Request for proposals for Development of Paraguay National Green Job Strategy Global Green Growth Institute in Paraguay invites eligible firms to submit their proposals for the provision of consulting services to develop the Paraguay National Green Job Strategy. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES AND SCOPE OF WORK: 1) Proposed Activities for the Overall Project The project is structured into two interconnected components, aimed at integrating green job priorities into Paraguays National Development Plan 2050 and developing a comprehensive National Green Job Strategy with a clear implementation roadmap. Component 1: Integration of Green Job Priorities into the National Development Plan 2050 This component focuses on providing data-driven inputs, recommendations, and narrative development to ensure that green employment priorities, targets, and indicators are effectively incorporated into Paraguays long-term development strategy. It includes the following deliverables: Deliverable 1: Project Workplan and Baseline Assessment of Green Employment in Paraguay Deliverable 2: Green Job Creation Potential, Indicators, and Targets Deliverable 3: Development of the "Green Employment" Chapter of the National Development Plan 2050 Component 2: Development of the Paraguay National Green Job Strategy This component involves the design and implementation framework for Paraguays National Green Job Strategy, providing an actionable plan to maximize green employment creation. It includes: Deliverable 4: Global Green Job Strategies Review Deliverable 5: National Green Job Strategy: Methodology Deliverable 6: National Green Job Strategy: Definition, Characteristics, Baseline, and Potential Deliverable 7: National Green Job Strategy: Targets, Strategy, and Action Plan Deliverable 8: National Green Job Strategy: Governance Mechanism, Monitoring, and Reporting Deliverable 9: Compilation and Final Validation of the National Green Job Strategy Stakeholder Engagement and Governance To ensure strong institutional coordination and stakeholder alignment, the Service Provider will maintain close collaboration with a Green Job Expert Roundtable. The Roundtable will be established during the project inception phase, co-led by MEF and GGGI, and will include representatives from relevant ministries, agencies, and experts. The Roundtable will serve as a platform for consultation, validation, and refinement of project deliverables, ensuring that the strategy is evidence-based, inclusive, and aligned with national priorities. 2) Scope of Work a) Deliverable 1: Project Workplan and Baseline Assessment of Green Employment in Paraguay This deliverable aims to establish the workplan of the assignment and set the basis for a clear understanding of the current state of green employment in Paraguay. By defining green jobs, assessing existing employment across economic sectors, and categorizing jobs based on objective features, this baseline will serve as the foundation for future strategy development. In the baseline assessment, the socio-economic benefits of green job creation will also be analyzed to highlight the potential positive impacts on the economy and society. The Deliverable will consist of a report outlining: Project workplan, confirming the timeline for the development, validation and approval of deliverables. The workplan will identify relevant milestones, including deliverable completion, validation roundtables, key submission deadlines to comply with MEFs processes. Definition of green jobs. Baseline assessment of green jobs by economic sector and sub-sector in Paraguay. Green job ecosystem in Paraguay, identifying relevant policies and strategies, key ministries and agencies, green employment demand, formal training offer, among others. Categorization of green jobs based on objective features (e.g. sector, climate change mitigation or adaptation, etc.). Socio-economic benefits analysis of green job creation. At least two consultations with the Green Job Expert Roundtable (chaired by MEF and comprising relevant ministries, agencies, private sector representatives, academia, and civil society) to gather insights and validate findings. This will include delivering a presentation to the members of the Roundtable on the scope and objectives of the assignment. b) Deliverable 2: Green Job Creation Potential, Indicators, and Targets This deliverable will assess and quantify the potential for green job creation across various economic sectors, providing the MEF with key inputs to define clear indicators and targets for green employment growth. These recommendations will be integrated into Paraguays National Development Plan 2050 to support a just and sustainable economic transition. Additionally, a governance framework will be proposed to ensure effective monitoring, accountability, and implementation of green job initiatives. The Deliverable will consist of a report outlining: Identification and quantification of green job creation potential across key economic sectors and sub-sectors. Recommendations for measurable indicators and employment targets to be incorporated into the National Development Plan 2050. Quantification of the socio-economic benefits associated with achieving the proposed green job targets. Analysis of key enablers and challenges in meeting green job targets, with recommendations for actionable strategies (to be further refined in Deliverable 7). Definition of institutional responsibilities, including the roles of relevant ministries, monitoring mechanisms, and reporting structures to oversee implementation. At least two consultations with the Green Job Expert Roundtable to validate findings and ensure alignment with national priorities. c) Deliverable 3: Development of the Green Employment Chapter of the National Development Plan 2050 This deliverable consolidates the key findings from Deliverables 1 and 2 into a structured chapter for inclusion in Paraguays National Development Plan 2050. It ensures alignment with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) guidelines, integrating data-driven insights and strategic recommendations into a clear, actionable framework for green employment growth. The deliverable will include: A structured narrative that synthesizes the findings from Deliverables 1 and 2. Alignment with the National Development Plans table of contents, narrative style, and design structure. Policy recommendations and strategic actions for green job creation, ensuring coherence with Paraguays broader sustainable development objectives. d) Deliverable 4: Global Green Job Strategies Review This deliverable presents a comparative analysis of successful green job strategies from other countries, offering valuable insights to inform Paraguays green employment policies. By identifying best practices and lessons learned, the review will support evidence-based policymaking, helping Paraguay adopt effective approaches while avoiding common implementation challenges. The deliverable will include: Identification and mapping of five international green job strategies from diverse economic and policy contexts. A 35 page summary per strategy, covering key components, totaling 1525 pages (excluding bibliography). Comparative analysis of: Green job definitions, indicators, and targets used in different countries. Implementation progress and policy effectiveness. Key lessons learned and best practices relevant to Paraguays context. e) Deliverable 5: National Green Job Strategy: Methodology This deliverable establishes the framework and methodological approach for developing Paraguays National Green Job Strategy. It defines the objectives, scope, structure, and validation processes to ensure a transparent, inclusive, and effective strategy development process. The deliverable will include: A clear methodology outlining the approach, objectives, content, and structure of the strategy. A development and validation timeline, detailing key milestones and deliverables. An engagement plan for the Green Job Expert Roundtable, specifying roles, responsibilities, and consultation processes. At least one consultation with the Green Job Expert Roundtable to validate the proposed methodology. f) Deliverable 6: National Green Job Strategy: Definition, Characteristics, Baseline, and Potential. This deliverable builds on previous assessments to provide a comprehensive analysis of Paraguays green jobs landscape. It refines green job definitions, establishes a baseline, and identifies sectoral opportunities for employment growth in the green economy. The insights will form the foundation for Paraguays National Green Job Strategy, offering greater depth and methodological rigor than the National Development Plan 2050. The deliverable will include: Development of strategy chapters covering: Green job definitions and characteristics, aligned with international best practices. Baseline assessment, detailing the current state of green employment in Paraguay. Green job potential, identifying key sectors and growth opportunities. Stakeholder validation process, including: At least one consultation with the Green Job Expert Roundtable to validate the proposed methodology. Presentation of findings, sharing of draft documents, and incorporation of stakeholder feedback. These chapters will provide greater detail and methodological background than the National Development Plan. g) Deliverable 7: National Green Job Strategy: Targets, Strategy and Action Plan This deliverable translates Paraguays green employment vision into a practical, results-driven action plan, outlining the necessary steps to achieve sector-specific job creation targets. It will define key investments, policy incentives, and enabling conditions required to foster a robust green labor market, ensuring inclusivity and private-sector engagement Tender Link : https://www.developmentaid.org/#!/tenders/search
