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30 October 2017 | Strategic Frameworks

READINESS AND PREPARATORY SUPPORT

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Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal

How to complete this document? - A Readiness Guidebook is available to provide information on how to access funding under the GCF

Readiness and Preparatory Support programme. It should be consulted to assist in the completion of this proposal template.

- This document should be completed by National Designated Authorities (NDAs) or focal points with support from their delivery partners where relevant.

- Please be concise. If you need to include any additional information, please attach it to the proposal.

- Information on the indicative list of activities eligible for readiness and preparatory support and the process for the submission, review and approval of this proposal can be found on pages 11-13 of the guidebook.

- For the final version submitted to GCF Secretariat, please delete all instructions indicated in italics in this template and provide information in regular text (not italics).

Where to get support? - If you are not sure how to complete this document, or require support, please send an e-mail to

[email protected]. We will aim to get back to you within 48 hours. - You can also complete as much of this document as you can and then send it to

[email protected]. We will get back to you within 5 working days to discuss your submission and the way forward.

Note: Environmental and Social Safeguards and Gender

Throughout this document, when answering questions and providing details, please make sure to pay special attention to environmental, social and gender issues, particularly to the situation of vulnerable populations, including women and men. Please be specific about proposed actions to address these issues. Consult page 7 of the readiness guidebook for more information.

http://www.greenclimate.fund/documents/20182/466886/Readiness_and_Preparatory_Support_Guidebook.pdf/9eea580f-a109-4d90-b281-c54695114772

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SECTION 1: SUMMARY

1. Country submitting the proposal

Country name: Jamaica

Name of institution representing National Designated Authority (NDA) or Focal Point: Climate Change Division - Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation

Name of NDA/Focal Point: Ms. UnaMay Gordon Position: Principal Director, Climate Change Division

Telephone: (876)851-8876; (876) 633-7354

Email: [email protected]

Full office address: 16A Half-Way-Tree Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica

2. Date of initial submission

29/10/2017

3. Last date of resubmission

29/04/2018

4. Which entity will implement the Readiness and Preparatory Support project?

× National Designated Authority Accredited Entity Delivery Partner

(Please provide contact information if the implementing partner is not the NDA/focal point)

Name of institution:

Name of official: Position:

Telephone: Email:

Full Office address:

5. Title of the Readiness support proposal

Support for REDD+ Readiness Preparation in Jamaica

6. Type of Readiness support sought

Please select one option below (one box or circle)

X Readiness

o Strategic frameworks, including the preparation of country programmes

7. Brief summary of the request

The Government of Jamaica has committed to maintaining a ‘no-net-loss’ forest cover as described in its 2017 Forest Policy and its most recent National Forest Management and Conservation Plan [NFMCP] (2016-2026). REDD+ is a national strategic priority as outlined in the NFMCP, with one of the key outcomes “Outcome 3: Strengthened institutional capacity for REDD+ activities”. The NFMCP defines critical activities to achieve this as outlined in action 3-10 to 13:

• Action 3-10: Facilitate consultations and support activities for preparation of project document to fund REDD+ activities

• Action 3-11: REDD+ readiness-analyse the drivers for deforestation/forest degradation

• Action3-12: REDD+-establish Forest Reference Emission Level

• Action 3-13: REDD+ preparedness- develop information system, environmental and social safeguards

Although the NFMCP, identifies activities planned to achieve REDD+, no activities have been undertaken thus far since Jamaica is in the very early stage of REDD+. To successfully achieve this outcome, Jamaica is required to conduct technical studies, develop a National REDD+ Strategy aligned with international requirements under the Warsaw Framework for REDD+, and set up REDD+ national management arrangements, in ways that are inclusive of the key national stakeholders and forest-dependent communities. However Jamaica does not have the technical


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capacity and financial support to do so and this hinders the country’s capacity to meet international commitments. As such, the Government of Jamaica is requesting a readiness support which will serve to assist with the capacity building and putting in place planning mechanism to guide the country in becoming REDD+ ready, including the development of a REDD+ Strategy. This will better enable the Government of Jamaica, to leverage the necessary financial resources and/or incentives for REDD+ in the future (e.g. GCF’s Pilot Programme REDD+ Results-Based Payment). The submission of this REDD+ Readiness Proposal demonstrates Jamaica’s commitment to UNFCCC and other international policies towards reducing emissions from deforestation and land degradation while enhancing carbon stocks. Furthermore the proposal builds on previously approved readiness proposals, as it will be an integral component in the country programme strategy to engage with the GCF. Secondly it will further engage the private sector or private entities/individuals that own ~60% of forest lands and gain their buy-in sustainable forest management through a comprehensive awareness programme for land owners and will explore opportunities for public private cooperation.

8. Total requested amount and currency

US$ 613,000

9. Anticipated duration 28 months


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1 Please also refer to proposed project schedule in Excel document

SECTION 2: LOGICAL FRAMEWORK Please complete the table below by including proposed outcomes, baseline situations, the targets for implementation period, and the activities to be undertaken, including key outputs or deliverables. Please add rows for additional outcomes as needed. For further guidance on completing the table, please refer to the guidebook “Accessing the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme”, including specific Outcomes to select from.

OUTCOMES BASELINE TARGET ACTIVITIES

Please include at least one specific deliverable output for each activity, and the timeframe (month number) in which it will be delivered to GCF.1

2. Stakeholders engaged

2.1 Stakeholders engaged in consultative processes

1 2 Component 1: Organise and Consult The Government of Jamaica supports the utilization of participatory approaches in the formulation of policy governing the sustainable management of the island’s forested areas. It recognizes that the foundation of any such intervention is the facilitation of a platform that incorporates principles of equity, transparency and which encourages widespread public participation in the planning and implementation phases. This component seeks to ensure the efficacy, accountability and transparency of the national readiness management and institutional arrangements, and also adequate stakeholder consultation and participation The government of Jamaica deems it critical to ensure engagement with stakeholders from the onset of its in REDD+ implementation activities. Through a workshop held by the

Forestry Department REDD+ was briefly introduced in 2017. This REDD+ readiness proposal will provide the opportunity to commence meaningful engagement, awareness and capacity building for REDD+. To prepare Jamaica for REDD+, the following subcomponents will be supported: 1a: National REDD+ Readiness Management Arrangements

• Prepare a ToR for the establishment of a National REDD+ Steering Committee (RSC) to serve as an independent oversight and advisory body for the REDD+ readiness programme in Jamaica. The RSC shall form an important link between Government, Civil Society (including Local Forest Management Committees) and the Forestry Department. The RSC will be composed of representatives from governmental institutions, the private sector, cultural communities, and other forest-dependent communities, civil society and academia. Four technical Working Groups will be established to review, critique and provide feedback on deliverables: WG1: Environmental and Social Safeguards & Gender, WG2: Policy/Regulatory/Legal, WG3:


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2 Awareness-raising sessions will be prioritised in the four Parishes (St. Thomas, St. James, Trelawny, and Portland) where 51% of the country’s most valuable forest — broadleaf forest — are located.

Participation and Consultation, and WG4: REDD+ methodologies and tools. Upon its first meeting the RSC will discuss and develop a draft annual work plan for the project. The Project Coordinator will prepare this. Deliverables:

o D1: ToR for National REDD+ Steering Committee, Timeframe: Month 1 o D2: A functioning REDD+ Steering Committee established with four active Working

Groups established, Timeframe: Month 2 o D3: Draft Annual Work Plan of the RSC, Timeframe: Month 5

• Organise and conduct awareness-raising sessions with the Forestry Department, cultural and forest dependent communities2 , members of the RSC and other relevant stakeholders on REDD+ matters including private sector. The first session should include a Project Inception Workshop to launch the readiness project, introduce stakeholders to the annual work plan and seek feedback. The second session will facilitate training for REDD+ Steering Committee. Stakeholders will be informed of the need for a roadmap that will be developed in a participatory manner Deliverables:

o D4: Project inception workshop hosted and Project Inception Workshop Report prepared inclusive of revised work plan, Month6

o D5: Induction training completed to increase capacity of the REDD+ Steering Committee to effectively oversee the REDD+ Readiness activities; Timeframe: Month 6

o D6: Reports from awareness raising sessions with forest communities (particularly those parishes with 51% of the forests – St. James, Trelawny, St. Thomas and Portland); Timeframe: Month 6

- Establish, through a participatory process, a roadmap for developing the four pillars of the

UNFCCC Warsaw Framework for REDD+, namely: i. a National Strategy/ Action Plan; ii. a National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS); iii. a Forest Reference Emission/ Forest Emission Level (FREL/FRL); and iv. a Safeguards Information System (SIS). Stakeholders will be engaged in the development of the roadmap. Under this activity the framework (Table of Contents- TOC) for the national REDD+ strategy will also be developed and guided by the RSC. The final roadmap will be approved through a National Validation workshop Deliverables:


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o D7: Jamaica Roadmap for REDD+ and TOC for national REDD+ Strategy developed; Timeframe: Month 9

• Design a Grievance Redress Mechanism for REDD+ - Conduct an assessment (desk-review) of the country’s existing capacity to respond to and

resolve grievances and conflicts -In consultation with the Government of Jamaica and the REDD+ stakeholders design a conflict resolution/grievance mechanism for REDD+. The mechanism should be based on existing legislations, structures and systems including those provided in the Forest Act 1996. An assessment of existing formal and informal feedback and grievance redress mechanisms will be performed as a basis to define the scope, functions and components. Design a Grievance Redress Mechanism for REDD+ through conducting an assessment (desk-review) of the country’s existing capacity to respond to and resolve grievances and conflicts. In consultation with the Government of Jamaica and the REDD+ stakeholders design a conflict resolution/grievance mechanism for REDD+. The mechanism should be based on existing legislations, structures and systems including those provided in the Forest Act 1996. An assessment of existing formal and informal feedback and grievance redress mechanisms will be performed as a basis to define the scope, functions and components.

