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TERMS OF REFERNCES Baseline survey for potential sustainable green development in several economic sectors
National consultant Baseline survey for potential sustainable green development in several economic sectors Food Processing Sector Development Project : Facilitating Regional Market Linkages and Promot ing Export 81276856 GIZ / PSDP Individual contract ( national ) December 20st 2021 until February , 20th , 2022 Project manager / SEC Director General West Bank and Gaza Strip Palestine

A. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT Small Enterprise Center ( SEC ) Association is a Palestinian non - profit or ganization that started in 2002 as a project within the framework of a former GIZ Private Sector Development Program . In 2008 , SEC has been officially registered as an independent non - profit organization governed by the Pales tinian Law of Charitable Associations and Community Organizations No.1 for the year 2000. SEC began with an office in Ramallah and has grown to be a leading national organization serving Palestinian Micro , Small and Me dium Enterprises ( MSME ) and social enterprises ( including cooperatives ) . SEC is implementing the project " Food Processing Sector Development Project : Facilitating Regional Market Linkages and Promoting Export " funded by GIZ . The objective of the project is to contribute to sustainable economic growth of the Palestinian food processing sector through enhanc ing SME's export capacity and competitiveness in external markets through a set of interrelated interventions : to identify new / innovative products that have a good potential for export , develop and implement tools that help participating SMEs to ensure relationship with traders in the target market in the long run . In addition , the project will assess the potential for sus tainable green development in different sectors in the West Bank . One of the project's specific outcomes is : Completed sectors baseline survey for potential sustainable green development in several economic sectors ( e.g. , Textile , Leather & shoes , stone and marble , Tourism , Agro - processed food , Plastic sector and construction ) . Under this project scope , SEC aims at identifying opportunities for sustain able green economy in the seven economic sectors in the West Bank and Gaza Strip

Desk review report on green economy in Palestine • Four round table discussions completed among relevant stakeholders on
green economy • Situational analysis of the green practices in the seven sectors • A detailed green economy research of the seven sectors including the
identification of the sector , main gaps and challenges , opportunities , and
potential interventions • Recommendations on potential enabling interventions to support in
creased investment in environmental and good services on the firm level • Final report summarizing research undertaken , interviews , / consultations
held , analysis , and recommendations for next steps for SEC in supporting
the promotion of green investment in the West Bank and Gaza Strip . All the above deliverables will be submitted in English Language C. EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED • The successful applicant should have the following expertise and quali
fications : At least a master's degree in relevant field , including business adminis tration , industrial engineering , economics , marketing , including environ mental economics , business administration , marketing , etc.
Obtain a recognized certificate in green economy • At least 10 years of experience in research and writing in support of sus
tainable economic development in Palestine ( with an emphasis on green
growth and investment highly desirable ) . • Demonstrated understanding of the potential of green investment and
green economic development Experience working and knowledge of private sector and business ap provals in Palestine ( including practical experience working with na tional and international organizations )
Demonstrated ability to conduct research in Palestine • Demonstrated capacity to work in a consultative manner , good network
ing and capacity to deal well with people • Demonstrated ability to produce high - quality knowledge products in
both Arabic and English Language • Excellent skills in English and Arabic both written and spoken . D. MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTAIOTN ARRANGEMENT • The consultant will report to the project manage / SEC • The consultant will work closely with the project team
All related costs which might cause due to the implementation of the assignment will be covered by the consultants him / her self ( costs such as transportations , hall
rent , food and beverage , telephone calls , internet fees , stationary , etc. ) • The consultant is responsible for providing his / her laptop computers and mobile
phones for using during this assignment Payments will be made upon submission of a detailed timesheet and certification of payment form , and acceptance and confirmation by the supervisor after the end of the assignment . Financial offer should include taxes SEC will deduct the income tax directly from the total value of the contract as law
required . E. DURATION OF APPOINTMENT : The expected level of effort of the expert is around 30 working days , within two months ' time are foreseen for developing the sectors baseline survey for potential sus tainable green development in several economic sectors from signing the contract . Deadlines for Submitting Technical and Financial Offers in English is December , 15 , 2021 to the following e - mail address : info@sec-pal.org .

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B. PURPOSE , SCOPE OF WORK , OUTPUTS & DELIVERABLES Purpose of this assignment : SEC is seeking technical and financial offers from suitably qualified resource person / s to assist SEC to complete sectors baseline survey for potential sus tainable green development in the mentioned above seven economic sectors . Scope of work : Within the technical guidance of the project manager from SEC , the local consultant will lead the work to conduct research in the West Bank and Gaza Strip . The consultant will conduct assessment for seven economic sectors to identify opportunities for sustainable green investment which will have a lasting impact on the Palestinian economy and local communities . In particular , the local consultant will : • Develop a work plan and strategy in consultation with the SEC staff • Kick of meeting with the project staff / SEC • Conduct desk review of project the documents and relevant publications
in Palestine and the region Design and conduct round tables with experts , stakeholders businesses
etc. • Collect primary data from experts , stakeholders , and businesses operating
in the targeted sectors
Identify gaps and opportunities in the studied sectors • Based on the analysis , the consultant will prepare a detailed study - per tar
geted sector including recommendations of most feasible interventions . Key outputs & deliverables are : • Technical methodology and work plan for the assignment

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