Preparation of ABS Strategy and Action Plan (ABS Implementation Plan)
Terms of ReferenceA.

Introduction
1. The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing ofBenefits Arising from their Utilization (ABS) was adopted at the tenth meeting of theConference to the Parties on 29 October 2010, in Nagoya, Japan. Its objective is the fair andequitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources, thereby
contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and implementing thethree objectives of the CBD. The Nagoya Protocol provides an implementation mechanism for
CBD objective 3 by providing a global legal, policy and administrative framework.
2. The Nagoya Protocol also covers traditional knowledge (TK) associated with genetic
resources that are covered by the CBD and the benefits arising from its utilization.
Government of Nepal, as a party to Nagoya Protocol, is committed to implement theprovisions of ABS by formulating conducive national policies and programmes.
3. National legal instruments are imperative to create legal certainty with clarity and transparency
that provide fair and non-arbitrary rules and procedures. Establishing clear rules andprocedures ensures prior informed consent and mutually agreed terms by issuance of a permit
or equivalent when access is granted. This is expected to create optimal conditions to promoteresearch on different dimension of conservation, sustainable utilization of genetic resources
and associated traditional knowledge.
4. Strengthening capacities for implementation of the Nagoya Protocol in Nepal also called ABSGEF project is being executed by Ministry of Forests and Environment with technical support
from IUCN Nepal. The objective of the project is to build capacity of key stakeholders atnational, sub-national and local levels to implement ABS in Nepal. The project has three broad
components and thus it has to bring synergy while implementing activities; Component 1:
Policy, Rules and Regulations; Component 2: Capacity needs and training; and Component 3:
Educations, public awareness and communications
5. IUCN Nepal as technical service provider of ABS-GEF project has initiated support in the
preparation of ABS Strategy and Action Plan (ABS SAP) which aims to create a conducive
environment for effective implementation of the ABS laws and policies in Nepal.

B.

Working Modality

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Selection of consultant: A team of individual consultants will be selected under Quality
Based Selection (QBS) to support the preparation of ABS SAP.

Formation of working team: There will be a team of consultants formed which will support inorganizing the central/federal and local level consultation meetings and workshops. The
Project Management Unit (PMU) with the support from Project Execution Unit (PEU) willprocure the consultancy services.

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The lead consultant will coordinate, facilitate and guide the overall ABS SAP preparation
process.

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The PMU will closely review and guide the consultant team and will be responsible tocoordinate and approve the envisioned outputs and endorse the deliverables of consultant
prior to releasing their claim for completed services.

Objective/Purpose of the Assignment
The overall objective of this consultancy is to prepare and propose a ten years ABS Strategy andAction Plan.

D.

E.

F.

Scope of Work
Over all scope of this consultancy is to prepare ten years ABS Strategy and Action Plan. Thisshould broadly cover the following areas:Propose a strategy for achieving the strategic objectives and key results;

Develop action plan for the protection of rights of local and indigenous communities,
protection of traditional knowledge, capacity building of stakeholders, institutionalframework, communication strategy and knowledge management, gender and social
inclusion, etc.;Prepare a resource Framework for the plan period

Process /Task
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Review of relevant laws and policies related to ABS in Nepal;

Undertake stakeholder mapping and analysis;

Undertake a situation analysis of ABS implementation in Nepal

Through a consultative process and application of an appropriate tool of analysis, identify
focus areas and develop strategic objectives and key result areas for the same

Review the institutional capacity, organizational set-up, financial and administrative
systems and identify strategic objectives and key result areas; and makerecommendations, if any;Conduct Consultation meetings at selected the provincial and local levels.

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Hold stakeholder meeting(s) to validate the draft ABS SAP.

Team of consultants
The team will include the following. The areas of expertise and planned person-months of theconsultants are presented in the following table.
Area of Expertise and Planned Person Days
Experts
Lead Consultant
Biodiversity Expert
Legal & Policy expert (PIC MAT)
Agro-biodiversity Expert
Capacity Building Expert
Gender expert
IPLC and Social Inclusion Expert
Communication Expert

Person-days
55
25
20
10
20
10
10
20

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Qualification of Consultant
Following thematic experts will carry out the process of preparation of ABS SAP:
a. Team Leader: Lead consultantb.

Biodiversity Expertc.

Legal and Policy Expertd.

Agro biodiversity Experte.

Capacity Building Expertf.

Gender Expertg.

IPLC and Social Inclusion Experth.

