West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2 ( - Тендер #55901454)

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

• Project ID

P175525

• Project Title

West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2

• Country

Western and Central Africa

• Notice No

OP00302525

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

GH-MESTI-439984-CS-CQS

• Procurement Method

Consultant Qualification Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Aug 02, 2024 05:00

• Published Date

Jul 26, 2024

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

• Name

Peter J. Dery

• Address

Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Ministries Accra

• City

• Province/State

Western and Central Africa

• Postal Code

• Country

Western and Central Africa

• Phone

0244842128

• Email

frank.lare@mesti.gov.gh

• Website

P. O. BOX M 232 ACCRA

PREPARATION OF SOCIAL SUBPROJECTS PHASE II

• REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REoI)

The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) is seeking for technical services towards the delivery of efficient, effective, and comprehensive sub-social projects to enhance the livelihood of selected areas in coastal communities of Ghana. This is a follow up on a previous assignment “Preparation of Social Subproject phase I” which has documented and provided a validated longlist of proposed social subprojects for six coastal MMDAs within the Greater Accra and Volta regions. The continuation of this task will help to contribute to the implementation of the broader West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project (WACA ResIP 2). The WACA program is a flagship multisector resilience investment project of the World Bank, designed to reduce the natural and man-made risks such as coastal erosion, flooding, pollution and climate change that is affecting coastal communities in West Africa. To achieve this goal, WACA boosts the transfer of knowledge, foster political dialogue among countries through the mobilization of public and private finance to tackle the issues with focus on country projects, regional integration, and other support activities.

• PROJECT BACKGROUND

Sectoral context

The West Africa Coastal Area (WACA) Program was created in response to countries’ request for solutions and finance to help protect and restore the ecological, social, and economic assets of coastal areas addressing erosion and flooding. West Africa’s coastal communities are highly vulnerable to the impacts of coastal erosion, flooding, and pollution. Coastal retreat is resulting in the loss of housing, assets, and land, and solutions are expensive and uncoordinated. Degradation of coastal and marine ecosystems is leading to significant and potentially irreversible loss of critical ecosystems such as beaches, wetlands, and mangroves which are key for livelihoods, food security, and storm protection. These physical challenges, coupled with the broader crises driven by energy, fertilizer, and food shortages, rising interest rates and debt levels, and COVID-19 pandemic impacts are leading to low economic growth and increases in poverty. These challenges are often transboundary, multisectoral, and beyond the ability of one country or development partner to finance or effectively address.

To address these shared regional challenges, the WACA Resilience Investment Project (RESIP) 2 was approved by the World Bank in December 2022. The project supports site-specific grey, green, and hybrid physical investments, and social subprojects at the community level to achieve measurable increases in protection from coastal erosion and flooding, pollution control, and to promote climate-resilient and nature-based coastal development. Project activities are expected to directly benefit people at project sites in the three beneficiary countries, who live along the coast and depend on it for their livelihoods.

The project consists of one regional integration component and three country projects in The Gambia, Ghana, and Guinea-Bissau, each with the same design and organized in three components, namely, policy, investment, and coordination. As part of WACA ResIP2, Ghana is benefiting from a $155 million investment in its blue economy ($150m IDA; $5m PROBLUE grant). This regional integration project also supports The Gambia ($45m), Guinea Bissau ($30m), and WAEMU ($16m).

WACA ResIP2 Ghana

WACA ResIP2 in Ghana is designed to address the three key challenges to unlocking the potential of its blue economy: coastal erosion, flooding, and pollution; ecosystem degradation; and institutional fragmentation. While the ultimate objective of the project is to strengthen the resilience of coastal communities, the project’s overarching strategy to achieve this outcome is to focus on strengthening Ghana"s blue economy, and to restore and protect critical coastal ecosystems which provide essential services to nearby communities, including income generation and protection against natural disasters.

The project comprises four components as with all other countries with WACA investments. Component 1, which involves strengthening regional integration, is implemented by WAEMU and therefore no allocation is made for Ghana. Component 2 of the Ghana project aims to strengthen institutional and policy frameworks for coastal development, protection, and natural resource management, excluding fisheries. Component 3 supports physical interventions at multiple sites across Ghana to protect communities from coastal hazards and restore critical coastal ecosystems, and social investments to directly benefit coastal communities which includes a community driven development approach to livelihoods. Component 4 supports National Coordination and implementation of the project.

