Senegal Consultant : Carbon Policy MRV Expert

Objectives of the Assignment

The individual consultant (the “Consultant”) is expected to support the design of robust and transparent MRV framework for a policy approach through the following objectives and expected activities under the guidance of GGGI CPU and Country-team:

Objective 1: Deliver a Government-Validated MRV strategy for a Policy Approach. focused on grid connected renewable energy. Tasks include:

1. Identify key parameters, performance indicators, or input values to be measured, reported, and verified in compliance with:

• Article 6 rules and other UNFCCC guidance.
• National circumstances and availability of information and other resources (e.g., verifiers) in Senegal.
• Reporting requirements aligned with national inventory categories and contribution to NDC targets.

2. Develop a monitoring plan and a template of a monitoring report to systematically generate, gather and manage transparent, complete, and comparable data required for a consistent and accurate estimation of GHG emission reductions. Considering:

• Data and parameters to be monitored, monitoring frequency and methodologies to obtain quantitative and qualitative parameters (e.g., sampling plan).
• Use of standardized emission factors and GWP
• Record of changes and/or corrections in implementation plan, including changes in data, procedures, or methodologies.
• QA/QC mechanisms, procedures, and provisions (e.g., internal audits, information crosschecks, routine reviews, among others)
• Level of accuracy and reasonable materiality
• Consistency with national MRV systems
• Consistency with the Institutional Arrangement’s proposal (Objective 2)

3. Develop a monitoring plan and a template of a monitoring report for keeping track of funding and financial assistance for the implementation of the policy.

4. Coordinate and facilitate at least one validation workshop with government authorities and GGGI, to discuss and get feedback on the deliverables.

5. Provide recommendations to the government and GGGI (to the extent possible) on:

• How to address any data gap and/or methodological challenges expected in estimating the mitigation volume and other socio-economic development co-benefits.
• Provisions for avoiding or reasonably reducing double counting risks.
• Competencies and qualification requirements for personal in charge of monitoring/measurement.
• Verification needs, frequency and determination, qualifications for auditors.
• Costs and requirements for monitoring, reporting, and verifying emissions reductions achieved by the policy approach.
• Tools for data management, record, and tracking.
• Continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder consultation and engagement.

Objective 2: Deliver a proposal of an institutional framework for the implementation of the aforementioned Policy Approach. Tasks include:

• Identify key stakeholders for the implementation of the policy approach.
• Identify key roles, responsibilities, and functions to be developed for a successful implementation of the policy approach, including its MRV system.
• Assign roles and functions to the different stakeholders, identify gaps and barriers.
• Research current mandates and official functions for the selected stakeholders, in case of mismatch, provide recommendations to assign a specific function to a different agent or to restructure the functions according to the legal mandates. Discuss approach with government officials.
• Outline a final institutional framework with clear processes and coordinated responsibilities.
• Provide recommendations to the government and GGGI (to the extent possible) on:
• How to address any legal or institutional gap.
• Policy boundaries and implementation timeframe.
• Optimization of policy implementation processes, including approval, enforcement, and mitigation outcome crediting.
• Coordinate and facilitate at least one validation workshop with government authorities and GGGI, to discuss and get feedback on the deliverables.

The Consultant will be responsible for documenting all technical meetings and discussions with the stakeholders. All deliverables shall be revised, discussed and agreed in collaboration with the GGGI team in Senegal, GGGI’s Carbon Pricing Unit (CPU) team at Headquarters or the international experts appointed by the CPU.

Deliverables and Payment Schedule

The assignment will consist of four primary deliverables:

1. Report with the MRV Strategy for the Policy Approach
2. Validation workshop for the MRV Strategy
3. Report with the institutional framework for the implementation the policy approach
4. Validation workshop for the Institutional Framework proposal

At the beginning of the assignment, the consultant will propose a workplan for how and when they will achieve the objectives specified above, which should be agreed between the Consultant and the Program Manager within the first week of the contract.

To maintain a prompt communication between the consultant and GGGI as well as ensure high quality of services, it is expected that the Consultant shall regularly hold update calls/meetings with the Program Manager to update on key findings and keep track on the engagement progress on at least a bi-weekly basis.

All reports and outputs must be in English and French, in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirements, and submitted in hard copy and electronic formats along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, and interview notes.

The Consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings (i.e., biweekly), the precise schedule of which is to be agreed with the Consultant. These meetings will help assess the status of the project, actual achievements made against the timeline set at the beginning of the assignment, support required to address any challenges met, etc.

Payment timeline:

Fee for this consultancy is determined based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications (maximum contract value 9,000 USD).

Expertise Required

GGGI is looking for a highly qualified individual consultant that may provide technical support and advice as specified in this TOR, as guided below:

• Master’s in Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, Energy, or other related fields
• At least 10+ years of professional experience with 5 years of experience in climate change public policies, renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity sector in Senegal. 
• Proven track record in policy design, carbon standards, MRV frameworks for mitigation policies or carbon projects for government, private sector and/or international development agencies in Senegal.
• Strong network and relationships among stakeholders engaging in the renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity sectors Senegal.
• Strong understanding of Senegalese development, climate change and green growth targets and policy frameworks.
• Ability to work independently under time pressures with minimal instruction or supervision.
• Fluency in French and English is required, with excellent writing and presentation skills.

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English on GGGI platform. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.