Strengthening the Legal and Operational Framework for Vehicle Emissions Standard

Scope of work

The consultant is required to undertake the following tasks:

1. Work Plan

The consultant is required to devise a detailed workplan featuring a timeline that outlines their approach to accomplishing the objectives and deliverables of this assignment.

2. Stakeholder Consultation Report

Consult with key stakeholders about the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for enforcing fuel standards at the Port of Entry in Vanuatu.  This should include the identification of key capacity gaps and what training is needed to effectively implement the SOPs.  Document all relevant views and opinions on the development and implementation of the SOPs, noting any gender differs in these views/opinions.  Produce a consultation report setting out key information on the stakeholders consulted and the findings from the consultations.  

3. Draft SOP

Develop draft SOPs for enforcing fuel standards at the Port of Entry in Vanuatu, where appropriate, incorporating, views and opinions gathered during the stakeholder consultation. This should cover testing, compliance, and enforcement procedures.

4. Procurement plan for basic Equipment

Develop a procurement plan which identifies all basic equipment that needs to be purchased to facilitate the regulation and SOPs, alongside an estimated cost of the equipment.

5. Validation Workshop Report

Facilitate a hybrid validation workshop in Vanuatu (that GGGI will organize) with key stakeholders to get feedback and validate the proposed SOPs and procurement plan.  Draft a Validation Workshop report setting out the findings from the validation workshop.  

6. Final Version of SOP

Produce a final version of the SOPs for enforcing fuel standards, incorporating findings from the validation workshop and other feedback received on the draft SOPs.

7. Materials for training and awareness raising

Develop training materials to be delivered online during one hybrid SOP training session and support the development of texts for materials to help raise awareness and knowledge about the new SOPs.

8. Report on SOP Training

Run one hybrid training session (organized by GGGI) on the SOPs developed, and support the drafting of a training report setting out information about trainees, what they learnt and feedback received from the trainees, disaggregated by gender and other key demographics.

Total payments, including fees, expenses, VAT and other taxes and any other payment, to the Individual Consultant under this Contract shall not exceed the Maximum Amount. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Contract (including its Annexes), no other additional payments will be provided by GGGI and all the expenses for local travel, airfare, lodging, fooding, accommodation, communication, events/workshops shall be covered by the above-mentioned amount. 

0The consultant will be assigned 3 months to complete the task. The work shall start immediately after signing the contract. The following work schedule is proposed only:

All reports should be submitted in English, in both hard copy and electronic format compatible with Microsoft Office applications. Final versions of all deliverables must be approved by GGGI and relevant government stakeholders. The consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed. Within 14 days from the receipt of the comments or modification proposal from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final versions of the report. 

All relevant technical papers, reports, and other documents prepared or used from the start to the end of the assignment shall be recorded in a GGGI log template and presented to GGGI in a zip file at the end of the assignment.    

Expertise required

Qualifications and skills:

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Policy, Petroleum Engineering or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

General professional experience:

• At least 8 years of working experience in petroleum products-related policy, standards development, or related fields

Specific professional experience:

• Experience in developing SOPs for fuel standards or regulations
• Demonstrated experience in conducting stakeholder consultations and training sessions
• Proven familiarity with vehicle emission standards and fuel quality standards

Skills and knowledge:

• Strong understanding of fuel standard policy implementation, preferably with experience in developing countries
• Experience working in the Pacific region preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Administrative information 

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Detailed CV
3. Brief proposal (max. 3 pages) outlining the approach to developing the SOPs and conducting consultations/training

Selection will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and the quality of the proposal. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.

Timeline:

Application deadline: N/A

Shortlisting and interviews: N/A

Consultant selection and contract signing: N/A

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.