MNG/IC/2023/INT/002 - Just Energy Transition and Human Development Expert
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Background
Country: "Mongolia National Human Development Country Paper (HDCP) 2023" project, Mongolia
Description of the Assignment: International Consultant - Just Energy Transition and Human Development Expert
Period of assignment/services (if applicable): 18 working days over 4 months
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National HDR Background
Human Development is about People, Opportunities, and Choices - choices that people make in expanding human capabilities, freedoms, human and gender equality, inclusivity to provide opportunities for enabling all the people to live healthy and prosperous lives in a clean environment. People are the real wealth of the nations; however, they are at the mercy of the tradeoffs made by the policymakers and business leaders in consumption and investment decisions. In 1990, UNDP started producing Human Development Reports (HDRs). These reports question national policy choices and initiate a high-level policy dialogue on pressing challenges faced by the people to invite attention and discussion for putting a focus on creating opportunities for the people by investing in them and enlarging their choices and enabling them to make informed decision for their wellbeing[i].
Mongolia has so far produced six NHDRs. The latest NHDR, published in 2016, focused on youth and it analysed the opportunities, choices and challenges facing young people in Mongolia. It concentrated on enlarging people’s opportunities and choices to live long, healthy, and productive lives. The report identified its priority areas to work under four thematic pillars such as developing capability, increasing opportunity, empowering youth, and enhancing security. Under the pillars, the NHDR advocated to improve the quality of education, promote healthy lifestyles, reduce the skill mismatch, create more jobs for youth, promote political participation, encourage social engagement, reduce the vulnerability to violence, and strengthen family and community support.
The UNDP Country Office has planned to produce a human development country paper on “Just Energy Transition and Human Development in Mongolia” by June 2023. Human Development Country Paper is considered a relatively focused version of the National HDR. It would need to have a balance in terms of brevity, scope, and the quality of content and ideas presented in there.
Objective of the Paper
National Human Development Country Paper (HDCP) will analyse the impact of Just Energy Transition on Human Development (income and livelihood, life expectancy, education and skills, and environment) of the most vulnerable population especially women, herders, elderly, youth, and minorities in Mongolia in Collaboration with researchers and UNDP collaborators working on quantifying the impact of just energy transition on human development under the direction and supervision of UNDP Mongolia Country Economist and will ensure the delivery of high-quality report which will examine the human development needs of the population at risk in Mongolia, present policy options to promote sustainable and just energy transition, while exploring the critical factors to be addressed by the government of Mongolia such as fossil fuel subsidy reduction, subsidy reallocation, social protection measures, gender and clean energy, energy efficiency, net-zero in energy sector by 2050, and its impact on green growth, green jobs, and economic diversification in other sectors of the economy.
Please Refer to the attached concept note for NHDR for further details.
[i] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 2003. Human Development Report 2003 – Millennium Development Goals: A Compact Among Nations to End Human Poverty, p. 28. New York: Oxford University Press.
Institutional Arrangement
The National Human Development Country Paper Lead Author will work under the supervision of UNDP country economist. The Lead Author will collaborate with the core team of National Human Development Country Paper 2023 which will comprise of technical team from UNDP (NHDR coordinator, gender analyst, and finance assistant), international consultant as lead author, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Energy and local researchers.
The International Lead consultant will act as an integrator role to consolidate and revise the inputs from all team members across all chapters to ensure data quality and consistency. The Consultant will report directly to UNDP Economist, and the Director General of the Centre of Development Policy Research of the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
The National Human Development Country Paper Lead Author will be responsible for the research and writing of the report and contributing to its launch and promotion. The Lead Author, an expert in Just Energy Transition and Human Development, is responsible for the development and delivery of a quality country paper, in accordance with minimum standards and principles of NHDR development. He/she should contribute to human development paper preparation through developing an outline and drafting of relevant sections and final editing of the materials for larger audience based on background technical research paper, reports, literature, HDI data, and policy briefs; and assist respective Project Manager/Country Economist in implementing the process and compiling the Human Development Country Paper.
The Expected Results and Timing:
Comprehensive text of the report agreed in cooperation with Human Development Report Project Manager in two drafts, as follows:
Initial draft of the paper within 2 months of signing the contract;
Final version of the paper within 3 months of signing the contract;
Based on the comments received from peers’ review, as well as from the consultations phase, prepare the final materials and give inputs for the Final version of the document by the end of June 2023.
Time Duration and Travel:
Assignment will be set from end of March 2023 until the end of June 2023, in the duration of 18 consultancy days. No travel is envisaged during the assignment.