Communication Expert

The potential team of consultants shall have proven experience in national policy/strategy/action
plan, and shall have the capacity to deliver the required services. The proposed consultants shallpreferably have an educational qualification of at least Masters’ Degree in the relevant area withat least 10 years overall professional experience.
H.

Reporting Requirement
Timeline
Deliverables

June
1

2

3

July
4

1

2

3

August4123

September
4

1

2

3

4

October1234Develop ToRs and procure
human resources
Submit consultation and fieldstudy report
Submit interim progress report
Prepare final draft ABS SAP for
discussion with PMU/PEU
Finalize the draft ABS SAP,
conduct
PSC
meeting,
incorporate comments andsubmit the revised draft forpeer review
Conduct validation workshop,
incorporate the comments frompeer reviewers and validation
workshop and submit the final
draft for submission to PSC
Incorporate the comments from
PSC and submit the final draft
ABS SAP for approval

I.

Period and Place of Assignment
This is a Kathmandu based assignment with travel to provinces for provincial and municipal
consultations.
Period for the assignment: 28 June 2019 to 31 Oct 2019

Terms of Reference for each thematic area

ASSIGNMENT:LOCATION:
DURATION:

Consultant (Team Leader/ Lead consultant) to prepare ABS Strategy andAction Plan (ABS Implementation Plan)
Project Execution Unit, ABS-GEF Project, IUCN Nepal
55 Days (Spread over the period of four months)

OBJECTIVE(S)The overall objective of this consultancy is to prepare Access to Genetic Resources and Fair andEquitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Utilization of Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional
Knowledge (ABS) Strategy and Action Plan (2020-2030).
OUTPUTSThe outputs of the consultancy service will be as follows: Initial Format (content and structure) of ABS SAP prepared; Outline of thematic papers to be prepared by thematic experts prepared; Appropriate methodology developed; Work plan finalized;
 Inception Report consolidated and finalized;
 Checklists for national, provincial and local level consultations prepared and finalized;
 Report of consultations at different levels (national, provincial and local) consolidated andfinalized;
 Final draft of ABS SAP preparedRESPONSIBILITY(S)The Lead Consultant will be responsible for the development of the assigned tasks as per the instruction
provided by Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Execution Unit (PEU) of ABS-GEF Project. The
major responsibilities are:
 Draft and finalize initial format of ABS SAP in consultation with PMU, PEU and thematic experts;
 Draft and finalize outline of thematic papers to be prepared by thematic experts;
 Prepare overall methodology and approach for the preparation of ABS-SAP in consultation withthematic experts;

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Prepare inception report;
Organize and facilitate the meetings during the process of finalization of inception report;
Prepare checklists for national, provincial and local level consultations in consultation withthematic experts;
Lead during consultations at national, provincial and local level;
Consolidate the thematic reports received from the thematic experts;
Review and provide inputs on thematic papers to ensure the quality;
Lead consultations (national level write shops) on consolidated ABS-SAP;
Coordinate to incorporate received comments and feedback from the consultations;
Work together with Thematic Experts to prepare final draft of ABS-SAP document;
Incorporate inputs and feedback received from the reviewers;
Lead validation workshop;

Prepare final draft of ABS-SAP

SPECIFIC TASKS
1. Coordination and Management
 Work closely with PMU/PEU and thematic experts
 Consolidation of thematic papers
 Stakeholders consultation
 Consultation in national, provincial and local level Lead the whole process of preparation of ABS SAP.
2. Structure of the Sectoral/Thematic Papers
 Provide leadership required for the development of ABS-SAP, by designing the outline andcontents, and consolidating the thematic papers;
 Ensure that the thematic papers are prepared as per the provided format and guideline.
3. Consultations (National, Provincial and Local Levels) Lead to develop a plan of actions for consultations (e.g. date, time, sites, etc.);
 Lead to form multi-sectoral/ thematic task teams for consultations at different levels;
 Ensure that the outputs of the consultations represent the perspectives of relevant stakeholders(e.g. public and private sector, policymakers, planners, local communities, local leaders, civilsociety, NGOs , and CBOs);
4. Consolidation of Thematic Papers
 Review and provide inputs during the preparation of thematic papers; Consolidate consultation outputs and process; Ensure that the relevant inputs and feedback received from the consultations are duly
incorporated in thematic papers;
 Incorporate feedbacks and inputs received on validation workshop and finalization;
 Submit the completed final ABS-SAP
Qualification and experience
The potential consultant (team leader) shall have proven experience in formulation of at least one national
policy/strategy/action plan and shall have the capacity to deliver the required services. Preference would
be given to the candidate who has prior experience of leading policy formulation process. The proposed
consultant shall preferably have an educational qualification of at least Masters’ Degree in the relevant
subject with at least 10 years of overall professional experience.
Deliverable, Due Dates and Instalments
Deliverable
Date of Submission
Inception Report
Within 30 days of the contract
Draft ABS Strategy and Action Plan
Within 60 days of contract
Final Strategy and Action Plan
Within 110 days of contract