Under Component 3, the project will support site-specific grey, green, and/or hybrid physical rehabilitation and infrastructure investments at the following sites:

• Korle Lagoon: Construction of a new jetty to prevent sedimentation; Stabilization of eroding lagoon embankments; Dredging sediment and removal of old bridge foundations to improve the outflow of water from the lagoon. These activities directly build on flood management activities of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project.
• Densu Delta: Improved spatial planning and enforcement capacities to mitigate further encroachment into the delta ecosystem; Hybrid physical measures to address the coastal erosion and inundation faced by communities near Dansoman; Reforestation of areas along the Densu river, upstream of the reservoir to mitigate flooding.
• Keta Lagoon: Hybrid measures to address coastal erosion (specific sites TBD, studies ongoing); The project will also support the protection and restoration of mangroves at the Keta Lagoon Complex; Development of a national blue carbon strategy and a pilot project for mangrove areas.

The project is implemented under the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) of the World Bank, and the environmental and social (E&S) risk classification is High. The following E&S instruments have been prepared and disclosed by the project: Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Labour Management Procedures (LMP), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Gender Assessment and Gender Based Violence (GBV) Action Plan, and Environment and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP).[1]

The Project is implemented by MESTI. The project implementation unit (PIU) under the supervision of MESTI, will ensure the daily execution of the project. The PIU will coordinate implementation of activities with beneficiary agencies, including Ministry of Works and Housing, and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and will organize national meetings and workshops, participate in regional workshops, and conduct priority communication activities required to ensure that the project is understood by the beneficiaries and all other stakeholders. The PIU will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities.

• SOCIAL SUBPROJECTS

WACA ResIP2 supports targeted social subprojects for coastal communities. These community-driven activities will seek to: (i) support the creation of local jobs on labor-intensive works, (ii) provide opportunities to diversify local climate-sensitive livelihoods, (iii) increase the adoption and effectiveness of community-led resource management schemes, and (iv) strengthen the role of women in the management of coastal resources.

Social subprojects will be identified during project implementation through an intense community participation process (Figure 1). Community participation will be embedded across all stages of the social subproject cycle, from subproject identification, planning, and implementation to operations, maintenance, and monitoring. It will be based on experience from community led development projects, such as Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion project (SOCO) in Northern Ghana. Attention will be paid to integrating women and other vulnerable groups in these processes.

Figure 1. Role of communities in social subproject cycle in WACA ResIP2 Ghana (Stakeholder Engagement Plan, MESTI, WACA, https://mesti.gov.gh/west-africa-coastal-area-resilience-investment-project-ii-p175525/)

A long list of social subprojects has been identified through a desk review of the current Medium-term Development Plans (MTDPs) of coastal districts within the WACA ResIP 2 project area to inventoried social sub project identified in these documents and validated by communities through validation meetings with project communities. Targeted project communities have been identified in the Project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). Subproject types identified in phase one of this assignment includes community infrastructure and livelihood diversification activities. Community infrastructure included wells, schools, and sanitation and clinic facilities. Livelihood diversification activities included aquaculture, innovative oyster production, mangrove nurseries and restoration, confectionary soap-making and other handicrafts, plastics, and waste management. Women, youth, fishers and fish processors, mangrove harvesters, and those engaged in the agro-industry, tourism, and ICT training are targeted.

The project ESMF describes the process for ensuring that E&S risks and impacts for social subprojects are adequately identified, analyzed, and addressed. Chapter six (6) of the ESMF outlines the processes of the preparation, approval, and implementation of E&S instruments for subprojects. In addition, a negative impact list of social subprojects has been identified in Annex 12 and will be excluded from financing under the project.

WACA ResIP 2 seeks to introduce a “sustainable jobs approach” that builds on best practice from the World Bank. Sustainable jobs are intended to create income sources and livelihoods that allow people to become more resilient to shocks (including coastal erosion, flooding, and pollution). Targeted jobs can stem from activities to manage coastal erosion, flooding, and pollution, or they can draw on the natural resources of coastal ecosystems. The central feature of the sustainable jobs approach is that economic activities are sustained beyond the life and support of this project.

• OVERALL OBJECTIVE, SCOPE OF WORK AND DURATION

The objective of this assignment is to support the PIU at MESTI to identify and prepare a comprehensive and well-defined social subproject that addresses specific social challenges and needs within the project"s target communities. The social subprojects should align with the overarching project"s goals, promote community participation, and ensure sustainable socio-economic development.

