Government of Lesotho - Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Lesotho Meteorological Services
Consultancy title : National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Consultancy – Re-advertisement
Type of Contract : Consulting Firm; REF: MEF/ENV - 4/5/18/2024-2025
Post Level : National / International Consulting firm; Duration: The assignment will be up to 6 months
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry through the Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) is implementing a 2-year Project titled “Preparation of Lesotho’s First Biennial Transparency Reports (BTR1) and Fourth National Communications (NC4) to the UNFCCC” aimed at supporting the preparation and submission of Lesotho’s First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) and Fourth National Communication (NC4) to meet UNFCCC and Paris Agreement reporting requirements, while also addressing national development goals. This project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as the delivery partner. The Ministry is therefore looking for a qualified, experienced, and competent National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Consultancy Firm who will ensure results oriented, effective, efficient, and accountable implementation of the project activities and achievement of project results.
The terms of reference will be obtained from Procurement Office at Post Office Building, 6TH Floor or through email: dqhobela@gmail.com, during office hours on the 10th February, 2025. Submission of the proposals should be on or before 09:00 am on the 27th March, 2025 in the tender box located on the 7th Floor, Ministry of Environment and Forestry Board Room entrance. SEALED PROPOSALS SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED as per instructions in section 2 (Please use courier facilities where necessary). The opening of the Proposals shall be at 09: 30 am on the 27th March, 2025 at the PS boardroom, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Post Office Building,7th Floor, in the presence of the bidders or their representatives. All bidders are expected to comply with all the requirements.
The Ministry does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender nor assign reasons for acceptance or rejection of any tender. A Pre-bid meeting will be held on the 11th March, 2025 at 10:00 am in the PS Boardroom, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Post Office Building, 7th floor, and a virtual meeting link will be shared (For any enquiries call (+266) 22315491 or email: dqhobela@gmail.com or manthomengpekosela@gmail.com).
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Team Leader:
- Hold at least a master’s degree or an academic equivalent thereof in Climate Change, Meteorology, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. A PhD will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the climate change reporting, climate change mitigation and/or GHG inventory; Minimum 2 relevant projects (GHG Inventories, UNFCCC climate change