Deliverables: o D8: The Grievance Redress mechanism is established, Timeframe: Month 10 o D9: Consultation reports + report on the design of the Grievance Redress Mechanism

developed, Timeframe: Month 10 1b: Information sharing and early dialogue The Government of Jamaica sees REDD+ as a planning tool for the management of forested lands and therefore intends to build general capacity for dialogues and consultations amongst all stakeholder groups for the longer term. The dialogues held to date leading to the development of NFCMP, therefore only represent the beginning of a long-term process of information exchange, consultation and participation between the Forestry Department and forestry stakeholders. To ensure that engagement with stakeholder remains strong, a stakeholder inventory will be updated to support REDD+ planning and decision-making. Careful consideration will be given to the following:

• Ensuring that there is gender balance and inclusion and participation of women and youth groups at all stakeholder consultations. The gender assessment and strategy will play a key role in ensuring this

• Ensure other sectors that contribute to the reduction and degradation of forest sector actively participate


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The NFMCP calls for REDD+ readiness and this proposal will create the necessary platform and roadmap to achieve it. The REDD+ readiness process will call for increased engagement of stakeholder groups over time, leading to active collaboration and joint decision-making during the REDD+ implementation phase.

- Undertake a REDD+ Stakeholder Mapping Exercise to support broad engagement and mobilisation of stakeholders and right holders, primarily private sector while also increasing knowledge about the stakeholders. This mapping exercise will include as follows: (i) identify wide range of stakeholders [including a review of past initiatives e.g. NFMCP, vulnerabilities and influence in forest conservation and management]; (ii) analyse stakeholders based on their legitimacy, influence, potential to contribute and accruing benefits from the REDD+ process; (iii) map stakeholder according to their relation to REDD+ and potential impact on their livelihoods; (iv) prioritise stakeholders based on their relevance to the process. As interventions to conserve and manage forests tend to be cross-sectoral, careful consideration will be given to other sectors that contribute to the reduction and / or degradation of the forest cover. In addition adequate attention will be given to ensure gender balance, with both women and men being recognised as REDD+ stakeholders, and the inclusion of women and youth groups. Deliverable o D 10: Stakeholder inventory and mapping conducted to support REDD+ planning process

and priority stakeholders identified; Timeframe: Month 1.

- Design and implement a REDD+ Communication, Outreach and Consultation Strategy and

Action Plan. This activity aims to ensure that key stakeholders understand REDD+ and have strong participation in the readiness process and the REDD+ Strategy development. It will ensure that consultation processes are: clear, inclusive, transparent and facilitate timely access to information in a culturally-appropriate form. The plan should include detailed outlines of sessions to be conducted such as specific agenda, target groups, and specific approach to be used in outreach. Existing means of communication, such as national, district and community TV, radio and newspapers, should be used to disseminate information in traditional languages. Where villages have none of these communication media available, awareness meetings will be held. Deliverable: o D11. REDD+ Communication, Outreach and Consultation Strategy and Action Plan +

outreach materials + minutes of stakeholder meetings, Timeframe: Month 7


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- Organise and build capacity of community-based organisations, particularly Local Forest Management Committees (LFMCs). LMFCs often lack sufficient capacity to participate in sustainable forest management and have weak governance or institutional capacity to undertake initiatives. Support will be provided to strengthen LFMC for effective collective action, as well as the cultural communities (maroons). Specialised training programme will be developed at the national level to strengthen capacity of CBOs and cultural communities (maroons) and support decision-making processes, as well as private sector entities Deliverable: o D12. Stakeholder groups organised to effectively engage in the REDD+ process and

implementation, inclusive of training reports and module Timeframe: Month 10

2.2 Country programmes, including adaptation priorities, developed and continuously updated

0 2 Component 2: Preparation of Jamaica’s National REDD+ Strategy The National REDD+ Strategy is expected to catalyze action at all levels to ensure the conservation and protection of the country’s forests. Apart from being aligned to various national environmental and development policies, the strategy will be complementary to the following:

- GCF Country Programme Strategy for Jamaica (Readiness Grant #1): It will provide a strategic approach for accessing resources to reduce emissions from forestry while protecting the country’s forest and the people that depend on it.

- Private sector scoping study (Readiness Grant #2): It will take into consideration the barriers and solutions outlined in the study to better facilitate private sector investment opportunities. This is critical as private sector is an important potential source of finance for REDD+ investments and can also access resources under the GCF Private Sector Facility.

The objective of Component 2 is to develop a National REDD+ Strategy through: (i) identifying and characterizing the key drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, and designing conservation and sustainable forest management activities that reduce emissions; (ii) identifying how current land use, and forest law, policy and governance structures impact on the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation; and (iii) proposing alternatives for mitigating the identified drivers and responding to impacts. 2a. Assessment of Land Use, Land Use Change Drivers, Forest Law, Policy and Governance These assessments will result in an increased understanding of the effects of the key drivers of deforestation and forest degradation on Jamaica’s forest resources. In addition to clarifying the relationship between the drivers and the forest, the assessments will also clarify any knowledge gaps,


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specific policy and legislative shortcomings and governance approaches required to protect Jamaica’s forests.

- Undertake sectoral and development assessments and their linkages to deforestation and forest degradation in Jamaica

- Plan spatial and socio-economic analyses of historical and future trends as well as underlying drivers and of deforestation and forest degradation, including recommendation of national partnerships for its deployment.

- Plan analysis of the barriers to the ‘+’ activities, undertake an analysis of the policy, legal and institutional framework to identify gaps that could impact the successful implementation of REDD+, including recommendations to address these gaps

- Assess institutional needs and implementation capacity; incorporate ongoing processes such as an emission database, Third National Communication (TNC) or Biennial Update Report (BUR). Deliverables:

- D 13. Report on the assessment of land use, land use change drivers that result in deforestation and forest degradation, Timeframe: Month 8

- D 14. Gap analysis of the legislative, policy and institutional frameworks governing the relevant sectors, inclusive of action plan; Timeframe: Month 5

2b. Assessment of REDD+ Strategy Options. Within the NFMCP, some preliminary policies and measures (PAMs) such as conservation, restoration, agroforestry and sustainable management of forestry have been highlighted. However, these activities have not been developed through the recommended UNFCCC process as required for REDD+ strategy. Component 2b will seek to bring together small multi-stakeholder groups experts from within and external to the RSC to identify a list of PAMs and select a cost-effective, fair, low-risk, feasible, and sustainable REDD+ strategy options for Jamaica through the following activities:

- Assess and prioritise REDD+ strategy options using a multi-criteria analysis, considering the following criteria: (i) Synergies and/or conflicts between the options and other national development priorities, including assessment of trade-offs across development goals or sectors, (ii) Sustainability and integration with other sector policies and strategies, and (iii) Governance aspects: linkages between the identified options and the key governance issues identified in Component 2a. Note that the criteria should build on Cancun Safeguards.

- Undertake the following analytical approaches to determine the best strategic options for Jamaica’s REDD+ strategy:

- Cost benefit analysis of REDD+ strategy options, including opportunity costs, investment costs, transaction costs, and abatement costs.

- Interest group analysis: ways of mitigating conflicts or modifying the options to compensate affected institutions and various stakeholder groups.


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- A simple risk analysis framework that summarizes major types of risks, and how significant they are (e.g., low, medium, high) for the major REDD+ strategy activities.

- Feasibility assessment (socioeconomic, political and institutional): Assess the feasibility of the options through analysis of risks, and opportunities for the proposed options.

- Assessment of environmental and social risks and of potential impacts (both positive and negative) associated with the REDD+ strategy options

2b (ii) Prepare the full National REDD+ Strategy This component will allow for the design of the national vision for REDD+ in Jamaica.

- Formulate the first draft REDD+ Strategy based on the national vision for REDD+ in Jamaica, the REDD+ options identified. The Strategy will undergo continuous review by the RSC and international experts.

- Formulate second draft of the REDD+ strategy to solicit public support and feedback Deliverable:

- D 15. Report on REDD+ Strategy Options, Timeframe: Month 21 2c. REDD+ Implementation Framework In following the UNFCCC compliance procedures for REDD+, the Government of Jamaica will also develop REDD+ Project/Programme Development and Implementation Guidelines, a National Forest Monitoring System and National Forest Reference Emission Levels.

- Undertake meetings to ensure coordination across various government levels and agencies with responsibilities for water, agriculture and finance

- Develop REDD+ Programme Development and Implementation Guidelines: In order for Jamaica to receive payments under a REDD+ programme, projects must adhere to certain standard requirements or criteria in order to be eligible for forest carbon credits. Jamaica will follow a programme that is UNFCCC compliant, thereby allowing Jamaica to be eligible for GCF funding in Phase 3 of REDD+. Practical guidelines for the implementation of REDD+ project development will be developed in a participatory manner by the Forestry Department. These guidelines will be based on lessons learned by other countries that have implemented REDD+. The project will ensure a framework that allows private sector investment in reducing emissions to be included in the development of the reference level and monitoring system at the national scale.

