The overall objective of the Micro-Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is to promote economic growth, employment creation and poverty alleviation through support to enterprises. MESPT works with intermediaries that provide financial or business development services to improve the performance of enterprises. The aim is to strengthen financial intermed...
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Consultancy Services for Undertaking a Climate Risk Assessment
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , Project Management 
The primary objectives of the climate risk assessment are:
- Identify and analyze current and projected climate risks affecting Kenya's agricultural productivity and sustainability
- Assess the vulnerability of key crops, livestock, and farming systems to these risks.
- Evaluate existing adaptation strategies and their effectiveness in mitigating identified risks.
- Recommend actionable measures to enhance resilience and adaptive capacity within the agriculture sector.
- Provide an overview of available climate financing mechanisms and recommend the most suitable ones.
- Develop a climate risk mitigation and adaptation strategy, with particular focus on Agriculture and Climate financing options.
Scope of Work
- The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
- Climate Risk Assessment
- Data Collection: Gather relevant data on climate variability, projected climate impacts, sectoral vulnerabilities, and existing climate-related risks from both national and international sources.
- Climate Modelling: Utilize climate models and projections to assess future climate scenarios for the agricultural sector.
- Risk Identification: Identify and categorize key climate risks and vulnerabilities for sectors (e.g., agriculture, water, infrastructure, health).
- Vulnerability Mapping: Map vulnerable regions, communities, and critical infrastructure exposed to climate-related risks.
- Impact Analysis: Assess the potential economic, social, and environmental impacts of these climate risks.
Policy and Institutional Review
- Policy Analysis: Review existing climate-related policies, strategies, and programs at the national and local levels.
- Institutional Framework: Evaluate the roles and capacity of institutions responsible for climate risk management, adaptation, and financing.
- Gap Analysis: Identify gaps in existing climate risk management frameworks and policies.
- Climate Financing Assessment
- Climate Finance Landscape: Provide an overview of the current landscape of climate financing mechanisms (e.g., Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, private sector investments, international development finance).
- Access Criteria: Analyze the eligibility criteria and access requirements for various climate financing sources.
- Strategy for Financing: Develop a strategy to enhance access to climate financing, including recommendations on policy adjustments, institutional improvements, and project preparation.
- Climate Risk Mitigation and Adaptation Strategy
- Adaptation Measures: Recommend specific adaptation measures to address the identified risks, with a focus on enhancing agricultural and livestock resilience and sustainability.
- Risk Mitigation: Propose mitigation actions that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to sustainable agricultural and livestock development.
- Integration with National Plans: Ensure the recommendations align with national climate action plans and international commitments (e.g., NDCs, SDGs).
Specific tasks to be undertaken
- Reviewing existing literature on climate risks in Kenyan agriculture.
- Analyzing historical climate data and future projections to assess potential impacts on agriculture.
- Assessing the availability and accessibility of green financing options for farmers and agribusinesses.
- Identifying barriers to effective utilization of green financing in the agricultural sector.
- Engaging with stakeholders, including government agencies, financial institutions, and farming communities, to gather insights and validate findings.
Methodology
- The assessment will employ a mixed-methods approach:
- Data Collection: Compilation of meteorological data, agricultural production statistics, and socioeconomic information.
- Climate Modeling: Utilization of downscaled climate models to project future climate scenarios specific to Kenya.
- Risk Analysis: Application of tools such as the Agricultural Risk Assessment framework to identify and prioritize risks.
- Use of GIS: Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis of climate impacts.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Conducting qualitative assessments through interviews and focus group discussions with key stakeholders.
- Benchmarking: Benchmarking against best practices in climate risk assessment and green financing from comparable regions.
Report Preparation and Presentation
- Interim Reports: Submit progress reports at key stages of the assignment (data collection, analysis, strategy formulation).
- Final Report: Prepare and submit a comprehensive final report detailing:
- Overview of climate risks and vulnerabilities
- Assessment of the policy and institutional environment
- Climate financing opportunities and strategies
- Recommended climate risk mitigation and adaptation measures.
- Presentations: Present findings to key stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, and private sector representatives.
Deliverables
- Inception Report: Including detailed work plan, methodology, and approach.
- Interim Report(s): Regular updates and drafts on progress, findings, and initial recommendations.
- Final Report: A comprehensive document detailing the findings of the climate risk assessment, financing strategy, and adaptation/mitigation measures.
- Climate Financing Strategy: A strategic document outlining the climate finance pathways.
- Presentation Materials: PowerPoint presentations or other visual formats for stakeholder engagement.
- Policy Briefs (optional): Summarized documents outlining key findings for policy-makers.
Method of Application
Interested and eligible firms may obtain further information from the address below during business hours 0800hrs to 1700hrs not later than2nd December 2024.
Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)
Tausi Lane 01, Westlands
P.O. Box 187-00606,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 0722 207 905 / 0735 333 154
Email address: procurement@mespt.org
