Background

Ukraine has a long list of environmental reform priorities. However, the speed of the reforms in the area of sustainable energy and environment (SEE) is slowed down by the difficulties in adopting the needed legislation related to the capacity of the Parliament and a large number of low-quality legal initiatives. The recent legislation breakthroughs and the existing leadership in the Government of Ukraine (GoU) and Parliament in this area could be jeopardized by the  2019 elections.

To speed up the sustainable energy and environment (SEE) related reforms, UNDP seeks to improve the capacity of the Parliament of Ukraine and enhance environmental advocacy among politicians, mass media and the public.

The Project aims to support the Parliament members (MP) and the relevant Parliament Committees (specifically, on Environmental Policy, Nature Resources Utilization and Elimination of the Consequences of Chornobyl Catastrophe and on Fuel and Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Safety) with quality analytical support on the legislation making, organizing stakeholders’ consultations, round tables, development of communication products, and engagement of various stakeholders into the SEE issues. The analytical support that is provided by the Project covers a wide range of issues in the SEE area, including but not limited to: climate change mitigation and adaption; energy efficiency and security; waste management; GHG monitoring reporting and verification; green auctions; sustainable transportation; green finance and more. The overall work of the Secretariat is based on the sustainable development principles and where possible and necessary links with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In addition, the Project aims at increasing visibility of SEE issues through implementing communications and advocacy strategy to promote the Green Agenda for Ukraine till 2030 -  the list of specific priorities in sustainable energy and environment area.  

Consistent with these developments, as part of the project document and work plan UNDP is seeking to hire a National Consultant to analyze the work of the Parliament of Ukraine of the 8th Convocation (2014-2019) on SEE issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The main objective of the assignment is to prepare and present analytical report containing comprehensive overview of the work of the Parliament of Ukraine (8th ?onvocation, 2014-2019) on Sustainable Energy and Environment issues.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES / SCOPE OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of the UNDP Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development Programme Coordinator, the Consultant will carry out the following activities:

• Conduct overview of the available tools for monitoring parliamentary performance and develop an integrated methodology, which would allow to produce a comprehensive analytical report on the work of the Parliament in SEE area, including:
• Scope the available tools for monitoring work results of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) of 8th convocation (2014-2019), including but not limited to services/tools provided by Rada4You.org, Texty.org, Vox.ua and other, which allow to review and analyse the legislative process (draft laws’ development, adoption, support and more).
• Develop an integrated methodology for analysing the Parliament’s work in SEE area and submit to UNDP for approval.
• Based on the agreed methodology, examine the work of the Parliament (8th ?onvocation) on the legislation related to the Green Agenda for Ukraine priorities, and prepare the list of legislative acts approved/not approved for each priority issue, including the following information: draft law initiator (MP/GoU/President), short description of the draft law (not more than 200 words), outcome (registered/passed Committee/submitted for the Parliament consideration/passed 1st hearing/adopted/not adopted);
• Prepare analytical report (up to 15 pages) with short summaries and visualisations to showcase the work results of the Parliament on each Green Agenda priority (in total 10 priorities) for further distribution among policy-makers, NGOs, officials and party representatives;
• Develop supporting materials (presentation, messages for media etc.) and present the report during a public event with participation of key government/parliament and non-government stakeholders.
• Support to disseminate the report and communication products, approved by UNDP, among key audiences (policy-makers, governmental representatives, NGOs/CSOs, activists, media).

To ensure the delivery of the above tasks, the Consultant will:

• Liaise and ensure constant communication/coordination with UNDP project team regarding all aspects of the assignment;
• Submit all the deliverables for review, comments and approval to UNDP project team as requested;
• Hold consultations with UNDP project team as requested.

DELIVERABLES AND TIMEFRAME

The timeframe and deliverables of the assignment are as follows:

Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in this Terms of Reference as follows: 

• 70% of contract total value will be paid upon completion of the Deliverables 1-3 as per TOR.
• 30% of contract total value will be paid upon completion of the Deliverables 4-5 as per TOR.

