EOI - Conducting Reviews of state climate action plans in 3 states

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

 

Name of the Project: Vistar

 

Activity: 

 

Conducting Reviews of state climate action plans in 3 states Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh from reputed organisation or individual climate expert consultant. 

 

Context:

 

Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) is a non-profit organization working with the mandate for the humane social order based on truth, justice, freedom and equity. Established in 1960, IGSSS works for development, capacity building and enlightenment of the vulnerable communities across the country for their effective participation in development.

 

Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) is implementing project titled ViSTAR Village Strengthening through Adaptation and Resilience (ViSTAR) for Building Climate Resilient Villages and Adaptive capacity of the small and marginal farmers. There is component of conserving energy and reduce GHG emissions through access to affordable energy

 

The programme focuses on Demonstration of climate resilient interventions through CRV models (weather, carbon, water, and energy) by linking with GPDP and other programmes . Seed and Crop Management, Drought Tolerant Kharif and Legume based Rabi crops and Agro forest models. Soil nutrition management-Promotion of zero tillage, mulching, FYM, Soil testing and apply of FYM and compost, Promotion of  crop residue mulching. Water Management- Water Harvesting, Broad bed furrow, trench,   landscape planning. Energy Management- Energy Saving interventions (Solar pump sets and other solutions, smokeless oven, Minimum tillage) and Weather  management

 

IGSSS invites Expressions of Interest from individual/group climate change consultant/consultants for conducting reviews of state climate action plans in 3 states Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh from reputed organisation or individual climate expert consultant by 28^th February 2022. The process will be started from 1^st April 2022 and will be completed by 30^th June 2022. 

 

Interested consultants/institutions are requested to send in their EIO with budget plan along and CV to hr@igsss.net  by 28^th February 2022. Also sharing document of any such earlier study conducted by the researcher/consultant. Separate consultant for each state

 

Objective of the Review

 

The Major Objective of the process is to conduct a detail review of state action plans on budget allocation and expenditure pattern, focus on small and marginal farmers, scope of addressing drought

 

Specific Objectives: 

1. To review the status of implementation of SAPCC (2015-2020) about planning vs. realization, implementation strategies of flagship programmes with reference to drought, small and marginal farmers. Blue (water) and Green ( Bio Diversity)
2. To review new SAPCC (2020 beyond to be developed) to know the extent to which the key priorities will address the vulnerabilities, appropriateness of the action plans aligned with key priorities, scope for collaboration/ convergence
3. To review budget process, allocation, and expenditure pattern for SAPCC 2015-2020
4. Making recommendations  

Following are the processes and steps of the participatory assessment: 

•  Consultant will have to physically visit the state discuss with different stake holders and departments and submit the report to IGSSS. 

Location:

Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra 

Steps & Timeline:

Critical Dates: 

Sl No	Critical Activities	Dates
1	Publishing Date	15th Feb
2	EOI submission last date	28th Feb
3	Selection of the Organisation/Individual	15th March
4	Final Tor signing	1st April
5	Draft Report	31st May
6	Final Report	30th June

 

Name of Authority:  

Indo Global Social Service Society (https://www/igsss.org)

 

Opening and screening of EoI :

• Submission of EoI does not guarantee that the EoI will be accepted.
• IGSSS will inform the shortlisted consultants 
• Personal canvassing is strictly prohibited.

 

Signing of ToR:

After the final selection, IGSSS and the selected consultant will enter into agreement as per the existing norms, rules and regulation of IGSSS.

 

Terms of Payment

Fees will be paid in two installments:

• 1st installment i.e., 50% of the fees will be released immediately upon signing of the TOR
• 2nd Installment and final installment i.e., 50% of fees will be released within one week of completion of the assignment and handover of all documents.
• The consultant will produce bill for the entire fees for release of final installment.  

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