Antecedentes
Cambodia has made significant progress in developing its REDD+ framework over the past years. In 2017, the RGC approved its National REDD+ Strategy (NRS). The NRS marks major milestone in Cambodia’s transition from REDD+ Readiness to REDD+ Implementation Phase. The NRS was developed through an extensive structured consultation and awareness raising process with key government agencies, non-governmental organization, civil society, indigenous and local community. It builds primarily upon three national policy frameworks that guide forest management. These are the National Forest Program 2010-2030 (NFP), the National Protected Areas Strategic Management Plan 2017-2030 (NPASMP) and the Strategic Planning Framework for Fisheries 2010-2019 (SPFF).
Cambodia is currently finalizing the preparation of its Action and Investment Plan for the Implementation of the National REDD+ Strategy (AIP-NRS). The strategic objectives of AIP-NRS are:
Improve management and monitoring of forest resources and forest land use;
Strengthen implementation of sustainable forest management;
Mainstream approaches to reduce deforestation, build capacity and engage stakeholders.
The AIP aims to estimate the costs of the policies and measures (PAMs) considered on the NRS. In order to prioritize action and effectively mobilize additional resources, Cambodia will benefit from assessing the current level of financing supporting NRS implementation in the country. Identifying and mapping these flows from relevant sources (government, international donors, potentially private sector if data is available) will allow to identify the main funding gaps, support priority setting, as well as identify potential financing barriers and opportunities. This financial picture will serve as a baseline to track the mobilization of resources for REDD+ over time. By comparing the costing with the available financing identified through the mapping, the RGC will have a complete view of the main funding gaps and priorities to mobilize resources, as well as potential sources of finance and partners.
Mapping financial flows in land-use sectors can also identify, quantify and analyses investments, which are not aligned to REDD+ PAMs, and may be driving forest conversion in Cambodia. To achieve REDD+ objectives, it is essential that countries also look at these “grey” flows and take measures to redirect some of these investments to more sustainable activities.
Deberes y responsabilidades
The objective of this assignment is to lead and oversee the mapping of financial flows related to land-use in Cambodia. The assignment will qualitatively and quantitatively review public (and potentially private) spending and investments relevant to REDD+ and forests, with the objectives of:
Providing a baseline of existing spending on REDD+ policies and measures, to value existing action, identity key gaps and best instruments and actors to channel REDD+ funding; and
Identifying spending that potentially drives forest carbon emissions, in order to support efforts to align policies to REDD+ objectives.
The approach will follow the land-use finance mapping methodology[1] developed by the EU-REDD Facility and Climate Policy Initiative to adapt it to the Cambodian context.
The detailed scope and approach of work will be proposed by the National Consultant – Team Leader as part of the inception report. The approach taken will build on the work and results of the Climate Public Expenditure and Investment Review (CPEIR) of 2012, AIP-NRD and other relevant studies.
The National Consultant – Team Leader will take the leadership of the tasks under this assignment and work in cooperation with one national land-use expert and one national finance expert. The Consultant will work in close coordination and consultation with UNDP/FCPF project staff, UNDP regional technical advisor and EU REDD Facility staff.
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Competencias
Strong quantitative data management skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Strong inter-personal skills, in particular, demonstrated team leadership qualities and excellent oral communication skills.
Strong analytical, writing and communication skills, including the ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner.
Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies is an advantage.
Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders, in a culturally and gender-sensitive manner.
Habilidades y experiencia requeridas
Education: Post-graduate degree (at least Master Degree) in forestry, natural resources management, agriculture and rural development, green economy or any close field.
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in natural resource economics and management or a related field;
Strong understanding of REDD+ under the UNFCCC, including understanding of financing options such as the Green Climate Fund;
Experience with public expenditure reviews related to natural resource management in developing country contexts;
Strong understanding of the drivers of forest conversion in South-East Asia;
Experience and networks in forest and land-use sectors in Cambodia or in the Mekong region.
Language Requirement:
Fluency in written and oral in English and Khmer.
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