Economic Analysis of Adaptation Options and Development of Adaptation Finance Strategy in Mauritania

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), on behalf of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) invites qualified interested firms to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the upcoming solicitation for Economic Analysis of Adaptation Options and Development of Adaptation Finance Strategy in Mauritania UN Environment Programme (UNEP) supports a number of developing countries to advance their National Adaptation Planning (NAP) processes through projects funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness program (as well as by other funds). In Mauritania, UNEP supports the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD) in implementing a GCF-funded project titled “Building Capacity to Advance National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process in Mauritania”. In this context, UNEP is looking for a qualified contractor to lead (i) the economic analysis of climate change adaptation options to prioritise adaptation strategies responsive to the main climate change risks in Mauritania, and (ii) the development of an adaptation finance strategy for Mauritania, that can maximise public, private and external financial resources towards adaptation to increase implementation progress, innovation and impact. The selected contractor will work in close collaboration with a team of national consultants, recruited directly by MEDD. Key experience required include demonstrated experience in the areas of (i) economic appraisal methods and their application in the climate change adaptation context, and (ii) climate finance mobilization including elaborating financing strategies and involving public, private and/or external (international) financing sources. Understanding of the public budget preparation and expenditure reporting processes is required. Excellent French language skills, as well as English, are a requirement. Some of the expected outcome, outputs and activities are; • Enhanced technical and institutional capacity of Government institutions, vulnerable groups and relevant stakeholders to implement the NAP process; • Adaptation funding strategy to guide climate change financing in the medium- and long-term developed • Determining financing options for prioritized adaptation actions by identifying potential sources of financing and suitable financial instruments, taking into consideration national circumstances, relationships and capacities. • Develop the analytical framework for undertaking the cost-benefit analysis (CBA). • Define national criteria for prioritizing adaptation options • Develop tools and methodology to track public expenditure on climate change adaptation The complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to bidders after this request for EOI is closed.