1. Activity 3: Finalise the three concept notes in co-ordination with Government and GGGI: Government and GGGI feedback should be incorporated and final concept notes approved by CCD and GGGI . Debrief with the GGGI team on learnings and any new potential project ideas that may have emerged during the course of the assignment.  

Deliverable 3. Three final Concept notes  

Part B - Two concept notes - one on retrofitting vulnerable community housing for sustainability and Category 5 cyclone resilience, and one on mangrove restoration for coastal resilience 

1. Activity 1 - Inception phase: Develop an approach, methodology, workplan: The consultant is expected to formulate a clear, detailed methodology and workplan with timelines. A review of the existing project ideas to understand their current broad scope should be undertaken, and opportunities to be explored in the Fiji context during design should be outlined. Conversations with the GGGI focal point will support this phase.  

Deliverable 4: Inception Report* detailing approach, methodology and workplan for the assignment  

1. Activity 2: Develop two draft concept notes on resilient housing and mangrove restoration: In close consultation with relevant key stakeholders – primarily CCD, Ministry of Housing, National Council for Persons with Disabilities - draft the concept notes using GGGI’s PIN template (unless otherwise agreed). Engagement with wider GGGI staff and development partners will be important in shaping project design, so as to leverage government contacts/ outreach underway, assess complementarities and synergies. The CNs should align well to government priorities and local adaptation needs – in some cases engaging with provincial governments may be needed. GGGI will make necessary introductions, however the consultant is expected to proactively connect with new stakeholders where necessary for developing the project design.  

Regular consultations with stakeholders during the assignment to test ideas, gather inputs and share progress is essential. A workshop is not expected for each concept, however pre-feasibility results should be presented to stakeholders for validation bilaterally or via small group meetings. The draft Concept notes should be shared with key Government agencies for feedback.  

While it is noted that the concept notes will be developed based on available data, they must contain the following information required in the PIN template: a detailed project description and justification, outputs and outcomes, project context, theory of change and logical framework, high level technical pre-feasibility assessment, preliminary economic assessment, project sustainability, project management, budget and potential financing structure (Depth of pre-feasibility analysis and economic assessment shall be decided in agreement with GGGI during inception based on sector data available). Drafts of the theory of change, logframe, pre-feasibility or other sections should be shared with GGGI on a rolling basis as and when they are ready, for internal review. GGGI will assist in acquiring data from government sources where necessary. Primary data collection is not expected, however the consultant should highlight gaps in data required to strengthen the concept further. 

Both concepts have an existing base of evidence in the form of high level preliminary analysis. They require redesign, revision, new analysis and updating based on findings from the design process.  

Deliverable 5. Two draft Concept notes submitted in agreed templates 

1. Activity 3: Finalise the two concept notes in co-ordination with Government and GGGI: Government and GGGI feedback should be incorporated and final concept notes approved by CCD and GGGI . Debrief with the GGGI team on learnings and any new potential project ideas that may have emerged during the course of the assignment.
     

Deliverable 6. Two final Concept notes

*If the same consultant is hired to do both Part A and Part B, then one inception report is sufficient.  

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE  

EXPERTISE REQUIRED 

• Master’s degree in a relevant field  
• Minimum 5 to 8 years relevant professional experience in related assignments like developing climate concept notes/ proposal submissions in Fiji or in Pacific countries  
• Demonstrated working knowledge of adaptation issues and adaptation financing in Fiji, particularly: 
• In the flood management sector for Part A; and  
• In the resilient housing and coastal resilience sectors for Part B  
• Demonstrated experience working with working with the Fiji government and international development organizations  
• Demonstrated understanding of concept note development cycle and processes 
• Fluency in English, with excellent written English  

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 

• Applications must include: 

1. A curriculum vitae describing education, latest suitable experience and career achievements;  
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages that demonstrates how the candidate’s qualifications and experience meets the assignment requirements, and which sector concept notes they can cover;  
3. Samples/ links of previous concept notes or proposals developed  

• The above must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.  
• Date to close is 6 February, 2025, 11:59PM Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.