Climate change and PPP expert (short term) (M/W)

Job description

In this context, Expertise France is looking for a short-term expert on climate change and PPPs. The expert will provide technical assistance to the DN PPP to produce guidelines on integrating climate resilience throughout the lifecycle of PPP projects.

This will include best practice methodologies and case studies, from initial planning to implementation.

Based on a series of technical exchanges with the DN PPP and other relevant stakeholders, the short-term expert will produce a first draft of such guidelines.

This first draft will then be reviewed and adjusted further in co-construction with the DN PPP to produce a final version endorsed by the beneficiary.

The main activities that the consultant will be expected to carry out are:a) Analysis of relevant documents on climate change, resilience and public-private partnerships;b) Identification of existing regulatory frameworks and policies;c) National and international case studies;d) Identification of applicable tools and methodologies;e) Structuring the content of the guide, including technical guidelines and practical recommendations;f) Integration of climate risk analysis, mitigation and adaptation strategies;g) Holding meetings with relevant stakeholders for preliminary assessment of the content;h) Drawing up training materials and a plan for disseminating the guidelines.DELIVERABLESa) Initial draft with diagnosis and planning b) Intermediate draft that will include best practice methodologies and case studies, from initial planning to implementationc) Guidelines on integrating climate resilience throughout the lifecycle of PPP projects in editable format.

d) Presentation and training materials Organization and conduct of the missionThe mission is a service contract, with remote support in addition to one possible trip to Angola, if necessary for the mission’s completion.

It is expected to cover a volume of expertise of up to 20 man/days maximum.

The first draft of the guidelines should be delivered no later than May 14 2025 and the final deliverable should be completed before June, 15 2025.The mission should be conducted in close collaboration with the DNPPP, with whom the expert will have to co-develop the deliverables along with the AGEPI Project Team Leader based in Luanda and the key expert of the PPP component to ensure good coordination and sequencing of activities.

Expertise France's technical assistance must promote the transfer of skills, so the working method must facilitate the learning by doing, we do not look for a simple consultancy work.

Project name and description: “Apoio à Gestão das Finanças Públicas, das Empresas Públicas, Parcerias Público-Privadas (PPP) e Inclusão Financeira em Angola (AGEPI)”The assignment will be carried out in the framework of the AGEPI technical assistance project funded by the EU (contribution agreement between the EU and Expertise France).

This project aims to address key issues in Public Finance Management (PFM), Governance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and the financial sector in Angola, aligned with the government's priorities and with other initiatives from international partners.

More specifically, the PPP component of the AGEPI project’s expected output is that the financial governance of PPPs in Angola is enhanced.The PPP National Directorate (DN PPP) of the Ministry of Planning is one of the main beneficiaries of the technical assistance provided under the PPP component of the AGEPI project.

The DN PPP is currently supported to equip itself with tools to carry out its missions and guide the selection of PPP projects by a key expert mobilized by Expertise France through three work streams: pipeline instruction and methodology, prefeasibility study.

As part of the methodological toolbox being developed, the DN PPP thinks it is essential that PPP projects consider climate resilience (adaptation and mitigation) as an integral part of their planning, preparation, transaction and implementation in order to minimize negative impacts on the infrastructures covered by PPPs and the environment and ensure their long-term sustainability and would like to develop guidelines to integrate these issues at every step of a PPP project.

Climate change is one of today's most pressing issues, requiring preparation and response at all levels.

In Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, climate resilience refers to the ability of infrastructure to adjust and recover from climate-related extreme events, such as natural disasters and unfavorable climatic phenomena.

This implies adaptation actions, such as the construction of more robust structures in line with sustainable urban planning.

The overarching objective of climate resilience in PPPs is to mitigate the impacts of climate change and enhance the adaptive capacity of communities and infrastructures.

These projects are driven by collaborations between the public and private sectors, aiming to reduce community vulnerability and promote environmental sustainability through the implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures.In the context of implementing PPP projects, resilience can be incorporated in various ways.

For instance, climate resilience can be integrated into project design, ensuring that projects are resilient to and adapt to climate change.

In addition, economic resilience can be factored in, ensuring that projects remain financially viable and can withstand economic fluctuations.

The incorporation of resilience is pivotal in enhancing the bankability of PPPs, thereby facilitating access to an expanding market for green finance.

Projects can cover various sectors such as water, transport, energy, sanitation, public lighting, roads, ports, etc.

The profile sought is that of an international or a local expertise, which must meet the following criteria:•           Master's degree (bac +5) or engineering diploma or equivalent qualification in the fields of environmental sciences, ecology, or a related field.•           At least 10 years of relevant experience, with proven references in the field of PPPs and climate change.•           Good command of English (Portuguese would be a plus).•           Experience in comparable countries, including sub-Saharan Africa.

Interested candidates must submit their applications online (CV and letter of motivation).In addition and in parallel, interested candidates must submit by email to: susana.cifuentes@expertisefrance.frA CV·       A technical proposal (max.

3 pages including a skills transfer methodology)·       A financial bid for a total of 20 man/days maximumPlease indicate the reference AGEPI – Climate Change and PPP expert in the subject of your application e-mail.If you do not hear from us within a month after the deadline, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful.

Candidate(s) interested in this opportunity should submit their application as soon as possible, with Expertise France maintaining the option of establishing a shortlist before this date.

The selection process for expressions of interest will take place in two stages: •                In the first stage, a shortlist will be freely established by Expertise France.

•                In the second stage, the candidate(s) selected may be invited for an interview.

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