opportunities. To this purpose, UNDP is planning to design a Teknaf-Ukhia Grant Facility Program (TUGFP) to facilitate access to financial and technical support to any local recycling initiative.
UNDP is looking for a Value chain specialist who can design the Teknaf-Ukhia Grant Facility Program (TUGFP) as well as to launch its implementation. To this purpose the consultant will need to get first a proper understanding of the situation and also assess the value chain potentialities in the selected area.
OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The overall objective of the consultancy work is to develop a Teknaf-Ukhia Grant Facility Program (TUGFP) for the local dealers and recycling initiatives in Teknaf and Ukhia upazilas and provide technical advice on strategies to add value to the chain of waste recyclables. These includes the next sub-objectives described hereunder:
- Define the eligible criteria to select the local recycling enterprises that the program is targeting and can submit their business plans (location, type of activity, added value, etc.).
- Define the disbursement modality of the grant facility against the achievement of specific objectives, and the co-finance approach between UNDP and the recycling enterprise.
- Develop the Standards of Operation Protocol (SOP) of the Grant facility to be shared and disseminated among the potential candidates.
- Develop the application form (Project Concept Note Form and Full Project Proposal Form) and guidelines for the TUGFP.
- To suggest an Independent Investment Panel to select the best business proposals selected.
- Provide specific information of the profitability of the recycling sector at early stages and power relations between the different steps of the value chain to avoid do harm the existing enterprises.
- To design strategies to build up the value chain of recyclables with short value in the market, above all the organic waste (compost), and plastics with low value in the local market.
Duties and Responsibilities
DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK:
The required consultancy service shall include the following tasks but not limited to:
Task 1 – Desk review of national/international grant programs in the SWM sector.
Task 2 – Field visits / data collection for a better understanding of the context and training needs of the scrap dealers/recycling enterprises.
Task 3 – Design the Teknaf-Ukhia Grant Facility Program (TUGFP).
Task 4 – Develop the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) of the TUGFP for dissemination, application form and guidelines.
Task 5 – Provide technical support/advise to the recycling enterprises to develop their business plans for the TUGFP.
Task 6 – Design strategies to short/build up the value chain of recyclables in the local market, such as organic waste and plastics without value.
Task 7 – Support UNDP and the implementing partner in implementing the strategy.
SUPERVISION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
The consultant will report to the UNDP Cox’s Bazar Project Management and Livelihoods Specialist. He/she will also closely coordinate tasks with the Programme Coordinator in Cox’s Bazar.
TIMEFRAME AND DEADLINES:
The duration of the assignment will be 66 Days over a period of three months.
Delivery/Outputs | Estimated Duration to complete | % of Payment | Payment terms |
Initial task: Work plan and approach of the assignment. | Beginning of the contract | 20% | Payment will be made after confirmation and acceptance of the deliverables / reports by Project Manager |
Task 1 – Desk review of national/international grant programs in the SWM sector. Task 2 – Field visits / data collection for a better understanding of the context and training needs of the scrap dealers/recycling enterprises. Task 3 – Design the Teknaf-Ukhia Grant Facility Program (TUGFP). Task 4 – Develop the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) of the TUGFP for dissemination, application form and guidelines. | End of July 2019 | 40% | |
Task 5 – Provide technical support/advise to the recycling enterprises to develop their business plans for the TUGFP. Task 6 – Design strategies to short/build up the value chain of recyclables in the local market, such as organic waste and plastics without value. Task 7 – Support UNDP and the implementing partner in implementing the strategy. | End of September 2019 | 40% |
DOCUMENTS:
The Consultant will prepare and submit the above-mentioned documents during the assignment period.
INPUTS:
The Consultant will use his/her own personal equipment. UNDP will provide a UNDP e-mail address, ID Card & office space.
TRAVELING:
The consultant will work from Cox’s Bazar during the first 60 days. All travels from Cox’s Bazar to the project areas in Teknaf and Ukhia will be facilitated by the UNDP vehicle.
Competencies
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Required Skills and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience:
Educational Qualification:
- Should have at least a bachelor’s degree (4 years degree) in any of the following disciplines Economics, Environmental science, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Marketing or related field.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in Solid Waste Management initiatives and the Informal Recycling Sector.
- Previous experience in promoting/supporting recycling small-medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow and upgrade their business.
- Experience on working with UN organization/ World Bank/ Other International agencies.
- Ensure appropriate understanding of the culture and SWM practices of the targeted stakeholders.
Language skills:
- Fluency in English (spoken and written).
Duty Station:
The main duty station is in Cox’s Bazar (UNDP CXB Sub-Office). The assignment requires travel to Ukhia and Teknaf Upazilas for conducting field visits and data collection, which will be facilitated by UNDP vehicle. The potential consultant will need to participate in sharing and progress meetings with UNDP CXB Sub-Office.
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
Daily Professional Fee
The financial proposal shall specify a total Daily Professional Fee, 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 daily professional fee (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).
EVALUATION
Individual Consultant will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:
Cumulative analysis
When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should 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%
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% point in technical criteria would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Criteria | Weight | Max. Points |
Technical |
70%
30% |
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1. Educational Background of the consultant | 5 | |
| 10 | |
| 25 | |
| 10 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
3. Methodology proposed in the technical proposal | 40 | |
3.1- Relevance and appropriateness of methodology and approaches in responding the ToR – based on previous work implemented | 10 | |
3.2- Overall understanding of the proposed assignment in terms of work planning – based on the assignment proposal | 10 | |
3.3- Risk Management & Overall flexibility, Monitoring, quality assurance technique. | 10 | |
3.4- Proposed work plan and timeline relevant to the assignment as per the Terms of Reference – based on the assignment proposal submitted | 10 | |
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4. Financial proposal | 30 |
Financial Evaluation: (Total obtainable score – 30)
All technically qualified proposals will be scored out 30 based on the formula provided below. The maximum points (30) will be assigned to the lowest financial proposal. All other proposals receive points according to the following formula:
p = y (µ/z)
Where:
p = points for the financial proposal being evaluated
y = maximum number of points for the financial proposal
µ = price of the lowest priced proposal
z = price of the proposal being evaluated
Recommended Presentation of Offer
Interested individuals must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications.
- Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP;
- Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
- Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment and a methodology on how she/ he will approach and complete the assignment.
Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided
If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate this? at this point and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP.
**Incomplete proposals may not be considered. The short listed candidates may be contacted and the successful candidate will be notified
ANNEXES:
Annex I -Terms of Reference
Annex II-General Terms and Conditions for Contracts Individual Consultants
Annex III-Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability
Annex IV – P11 for ICs (optional)
All documents can be downloaded at:
http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=56441