MONITORING/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The consultant will interact with UNDP staff to receive any clarifications and guidance that may be needed. On a day-to-day basis, consultant’s work will be coordinated with UNDP Programme Coordinator (Sustainable Development, Energy and Environment). Each deliverable will be delivered in draft for comments and feedback before finalization.

The Consultant will duly inform UNDP of any problems, issues or delays arising in the course of implementation of assignment and take necessary steps to address them.

All reports and results are to be submitted to the UNDP in electronic form (*.docx, *.xlsx, *.pptx, and *.pdf formats as appropriate). The language of the reports is Ukrainian and English.

Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
• Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

The Consultant should possess the following qualifications, experience and skills:

Educational background:

• At least Master’s / Specialist’s degree in Ecology, Environment, Social Science, Mass media, Law, International Law, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, or other relevant field.

Professional Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience working with analysis of legislation;
• At least 3 years of working experience in the field of energy and/or environment;
• Excellent writing skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize inputs and relevant findings (proven with at least 2 analytical papers in the area of energy and/or environment, legislation analysis or similar).

Language Skills:

• Fluency in Ukrainian is a must. Fluency in English is an asset.

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS:

Applicants shall submit the following documents:     

• Personal CV or P11, including information about past experience in similar projects / assignments and contact details for referees.
• Financial proposal
• Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP
• Samples of at least 2 previously prepared analytical papers
• Letter of interest/proposal, providing brief methodology on how the work will be conducted and/or approached.

Financial proposal

Lump sum contract

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 instalments 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).  

Travel costs

All envisaged travel costs must be covered by the Consultant and included in the financial proposal. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the Consultant wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the case of unforeseeable travel requested by UNDP, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between UNDP and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

Logistics arrangements for the events, where participation of the Consultant is requested by UNDP as per this TOR, to be provided by UNDP and shall not be included in the financial proposal. 

Evaluation criteria

• Educational background – 5 points max

{4 pts – Specialist/Master’s degree in the relevant field; 5 pts – PhD degree in the relevant field};

• Experience of working with analysis of legislation – 15 points max

{10 pts – 3-4 years; 12 pts – 5-9 years; 15 pts – 10 years and more);

• Experience of working in the field of energy and/or environment – 15 points max
• {10 pts – 3-4 years; 12 pts – 5-9 years; 15 pts – 10 years and more);
• Writing skills – 5 points max

{4 pts – 2 analytical papers, 5 pts – 3 and more analytical papers in the area of energy and/or environment, legislation analysis or similar provided};

• Language skills - 5 points max

{4 pts – Fluent Ukrainian, 5 pts – fluent Ukrainian and English}

• Methodology (document which contains explanation on approach to conduct the work) – 25 points max

{Basic methodology developed with an understanding of the nature and scope of tasks, the approach logically describes a sequence of works and addresses the important aspects of tasks in sufficient detail – up to 17 points;
Advanced methodology developed which includes additional thorough criteria and demonstrates that the chosen approach will ensure effective implementation of tasks – up to 25 points}.

Maximum available technical score - 70 points.

Evaluation method

 Cumulative analysis

Contract award shall be made to the incumbent whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

b) having received the cumulative 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 70% from the maximum available technical score (49 points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation

The maximum number of points assigned to the financial proposal is allocated to the lowest price proposal and will equal to 30. All other price proposals will be evaluated and assigned points, as per below formula:

30 points [max points available for financial part] x [lowest of all evaluated offered prices among responsive offers] / [evaluated price].

The proposal obtaining the overall cumulatively highest score after adding the score of the technical proposal and the financial proposal will be considered as the most compliant offer and will be awarded a contract.

Additional requirements for recommended contractor:

Recommended contractors aged 62 and older shall undergo a full medical examination including x-ray, and obtain medical clearance from the UN-approved doctor prior to taking up their assignment. The medical examination shall be paid by the consultant.

The BSAFE online security training course must be successfully completed prior to commencement of contract.