- D 16. REDD+ Implementation Framework , Timeframe: Month 17 - Supporting the development of a National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) – The

establishment of a robust and transparent NFMS will allow Jamaica to assess a broad range of forest information, including in the context of REDD+. A satellite land monitoring system to collect land use data and forest area change through remote sensing exists. While the Forestry


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Department has the technical capacity to gather and interpret data, financial constraints prevents it from acquiring imagery to produce data on an annual basis. The latest satellite imagery sourced is 2013 (previous data were a decade ago).

o Validate the ground-based inventory (i.e. National Forest Inventory)-Technical support to validate that the methodology used meets international standards. Currently Jamaica only has a biophysical inventory, which does not utilize the appropriate methodology (it is based on a rapid assessment of forest structure and composition). It also lacks the process to capture carbon content. Note that under the EU Budget support programme, this component will be funded. However technical expertise to confirm that the methodology meets international standards will be required.

- Obtain and prepare forestry dataset to submit for inclusion the country’s existing GHG in-

ventory. There is limited capacity at the Forestry Department to prepare the necessary date

for the GHG inventory. Staff training will be critical to not only provide the data, but under-

stand how to enter the data into the inventory. The GHG inventory provides the framework

for estimating and reporting GHG emissions and removals for the forest sector. With support

from a Technical Consultant, forestry data was prepared for the GHG inventory developed un-

der the GEF-funded/UNDP & CCD-implemented Third National Communication and Biennial

Update Report project. Given that local capacity was not built in this regard, staff training is

critical to not only provide the necessary data but understand how to enter the data in the

GHG inventory. There will be collaboration between Climate Change Division and the Forestry

Department on this activity.

- Enhance National Forest Reference Emissions Level (NFREL) – As part of the REDD+ process,

the Government of Jamaica also has to develop a baseline for the quantity of carbon that is

emitted or sequestered. However under this proposal additional expertise from the consult-

ant will ensure that the methodology meets the international requirements. While this pro-

cess will be supported by domestic funds allocated by the Forestry Department budget, the

Department will also require technical expertise under the proposal to further enhance and

advise the process so that it meets international standards.

- D17: Provide technical support to the development of the ground-based inventory, Timeframe: Month 17

- D18: Deliver practical training to Forestry Staff and also the REDD+ Steering Committee on preparing data for GHG inventory and also to enhance the development of the country’s NFREL, Timeframe: Month 17

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- , 2d. Social and Environmental Impacts during Readiness Preparation and REDD+ Implementation The overall objective of the environmental and social assessment of readiness activities is to gain in-depth information on the quality of the environment and the socio-economic context of the country when implementing REDD+ activities. Note that this activity will begin in early phase of the project but will largely result from Component 2b.

- Undertake a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA): The SESA will provide a comprehensive stakeholder analysis, a description of the initial social and environmental situation of the forest sector in Jamaica, and an analysis of the possible impacts of different REDD+ strategy option scenarios. SESA preparation will be the basis for the formulation of an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) that will help minimize and mitigate any potential negative impacts of REDD+ implementation on the social and environmental integrity of the country. The ESMF will be an output of the SESA. It examines the risks and potential impacts associated with one or more projects, activities, or policies/regulations that may occur in the future as part of the implementation of the REDD+ strategy options designed during the readiness preparation phase. It will ensure that REDD+ investments meet international and national requirements. More specifically, the execution of the SESA will consider the following sub-activities:

- The identification of key environmental and social issues related to the forest sector and REDD+ through a series of workshops with technical and social groups, sectoral dialogues on strategy options, and district level consultations.

- Assessment of the capacities of existing institutions to manage key environmental, social and vulnerability issues. This assessment will gain also information on what kind of capacity building will be needed for example in-depth training, infrastructure improvements and personnel.

- A SWOT analysis will be conducted on the activities of the REDD+ program considering environmental, social, political and economic issues.

- Discuss recommendations to address key environmental and social impacts, and for addressing institutional and governance weaknesses. This should lead to the preparation of an ESMF.

- Review and validate the ESMF (action to be taken by the WG1). - Design a national safeguard information system to provide information on UNFCCC safeguard,

as established in the Cancun Agreement are addressed and respected. Deliverables:

- D 192. Environmental and Social Safeguards Assessment; Time frame: Month 63


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- D 20. Environmental and Social Management Framework, Timeframe: Month 18 - D 21. Final draft REDD+ Strategy consolidating the findings from components 2a-2d submitted

to Cabinet for approval, Timeframe: Month 22

2.3 Gender considerations 0 2 Component 3: Gender Assessment and Strategy Participatory approaches in the formulation of policies must be gender inclusive. Given the limited information gender in forestry sector, the objective of component 3 is to ensure that the REDD+ strategy is gender responsive and will be a model to ensure engendering other sectors vulnerable to climate change. The GCF Gender Policy will guide the development of the strategy.

- Undertake a comprehensive gender assessment to understand the differential roles, responsibilities and knowledge and skills of men and women in forest degradation, deforestation, sustainable forest management and climate vulnerability.

- Develop a Gender Strategy; using the most appropriate methodology to ensure all deliberations, programme and projects take into consideration the roles of men and women in forest degradation, deforestation, and sustainable forest management.

- Support engendering of other sectors vulnerable to climate change through stakeholder consultation with the country’s Gender Focal Points and the Climate Change Focal Point Network to further integrate gender considerations in the development of sector strategies and action plans. Deliverables:

D22. Gender Assessment Report; Timeframe: Month 8 D23. Gender Strategy to guide the development of the REDD+ Strategy; Timeframe: Month 9 D24. Consultation report; Timeframe: Month 10

4. Access to finance

4.2 Country programme/Concept note development, including adaptation

0 2 Component 4: Project concept development This component will seek to develop at least two project concepts for submission to GCF based on a selected Strategy Priority option defined in the National REDD+ Strategy.

- Evaluate and prioritize REDD+ Strategy options for project development which meet GCF’s investment criteria

- Convene a project planning committee with a relevant stakeholders to develop the project concept


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- Submit concept note to GCF upon receiving approval from the REDD+ Steering Committee and NDA endorsement Deliverables: o D25. Project Planning Committee minutes/report, Timeframe: Month 23 o D26. Concept note developed, approved and submitted to GCF, Timeframe: Month 24


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SECTION 3: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please explain how this grant will help deliver on the country’s readiness needs as identified above and build on institutions, processes or existing work already underway in the country. Please refer to the Guidebook for more specific information on completing this section. Situational context A land utilisation survey conducted from 1998 to 2013 found that 40% or 439,937.8 hectares of the county is covered with forests. During that period, the annual gain in forest cover was 0.41%. This compares with 30% in 1998, and is attributed mainly to the increase of secondary (ruinate) forest cover and to the improvement in technology and higher resolution satellite images which has resulted in more accurate assessments. Of Jamaica’s total forest cover, 59% is classified as broadleaf forest, which comprised closed broadleaf (19%) and disturbed broadleaf (40%) forests. Secondary forest experiencing even greater disturbance accounts for 28% of forest cover. Open dry tall limestone forest makes up 8%, mangrove forests and swamp forests contribute 3% and plantation forest accounts for 2% of forest cover. It is also estimated that 51% of the country’s most valuable forest — broadleaf forest — is located across four Parishes, namely: Portland (13.3%), St. James (10.5%), St. Thomas (7.7%) and Trelawny (19.6%). The Forestry Department is mandated to ensure the protection and conservation of forests on Crown lands in Jamaica. The Agency manages approximately 116,862 hectares of land of which 99,504 hectares are designated as Forest Reserves; and 17,357.99 hectares are forested crown lands managed by the Agency, but not yet declared under the Act. This total accounts for approximately twenty-six point five (26.5%) per cent of the total land area classified as forest. The remaining forest lands are under private ownership with no comprehensive legislative framework to govern their protection. Despite the gain in overall forest cover, the island has experienced a decrease in the amount of closed broadleaf forest. Several factors have contributed to the loss of quality forest cover over time and a number of policy and regulatory deficiencies exist including: conversion of forest cover for mining and quarrying purposes; fires which are often used to clear land for agricultural activity; unauthorised occupation of land; illegal felling of trees on state-owned land; selective removal of valuable biodiversity including endemic trees; limited awareness of the value of forests and trees as part of Jamaica’s cultural and ecological heritage; and insufficient monitoring of some forested areas, particularly mangroves. Jamaica’s forests are part of its ecological heritage and its Forest Policy for Jamaica (2017) enunciates the Government’s commitment to provide a framework that will prevent degradation and promote rehabilitation of the island’s remaining forests. Forests in Jamaica have an important role to play in mitigating the effects of climate change. They provide great opportunities for adaptation by increasing resilience and providing favourable options for people and ecosystems. They also have significant mitigation potential, particularly as carbon sinks. Reforestation measures can assist in

Box 1: Forest Sector Policy Framework in Jamaica 1996: Forest Act 1996: Forest Land Use Policy (1996, rev.2001) 2000: Initial National Communication to UNFCCC 2001: National Forest Management and

Conservation Plan 2001: Forest Policy 2009: Vision 2030 Jamaica: National Development

Plan 2010: Strategic Forest Management Plan (2010-

2015) 2011: Second National Communication to UNFCCC 2015: Climate Change Policy Framework and Action

Plan 2015: Medium Term Socio-Economic Policy

Framework 2016: National Forest Management and

Conservation Plan (2016-2026) 2017: Forest Policy for Jamaica 2017: Ratification of Paris Agreement 2017: Nationally Determined Contributions

UNFCCC


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the mitigation of climate change and adapting to its impacts. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has introduced a mechanism for “reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD+). The REDD+ mechanism seeks to provide incentives for developing countries to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, the conservation, sustainable management of forests and the enhancement of carbon stocks. The Government of Jamaica is committed to maintaining a ‘no net loss’ of forest cover through the various initiatives facilitated by the Forestry Department. This would require, inter alia, (i) the initiation of specific activities geared towards preventing the conversion of forests to non-forested areas (deforestation) thereby maintaining the carbon stock, (ii) instituting re-planting programmes, and (iii) the development of a portfolio of activities to engage in REDD+. Jamaica’s REDD+ initiatives will follow global processes but implementation will be defined within the national context and is considered a pivotal forest action contributing to Jamaica’s growth agenda. In undertaking the REDD+ programme as the key activity in Jamaica’s development agenda for the forest sector, the Government of Jamaica through the Forestry Department is guided by the leadership and expertise within the UNREDD Programme, and will follow a phased iterative process described in Figure 1.

