Tenders Are Invited For Complementary Report On The National Report Of The State Of The Environment

Tenders are invited for Complementary Report on the National Report of the State of the Environment The report will utilize a participatory approach (RPA approach) to critically assess and complement the EQA national report on the state of the environment in Palestine. The methodology will include the following steps: Inception Report The Consultant will discuss, and adopt the outline of the complementary report, and prepare detailed workplan. Desk Review: Conduct a comprehensive desk review of the SOE national report produced by EQA, relevant literature, reports, and data pertaining to the environmental status in Palestine. This review will serve as the foundational analysis of the national reports content. Key Informant Interviews: The Consultant will conduct interviews with key stakeholders and actors within the environmental sector in Palestine. This will include representatives from governmental and non-governmental entities, environmental experts, and civil society organizations. These interviews will focus on obtaining insights and perspectives regarding the EQA report, its strengths, weaknesses, and any gaps. Data Validation: The consultant will organize validation sessions or workshops with relevant actors to assess the accuracy and completeness of the information presented in the EQA national report especially for the part related to West Bank at this stage. This step will involve discussions to validate findings and recommendations made in the national report. The validation related to Gaza Strip will be done at a later stage after the war ends. Gap Analysis: Analyse the EQA national report to identify gaps and weaknesses in terms of data, methodology, and reporting. Determine areas where additional information, analysis, or alternative viewpoints are needed to provide a more comprehensive assessment. Report Development: The Consultant will develop the complementary report, incorporating the findings from the desk review, interviews, validation sessions. The report will provide an alternative perspective, addressing the identified gaps and weaknesses if any. The report shall include one section on the follow up related to the environmental situation in Gaza after the war, to define the state of environment and impact of the war. Organizing Discussion workshop with all environmental NGOs to present and discuss the results and the proposed methodology. Gather their feedback to finalize the first draft. First draft submission: Submitting the first draft to get and collect the comments. Final draft submission: Submitting the final draft incorporating all comments and finalizing the approved report with solid recommendations: Propose recommendations in the report to enhance the current environmental situation in Palestine. These recommendations will be based on the additional insights and analysis provided in the complementary report. Adhere to ethical guidelines throughout the research process, ensuring that data collection and reporting activities are conducted with integrity, respect for privacy, and sensitivity to cultural norms. 1.Narrative and Financial proposals. Documents are to be submitted by hand as closed, signed and stamped documents in PENGON office/PHG Office Ramallah Almasyoun / AL Nahda building 2nd floor Contact Information For further information, kindly contact Abeer Butmeh/ PENGON Coordinator at [email protected] Tender Link : https://www.jobs.ps/en/tenders