Installment
First
SecondThird

How to apply
The interested individual applicant should submit a cover letter explaining their interest for the
consultancy service together with expected per day rate and CV. The application should be sent by email
on info-np@iucn.org by Monday 24th June 2019. The subject of the email should clearly mention‘Consultant (Team Leader/Lead Consultant) - ABS Strategy and Action Plan’ASSIGNMENT:

Consultant (Biodiversity Expert) to support preparation of ABS Strategy
and Action Plan (ABS Implementation Plan)

LOCATION:

Project Execution Unit, ABS-GEF Project, IUCN Nepal

DURATION:

25 Days (Spread over the period of three months)

OBJECTIVE(S)The overall objective of this consultancy is to prepare a thematic paper on Biodiversity and Access to
Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Utilisation of Genetic
Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (ABS), which will support the preparation of the ABS
Strategy and Action Plan (2020-2030).
OUTPUTSThe outputs of the consultancy service will be as follows: A thematic paper on biodiversity prepared; Context analysis
 Overview of existing context, challenges, opportunities and major issues on biodiversity
and access and benefit sharing mechanism concerning biodiversity both national andinternational, related to the biodiversity; Analysis of issues, challenges and opportunities
 Draft final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on biodiversity thematic area
 A final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on biodiversity thematic area

RESPONSIBILITYThe Consultant will be responsible for the completion of the assigned tasks as per the instruction
provided by Project Management Unit (PMU), Project Execution Unit (PEU) and Team Leader (TL) andthe guidelines provided. The other responsibilities are:
 Contribute to prepare inception report;
 Support Team Leader in preparation of overall methodology and approach for the preparation of
ABS-SAP, the content and structure; Support Team Leader to conduct the inception meeting; Support Team Leader to design and finalize the checklists;
 Facilitate and participate provincial as well as central level consultation meetings and workshops
and gather relevant information on biodiversity theme;
 Prepare standalone thematic paper and specific sections and subsection in the area of
Biodiversity for the strategy and action plan as required by team leader; Timely deliver the output in required quality;
 Revise or improve the deliverables by incorporating the suggestions from PMU, PEU and Team
Leader; Work together with TL to prepare and finalize the biodiversity content on the draft of the ABSSAP;
 Support TL to consolidate and to prepare the final draft of ABS- SAP
SPECIFIC TASKS
1. Coordination and Management
 Provide required support by preparing thematic papers/ reports;
 Provide inputs and feedback in preparation of outlines ; Desk review of relevant policies, strategies and action plans; Work in close consultation with TL and other thematic experts.

2. Consultations (National, Provincial and Local Levels) Support to develop a plan of actions for consultations (e.g. date, time, sites, etc.);
 Support to form multi-sectoral/thematic task teams for consultations at different levels; Participate in different consultation meetings and if necessary facilitate and lead the consultation
process;
 Ensure that the outputs of the consultations represent the perspectives of relevant stakeholders(e.g. public and private sector, policymakers, planners, local communities, local leaders, civilsociety, NGOs, and CBOs).
3. Contents of the Thematic Paper, Strategy and Action Plan Develop an outline (Table of Contents) to prepare a thematic paper on biodiversity in consultation
with Team Leader; Prepare and finalized assigned thematic paper as per the provided format and guidelines in
consultation with Team Leader; Support to consolidate consultation outputs and process and incorporate the findings in thematic
paper, strategy and action plan; Share the draft of assigned thematic paper in a national level validation workshop;
 Incorporate feedback and inputs and finalize the assigned sectoral/thematic papers received fromthe validation workshop;
 Prepare and submit the completed final thematic paper (sub section for the main Strategy andAction Plan document as suggested by team leader) to team leader.
Qualification and experience
The potential consultant (Biodiversity Expert) shall have proven experience in the formulation process ofnational policy/strategy/action plan, and shall have the capacity to deliver the required services. The
proposed consultant shall preferably have an educational qualification of at least Masters’ Degree in therelevant subject (for example: biodiversity/forestry/botany/natural resource management) with at least 10
years of overall professional experience.
Deliverable, Due Dates and Instalments
Deliverable
Biodiversity Thematic Report
Draft final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on biodiversity thematic area
A final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on biodiversity thematic area

Date of Submission
Within 20 days of the contract
Within 45 days of contract

Installment
First
SecondWithin 90 days of contract

Third

How to apply
The interested individual applicant should submit a cover letter explaining their interest for the
consultancy service together with expected per day rate and CV. The application should be sent by email
on info-np@iucn.org by Monday 24th June 2019. The subject of the email should clearly mention‘Consultant (Biodiversity Expert) - ABS Strategy and Action Plan’.