Phase 1: Readiness

•Countries design national strategies and action plans with relevant stakeholders

•Building capacity for REDD+ implementation

•Work on policies and measures for REDD+ implementation and design demonstration activities

Phase 2: Implementation

•National strategies, policies and action plans proposed in phase 1 are implemented and tested

•This phase may include results-based demonstration activities and require additional capacity building, technology development and transfer

Phase 3: Results-based

Actions

•Results-based REDD+ actions are supported and implemented at the national level and results are fully measures, reported and verified

Figure 1: Phased approach to REDD+ Implementation in Jamaica


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Potential impacts of REDD+ The benefits of implementing REDD+ activities to the country’s growth and development are far reaching and extend beyond build ing a climate resilient nation. The benefits for the forest sector, which will significantly contribute to the sector’s sustainability include:

(i) support to design and implement Policies and Measures (PAMs) in the forest and other sectors that have an impact on REDD+ efforts; (ii) payments per ton of carbon emissions reduced or removed; (iii) international recognition for mitigation results; (iv) biodiversity conservation; (v) poverty alleviation; and (vi) contribution as one of the catalysts for developing a green economy integrating forestry, agriculture, energy and finance.

Moreover the REDD+ will support the overarching 2017 Forest Policy specifically through

• Creating enabling environments to encourage private sector investment, as well as investment by and involvement of local communities and special interest groups in sustainable forest management

• Developing closer relationships with Local Forest Management Committees and forest dependent communities which will be strengthened through the REDD+ engagement strategy and strengthening capacities to participate in planning and decision-making

• Supporting education and awareness of public and private stakeholders that own and manage forested areas

• Engaging the private sector and developing adequate frameworks to ensure protection of forested areas from private sector Project approach To date Jamaica has not established its National REDD+ strategy. Therefore this GCF Readiness Proposal has been developed to prepare the country for REDD+ through establishing the necessary management framework, engaging REDD+ stakeholders, and applying the REDD+ methodological tools. In addition, its development comes against the background of Jamaica’s international obligations, for which the Forestry Sector plays a significant role. A summary of Jamaica’s forestry sector policy framework is presented in Box 1. The Strategic Approach to REDD+ in Jamaica will be based on the phased approach to REDD+ in the Cancun Agreement, as identified in Figure 1. This GCF Readiness Proposal requests support for Phase 1: REDD+ Readiness which utilizes the approach outlined in Figure 2. However as noted in the proposal financial support has been secured to facilitate some activities at the country level. However technical support is required to complement those activities.


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Figure 2: Strategic approach for REDD+ readiness

REDD+ Phase 2 can commence

Gender is integrated throughout the REDD+

process

• Establish a Steering Committee to guide the process for REDD+

• Establish a roadmap to guide Jamaica to REDD+ Readiness

• Establish a Grievance Redress Mechanism

• Undertake a stakeholder mapping process

• Design REDD+ Communication and Outreach Strategy to guide engagement with different stakeholders groups

• Undertake assessments to determine drivers of deforestation and forest degradation

• Review policy, legal and institutional frameworks to identify gap that could impact REDD+

• Assess institutional needs and implementation capacity and develop an action plan

• Assess REDD+ Strategy Options and prepare National REDD+ Strategy

Organise and Consult

Information and sharing

Preparing the REDD+ strategy

Develop REDD+ Implementation

Framework

• Develop REDD+ Programme Development & Implementation Guidelines

• Prepare Environmental and Social Management Framework

• National Forest Monitoring System*

• Establish Forest Reference Emission/Forest Emission Level*

• Develop the Safeguards Information System

*Bilateral and domestic support has been secured for small components of these activities. However GCF support is required to provide expertise to ensure the process meets international standards


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SECTION 4: BUDGET, PROCUREMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND DISBURSEMENT

4.1. Budget Plan

Please provide a breakdown of cost estimates and implementation schedule analysed according to the activities suggested in Section 2. Please feel free to replicate this table on Excel spreadsheet if needed.

OUTCOMES

(same as in section 2)

ACTIVITIES

(same as in section 2. Include at least one specific deliverable output for each activity, and the

month number in which it will be delivered to GCF)

TOTAL COST3

(per activity)

COST CATEGORIES EXPENDITURE AND IMPLEMENTATION

SCHEDULE

(add columns if >24 months)

Consultants Travel Workshops/ Trainings

Others 6m 12m 18m 24m 30m

2.1 Stakeholders engaged in consultative processes

Component 1: Organise and Consult 1a: National Readiness Management Arrangements Deliverables:

• D1: ToR for National REDD+ Steering Committee, Timeframe: Month 1

• D2: A functioning REDD+ Steering Committee established and four active Working Groups established, Timeframe: Month 2

• D3: Draft Annual Work Plan, Timeframe: Month 5

• D4: Project inception workshop hosted and Project Inception Workshop Report prepared, Month 6

• D5: Induction training completed to increase capacity of the REDD+ Steering Committee to effectively oversee the REDD+ Readiness

317,600 229,500 (Includes fee for Team Leader [US$121,500] and REDD+ Expert [US$108,000])

87,900 [See budget notes 1-17]


131,175 75,000 45,900 57,375 22950

3 Notes: Refer to detailed budget in Excel sheet and also budget notes


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activities; Workshop reports, Timeframe: Month 6

• D6: Reports from awareness raising sessions with forest communities (particularly those parishes with 51% forests – St. James, Trelawny, St. Thomas and Portland); Timeframe: Month 6

• D7:Jamaica Roadmap for REDD+ developed to guide the country, along with TOC for strategy Timeframe: Month 9

• D8: The Grievance Redress mechanism is established; Timeframe: Month 10

• D9: Consultation reports + report on the design of the Grievance Redress Mechanism developed; Timeframe: Month 10

1b: Information sharing and early dialogue Deliverables:

• D10. Stakeholder inventory developed to support REDD+ planning process and priority stakeholders identified; Timeframe: Month 1

• D11. REDD+ Communication, Outreach and Consultation Strategy and Action Plan + outreach materials + minutes of stakeholder meetings, Timeframe: Month 8

• D12. Stakeholder groups organised to effectively engage in the REDD+ process and implementation, Timeframe: Month 10

60,800 37,500 [See budget note 43]


9,375 38,300 9375 3750


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2.2 Country programmes, including adaptation priorities, developed and continuously updated

Component 2: Preparation of Jamaica’s REDD+ Strategy 2a. Assessment of Land Use, Land Use Change Drivers, Forest Law, Policy and Governance Deliverables: D 13. Report on the assessment of land use, land use change drivers that result in deforestation and forest degradation; Timeframe: Month 8 D 14. Gap analysis of the legislative, policy and institutional frameworks governing the relevant sectors, inclusive of action plan; Timeframe: Month 8

Bundled above in 2.1

2b. Assessment of REDD+ Strategy Options. Deliverables: D15. Report on REDD+ Strategy Options, Timeframe: Month 21

Bundled above in 2.1)

2c. REDD+ Implementation Framework Deliverables: D16. REDD+ Implementation Framework , Timeframe: Month 17 National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) D17.Provide technical support to the development of the ground-based inventory; Timeframe: Month 17 D18 Deliver practical training to the Forestry Staff and also the REDD+ Steering Committee on preparing data for GHG inventory and also to provide to enhance the development of the country’s National Forest Reference Emissions Level (NFREL); Timeframe: Month 17

6,900 Bundled above in 2.1)


6,900


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2d. Social and Environmental Impacts

during Readiness Preparation and REDD+

Implementation

Deliverables: D19. Environmental and Social Safeguards Assessment; Timeframe: Month 6 D203. Environmental and Social Management Framework, Timeframe: Month 18 D214 Final draft REDD+ Strategy consolidating the findings from components 2a-2d submitted to Cabinet for approval, Timeframe: Month 22

88,400 52,500 (Bundled work for ESS and Gender4)

35,900[See budget notes 29-39]

13,125 47,200 14,925 13,125

2.3 Gender Considerations

3. Gender Assessment and Strategy Deliverables: D22. Gender Assessment Report, Timeframe: 8 D23. Gender Strategy to guide the development of the REDD+ Strategy, Timeframe: 8 D24. Consultation report, Timeframe: 8

6,000 Bundled above in 2d

6,000[See budget note 40]

6000

4.2 Country programme/Concept note development, including adaptation

4. Project Concept Development Deliverables: D25. Project Planning Committee minutes/report, Timeframe: Month 17 D26. Concept note developed, approved and submitted to GCF, Timeframe: Month 18

Bundled above in 2.1

External Audit Two financial audits (US$4000 each) 8,000 4000 4000

Sub-total 502,500 319,500 0 160,000 15,000 159,675 171,400 70,200 57,375 43,850

4 Relates to work of Social Safeguard and Gender Specialist – See Annex


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CONTINGENCY(UP TO 4.94% OF TOTAL ACTIVITIES)

24,000 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800

PROJECT MANAGEMENT COSTS

Project Management Costs- Note: Project

Coordinator's fee for managing the project

(Project Coordinator's fee US$35,000);

mission-related travel US$1000; office

equipment-laptop and accessories

(US$1687.5)

37,687.50

7,537.50

7,537.50

7,537.50

7,537.50

7,537.50

TOTAL OPERATIONAL COSTS

564,187.50 172,012.50

183,737.50

82,537.50

69,712.50

56,187.50

DELIVERY PARTNER FEE (8.69% OF TOTAL ACTIVITIES)5

Delivery Partner Fee-Note: Six RSC meetings

[US$12000 for 6 meetings); Project

Administrator with procurement role

(US$25,500); Project Planning Meeting

[US$3000]; Inter-sessional meeting

[US$3000]; mission-related travel

[US$3000); laptop and accessories

(US$1687.5) and office supplies (US$625).

