Tenders are invited for International Consultancy For The Provision Of Business Planning And Financial Management Training For Papua New GuineaS Protected Area Network

International Consultancy For The Provision Of Business Planning And Financial Management Training For Papua New GuineaS Protected Area Network Deadline: 04-Apr-2022 23:59 (Gmt -8.00) Alaska Location: Home-Based With Travel To Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Duration: 64 Days (Over The Period Of 15 April 2022 To 31 March 2023) Home Based 56 Days And Port Moresby 8Days 1. Project Background Papua New Guinea Is Endowed With Exceptional Natural Wealth. It Contains More Than 293 Species Of Mammals (Of Which 80% Are Endemic), 813 Bird Species (More Than 50% Endemism) And 346 Species Of Reptiles And 371 Species Of Amphibians. The Country Comprises Of The Third Largest Tropical Forest In The World, Covering 280,000Km2, Over 2.4Million Km2 Of Ocean Including Over 7,000Km2 Of Coral Reefs And 4,200Km2 Of Diverse Mangrove Forest. The Coral Reefs Are Of Global Significance. They Lie At The Epicenter Of The Coral Triangle. These Reefs Are Home To Over 1500 Species Of Coral Reef Fish And At Least 514 Species Of Coral. Nevertheless, The Iucn Red List For Png Includes 33 Critically Endangered Species, 56 Endangered, 373 Vulnerable And 289 Near Threatened. The Terrestrial Environment Underpins The CountryS Productive Sectors And Supports The Livelihoods Of 80% Of PngS Population Who Live In Rural Areas. The Coastal And Marine Environment Provides Food Security, Important Sources Of Protein, Protection From Coastal Erosion, And Livelihoods In Tourism And Fisheries. Furthermore, The Forests As Well As Islands And Reefs Provide Significant Spiritual And Cultural Importance To The People Of Papua New Guineans. However, The CountryS Natural Environment Is Under Threat. Over 50% (Or 140,000Km2) Of PngS Forests Lie Within The 298 Logging Concessions. In Coastal Areas, Population Growth, With More Than 50% Under The Age Of 24, Places Increased Strain On Marine Resources. Impacts Of Development Activities (In Coastal And Upstream Areas) Including Increased Runoff And Habitat Fragmentation And Degradation; Pollution, Especially Related To Runoff From Inland Mining Activities And Poor Land Management Practices, And Debris And Sewage; And Impacts Of Climate Change On Coastal Erosion All Pose Immediate And Dramatic Threats To Local Communities And The Natural Environment. Strengthening Biodiversity Conservation Efforts Will Improve The CountryS Resilience To The Impacts Of Climate Change As Well As The Emerging Threats. It Will Enhance The Long-Term Growth Of Existing Productive Sectors, Support The Growth Of New Economic Opportunity Based On Sustainable National Resource Stewardship, Transforming The Growth Path Of The Country. There Is A Need For The Natural Capital Wealth To Be Placed At The Center Of The CountryS Economic Policy In Order To Achieve The Objectives In The Png Protected Area Policy; The Medium-Term Development Plan; Vision 2050; The Sustainable Resource Strategy; The Climate Change Act; And The Conservation And Environment Protection Authority Act. Protected Areas Across The Country Neither Have Sufficient Nor Reliable Funding. With A Few Notable Exceptions, There Is No Revenue Being Generated By Protected Areas For On-The-Ground Conservation Management. These Exceptions Include The Kokoda Historical Reserve And The Yus Conservation Area, But Both Are Highly Dependent On Donor Funding. A National Assessment Of The Management Effectiveness Of The Protected Areas Across The Country Noted That 83% Of Protected Areas Stated That Their Current Budget Was An Issue And 91% Stated That There Was No Budget Security. This Is Corroborated With The Data Collected By Undp Which Noted That 40 Of A Total Of 59 Protected Areas Are Known Not To Receive Any Budget. A Similar Lack Of Investment Exists For Climate Change Initiatives. A Recent Estimate For Implementing The National Redd+ Strategy Calculated That Nearly Us$ 100M Per Annum Is Required To Deliver The Strategy Over The Next 10 Years. The Project, Sustainable Financing Of Papua New GuineaS Protected Area Network, Will Extend The Government Of PngS Ability To Fulfil Its Protected Area Mandate And Implement The Protected Area Policy To: (I) Secure Stable And Long-Term Financial Resources For The Management Of Protected Areas Across The Country; (Ii) Ensure That These Financial Resources Are Allocated To Contribute To Improving Effectiveness Of The Management Of The Protected Areas Across The Country; And (Iii) Ensure That They Are Managed Cost-Effectively And Efficiently With Respect To Their Conservation And Other Complementary Development Objectives. In Recognition Of This Need, The Project Will Assist With The Development Of A Diversified Mix Of Conventional And Innovative Funding Sources And Consolidate Revenues To Finance The Ongoing Costs Of Establishing