Special Considerations:
Written materials produced as per this ToR are UNDP ownership i.e. the texts are regarded as commissioned background papers. Therefore, the texts could be subject of rewriting or editing for sake of consistency with the overall NHDR’s context, language and style and for the report’s messages powerful reinforcement. This is to clarify that a HDR represent a consensus, but the final report is not a “consensus document” where all the institutions and individuals involved must align their varied views.
Gender analyses are mandatory and should be cross cutting. Each of the report sections should dedicate a reference to indicate differences experienced by women and men i.e., to provide references how human capital context impact men/women.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
The lead author will write the paper answering the following research questions:
- How just energy transition (alternative energy for lighting, heating, and cooling) will impact human development (incomes, health, life expectancy, education and skills, and environment) in terms of winners and losers in the process especially the most vulnerable population groups which include women, single head of family (women in particular), children, youth, elderly, disabled, minorities?
- In answering this question, the focus will be on economic, social, cultural, human development and environmental linkages of just energy transition, including rural urban divide and migration through just energy transition, gender empowerment, clean cooking and heating, challenges, issues, and opportunities for green growth and green jobs in Renewable Energy and Related Sectors.
- How negative externality from fossil fuel subsidies is impacting human development outcomes (health, income, days lost for work due to illnesses caused by air pollution, etc.)?
- This question is expected to be answered by referring to true and hidden cost of coal energy production, cost of health care and care giving time lost related to air pollution, negative externality of fossil fuel subsidies for lost opportunity for economic diversification (the ratchet affect), reallocation of fossil fuel subsidies for alternative energy and HD, and political challenges and public willingness for just energy transition.
- How can fossil fuel subsidies be reoriented towards increasing alternative energy? Is continuation of fossil fuel subsidies playing a ratchet effect and not letting countries like Mongolia kick-start just energy transition?
- The expert is expected to answer this question by The expert is expected to answer this question by focusing on identifying solutions for supporting just energy transition using social protection measures for accelerating just energy transition, designing integrated approach for households and businesses to adopt RE using examples from other countries, policy recommendations for mobilizing global financial resources available for SDG7 (energy shift) to leverage human development in Mongolia, identifying levers for Kick-starting innovation, economic diversification, net-zero, and development of SDG finance, and use of carbon finance for financing just transition.
Objectives of the assignment:
The Lead author shall work in close consultation with and report to the NHDR Project Manager within UNDP Country Office in Mongolia. The Lead author’s key responsibilities will be as follows:
- Develop, elaborate the topic of HDCP further: “Just Energy Transition and Human Development in Mongolia”, by refining the outline/sections of the paper provided by the UNDP country office based on the initial consultations process;
- Contributes substantively to the preparation of the report, including providing guidance to data gathering method, literature review, policy assessment, and organizational structure of the report, to ensure the interlinkage between sections; and
- Develop the draft of the paper ensuring that the content and data meet the guidelines of the HDR Toolkit for National & Regional Human Development Report.[i]
- Provide editorial supports to the respective core research team.
- Provide on-going guidance, advice, and substantive comments to the contributions made by other researchers at defined stages in the process, and ensures adequate reviews and consultations, particularly on sensitive topics and materials,
- Put together a consistent text for HDCP out of the contributors’ submissions (such as background research paper, policy briefs) including the topics he/she was in-charge of developing/writing;
- Substantive involvement remotely in the roundtable consultations process by designing the questions, guidelines, and implementing with CO support, and documenting recommendations of the roundtables around three main research questions posed above – at least 3 round tables will be organized;
- Ensure a participatory approach and the promotion of the report by:
- Ensuring that all members of the NHDR team consult relevant stakeholders during the preparation of their contributions;
- Actively participating in the consultation process organised throughout the preparation of the report;
- In close collaboration with the UNDP and other stakeholders, brief counterparts on process and findings as they emerge;
- Edit the various draft of the paper to ensure consistency throughout the report and to include comments and suggestions received during the consultation process to the possible extent. Specifically, in consultation with the Project Manager, incorporate relevant inputs and comments obtained within public consultations, discussions, stakeholder consultations, and peer reviews in the draft paper;
- Based on the available research data, as well as from consultations, provide recommendations for concrete policy options including detailed elaboration of the legislation framework changes, which will be affected by just energy transition in Mongolia;
- Quality control and guidance of the individual contributors (research assistants, country researchers) and other contributing parties in terms of academic rigor and meeting deadlines;
- Take part in the HDCP launch – UNDP may request to present in the launch or during the participatory HDCP’s development process;
- Complete the tasks and deliverables as per the deadlines/timeframes set by UNDP;
- Ensure proper use of textboxes, graphic, messages and data in making the case for human development through just energy transition;
- Ensure the entire HD document is in accordance with guidelines provided within NHDR Toolkit http://78.136.31.142/external/toolkit/contents/tools.html ;
- Ensure the language of the report is understandable to widest audience, in line with NHDR’s language requirements.