ASSIGNMENT:

Consultant (Agro biodiversity Expert) to support preparation of the ABS
Strategy and Action Plan

LOCATION:

Project Execution Unit, ABS-GEF Project, IUCN Nepal

DURATION:

10 Days (Spread over the period of three months)

OBJECTIVE(S)The overall objective of this consultancy is to prepare a thematic paper on Agro biodiversity which will
support the preparation of the ABS Strategy and Action Plan (2020-2030).
OUTPUTSThe outputs of the consultancy service will be as follows: A thematic paper on ABS legal and policy instruments harmonization with Agro biodiversity
Policies prepared; Context analysis
 Overview of existing policies, strategies and legal instruments, both national andinternational, related to Agro biodiversity; Analysis of issues, challenges and opportunities
 Draft final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on the harmonization of ABS with agro
biodiversity thematic areaA final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on the harmonization of ABS with agro
biodiversity thematic area

RESPONSIBILITYThe Consultant will be responsible for the completion of the assigned tasks as per the instruction
provided by Team Leader (TL) and the guidelines provided by Project Management Unit (PMU), Project
Execution Unit (PEU) and Team Leader and the guidelines provided. The other responsibilities are:
 Contribute to prepare inception report;
 Support TL in preparation of overall methodology and approach for the preparation of ABS-SAP,
the content and structure;

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Support Team Leader to conduct the inception meeting;Support Team leader to design and finalize the checklists;
Facilitate and participate at provincial as well as central level consultation meetings andworkshops and gather relevant information on agro-biodiversity theme;
Prepare standalone thematic paper and specific sections and subsection in the area of AgroBiodiversity for the preparation of the strategy and action plan as required by team leader;
Timely deliver the output in required quality;
Revise or improve the deliverables by incorporating the suggestions from PMU, PEU and Team
Leader;Work together with Team Leader to finalize the content concerning agro biodiversity to prepare
the final draft of ABS-SAP
Support Team Leader to consolidate and to prepare the final draft of ABS- SAP

SPECIFIC TASKS
1. Coordination and Management
 Provide required support by preparing thematic paper; Provide inputs and feedback in preparation of outlines and feedback; Desk review of relevant policies, strategies and action plans; work with TL for the preparation of ABS SAP
2. Consultations (National, Provincial and Local Levels) Support to develop a plan of actions for consultations (e.g. date, time, sites, etc.);
 Support to form multi-sectoral/thematic task teams for consultations at different levels; Participate in different consultation meetings and if necessary facilitate and lead the consultation
process;
 Ensure that the outputs of the consultations represent the perspectives of relevant stakeholders(e.g. public and private sector, policymakers, planners, local communities, local leaders, civilsociety, NGOs, and CBOs).
3. Contents of the Thematic Paper, Strategy and Action Plan Develop an outline (Table of Contents) to prepare a thematic paper on agrobiodiversity inconsultation with Team Leader; Prepare and finalize assigned thematic paper as per the provided format and guidelines in
consultation with Team Leader; Support to consolidate consultation outputs and process and incorporate the findings in thematic
paper, strategy and action plan; Share the draft of assigned thematic paper in a national level validation workshop;
 Incorporate feedback and inputs and finalize the assigned thematic papers received from thevalidation workshop;
 Prepare and submit the completed final thematic paper (sub section for the main Strategy andAction Plan document as suggested by team leader) to team leader.
Qualification
The potential consultant (Agro biodiversity Expert) shall have proven experience in the formulation
process of national policy/strategy/action plan, and shall have the capacity to deliver the required
services. The proposed consultant shall preferably have an educational qualification of at least Masters’
Degree in the relevant area (agriculture biodiversity) with at least 10 years overall professional
experience.
Deliverable, Due Dates and Instalments
Deliverable
Agro biodiversity Thematic Report
Draft final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on the harmonization of ABS
with agro biodiversity thematic area
A final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on the harmonization of ABS
with agro biodiversity thematic area

Date of Submission
Within 20 days of the contract
Within 45 days of contract

Installment
First
SecondWithin 90 days of contract

Third

How to apply
The interested individual applicant should submit a cover letter explaining their interest for the
consultancy service together with expected per day rate and CV. The application should be sent by email
on info-np@iucn.org by Monday 24th June 2019. The subject of the email should clearly mention‘Consultant (Agro biodiversity Expert) - ABS Strategy and Action Plan’.

