The Government of Liberia has received financial assistance from the World Bank under the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility to prepare a REDD Readiness Proposal (R-PP). Specifically, this will include the preparation of detailed Terms of References for the following activities:

• The development of a national reference scenario for greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation;

• The establishment of the monitoring, reporting and verification system for changes in forest cover and changes in carbon stocks at the national level; and,

• The development and design  of a program Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

The Government of Liberia now invites eligible consultants either singly or in association) to indicate their interest in providing these services.  Applicants should submit demonstrable evidence of their skill and experience to undertake such work. This should include, but not be limited to:

• Evidence of experience (similar assignments and conditions);

• Availability of appropriate skills among staff;

• In-depth knowledge of current and cutting edge international developments in climate change and climate mitigation strategies, with emphasis on methodological options for reference scenario setting,  monitoring REDD, and implementing REDD at the national level;

• Demonstrated knowledge of forest Carbon and REDD methodologies;

The assignment would take place over a 12-week period and would require extensive duration of work in Liberia.  Further information may be obtained from the REDD Secretariat:  uriasgoll@gmail.com


Applications should be submitted by email/ post on or before the closing date to:

REDD Secretariat
Ministry of State without Portfolio
Office of the President
P.O. Box 9001
Republic of Liberia
Email: uriasgoll@gmail.com with copies to moseswogbeh@yahoo.com/plowe@worldbank.org
 

Consultant/Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (www.worldbank.org/html/opr/consult/content/html ).