See Implementation Plan for number of

Steering Committee Meetings per 6 month

reporting period.

48,812.50

9,762.50

9,762.50

9,762.50

9,762.50

9,762.50

TOTAL 613,000 181,775.

00 193,500.00

92,300.00

79,475.00

65,950.00


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BUDGET NOTES

Budget Note # Component Budget explanation Budget allocation Summary of

budget compo-nent

WORKSHOP (Component 1a)

87,900.00

1 1a

Awareness-raising session 1: Project Inception Workshop (includ-ing roadmap development)- venue and catering; Note: Total costs = US$7000 [Catering -break, lunch, afternoon snack is US$100 per person per day ($100 for 50 participants- $5000); Venue rental - $2000]

7,000.00

2 1

Workshop materials (Project Inception Workshop); Note: Work-shop materials (notebook, pen, folder etc) will be required for 11 session: Project Inception Workshop, Five Validation Meetings (Grievance Mechanism [3], REDD+ Strategy Meeting in Kingston and Montego Bay, Four Training (Forestry Department, LFMC, Pri-vate Sector, RSC) and Project Closure Session. The total cost of materials is US$8250 [i.e. US$15 per person for 50 persons = US$750 x 11 workshops = US$8250] i.e. US$750 for each work-shop

750.00

3 1

Rapporteurs (Project Inception Workshop); Note: Rapporteurs will be needed for 10 sessions (Project Inception, Project Closure, Grievance Mechanism Consultations/Validations (3) and REDD+ Validation (2), Training sessions, Forestry Department training session

150.00

4 1a

Transport of participants to Project Inception Workshop; Note: Using a rate of US$1000 per session (note persons travelling from all around the country). Rate inclusive of travel stipend for partici-pants in remote locations

1,000.00


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5 1a

DSA for persons staying in Kingston; Note: Using DSA of US$340 per 20 participants attending each awareness session, the total DSA is US$6800 per session (US$340x20 = US$6800). DSA is re-quired for 1 awareness sessions: Project Inception workshop in Kingston. (Note DSA for Kingston is US$294 per day while out of town is US$341 [DSA Circular March 2018). A flat rate of US340 is being used.

6,800.00

6 1a

Awareness-raising session 2: (for the 4 prioritised communities); Note: Total costs= US$1000 [Catering: $500; Venue rental - $500]. Note that awareness raising sessions will be prioritised in the four parishes (St. Thomas, Trelawny, St. James and Portland) where 51% of the country's most valuable forest are located.

4,000.00

7 1a

Transport for awareness raising workshop sessions; Note: Using a rate of US$1000 per session (note persons travelling from all around the country). Rate inclusive of travel stipend for partici-pants in remote locations

4,000.00

8 1a

DSA for awareness sessions across parishes; Note: Using DSA of US$340 per 20 participants attending each awareness session, the total DSA is US$6800 per session (US$340x20 = US$6800). DSA is required for 4 awareness raising sessions for the selected parishes (Note DSA for Kingston is US$294 per day while out of town is US$341 [DSA Circular March 2018). A flat rate of US340 is being used.

27,200.00

9 1a

Awareness-raising session 3: REDD+ Steering Committee (RSC) In-duction training; Note: Total costs = US$2000-Catering -break, lunch, afternoon snack is US$100 per person per day ($100 for 20 participants is US$2000), Venue rental - $2000]

2,000.00

10 1 Workshop materials (REDD+ Steering Committee Induction meet-ing)

750.00

11 1 Rapporteurs (REDD+ Steering Committee Induction meeting) 150.00

12 1a

Grievance Mechanism- Validation Workshop; Note: Total costs= US$1000 [Catering: $500; Venue rental - $500] x 3 (Kingston, North, East of Jamaica - selected zones are based on location of Local Forest Management Committees)

3,000.00


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13 1a

Transport of participants to Grievance Mechanism Validation Meetings- across country; Note: Using a rate of US$1000 per ses-sion (note persons travelling from all around the country). Rate inclusive of travel stipend for participants in remote locations. Note there are 18 Local Forest Management Committees (LFMCs). The Grievance meetings will be held in 3 selected zones: Kingston, North, East of Jamaica - selected zones are based on lo-cation of Local Forest Management Committees

3,000.00

14 1a

DSA for two Grievance Mechanism out of town Validation Meet-ings; Note: Daily Subsistence Allowance [out of town Validation meetings i.e. REDD+ validation meeting in Montego Bay and Grievance Redress Mechanism validation out of town (2)] - Note: Using a rate of US$340 for 30 participants (includes LFMC repre-sentatives in the North Eastern parishes, along with representa-tives from CCD, Forestry and key stakeholders)- [Total cost is US$10,200 each session x 2=US$20,400]

20,400.00

15 1a Equipment purchase; Note: Equipment purchase: two projectors & accessories (US$4000), 3 flipchart boards + accessories (US$750), projector screen + case (US$250) = US$5000

5,000.00

16 1

Workshop materials (3 Validation Workshops - Grievance Mecha-nism); Note: Workshop materials (notebook, pen, folder etc) will be required for 11 session: Project Inception Workshop, Five Vali-dation Meetings (Grievance Mechanism [3], REDD+ Strategy Meeting in Kingston and Mon

2,250.00

17 1 Rapporteurs (3 Validation Workshops - Grievance Mechanism) 450.00

WORKSHOP (Component 1b)

23,300.00

18 1b

Out of town meetings (Component 1b); Note: Approximately $300 for focus group session or meetings with stakeholder groups. At least 5 focus group meetings with stakeholder groups- key Government entities, Parish Councils, Local Forest Manage-ment Committees, Academia, CSO/NGOs 3,000.00


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19 1b

Transportation to Out of town workshops and meetings (focus groups); Note: Using a rate of US$1000 per session (note persons travelling from all around the country). Rate inclusive of travel sti-pend for participants in remote locations. Note there are 18 Local Forest Management Committees (LFMCs). 5,000.00

20 1b

Training sessions for stakeholders groups (CBOs and Private Sec-tor); Note: CBO/cultural communities training: One representa-tive from each organisation/community [Catering is US$100 per persons x 40 persons = 4000; Venue rental - US$2000] 12,000.00

21 1b

Transportation for training of LFMCs; Note: Using a rate of US$1000 per session (note persons travelling from all around the country). Rate inclusive of travel stipend for participants in re-mote locations 1,500.00

22 1b Workshop materials; Note: LMFC session

750.00

23 1b Rapporteurs; Note: LFMC session

150.00

24 1b Workshop materials; Note: Private sector meeting

750.00

25 1b Rapporteurs; Note: Private sector meeting

150.00

WORKSHOPS (Component 2c)

26 2c

Forestry Department Training session for National Forest Moni-toring Systems; Note: Two-day training session in Kingston- Total costs = US$6000 (Catering break, lunch and afternoon break is US$100 per person per day i.e. US$200 for 20 participants is US$4000), Venue rental is US$2000 6,000.00

6,900.00

27 2c Workshop materials; Note: Forestry Department Training session for National Forest Monitoring Systems

750.00

28 2c Rapporteurs; Note: Forestry Department Training session for Na-tional Forest Monitoring Systems

150.00

WORKSHOPS (Component 2d)


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29 2d

REDD+ Strategy Validation Meeting (Montego Bay & Kingston); Note: Two Validation Meetings- Kingston and North West (Mon-tego Bay) - Total costs = US$7000 [Catering -break, lunch, after-noon snack is US$100 per person per day ($100 for 50 partici-pants- $5000); Venue rental - $2000] 14,000.00

35,900.00

30 2d

Transport of participants to two REDD+ Validation meetings; Note: Using a rate of US$1000 per session (note persons travel-ling from all around the country). Rate inclusive of travel stipend for participants in remote locations. Two day Validation Meeting- Kingston and North West (Montego Bay) 2,000.00

31 2d

DSA for REDD+ Validation meeting in Montego Bay; Note: Daily Subsistence Allowance [out of town Validation meetings i.e REDD+ validation meeting in Montego Bay Using a rate of US$340 for 30 participants (includes LFMC representatives in the North Eastern parishes, along with representatives from CCD, Forestry and key stakeholders)- Total cost is US$10,200 10,200.00

32 2d Workshop materials; Note: REDD+ Validation meeting

750.00

33 2d Rapporteurs; Note: REDD+ Validation meeting 150.00

34 2d Workshop materials 750.00

35 2d Rapporteurs 150.00

36 2d

Project Closure/Launch of REDD+ Strategy; Note: Half day launch in Kingston; Total cost = 5750 [Catering - break and lunch US$75 per person/day (US$75 x 50); Venue rental - $2000] -Approxi-mated to US$6000 6,000.00

37 2d

Transport of participants to Project Closure Workshop; Note: Us-ing a rate of US$1000 per session (note persons travelling from all around the country). Rate inclusive of travel stipend for partici-pants in remote locations 1,000.00

38 2d Workshop materials; Note: Project closure workshop 750.00

39 2d Rapporteurs; Note: Project closure workshop

150.00

WORKSHOP (Component 3)