ASSIGNMENT:

Consultant (Gender Expert) to support preparation of the ABS Strategy andAction Plan (ABS Implementation Plan)

LOCATION:

Project Execution Unit, ABS-GEF Project, IUCN Nepal

DURATION:

10 Days (Spread over the period of three months)

OBJECTIVE(S)The overall objective of this consultancy is to prepare a thematic paper on Gender and Access to Genetic
Resources and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Utilisation of Genetic Resources andAssociated Traditional Knowledge (ABS), which will support the preparation of the ABS Strategy andAction Plan (2020-2030).
OUTPUTSThe outputs of the consultancy service will be as follows: A thematic paper on Gender and ABS prepared; Context analysis
 Overview of existing context, issues, challenges and opportunities concerning Gender in
relation to ABS at both national and international with regards to gender; Analysis of issues, challenges and opportunities
 Draft final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on gender thematic area
 A final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on gender thematic area
RESPONSIBILITYThe Consultant will be responsible for the completion of the assigned tasks as per the instruction
provided by Project Management Unit (PMU), Project Execution Unit (PEU) and Team Leader (TL) andthe guidelines provided. The other responsibilities are:
 Contribute to prepare inception report;
 Support Team Leader in preparation of overall methodology and approach for the preparation of
ABS-SAP, the content and structure; Support Team Leader to conduct the inception meeting; Support Team Leader to design and finalize the checklists;
 Facilitate and participate provincial as well as central level consultation meetings and workshops
and gather relevant information on gender theme;

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Prepare standalone thematic paper and specific sections and subsection in the area of Gender
for the preparation of the strategy and action plan as required by team leader;
Timely deliver the output in required quality;
Revise or improve the deliverables by incorporating the suggestions from PMU, PEU and Team
Leader;Work together with Team Leader to incorporate and mainstream gender perspective in thestrategy and action plan and finalise the draft ABS SAP;
Support Team Leader to consolidate and to prepare the final draft of ABS- SAP

SPECIFIC TASKS
1. Coordination and Management
 Provide required support by preparing thematic papers/ reports;
 Provide inputs and feedback in preparation of outlines and feedback;Desk review of relevant policies, strategies and action plans;
Work together with Team Leader and other thematic experts.

2. Consultations (National, Provincial and Local Levels) Support to develop a plan of actions for consultations (e.g. date, time, sites, etc.);
 Support thematic task team for consultations at different levels; Participate in different consultation meetings and if necessary facilitate and lead the consultation
process;
 Ensure that the outputs of the consultations represent the perspectives of relevant stakeholders(e.g. public and private sector, policymakers, planners, local communities, local leaders, civilsociety, NGOs, and CBOs).
3. Contents of the Thematic Paper, Strategy and Action Plan Develop an outline (Table of Contents) to prepare a thematic paper on gender in consultation withTeam Leader; Prepare and finalized assigned thematic paper as per the provided format and guidelines in
consultation with Team Leader; Support to consolidate consultation outputs and process and incorporate the findings in thematic
paper, strategy and action plan; Share the draft of assigned thematic paper in a national level validation workshop;
 Incorporate feedback and inputs received from PMU, PEU and team leader and finalize theassigned sectoral/thematic papers received from the validation workshop;
 Work together with Team Leader to finalize the content on gender to prepare final draft of ABSSAP document
 Prepare and submit the completed final thematic paper (sub section for the main Strategy andAction Plan document as suggested by team leader) to team leader.
Qualification
The potential consultant (Gender Expert) shall have proven experience in the formulation process ofnational policy/strategy/action plan, and shall have the capacity to deliver the required services. The
proposed consultant shall preferably have an educational qualification of at least Masters’ Degree inbiodiversity/forestry/natural resource management with proven experience in gender or Master’s Degreein Gender studies with proven experience in natural resource management with at least 10 years ofoverall professional experience.
Deliverable, Due Dates and Instalments
Deliverable
Gender Thematic Report
Draft final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on gender thematic area
A final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on gender thematic area

Date of Submission
Within 20 days of the contract
Within 45 days of contract

Installment
First
SecondWithin 90 days of contract

Third

How to apply
The interested individual applicant should submit a cover letter explaining their interest for the
consultancy service together with expected per day rate and CV. The application should be sent by email
on info-np@iucn.org by Monday 24th June 2019. The subject of the email should clearly mention‘Consultant (Gender Expert) - ABS Strategy and Action Plan’.

