Government of Lesotho - Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Lesotho Meteorological Services
Consultancy title: International Firm of Consultants (Re-Advert)
Type of Contract: Company/ Firm Contract Ref: MEF/ENV/4/5/13/24
Post Level: International firm of Consultants
Duration: 24 Months
The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry under the Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) is implementing a three-year project titled “Enabling Lesotho’s Enhanced Transparency Framework” supported by Global Environment Facility (GEF) with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as the delivery partner from January 2023 to December 2026. The main objective of the project is to strengthen Lesotho’s capacity to collect and process climate change data into useful information for policymaking and reporting to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as well as improving the monitoring and evaluation aspect. The Ministry is therefore looking for a qualified, experienced, and competent Firm of international consultants to support the Government in developing a framework for tracking the progress of implementation and achievement of Lesotho’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the improvement of indicators, will ensure results oriented, effective, efficient, and accountable implementation of the project activities and achievement of project results.
The International firm of Consultants will collaborate with a team of other recruited consultants to:
- develop and adapt NDC implementation tracking framework and use the indicators defined to develop a unified set of operating guidelines and protocols for data management.
- contribute to the design and testing of a web-based climate data display tool for tracking NDC implementation in Lesotho.
- provide training on the framework, guidelines and online tool developed, and share lessons learnt through engagement with the CBIT Global Coordination Platform.
The terms of reference will be obtained from the Procurement Office at Post Office Building, 6th Floor, or through Email at dqhobela@gmail.com during office hours from 10th February, 2025. Submission of the proposals should be on or before 09:00 a.m. on the 27th March, 2025 in the tender box located on the 7th Floor, Ministry of Environment and Forestry Board Room entrance (Please use courier facilities where necessary). SEALED PROPOSALS SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED as per instructions in the tender document. The opening of the Proposals shall be at 09:30 a.m. on the 27th March 2025 at the Ministry’s boardroom 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. Pre-bid meeting is on the 12th March 2025 at 10:00 am. The virtual meeting link will be provided. For any enquiries please call +266 22 315 491 or email : dqhobela@gmail.com and manthomengpekosela@gmail.com.
The key minimum requirements and supporting mandatory documents that must accompany the proposals are to include the following:
- Team leader’s certified copies of educational and professional certificates, two references with valid contact details.
- Team leader’s experience in carrying out consultancy assignments (supported by a letter from previous clients certifying work experience or copy of contracts).
- Team leader’s Curriculum vitae/professional profile including past experience in similar assignments