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40 3 Gender Stakeholder Consultation; Note: Half day session in King-ston; Total cost = 5750 [Catering - break and lunch US$75 per per-son/day (US$75 x 50=3750); Venue rental - $2000]-Approximated to US$6000

6,000.00 6,000.00

CONSULTANTS

41 1a REDD+ Team Leader; Note: While it is a 25 month project Consul-tancy Firm will work for a specified period of time. US$225 per day for 18 months (540days) 121,500.00

319,500.00 42 1a Technical Lead (REDD+ Expert); Note:US$200 per day for 18

months (540days) 108,000.00

43 1b REDD+ Communication Specialist; Note:US$250 per day for 5 months (150days) 37,500.00

44 2d Social Safeguards and Gender Specialist; Note:US$350 per day for 5 months (150days) 52,500.00

AUDIT

45 External Audit; Note: Two financial audits (US$4000 each)

8,000.00 8,000.00

OTHER

46 1 Printing/Publications /Brochures/Posters; Note: Specialised print-ing - Brochures (US$5000); General printing (US$5000) 10,000.00 10,000.00

47 1

Advertising for consultancies over 5million JMD; Note: Advertis-ing for Technical Consultants (Technical Coordinator, REDD+ Ex-pert, Gender Specialist and Communication Specialist). The cost for each ad is 153,000 JMD (~US$1250) for 3 columns x 35 cm. Advertising will be through Jamaican Information Services (JIS) who will facilitate publishing the ad in the Jamaica Gleaner and Jamaican Observer. 5,000.00 5,000.00

OPERATIONAL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

48 Contingency 24,000.00 24,000.00


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49

Project Management Costs- Note: Project Coordinator's fee for managing the project (Project Coordinator's fee US$35,000); mis-sion-related travel US$1000; office equipment-laptop and acces-sories (US$1687.5)

37,687.50 37,687.50

50

Delivery Partner Fee-Note: Six RSC meetings [US$12000 for 6 meetings); Project Administrator with procurement role (US$25,500); Project Planning Meeting [US$3000]; Inter-sessional meeting [US$3000];mission-related travel [US$3000); laptop and accessories (US$1687.5) and office supplies (US$625). See Imple-mentation Plan for number of Steering Committee Meetings per 6 month reporting period. 48,812.50 48,812.50


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4.2. Procurement Plan

For goods, services, and consultancies to be procured, please list the items, descriptions in relation to the activities in section 2, estimated cost, procurement method, relevant threshold, and the estimated dates. Please include the procurement plan for at least the first tranche of disbursement requested below. Also, please feel free to replicate this table on Excel spreadsheet if needed.

ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED COST

(US $) PROCUREMENT

METHOD

THRESHOLDS (Min-Max monetary value for which indicated procurement

method must be used)

ESTIMATED START DATE

PROJECTED CONTRACTING

DATE

Goods and Non-Consulting Services

Workshop/Seminar 163,000 Limited Tender Contract Threshold is above J$1.5M up to J$5M.

On-going On-going

Printing 10,000 Limited Tender Contract Threshold is above J$1.5M up to J$5M.

On-going On-going

Material (incl. office supplies) 8,875 Limited Tender Contract Threshold is above J$1.5M up to J$5M.

On-going On-going

Equipment 6 8,375 Limited Tender Contract Threshold is above J$1.5M up to J$5M.

On-going On-going

Mission-related travel 4,000 Limited Tender

Advertising 5,000 Limited Tender Contract Threshold is above J$1.5M up to J$5M.

On-going On-going

Rapporteurs7 1,650 Limited Tender On-going On-going

SUB-TOTAL (US $) 201,000

Consultancy Services

External Audit [1]8 8000 Local competitive bidding

Contract Threshold is above J$5M up to J$15M. Date contingent on actual signing of contract

Month 6 Month 9

6 Equipment refers to projector, flip chart easel, projector screens and office equipment (laptops) + accessories 7 Rapporteurs for 11 sessions- see budget notes 8 Date may vary depending on date of signing grant agreement and official start date of project.


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Local Consultant9 -will be hired for 24 months to oversee the administration and management of the project. The consultant will be paid from the Delivery Partner fee.

25,500

Local competitive bidding

Contract Threshold is above J$5M up to J$15M. Date contingent on actual signing of contract.

Month 1 Month 4

Consultancy Firm10 will be hired for 24 months to develop the REDD+ Strategy Development for Jamaican

319,500

International competitive bidding

Contract Threshold is above J$5M up to J$15M. Date contingent on

actual signing of contract.

Month 1 Month 4

Local Consultant11 will be hired for 24 months to oversee the administration and management arrangements of the project. The consultant will be paid from the Project Management Costs.

35,000

Local competitive bidding

Contract Threshold is above J$5M up to J$15M. Date contingent on actual signing of contract.

Month 1 Month 4

SUB-TOTAL (US $) 388,000

TOTAL COST (US $) 589,000

9 The consultant will be recruited based on a competitive basis. See Annex for Terms of Reference – Project Administrator (Climate Change Division) – full-time. Contracted period is 25 months given there is a recruitment period within the project which should be taken into consideration, otherwise project may be delayed. Local consultants are also expected to participate in the Audit and has procurement responsibilities 10 The Consultancy Firm will be recruited based on a competitive basis. See Annex for Terms of Reference 11 The consultant will be recruited on a competitive basis. See Annex for Terms of Reference – Project Coordinator (Forestry Department) – This is a more technical role.


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4.3. Disbursement schedule Specify the proposed schedule for requesting disbursements from the GCF, including amounts and periodicity. For amounts requested, keep to multiples of USD 5,000, and for periodicity, specify whether it’s quarterly, bi-annually or annually only. The funding will be transferred in five tranches as follows: 1st Tranche: USD 181,775 (One Hundred and Eighty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy-Five US Dollars) only will be disbursed upon or after effectiveness of the Grant Agreement and also upon fulfilment of the disbursement conditions specified in the Grant Agreement and Standard Conditions. 2nd Tranche: USD 193,500.00 (One Hundred and Ninety-Three Thousand, Five Hundred US Dollars) only, will be transferred (provided that at least 70% of the 1st Tranche has been incurred) upon submission of an interim progress report and Certified Financial Report and also upon fulfilment of the disbursement conditions specified in the Grant Agreement and Standard Conditions. 3rd Tranche: USD 92,300 (Ninety-Two Thousand, Three Hundred US Dollars) only, will be transferred (provided that 100% of the 1st Trance and at least 70% of the 2nd Tranche has been incurred) upon submission of an Annual Progress report and Audit financial Report and also upon fulfilment of the disbursement conditions specified in the Grant Agreement and Standard Conditions. 4th Tranche: USD 79,475.00 (Seventy-Nine Thousand Four Hundred and Seventy-Five US Dollars) only, will be transferred (provided that 100% of the 2nd trance and at least 70% of the 3rd Tranche has been incurred) upon submission of an interim Progress report and Certified Financial Report and also upon fulfilment of the disbursement conditions specified in the Grant Agreement and Standard Conditions. Final Tranche: USD 65,950.00 (Sixty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty US Dollars)* only, will be transferred upon submission of a project completion report and final Audit Report. Submission of a completion and audit report will be furnished no later than three (3) months after the completion of the Readiness Support and also upon fulfilment of the disbursement conditions specified in the Grant Agreement and Standard Conditions.

4.4. Additional information This box provides an opportunity to include further explanations related to the budget, procurement plan and disbursement schedule, including any details on the assumptions to justify costs presented in the budget. Procurement: The procurement of goods and services and the recruitment of consultants will be done in accordance with the

procurement processes as outlined in the Government of Jamaica Handbook of Public Sector Procurement Procedures Volume 1,

2 and Volume 3, March 2014.

• Volume 1: General provisions inclusive of procurement responsibilities, conflict of interest and fraud and corruption -

http://www.ncc.gov.jm/website_files/gpphandbook_ver5/GOJ_Handbook-V1_March2014.pdf

• Note all non-consultancy services (items 1-9) are above J$500,000 and up to J$5 Million and will therefore utilise the

Limited Tender Process as defined in Volume 2: Procedures for the procurement of goods, general services and works -

http://www.ncc.gov.jm/website_files/gpphandbook_ver5/GOJ_Handbook-V2_March2014_140312.pdf

• 1. The Procuring Entity invites participation from a minimum of three (3) consultants.

• 2. A valid TCC is required for contracts above $500,000

• 3. Evaluation is carried out by the Evaluation Committee.

• 4. The contract is approved and signed by the Head of the Procuring Entity.




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Note all consultancy services whether international or local competitive bidding will utilise Selection Based on Fixed Budget for

Request for Proposal. As indicated in Volume 2: Procedures for the procurement of goods, general services and works -

http://www.ncc.gov.jm/website_files/gpphandbook_ver5/GOJ_Handbook-V2_March2014_140312.pdf (See page 8)

SFB is based on disclosing the available budget to invited consultants in the Request for Proposals (RFP) and selecting the

consultant with the highest-ranking technical proposal within the budget. Because consultants are subject to a cost constraint,

they will adapt the scope and quality of their services to that budget. The Procuring Entity must, therefore, ensure that the

budget is compatible with the TOR and that consultants will be able to perform the tasks within the budget. SBF is appropriate

only when: a. the budget is fixed and cannot be exceeded; b. the TOR are precisely defined; and c. the time and staff-month

effort required from the consultants can be assessed with precision.