The contract is scheduled for a period of Seven (7) months starting from the commencement date. The consultancy is subject to a service contract renewable based on performance.

• DETAILED TASKS

To achieve the assignment objective, the selected consultant/consultancy firm will undertake the following tasks:

Proposed Sequence

The successful implementation of the assignment will require a structured and sequential approach. The following sequence is proposed for the execution of the assignment, focusing on:

• Preparation of Operations Manual and Training of Facilitators to Implement Social Subproject Operational Manual
• Design and Development of Social Subproject
• Preparation of Subproject Documents

By following this structured approach, the implementation process can be streamlined, promoting consistency, accountability, and successful outcomes.

Task 1: Preparation of Inception Report

The Consultant will prepare, in coordination with the assigned staff at the MESTI, an inception report including a workplan for this consultancy. The deliverables and related timing specified in the workplan will be agreed with MESTI. The report will also set out clear coordination, supervision, and reporting procedures for the duration of the assignment.

Task 2: Preparation of Operations Manual and Training of Community Facilitators

• Review of Relevant Documents: The consultant should conduct a thorough review of existing literature, national policies and regulations, guidelines, and best practices relevant to the development of social subprojects. Analyze case studies and past projects to identify successful strategies and common challenges. The consultant also should review the project’s ESMF, SEP, RPF, and Gender and GBV Action Plan (demographics, existing services and infrastructures, socio-cultural dynamics and conditions, geographic and climate characteristics, existing programs and institutions, etc.)
• Stakeholder Consultation: Engage with key stakeholders including project staff, metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, traditional and community leaders to gather input and feedback. Incorporate stakeholder feedback to ensure the manual is practical and applicable. The consultant should also create awareness and undertake some orientation (introduction of the program to make the community and local stakeholders aware of project objectives, the project cycle, social inclusion requirements, the role of any local government agencies and community representatives, etc.).
• Drafting the Manual: Develop a comprehensive manual that should set out the objectives, scope, roles and responsibilities, processes, and procedures, design principles, participatory subproject prioritization and selection; community mobilization; management framework participatory needs diagnostics, including participatory climate risk assessments; community implementation workplans, fund flow and procurement arrangements; community operations and maintenance (O&M) and monitoring and evaluation (M&E); and social subproject closure. The E&S due diligence procedures that are detailed in the project ESMF should be captured. Strategies to mitigate challenges, such as elite capture, low capacity, and corruption should be identified. The manual should outline the approach to participatory needs diagnostic built on the methodology used for participatory identification of needs and subprojects from other community led projects such as World Bank-funded Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion project (SOCO), and should include participatory climate risk assessment tools (using tools such as CARE’s Climate Vulnerability and capacity assessment tools) for example, by integrating participatory climate risk screening tools (e.g., seasonal calendar, hazard impact mapping) to raise awareness and consider local solutions for greater resilience. The participatory assessment should result in a community-driven identification of climate adaptation solutions and short list of social subprojects. The development of the final positive list of social subprojects will be based on the results of the participatory needs diagnostic, the market assessment and the long list of subprojects identified in phase of the assignment and considering other development plans in the area to avoid duplication of investments.
• Finalization: Revise the draft manual based on feedback and inputs from key stakeholders.

Training of Facilitators to Implement Social Subproject Operational Manual

• Selection of Community Facilitators: The consultant in consultation with the PIU will identify and select Community Facilitators (CF) with relevant experience and skills in social project implementation and community engagement. The consultant will train the CF in the implementation and management of social subprojects as outlined in the project operation manual developed. Coastal NGO/CSO in the project areas will serve as Community facilitators and will assist in community consultations to analyze local development problems and identify proposed sub-projects. The CFs will undertake an eligibility assessment of the proposed subproject ideas using the Positive and Negative Lists to confirm consistency with these guidelines.
• Training Program Development: The consultant will design a comprehensive training program that covers the operational manual, implementation strategies, and facilitation techniques. Prepare training materials including presentations, handouts, and interactive modules.
• Training Sessions: The consultant will conduct training sessions for facilitators, ensuring they understand the manual and are equipped to implement it effectively. Include practical exercises and role-playing scenarios to enhance learning and application.
• Evaluation and Feedback: Assess the effectiveness of the training through evaluations and feedback from participants. Make necessary adjustments to the training program based on feedback.