ASSIGNMENT:

Consultant (IPLC and Social Inclusion Expert) to support preparation of the
ABS Strategy and Action Plan (ABS Implementation Plan)

LOCATION:

Project Execution Unit, ABS-GEF Project, IUCN Nepal

DURATION:

10 Days (Spread over the period of four months)

OBJECTIVE(S)The overall objective of this consultancy is to prepare a thematic paper on IPLC and Social Inclusion in
relation to Access to Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from
Utilisation of Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (ABS) which will support the
preparation of the ABS Strategy and Action Plan (2020-2030).
OUTPUTSThe outputs of the consultancy service will be as follows: A thematic paper on IPLC and Social Inclusion prepared; Context analysis
 Overview of status, challenges and opportunities in relation to the social inclusion and
IPLCs in relation to ABS; Analysis of issues, challenges and opportunities
 A report of consultations at different levels (national, provincial, local) ; A final paper (strategy, capacity building priorities and action plan) on the IPLC and Social
Inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITYThe Consultant will be responsible for the completion of the assigned tasks as per the instruction
provided by Project Management Unit (PMU), Project Execution Unit (PEU) and Team Leader (TL) andthe guidelines provided. The other responsibilities are:
 Contribute to prepare inception report;
 Support Team Leader in preparation of overall methodology and approach for the preparation of
ABS-SAP, the content and structure; Support Team Leader to conduct the inception meeting; Support Team Leader to design and fianlise the checklist; Facilitate and participate provincial as well as central level consultation meetings and workshops
and gather relevant information on IPLCs and social inclusion theme;
 Prepare standalone thematic paper and specific sections and subsection in the area of Social
Inclusion and IPLCs for the preparation of the strategy and action plan as required by teamleader; Revise or improve the deliverables as by incorporating the suggestions from PMU, PEU andTeam Leader; Work together with team leader to finalize the Social Inclusion content to prepare final draft of
ABS-SAP document
 Timely deliver the output in required quality;
 Support Team Leader to consolidate and to prepare the final draft of ABS- SAP
SPECIFIC TASKS
1. Coordination and Management
 Provide required support by preparing thematic papers/ reports;
 Provide inputs and feedback in preparation of outlines and feedback; Desk review of relevant policies, strategies and action plans; Lead the whole process of preparation of ABS SAP.

2. Consultations (National, Provincial and Local Levels) Support to develop a plan of actions for consultations (e.g. date, time, sites, etc.);
 Support to form multi-sectoral/thematic task teams for consultations at different levels; Participate in different consultation meetings and if necessary facilitate and lead the consultation
process;
 Ensure that the outputs of the consultations represent the perspectives of relevant stakeholders(e.g. public and private sector, policymakers, planners, local communities, local leaders, civilsociety, NGOs, and CBOs).
3. Contents of the Thematic Paper, Strategy and Action Plan Develop an outline (Table of Contents) to prepare a thematic paper on IPLC and social inclusion
in consultation with Team Leader; Prepare and finalized assigned thematic paper as per the provided format and guidelines in
consultation with Team Leader; Support to consolidate consultation outputs and process and incorporate the findings in thematic
paper, strategy and action plan; Share the draft of assigned thematic paper in a national level validation workshop;
 Incorporate feedback and inputs and finalize the assigned thematic paper received from thevalidation workshop;
 Prepare and submit the completed final thematic paper (sub section for the main Strategy andAction Plan document as suggested by team leader) to team leader.

Qualification
The potential consultant (Social Inclusion and IPLC Expert) shall have proven experience in the process
of formulation of the national policy/strategy/action plan, and shall have the capacity to deliver therequired services. The proposed consultant shall preferably have an educational qualification of at least
Masters’ Degree in the relevant subject with at least 10 years of overall professional experience.