And Managing Protected Areas, And Assist The Government To Establish A Biodiversity Fund That Will Be Built On A Secure, Accountable And Transparent Financial Mechanism, For Receiving, Administering And Disbursing Funds. The Project Will, Therefore, Result In A System That Will Provide Catalytic And Long-Term Financial Support That Will Lead To Stable Ecosystems (Both Within And Outside Of Protected Areas), Coupled With The Social Transformations To Make That Happen (Including Transforming Institutions To Become Supporters/Facilitators Of That Process, And The Establishment Of Long-Term Partnerships). The Project Has Made Strong Progress To Establish The Foundations For National System-Level Financing Solutions To Support The Reduction Of The Financing Gap Facing The CountryS Protected Area Network, Namely: An Institutional And Regulatory Review Of Protected Area Management And Financing, Which Identifies The Key Actions To Strengthen The Institutional Responsibilities, Regulatory Environment And Capacity Needs To Lead To Increased Financial Support To Protected Areas. (Institutional And Regulatory Review) A National Protected Area Finance And Investment Plan That Identified The Funding Gaps To The Existing And Future Protected Areas As Well As Well As The Capacity Needs (Protected Area Finance And Investment Plan) The Establishment Of An Independent Biodiversity And Climate Fund To Facilitate The Receipt, Disbursement And Accounting Of Identified Finance Solutions. The Process To Establish The Fund Is Ongoing And Is Expected To Be Completed By The End Of 2021. (Png Biodiversity Fund) Business Plans For Protected Areas Currently Do Not Exist And Financial Management Experience Of Communities And Organisations Managing Protected Areas In Png Is Very Limited. This Creates A Barrier To Attracting And Managing Financial Resources For Protected Area Management And Community Livelihoods. Therefore, A Capacity Building Programme Is Required To Provide Greater Business Planning And Financial Management Support To Both The Managers Of Protected Areas As Well As Their Support Organisations In Png. 2. Objective The Project Requires The Services Of An Individual Consultant To Provide Training And Mentoring On Business Planning, Proposal Writing And Financial Management For Communities And Organisations That Manage Protected Areas In Png As Well As Support Organisations. The Initial Training Will Take Place During The Second Week Of The National Protected Area Forum, Scheduled Between 30 May And 10 June 2022 In Port Moresby. It Is Anticipated That This Training Will Be Delivered During The Second Week. Follow-Up Training Will Be Provided At The Start Of 2023. In Order To Achieve The Objectives Of The Consultancy, It Is Expected That The Business Planning And Financial Management Training Will Include But Not Be Limited To The Following Topics: Business Planning For Protected Areas What Is A Business Plan And How Does It Differ From A Management Plan? Why Is Business Planning Important? What Is The Purpose Of The Plan? How Can The Business Plan Be Used? The Components Of Business Plans Elements Of Strong And Weak Business Plans With Examples Description Of The Pa, Ecosystem Services And Contribution Market Analysis (Market Trends, Competitor And Visitor Analysis) Management And Organizational Structure Developing A Financial Plan Locally-Generated Financing Mechanisms Prioritising Financing Mechanisms Demonstrating Impact To Strengthen Government Budget Support Financial Management For Protected Areas Importance Of Demonstrating Financial Management, Good Governance And Transparency Financial Procedures Required To Assist Cbos/Ngos In Png Financial Governance, Detecting And Combatting Corruption Long-Term Financial Forecasting Developing An Annual Budget Bank Account Management Including How To Access To Digital And Microbanks Options Procurement And Purchasing Process Accounting And Reporting For Financial Expenditure; Maintaining A Book Of Accounts Maintaining An Asset Inventory Grant Writing Understanding The Granting Process The Components Of Developing A Grant Proposal Developing A Problem Statement And Theory Of Change Stating Goals, Objectives And Formulating Indicators Communicating Impact The Exact Topics And Format Of Presentations Will Be Agreed With Undp And Cepa In Advance. The Undp Chief Technical Advisor Will Support The Consultant By Providing Global Examples Of Good Practice In Business Planning And Financial Management For Protected Areas. It Is Expected That The Consultant Will Liaise Closely With The Cta On The Development And Delivery Of The Training Materials. 3. Scope Of Consultancy The Main Tasks Of The Assignment Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following: Participate In An Inception Meeting With Undp And Cepa To Clarify The Objectives Of The Consultancy, Methodological Approach, Tasks, Deadlines And Logistical Schedule. The Results Of