To reduce the financial risk to consultants and to avoid receiving unacceptable technical proposals or no technical proposals at

all, SFB must only be used for well-defined and simple assignments, with a low financial risk (for the consultants). Note that

typical assignments for SFB are: a. sector studies, market studies, and surveys of limited scope; b. simple pre-feasibility studies

and reviews of existing feasibility studies; c. reviews of existing technical designs and bidding documents; and d. project

identification for which the level of detail can be matched with the available funds.

The international competitive bidding process will be used to for the procurement of the consultancy firm.

The following is use for local competitive bidding process (See page 13 of Volume 2: Procedures for the procurement of goods,

general services and works - http://www.ncc.gov.jm/website_files/gpphandbook_ver5/GOJ_Handbook-

V2_March2014_140312.pdf (See page 8)

• External Auditor

• Project Coordinator

Contract threshold Local Competitive Bidding (LCB) Procedures

Above J$40 Million up to J$150 Million 1. The Procuring Entity issues a general advertisement in daily newspapers

inviting appropriately qualified consultants.

2. Standard Bidding Documents are to be used.

3. A valid TCC is required at bid submission.

4. Evaluation is carried out by the Evaluation Committee.

5. The contract is subsequently approved by the Head of the Procuring Entity

and submitted to the NCC, through the NCC’s Sector Committee.

6. The Award Recommendation is endorsed by the National Contracts’

Commission.

7. Cabinet approval is obtained.

8. The contract is awarded by the Head of the Procuring Entity.




3. Standard Bidding Documents are used.


5. The contract is subsequently approved by the Head of the Procuring Entity

and submitted to the NCC through the NCC’s Sector Committee.

6. The Award Recommendation is endorsed by the National Contracts’

Commission.









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3. Standard Bidding Documents are used.


5. The contract is subsequently approved by the Head of the Procuring Entity.


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Procurement breakdown for first tranche:

Budget line Proposed expenditure

Consultancy fee for Firm (25%) 79,875.00

DP fees 9,762.50

Project Management Costs 7,537.50

Inception workshop 14,800.00

Awareness sessions 35,200.00

RSC induction training 2,000.00

Gender workshop 6,000.00

Rapporteuring 300.00

Workshop materials 1,500.00

Equipment 5,000.00

Printing 10,000.00

Advertising 5,000.00

Total 176,975.00

• Excludes contingency



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SECTION 5: IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

5.1. Please attach an “implementation map” or describe how funds will be managed by the NDA/FP or delivery partner

If the entity implementing the readiness support is not an accredited entity of the GCF, please complete the Financial Management Capacity Assessment (FMCA) questionnaire and submit it with this proposal. The GCF Readiness Project will be implemented by the Climate Change Division (CCD) of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) as the NDA with support of the Finance directorate within the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. As the delivery partner, the CCD will have responsibility for procurement, audit and financial and administrative oversight of the project. The key responsibilities of the Division also extend to convening meetings with the Project Steering Committee (PSC); and tracking project results through M&E and annual project reporting. The CCD will be supported by a part-time Administrative Assistant (24 months).

In the execution of its functions, the CCD will receive technical support from a Project Steering Committee which will act as an advisory body to the project and be chaired by the GCF NDA, Principal Director, Climate Change Division, MEGJC. Through-out the project’s implementation, the PSC’s role will be to discuss and deliberate on technical products, and provide technical oversight and advice to the NDA. General responsibilities will include brainstorming, review and approve TORs, and support the processes necessary for the efficient implementation of the Project. The PSC will transition into the National REDD+ Steer-ing Committee to be established under component 1. The executing entity with responsibility for day-to-day management of the project) will be the Forestry Department (a sepa-rate department under MEGJC). The Forestry Department will be supported by a full-time Project Coordinator (24 months) to oversee and deliver on the implementation of all project activities under the guidance of the CCD. The Forestry Department will also collaborate with the Climate Change Division for project reporting and financial audits. Below a hierarchy of the proposed implementation arrangements.

The selection of the Executing Entity was deliberate as the Forestry Department is the lead government entity responsible for the management of forests located on Crown lands. The goal of the Department is to “Manage and conserve the forest resources of Jamaica for the benefit of present and future generations”. The Forest Act (1996) mandates the Department to establish rules on directing and controlling the exploitation of forest resources, promoting reforestation, conducting research, developing and implementing public education and awareness programmes, and developing recreational initiatives in forests.

Executing Entity: Forestry Department (acting as the Project Management Unit)

Composition: Government Ministries, NGOs, Civil Society, Private Sector, Academia (gender balanced)

Delivery Partner: Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Climate Change Division

GCF Focal Point

Project (REDD+) Steering

Committee

Project Coordinator

http://www.greenclimate.fund/documents/20182/104167/Financial_Management_Capacity_Assessment_Template.docx/5328f652-cf6e-44ab-b115-ae081be805fb

http://www.greenclimate.fund/documents/20182/104167/Financial_Management_Capacity_Assessment_Template.docx/5328f652-cf6e-44ab-b115-ae081be805fb


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It is expected that this GCF readiness project will therefore benefit from the technical expertise within the Forestry Department throughout the project’s duration.

A dedicated account at the designated bank (established under Readiness #1) will be utilised to facilitate receipt and

expenditure of funds12.

5.2. Other relevant information This box provides an opportunity to include any important information you wish to bring to the attention of the GCF Secretariat, but did not have an opportunity to provide in the sections above. Risks & Mitigation measures

An institutional assessment was undertaken of the MEGJC using the ICAS methodology. The possible risks that have been

identified as associated with the grant are evaluated as follows:

Type of Risk

Risk

Risk level and mitigation measure

Management and

Governance

Changes in the Institutional

Arrangement of The

Climate Change Division

Low: The possibility exist that with the changes of Government

administration the Division could be subsumed within another

ministry exist. However the project has now been registered as an

activity to be undertaken within the framework of the public sector

modernization programme and therefore guarantee its sustainable

implementation across administrations. Fiscal space has already

been created to accommodate the project. In addition, REDD+ is a

key component of the National Forest Conservation and

Management Plan. It is being approved by Cabinet.

Human

Resource/Consultant

deficit

Medium: Local competitive bidding will be used to source

consultants. There is the possibility that suitable candidates may

not be found however, the caveat that “local” may include suitable

CARICOM nationals will be employed in case of necessity.

Implementation of parallel activities under the project will be used

to compensate for time lapses.

Fiscal Stability

Fluctuation in Exchange

rates

Low: The project is denominated in US$ and therefore timely

implementation of project activities including procurement of good

and service will be of benefit

Participation of key

stakeholders

Limited participation of key

stakeholders

Medium: NDA and Forestry Department will play a supportive role

in coordinating with stakeholders and communities through liaison

personnel within local communities. Representatives of various key

associations (Local Forest Management Committees - LFMCs) will

be crucial to the process. Specifically for rural communities,

incentive systems will be applied for their active participation e.g.

transportation where there is limited mobility and will be provided

as a safety measure, if needed. Other aspects that will be taken

into consideration such as meeting time, venue, level of education

and ensuring press coverage to recognise the community’s

participation.

Annex 12 Although a bank account already exists. The NDA needs to confirm that it will remain the same as previous grants.


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Terms of References

Below are the Terms of References for three consultancy positions to be filled under the readiness grant.

• Annex 1 – Administrative Assistant

• Annex 2 – Project Coordinator

• Annex 3 – REDD+ Consultancy Firm (Inclusive of specific roles required: Team Leader, REDD+ Expert (Technical Lead), REDD+ Communications Specialist and Social Safeguards and Gender Specialist)


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Position/Title Administrative Assistant

Consultancy Level Local, Full-time

Duration 24 months

Specific objective:

The overall objective of this consultancy is to provide management and administration oversight of the REDD+ readiness grant. The

scope of work includes the following activities:

• Keep abreast of implementation schedule, disbursement schedule and reporting for timely submission to GCF

• Support the drafting of the Terms of References (ToR) for the consultants

• Organise all necessary logistics for quarterly REDD+ Steering Committee meetings

• Work closely with the Project Coordinator stationed at the Forestry Department and the REDD+ Focal Point, as necessary

• Prepare and revise work/financial plans as required by NDA and GCF

• Provide logistical support to event management, particularly the workshops, meetings related to the readiness grant

• Follow up on local travel arrangements

• Prepare Request for Proposals, quotations, specification sheets and evaluation reports for the procurement of goods and

services.

• Manage procurement of goods/services as per project requirements for the NDA, in collaboration with the Procurement

Unit of the Ministry.

• Support submission of monitoring and evaluation reports to GCF Secretariat

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of documents for audit at end of project

• Maintain all files and records of the readiness grant

Reporting: The Administrative Assistant will report to the Principal Director of the Climate Change Division of Ministry of Economic

Growth and Job Creation.

Qualifications/Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Business Administration or related discipline. Knowledge of Climate change strategies would

be an asset. Two (2) years working experience in administration in the Jamaica Civil Service.

OR

• Associate Degree in Public/Business Administration or related discipline. Knowledge of climate change strategies would be

an asset. Four years working experience in administration in the Jamaica Civil Service.

• Candidate must be competent in the use of Microsoft suite of tools and have technical skills such as basic project manage-

ment, analytical skills and planning and organizing. Core competencies include good oral and written communication skills,

good interpersonal skills, results and team oriented and good time management skills and demonstrate accountability.

• Candidate must have administrative level certification and experience in procurement matters.

Notes13:

• All positions will be open to equally qualified male and female applicants.

