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7.9.2015
REPUBLIC
OF RWANDA
OF RWANDA
RWANDA
ENVIRONMENT MA
ENVIRONMENT MA
P.O.
BOX 7436 KIGALI.
BOX 7436 KIGALI.
RECRUITMENT OF A
NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
TITLE OF CONSULTANCY:
Consultancy for the preparation of the 3rd National Report on the
Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Rwanda
Consultancy for the preparation of the 3rd National Report on the
Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Rwanda
REF:
NG 02/REMA-IC/2015 -16
NG 02/REMA-IC/2015 -16
BACKGROUND AND
CONTEXT
CONTEXT
The
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity was
adopted in 2000 in Montreal, Canada; it was ratified by Rwanda in 2003. The
objective of the Protocol is to provide adequate level of the protection in the
field of the ‘safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms,
resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the
conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity was
adopted in 2000 in Montreal, Canada; it was ratified by Rwanda in 2003. The
objective of the Protocol is to provide adequate level of the protection in the
field of the ‘safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms,
resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the
conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
The
Protocol contributes to the operationalization of the Organic Law N° 04/2005
determining the modalities of protection, Conservation and promotion of
environment in Rwanda, especially the article 20 which provides for special
legislation regarding the introduction, importation and exportation of plant
and animal species as well as article 41 which guarantees a right of every
person in Rwanda to a healthy environment and ecosystem protection.
Protocol contributes to the operationalization of the Organic Law N° 04/2005
determining the modalities of protection, Conservation and promotion of
environment in Rwanda, especially the article 20 which provides for special
legislation regarding the introduction, importation and exportation of plant
and animal species as well as article 41 which guarantees a right of every
person in Rwanda to a healthy environment and ecosystem protection.
It
is required that all parties to the Protocol put in place appropriate legal and
regulatory mechanisms for ensuring the effective implementation. The
preparation of regular national reports on the Protocol implementation is among
other requirements as per the article 33 on monitoring and reporting.
is required that all parties to the Protocol put in place appropriate legal and
regulatory mechanisms for ensuring the effective implementation. The
preparation of regular national reports on the Protocol implementation is among
other requirements as per the article 33 on monitoring and reporting.
In
the framework of the preparation of the 3rd national report on the
implementation of Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, Rwanda Environment
management Authority has initiated the process with the support from the Global
Environment Facility through UNEP. The report will focus on the Protocol
implementation for the period of September 2011 to August 2015.
the framework of the preparation of the 3rd national report on the
implementation of Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, Rwanda Environment
management Authority has initiated the process with the support from the Global
Environment Facility through UNEP. The report will focus on the Protocol
implementation for the period of September 2011 to August 2015.
The
consultant will be selected under a Consultant Qualifications Selection (CQS).
consultant will be selected under a Consultant Qualifications Selection (CQS).
1. Submission
requirements
requirements
The application shall
include:
include:
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A motivation letter expressing suitability for the assignment;
A motivation letter expressing suitability for the assignment;
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Curriculum Vitae of the consultant with the supporting documents (Copies of
Academic qualifications);
Curriculum Vitae of the consultant with the supporting documents (Copies of
Academic qualifications);
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A detailed work plan and description of methodology;
A detailed work plan and description of methodology;
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A financial proposal that will facilitate contract negotiations;
A financial proposal that will facilitate contract negotiations;
2. Address for
submission:
submission:
All
applications to be clearly marked “Application for individual consultancy
for the preparation of the 3ni National Report on the Implementation of the
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Rwanda” and Addressed to:
applications to be clearly marked “Application for individual consultancy
for the preparation of the 3ni National Report on the Implementation of the
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Rwanda” and Addressed to:
The
Director General of REMA
Director General of REMA
lnyota House, near
UK Embassy
UK Embassy
Boulevard de
l’Umuganda
l’Umuganda
P.O. Box 7436 –
Kigali,
Kigali,
3. Other Details:
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Late applications shall not be considered;
Late applications shall not be considered;
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The deadline for submission of applications shall be on 07/09/2015 at 14h00;
The deadline for submission of applications shall be on 07/09/2015 at 14h00;
–
Terms of Reference (ToRs) of the above mentioned consultancy can be collected
at REMA’s reception or on REMA’s website (www.rema.gov.rw);
Terms of Reference (ToRs) of the above mentioned consultancy can be collected
at REMA’s reception or on REMA’s website (www.rema.gov.rw);
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Your documents shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of
Submission.
Your documents shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of
Submission.
Enquiries
regarding this consultancy may be addressed in writing to: jkayijamahe@rema.gov.rw and ekabera@rama.gov.rw
regarding this consultancy may be addressed in writing to: jkayijamahe@rema.gov.rw and ekabera@rama.gov.rw
Sincerely,
Done
at Kigali; on 4.8.2015
at Kigali; on 4.8.2015
Dr.
Rose MUKAN MEJE
Rose MUKAN MEJE
Director
General of REMA
General of REMA