Deliverable, Due Dates and Instalments
Deliverable
Social Inclusion Thematic Report
Draft final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on social inclusion thematicarea
A final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on social inclusion thematicarea

Date of Submission
Within 20 days of the contract
Within 45 days of contract

Installment
First
SecondWithin 90 days of contract

Third

How to apply
The interested individual applicant should submit a cover letter explaining their interest for the
consultancy service together with expected per day rate and CV. The application should be sent by email
on info-np@iucn.org by Monday 24th June 2019. The subject of the email should clearly mention‘Consultant (Social Inclusion Expert) - ABS Strategy and Action Plan’.

ASSIGNMENT:

Consultant (Communication Expert) to support preparation of the ABS
Strategy and Action Plan (ABS Implementation Plan)

LOCATION:

Project Execution Unit, ABS-GEF Project, IUCN Nepal

DURATION:

20 Days (Spread over the period of three months)

OBJECTIVE(S)The overall objective of this consultancy is to prepare a thematic paper on Access to Genetic Resources
and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Utilisation of Genetic Resources and AssociatedTraditional Knowledge (ABS) communication, which will support the preparation of the ABS Strategy andAction Plan (2020-2030).
OUTPUTSThe outputs of the consultancy service will be as follows: A thematic paper on ABS communication:
 Context analysis
 Overview of existing policies, strategies and legal instruments, both national andinternational, in regards to ABS communication and awareness;
 Analysis of issues, challenges and opportunities
 Draft final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on ABS communication thematic area
 A final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on ABS Communication thematic area

RESPONSIBILITYThe Consultant will be responsible for the completion of the assigned tasks as per the instruction
provided by Project Management Unit (PMU), Project Execution Unit (PEU) and Team Leader (TL) andthe guidelines provided. The other responsibilities are:
 Contribute to prepare inception report;
 Support Team Leader in preparation of overall methodology and approach for the preparation of
ABS-SAP, the content and structure; Support Team Leader to conduct the inception meeting; Support TL to design and finalise the checklists;
 Facilitate and participate local, provincial as well as central level consultation meetings andworkshops and gather relevant information on communication theme;

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Prepare standalone thematic paper and specific sections and subsection in the area ofCommunication for the preparation of the strategy and action plan as required by team leader;
Timely deliver the output in required quality;
Revise or improve the deliverables by incorporating the suggestions from PMU, PEU and Team
Leader;Work together with Team Leader to finalize the ABS communication content on draft of ABS-SAP
Support Team Leader to consolidate and to prepare the final draft of ABS- SAP

SPECIFIC TASKS
1. Coordination and Management
 Provide required support by preparing thematic papers/ reports;

Provide inputs and feedback in preparation of outlines and feedback;
Desk review of relevant policies, strategies and action plans in relation to the communication andawareness needs;
Work together with TL and other thematic experts

2. Consultations (National, Provincial and Local Levels) Support to develop a plan of actions for consultations (e.g. date, time, sites, etc.);
 Participate in different consultation meetings and if necessary facilitate and lead the consultation
process;
 Ensure that the outputs of the consultations represent the perspectives of relevant stakeholders(e.g. public and private sector, policymakers, planners, local communities, local leaders, civilsociety, NGOs, and CBOs).
3. Contents of the Thematic Paper, Strategy and Action Plan Develop an outline (Table of Contents) to prepare a thematic paper on communication in
consultation with Team Leader; Prepare and finalized assigned thematic paper as per the provided format and guidelines in
consultation with Team Leader; Support to consolidate consultation outputs and process and incorporate the findings in thematic
paper, strategy and action plan; Share the draft of assigned thematic paper in a national level validation workshop;
 Incorporate feedback and inputs and finalize the assigned thematic paper received from thevalidation workshop;
 Prepare and submit the completed final thematic paper (sub section for the main Strategy andAction Plan document as suggested by team leader) to team leader.

Qualification
The potential consultant (Communication Expert) shall have proven experience in the formulation processof national the policy/strategy/action plan, and shall have the capacity to deliver the required services.
The proposed consultant shall preferably have an educational qualification of at least Masters’ Degree inthe relevant area with at least 10 years of overall professional experience.
Deliverable, Due Dates and Instalments
Deliverable
Communication Thematic Report
Draft final paper (strategy, priorities and actionplan) on ABS Communication thematic area
A final paper (strategy, priorities and actionplan) on ABS communication thematic area

Date of Submission
Within 20 days of the contract
Within 45 days of contract

Installment
First
SecondWithin 90 days of contract

Third

How to apply
The interested individual applicant should submit a cover letter explaining their interest for the
consultancy service together with expected per day rate and CV. The application should be sent by email
on info-np@iucn.org by Monday 24th June 2019. The subject of the email should clearly mention‘Consultant (Communication Expert) - ABS Strategy and Action Plan’.