13 The local consultant will be paid from the Delivery Partner Fee. All disbursements will be made on a monthly basis.


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Position/Title Project Coordinator

Consultancy Level Local, Full-time

Duration 24 months

Specific objective:

The overall objective of this consultancy is to provide management and administration oversight of the REDD+ readiness grant. The

scope of work includes the following activities:

• Prepare the implementation work plan for achieving of activities outlined in the proposal in the allocated timeframe

• Keep abreast of implementation schedule, disbursement schedule and reporting for timely submission to GCF

• Draft the Terms of References (ToR) for the consultants

• Support the recruitment and selection of the international and local consultants, including participation in Evaluation

• Work closely with the international consultants, Climate Change Division, and Forestry Department

• Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant to prepare and revise work/financial plans as required by NDA and GCF

• Provide logistical support to event management, particularly the workshops, meetings related to the readiness grant

• Follow up on local travel arrangements

• Support Request for Proposals, quotations, specification sheets and evaluation reports for the procurement of goods and

services

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of documents for audit at end of project

• Prepare monitoring reports and support submission of evaluation document and reports as required by GCF Secretariat

• Support the REDD+ National Focal Point and also participate in the Project Steering Committee meetings

• Maintain all copies of files and records of the readiness grant

Reporting: The Project Coordinator will report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department of the Ministry of Economic

Growth and Job Creation

Qualifications/Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Business Administration or related discipline. Knowledge of Climate change strategies would

be an asset. Four (4) years working experience in administration in the Jamaica Civil Service.

OR

• Associate Degree in Public/Business Administration or related discipline. Knowledge of climate change strategies would be

an asset. Six years working experience in administration in the Jamaica Civil Service.

• Candidate must be competent in the use of Microsoft suite of tools and have technical skills such as project management,

analytical skills and planning and organizing. Core competencies include good oral and written communication skills, good

interpersonal skills, results and team oriented and good time management skills and demonstrate accountability.

• Candidate must have demonstrate good working knowledge of procurement matters.

• Certification in project management would be an asset.

Notes14:

All positions will be open to equally qualified male and female applicants.

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Position/Title REDD+ Consultancy Team

Consultancy Level International [The Consultancy firm may outsource support specialist as required.]

Duration 24 month period

Specific objective

The overall objective of this consultancy is to support Jamaica in the development of REDD+ Readiness Strategy. The scope of work

includes the following activities:

• Prepare a work plan and disseminate to stakeholders for feedback

• Conduct a Project Inception Workshop with the Climate Change Division, Forestry Department, indigenous or cultural communities, members of the REDD+ Steering Committee and other relevant stakeholders on REDD+ matters.

• Prepare the roadmap to meet other requirements for REDD+ Readiness (National Forest Monitoring System and Forest Emission Scenarios)

• Conduct a desk-review of the country’s existing capacity to respond to and resolve grievances and conflicts

• Assess existing formal and informal feedback and grievance redress mechanisms to define the scope, functions and components and design the most appropriate Conflict Resolution/Grievance Redress Mechanism for REDD+

• Undertake a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA)

• Assess environmental and social risks and of potential impacts (both positive and negative) associated with the REDD+ strategy options, in collaboration with the project team’s REDD+ Expert

• Prepare Safeguards Information System

• Prepare the final REDD+ Strategy for submission to Cabinet for approval

• Work closely with the REDD+ Focal Point and other National Experts

• Conduct local consultations and organize a national validation workshop with support from Project Administrator/Coordinator

• Ensure the submission of all required project output, inclusive of outputs from consultant on REDD+ team

Deliverables and Schedule of payment

Deliverable % contract

Upon signature of both parties and submission of Inception Report (work schedule,

methodology, planned consultations etc) upon 10 days after contractor signature

25%

Submission of Mid- Review Progress Report, inclusive of the following deliverables D1-

D15, as outlined in the proposal

40%

Submission of Second Mid-Review Progress Report, inclusive of deliverables D16-D22 25%

Submission of Final Project Report 10%

Reporting: The consultant will report to the NDA, Principal Director of the Climate Change Division of Ministry of Economic Growth

and Job Creation, and the Director of the Forestry Department.

Qualifications/Minimum requirements:

• The Consultancy Firm must have at least at least 10 years working experience in the forestry sector or in the environment field out of which at least 3-5 years is in the area of REDD+

• Experience working with Caribbean SIDS is highly recommended.

• Proven success in preparing and submitting REDD+ Readiness proposals

• Proven experience with Environmental and Social assessments

• Knowledgeable of international REDD+ policy developments

• Proven experience in project management and leading teams in national and international projects

• Proven experience in implementing capacity building interventions

Consultancy characteristics:

Given the nature of the Consultancy, the requirements for the team are outlined below:

1. Team Leader


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• The Team leader must have an advanced degree (Masters) in Environmental or Natural Resource Management, Project Management, International Studies or a related discipline. At least seven years of experience progressively responsible for managing teams of environmental and development projects. Proven experience working with the forestry sector. Demonstrated a track record in donor and beneficiary coordination. Experience with capacity building of government officials, NGOs and private sector entities. The Team Leader will ensure that the team functions synergistically to meet the project objectives will undertake the following tasks:

o Submit the final Inception Report and all required deliverables outlined in the REDD+ readiness proposal o Manage other team members, their contributions and outputs/deliverables o Lead project meetings and validations sessions o Prepare the REDD+ Strategy o Provide oversight to all training and capacity building activities, including RSC induction training o Submit weekly or biweekly report to the Project Coordinator o Act as a the key focal point for project activities o Collate lessons learned

2. Technical Lead (REDD+ Expert)

• The Technical Lead (REDD+ Expert) must have at least an advanced degree (Masters) in Forestry, Climate Change, Natural Sciences, Environmental Policy, Carbon Finance or equivalent; in lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years working experience in the forestry sector, out of which at least 5 years is in the area of REDD+. The consultant should have a track record of 5 - 10 years of expertise in climate change mitigation assessments. Experience working with Caribbean SIDS and proven success in preparing and submitting REDD+ Readiness Preparatory Proposals is an asset. Knowledgeable of international REDD+ policy developments. The Technical Lead will undertake the following:

o Undertake sectoral and development assessments and their linkages to deforestation and degradation in Jamaica o Undertake an analysis of the impacts of drivers and underlying causes of deforestation and forest degradation o Undertake an analysis of the policy, legal and institutional gaps for successful REDD+ implementation of regulatory

framework, including recommendations to address these gaps o Assess and prioritise REDD+ strategy options using a multi-criteria analysis, considering the following criteria: (i)

Synergies and/or conflicts between the options and other national development priorities, including assessment of trade-offs across development goals or sectors, (ii) Sustainability and integration with other sector policies and strategies, and (iii) Governance aspects: linkages between the identified options and the key governance issues identified in Project Component 2a.

o Undertake the analytical approaches to determine the best strategic options for Jamaica’s REDD+ strategy (cost benefit analysis of REDD+ strategy options, including opportunity costs, investment costs, transaction costs, and abatement costs; interest group analysis; risk analysis framework for the major REDD+ strategy activities and feasibility assessment (socioeconomic, political and institutional) of risks, and opportunities for the proposed options.

o Support training needs are required for activities, particularly for RSC induction training o Collaborate with REDD+ Team leader to prepare the full REDD+ Strategy

3. Support Specialists:

3a. REDD+ Communication Specialist

• The REDD+ Communication Specialist should have at least an advanced degree (Masters) in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing (in lieu of an advanced degree, an undergraduate degree, plus five years’ experience in the field of journalism, communications, external relations, public affairs, public relations or corporate communications). Seven years’ proven experience in communication print, broadcast, new media, and managing communication campaigns or events. Experience with social media marketing and social media platforms will be an asset.

• Demonstrate prior experience in developing a communication strategy, ideally in the development context, as well as, knowledge on natural resources, including forestry and REDD+ issues

• The overall objective of the REDD+ Communication Specialist is to develop a clear communication strategy to increase awareness and knowledge of REDD+ in Jamaica. The scope of work includes the following activities:

o Prepare summary of REDD+ context in Jamaica o Identify appropriate target audiences (i.e. Ministries, Parish Councils, Civil Society Organisations, Local Forest

Management Committees, Academia, general public, Communities) o Undertake a REDD+ Stakeholder Mapping Exercise and update stakeholder inventory as needed o Design a detailed REDD+ Communication, Outreach and Consultation Strategy and Action Plan o Design appropriate outreach materials for dissemination (brochures, press releases, village meetings) tailored to

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o Develop a style guide for all communications on REDD+ issues to ensure consistent formant for publications and communication products

o Work closely with the REDD+ Team Leader to adequate inform stakeholders on REDD+ and support the development of the Grievance Redress Mechanism

o Support training needs are required for activities, particularly for RSC induction training o Note the Communication Specialist should be a national of Jamaica

3b. Social Safeguard and Gender Specialist:

• The Social Safeguard and Gender Specialist should have at least an advanced degree (Masters) in Humanities, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies or similar field. A minimum of eight years’ experience in managing development of social safeguards, as well as conducting social impact assessments (ecosystem management) is required and should include gender mainstreaming and extensive knowledge of social issues in Jamaica. The overall objective of the Social Safeguard and Gender Specialist is to develop a gender strategy for REDD+ which should include the following activities:

o Conduct a gender assessment for the forestry sector o Develop a gender responsive REDD+ strategy o Ensure gender-responsive participation in REDD+ activities and planning o Ensure gender responsive assessments of drivers of deforestation and forest degradation o Advise on best entry points to apply a gender approach to REDD+ strategy o Support the development of Environmental and Social Management Framework o Facilitate the development of the Safeguard Information System o Convene stakeholder consultation for engendering sector strategies and action plans for the other 11 sectors

vulnerable to climate change o Support training needs are required for activities, particularly for RSC induction training

Notes: All positions will be open to equally qualified male and female applicants. Sub-contracting and/or joint submissions are allowed.