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