ASSIGNMENT:

Consultant (Capacity Building expert) to support preparation of the ABS
Strategy and Action Plan (ABS Implementation Plan)

LOCATION:

Project Execution Unit, ABS-GEF Project, IUCN Nepal

DURATION:

20 Days (Spread over the period of three months)

OBJECTIVE(S)The overall objective of this consultancy is to prepare a thematic paper on ABS Capacity Building in
relation to Access to Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from
Utilisation of Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (ABS), which will support the
preparation of the ABS Strategy and Action Plan (2020-2030).
OUTPUTSThe outputs of the consultancy service will be as follows: A thematic paper on ABS capacity building prepared; Capacity needs analysis
 Overview of existing capacities, knowledge and skills related to the ABS implementation
 Analysis of issues, challenges and opportunities
 Draft final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on capacity building thematic area
 A final paper (strategy, priorities and action plan) on capacity building thematic area

RESPONSIBILITYThe Consultant will be responsible for the completion of the assigned tasks as per the instruction
provided by Project Management Unit (PMU), Project Execution Unit (PEU) and Team Leader (TL) andthe guidelines provided. The other responsibilities are:
 Contribute to prepare inception report;

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

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Support Team Leader in preparation of overall methodology and approach for the preparation of
ABS-SAP,
Support Team Leader in preparation of the content and structure of the ABS-SAP;
Support Team Leader to conduct the inception meetings;
Support Team leader to design and finalise the checklists;
Facilitate and participate at local, provincial as well as central level consultation meetings andworkshops and gather relevant information related with capacity needs and development theme;
Prepare standalone thematic paper and specific sections and subsection in the area of Capacity
Building for the preparation of the strategy and action plan as required by team leader;
Timely deliver the output in required quality;
Revise or improve the deliverables by incorporating the suggestions received from PMU, PEU
and Team Leader;
Consolidate the capacity needs on each thematic areas;
Work together with Team Leader to finalize the capacity building content on the draft ABS SAP
Support Team Leader to consolidate and to prepare the final draft of ABS- SAP.

SPECIFIC TASKS
1. Coordination and Management
 Provide required support by preparing thematic paper; Provide inputs and feedback in preparation of outlines and table of content of the ABS- SAP;

Desk review of existing capacities, knowledge and skills related to the ABS implementation

2. Consultations (National, Provincial and Local Levels) Support to develop a plan of actions for consultations (e.g. date, time, sites, etc.);
 Participate in different consultation meetings and if necessary facilitate and lead the consultation
process;
 Ensure that the outputs of the consultations represent the perspectives of relevant stakeholders(e.g. public and private sector, policymakers, planners, local communities, local leaders, civilsociety, NGOs, and CBOs).
3. Contents of the Thematic Paper, Strategy and Action Plan Develop an outline (Table of Contents) to prepare a thematic paper on capacity building in
consultation with Team Leader and other thematic experts;
 Prepare and finalize assigned thematic paper as per the provided format and guidelines in
consultation with Team Leader and other thematic experts;
 Support to consolidate consultation outputs and process and incorporate the findings in thematic
paper, strategy and action plan; Share the draft of assigned thematic paper in a national level validation workshop;
 Incorporate feedback and inputs and finalize the assigned thematic papers received from thevalidation workshop;
 Prepare and submit the completed final thematic paper (sub section for the main Strategy andAction Plan document as suggested by team leader) to team leader.
Qualification
The potential consultant (Capacity Building Expert) shall have proven experience in the formulation
process of the national policy/strategy/action plan, and shall have the capacity to deliver the required
services. The proposed consultant shall preferably have an educational qualification of at least Masters’
Degree in the relevant subject with at least 10 years of overall professional experience.
Deliverable, Due Dates and Instalments
Deliverable
Capacity Building Thematic Report
Draft final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on the harmonization of ABS
with ABS capacity building thematic area
A final paper (strategy, priorities andaction plan) on ABS capacity building
thematic area

Date of Submission
Within 20 days of thecontract
Within 45 days ofcontract

Installment
First

Within 90
contract

Third

days

of

SecondHow to apply
The interested individual applicant should submit a cover letter explaining their interest for the
consultancy service together with expected per day rate and CV. The application should be sent by email
on info-np@iucn.org by Monday 24th June 2019. The subject of the email should clearly mention‘Consultant (Capacity Building Expert) - ABS Strategy and Action Plan’.