Le Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) recherche un Consultant en Biodiversité, Dakar, Sénégal
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The vast majority of GHG emissions from the waste sector are methane from the decay of organic matter in anaerobic conditions which represents 20% of total anthropogenic methane emissions. Methane is responsible for nearly half of global warming to date. Due to its short atmospheric lifetime and the availability of technologies, reducing methane gas can be a fast and cost-effective way to address climate change in the short term. However, most developing countries are not well equipped to tackle their methane emissions. They generally have weak data, policies and regulations, and lack of capacity to identify methane reduction initiatives to attract developers and investors for implementation.
Senegal has been very active at the policy level, notably with the development of a national strategy for the valorization of organic waste through biogas. However, up to now, no project has been implemented at a significant scale, whether it is biogas or other forms of aerobic treatment of organic waste (e.g., composting). The country, notably the private sector (food and agro-processing industries) is lacking the technical know-how and drive to develop such projects. In addition, access to finance is difficult and expensive.
In this context, GGGI, in collaboration with the Global Methane Hub is implementing the “Targeted interventions on methane emissions from waste in North and West Africa” Project in three African Countries: Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal. The 1 year project aims to provide tools to north and west African countries to decrease their methane emissions in the waste sector in 3 key areas: policy, data and investment.
In Senegal, the project consist in the development of an early investment pipeline for the reduction of methane from waste and effluents generated by the food and agro-processing industries in Senegal. Eventual implementation of the most promising projects through technical assistance, capacity building and facilitating access to finance would lead to direct reduction of methane emissions.
To achieve this, the project aims to deliver a set of outputs in Senegal:
- Develop screening criteria (such as methane reduction potential, volumes available, willingness to take part)
- Map out potential project candidates in the food and agri-processing industries and form an early investment pipeline
- Assess available technologies to match against the projects
- Conduct pre-feasibility studies on 2 shortlisted projects
- Assess barriers to implementation (regulatory, financial) and develop an action plan for implementation
- Three workshops (launch, consultation, validation)
In order to ensure a smooth implementation of the Project, a range of activities will be conducted by the GGGI Senegal Office, including a hired consultant to provide the relevant technical support.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND SCOPE OF WORK
Under the daily supervision of the Project Manager in Senegal, and with the general supervision of GGGI Senegal Country Representative and the Project Manager at GGGI Regional Office, the consultant/specialist will serve as the key support to the implementation of the project in Senegal. She/He will be involved in conducting the project’s desk research, daily activities, the reporting and monitoring of the implementation progress. The assignment is scheduled to last for 9 months and the consultant will be based in Dakar, at GGGI Senegal Office. The consultancy requires the delivery of quality work and constant commitment to achieving the projects’ deliverables. The assignment will include the following tasks that will contribute to the successful implementation of the project:
- Support the overall desk research activities of the project;
- Plan, prepare and arrange meetings, field trips, workshops and other similar activities;
- Prepare and participate in the stakeholders’ mapping;
- Develop the screening criteria of the potential candidates to be considered in the short list;
- Map out potential candidates in the food and agri-processing industry in order to form an early investment pipeline (the pipeline should consist in about 10 candidates);
- Conduct the assessment of the existing technologies to match against the project;
- Support the drafting of the Terms of reference for the recruitment of the firm(s) for the pre-feasibility studies;
- Support overseeing the work of the firms in charge of conducting the pre-feasibility studies (the updating and monitoring of project and consultant/firm work plans and activities, reviewing reports, meetings, follow up);
- Support the assessment of barriers to the implementation of the projects (financial, technical and regulatory barriers) – led by the firm(s)
- Support the development of an Action Plan for the implementation of the project – led by the firm(s)
- Contribute to the drafting of monthly reports and the project’s final report.
- Identify challenges and lessons learned to improve project monitoring and evaluation in that context.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Senegal Country Programs Lead/Project Manager
- All deliverables must be completed and submitted to the Senegal Country Programs Lead/Project Manager for their review and approval.
DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
- All reports must be written in French and English upon request,
- Each monthly activity report should include a schedule of activities for the past month, the status of implementation, the difficulties encountered, and the recommendations,
- All Payments will be processed after receipt of an invoice and upon validation of each deliverable according to the below schedule:
| Deliverable | Content | Due date | Payment |
| Deliverable 1 | Inception report, including workplan, methodology and stakeholder mapping | 2 weeks from recruitment | 15% (3,750 USD) |
| Deliverable 2 | -Screening criteria finalized
-Preliminary long list of potential project candidates | March 30, 2024 | 10% (2,500 USD) |
| Deliverable 3 | -Final assessment report on potential project candidates (list of around 10 candidates)
-Assessment of suitable technologies and corresponding regulatory requirements | May 15, 2024 | 15% (3,750 USD) |
| Deliverable 4 | -Selection and validation of 2 candidates for the PFS
-Stakeholders’ consultation Report – TORs for the recruitment of the firm developed | June 15, 2024 | 10% (2,500 USD) |
| Deliverable 5 | Comments provided to the selected firm on PFS inception report | August 30, 2024 | 15% (3,750 USD) |
| Deliverable 6 | Draft PFS reviewed and comments provided to the firm | October 15, 2024 | 10% (2,500 USD) |
| Deliverable 7 | Comments provided to the final PFS and action plan for the implementation | November 15, 2024 | 10% (2,500 USD) |
| Deliverable 8 | Final Report | November 30, 2024 | 15% (3,750 USD) |
| Total | 100% (25,000 USD) |
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
- Master´s degree or equivalent professional qualification in Renewable Energy, environment, ideally with a focus on bioenergy or waste recovery, climate engineering or other related fields
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in conducting renewable energy projects, especially in methane;
- At least 3 proven records of relevant assignments
- Strong knowledge of the Senegalese industry, agri-processing and energy sectors, particularly with an experience in methane reduction projects.
- Excellent analytical, research, and report writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and facilitate productive discussions.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
- The selection process will involve reviewing candidates’ CVs, interviews, and reference checks
- Date to close is February 25, 2024 Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.