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
