United Nations Development Programme
National Individual Consultants
Lead Consultant and Gender
Consultant -
Analytical Study of Green Growth Sector and its Potential for Women
Entrepreneurs in Kenya
The green
economy in Kenya is seen as having great potential in ensuring economic growth
in the long run and as stated in a scoping study carried out by the Kenya
Institute for Public Research and Analysis (KIPRA 2012) Kenya should take
advantage of the opportunities that arise from green growth and effectively
address challenges and barriers.
A green
economy approach would allow for ensuring the sustainable consumption of
natural resources, energy efficiency, whilst sustaining economic growth and
development.
The key
sectors of the green economy in which Kenya has begun and continues its efforts
are renewable energy; promotion of sustainable production and consumption;
pollution control and waste management; sustainable production and consumption;
environmental planning and governance; and the restoration of forest
ecosystems.
In the
Kenyan context green economy should be understood as economic activities and
processes that are equitable and inclusive, but do not compromise environmental
sustainability.
In the
Kenyan context green economy should be understood as economic activities and
processes that are equitable and inclusive, but do not compromise environmental
sustainability.
It is
important to note that the draft MTP II of the Government of Kenya brings forth
that the growth strategy of the country embraces measures to ensure a greener
economy and that the economy is put on a low carbon trajectory.
Furthermore,
the African Development Bank (AfDB) in cooperation with UNEP, UNDP, WWF and ILO
are supporting the Government in preparing a Green Economy Strategy and
Implementation Plan that should be completed by the end of 2013.
Given the
potential for the green economy to boost economic growth and create employment
and sustainable livelihoods in Kenya, it is essential that all relevant
stakeholders understand the policy and legal environment and whether it takes
into account the challenges and special considerations needed to ensure that
both potential and current women entrepreneurs are fully participating within
the green economy.
Additionally,
it is important to understand the current businesses that women are operating
in within the green economy and whether these activities have potential for
scaling up and what particular challenges they face.
Objective
The main
objective of this analytical study is to assess the potential for women
entrepreneurs in the green growth sector in Kenya to inform the development of
appropriate programs and strategies supporting and fostering women entrepreneurs
in the sector.
Application Procedure
Interested
and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include
the following:
1. UNDP
Personal History Form (P11) Template provided
2. Detailed
Curriculum Vitae
3. Proposal
for implementing the assignment - Template provided
Please
quote the following references on the subject line depending on the post you
are applying for:-
1. Lead Consultant –
Analytical Study of Green Growth Sector
2. Gender Consultant –
Analytical Study of Green Growth Sector
Applications
should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than
Monday, 18
November
2013 at 2.00 P.M Kenya Time.
Please see
the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and
the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts by visiting the UNDP Kenya
Website: - http://www.ke.undp.org/content/kenya/en/home/operations/procurement