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
Background
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