- Coordinate the process of preparing Mongolia HDCP 2023 to ensure that the content and data meet the guidelines of the HDR Toolkit for National & Regional Human Development Report.
- Promotes a participatory approach to the preparation of the report and participate in its promotion and dissemination to wider stakeholder possible.
- Ensure a smooth communication among all team members in all phases of the process;
Use an efficient and effective approach, while facilitating brainstorming, joint reviews, and collaboration.
[i] The NHDR Toolkit is available on-line at http://hdr.undp.org/en/reports/publications/title,1281,en.html
Expected Outputs, Deliverables, and Schedule of Payments
Deliverables/ Outputs
Estimated Duration
Installment (%)
Review and Approvals Required
Deliverable #1:
- Submission of an inception report determining the scope and detailed structure/table of contents of HDR Paper 2023, detailing key element of each section, data requirements, and theoretical framework showing the interlinkages among the selected areas/themes and their contribution to the potential development of Just Energy Transition in Mongolia;
- The inception report must demonstrate clear directions and guidance how key research questions shall be answered.
- Support the preparation of three consultation sessions, with the government and other stakeholders
2 weeks after contract signing (March 15, 2023)
20%
Economist UNDP and or Project coordinator (PC) at PIU
Deliverable #2:
- Submission of first draft of paper by consolidating inputs from core research team, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of the sections;
- Support the preparation of validation workshop for consultation to collect inputs from key stakeholders,
May 15, 2023
30%
Same as above
Deliverable #3:
- Submission of final draft paper by consolidating inputs from core drafting team, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of the thematic chapters;
June 15, 2023
30%
Same as above
Deliverable #4:
- Submission of final version of the paper, including the executive summary, introduction, discussion, and the concluding section highlighting implementable policy recommendations to drive the SDG7 process towards achieving results.
- Support the Report Launch
June 25, 2023
June 30, 2023
20%
Same as above
Total Estimated Period
4 months
Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities skills;
- Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
- Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work;
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
- Comprehensiveness knowledge of just energy transition and Human Development;
- Proficiency in the use of office IT applications and internet in conducting research;
- Outstanding communication, project management and organizational skills;
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills;
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards;
- Positive, constructive attitude to work; and
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Internationally recognized master's degree (A PhD is preferred) in social sciences (economics, energy economics, public policy, development studies, or related field). Women are encouraged to apply.
Experience:
- For master's degree minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, and for PhD Minimum 5 years of experience, in academia or research institutions, with a focus on the analysis of socio-economic issues, human development, renewable energy, green growth, just transition, etc.
- Experience in developing complex knowledge products - preferably with the UN, development partners, or the Government is an asset.
- Relevant working experiences in conducting policy research, participating in, organizing, and quality controlling policy research and debates and conducting policy advocacy; experiences in preparing HDRs/NHDRs are assets.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Human Development concepts and approaches as experiences in applying these to policy questions as well as on HDR/NHDR processes.
- Familiarity with UNDP/HDRO Corporate NHDR policy, NHDR principles and quality criteria is required.
- Experience with preparation of regional or national HDR will be highly desirable.
- Good understanding of Mongolian political and economic context is an asset.
Language requirements:
- Fluency in English language both written and spoken is required (can be demonstrated by attaching a sample publication).
Scope of Price Proposal
A contractor must send a financial proposal based on the Lump Sum Amount. The total amount quoted shall be inclusive and include costs components required to perform the deliverables identified in the TOR, including professional fees, content dissemination costs, third-party involvement and any other applicable cost to be incurred by the contractor in completing the assignment. The contract price will be a fixed output-based price regardless of the extension of the herein specified duration.
Evaluation Method and Criteria
The professional service provider will be evaluated based on the following methodology cumulative analysis. The award of the contract shall be made to the professional service provider whose offer will be evaluated and determined as a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and b) having received the highest score out of a set of weighted technical criteria (70%) and financial criteria (30%). The financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the lowest-priced proposal received by UNDP for the assignment.
Technical Criteria for Evaluation
A point-based scoring system is used for the technical criteria evaluation. Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation. A list of similar policy analysis work should be provided.
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