Task 3: Preparatory activities for Social Subprojects

Needs Assessment: The consultant should work with the CFs to conduct a thorough needs assessment to identify the specific social issues and requirements of the target community. Engage with MMDAs and community members and stakeholders to gather insights and priorities. At the community level, the consultant should engage with traditional and community leaders, religious leaders, community-based organizations, youth, women and marginalized groups, fishers, farmers, traders etc.) The consultant should also create awareness and undertake some orientation (introduction of the program to make the community and local stakeholders aware of project objectives, the project cycle, social inclusion requirements, the role of any local government agencies and community representatives, etc.).

Project Design: Using a participatory process, the consultant should support the CF to work with the communities to identify the social subprojects for each target community, outlining objectives, activities, timelines, and resources required. The consultant should ensure the process aligns with the operational manual and addresses identified needs. The consultant will have to further engage and present the identified subproject to stakeholders and communities for input, validation and prioritization and adjust the design as needed based on stakeholder feedback to ensure community buy-in and relevance.

For social subprojects that aim to produce goods, it is essential that the consultant collaborates closely with the communities to develop a comprehensive supply and value chain framework. This process involves identifying the sources of raw materials, mapping out the production process, and establishing efficient distribution channels. Additionally, the consultant should work with the communities to create strong market linkages, ensuring that the products can reach and compete in relevant markets. This holistic approach not only supports the economic sustainability of the subprojects but also enhances the communities" capacity to engage in and benefit from broader market opportunities.

Final “short listed” social subprojects: Following community consultations and prioritization activities, the consultant will present the final short list of the social subprojects to the PIU. This list will include all positive social subprojects to be financed by the project and will exclude projects with negative impacts as identified in Annex 12 of the ESMF.

Task 4. Preparation of subproject documents

• Documentation Development: Prepare detailed subproject documents including project plans, budgets, timelines, implementation strategies, procurement plans, potential environmental and social risks, and expected outcomes.
• Review and Approval: Submit the subproject documents for review by relevant authorities and stakeholders. Make necessary revisions based on feedback to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Environmental and Social Risks Assessment and Management: For approved subprojects, the consultant will support the CF in screening the subprojects using the Environmental and Social Screening Checklist in Annex 2 of the ESMF to ensure that the screening form is completed correctly in the various project locations, and outcome of the eligibility submitted to the PIU for confirmation. Based on the findings of the screening, the consultant will guide and support the CF to prepare a simplified Environmental and Social Management Plan in a form of a table that outlines mitigation measures to address the identified risks and potential impacts. Ensure all documents are aligned with the operations manual and project design.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: For approved subprojects, the consultant should support the CF to develop monitoring and evaluation framework for tracking the progress and impact of selected social subprojects.

• CONTRACT TYPE AND DELIVERABLES

The MESTI will enter a performance-based lump-sum contract and payments shall be made against actual deliverables as indicated below.

Table 1. Deliverable and Payment Schedule

• REPORTING AND COORDINATION

The Consultant will work under the supervision of MESTI. The Consultant will work in close liaison with the PIU of the WACA ResIP 2 project.

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The assignment will require a high level of technical competence on holistic Project Management, implementation, and adequate demonstrable experience in designing and developing and implementing Livelihood programs for the public sector projects, particularly donor funded ones. Knowledge of World Bank policies and procedures is an added advantage.

The table below lists the recommended key staff to be provided by the Consultant, their main responsibilities, and the desired qualifications.

Table 2. Required Personnel and Qualifications

CLOSING DATE/ CONTACT

Proposals detailing how this activity of interest will be undertaken with clear goals, activity timelines, methods to achieve the set targets, a budget and curriculum vitae must be submitted alongside the application to the email addresses or address below by 2nd August 2024:

Address:

The Project Coordinator,

West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project (WACA ResIP) 2,

Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI)

Box M32

Accra-Ghana

E-mail:

frank.lare@mesti.gov.gh

daniel.nortey@mesti.gov.gh

For further clarification, kindly contact the following:

Procurement Specialist

Phone no.: 0302662626/0244-842128

E-mail: frank.lare@mesti.gov.gh

[1] https://mesti.gov.gh/west-africa-coastal-area-resilience-investment-project-ii-p175525/

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