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The assignment focuses on enhancing the current methodology used by Uganda's MWE and NPA to assess Budget Framework Papers for climate change responsiveness, as mandated by Section 30 of the National Climate Change Act, 2021.

Scope of work:

The consultant will undertake the following activities over the four-month period to enhance the methodologies for assessing climate change responsiveness in Budget Framework Papers (BFPs):

1. Literature Review and Methodology Assessment

• Review existing legal frameworks, policies, and guidelines related to climate change and public finance management in Uganda
• Analyze current BFP assessment methodology being used by MWE and NPA
• Benchmark international best practices on climate change budget assessment, particularly Climate Change Budget Tagging and Climate & Disaster Risk Screening
• Identify gaps, limitations, and areas of improvement in the current assessment approach

2. Methodology Enhancement

• Refine the three-level assessment framework (strategic, programme, activity) with clear guidelines for each level
• Develop detailed scoring criteria that build upon the OECD DAC Rio Markers but are tailored to Uganda's context
• Create standardized templates and tools for assessing climate change responsiveness at all levels
• Design a robust methodology for quantitative assessment of climate finance allocations
• Develop parameters for determining "adequate allocation" for climate change measures
• Conduct comprehensive stakeholder mapping to identify key actors in climate finance and budgeting
• Facilitate consultative workshops with relevant Ministries Departments Agencies, Local Governments, development partners, and civil society
• Present draft methodology for feedback and validation from key stakeholders
• Document stakeholder inputs and incorporate relevant recommendations
• Pilot the enhanced methodology with selected Ministries, Departments Agencies and Local Governments
• Apply the methodology to retrospectively assess previous BFPs as a proof of concept
• Identify practical challenges in implementation and make necessary adjustments
• Normalize and calibrate the methodology to ensure consistency in assessments
• Review the current Fiscal Risk Statement Framework
• Develop guidance for integrating climate change and natural disaster risks into the Fiscal Risk Statement
• Propose mechanisms for estimating fiscal impacts of climate-related events
• Design templates for climate risk reporting within the Fiscal Risk Statement
• Develop comprehensive training materials on the enhanced methodology
• Conduct training sessions for MWE, NPA, and other relevant stakeholders
• Create user manuals and guidance documents for future assessors
• Establish a mentoring approach for knowledge transfer to government staff
• Prepare comprehensive documentation of the enhanced methodology
• Develop standard operating procedures for conducting BFP assessments
• Create templates for issuing the Certificate of Climate Change Compliance
• Produce a final report with recommendations for institutionalizing the methodology
• Develop a phased approach for full implementation of the methodology
• Propose institutional arrangements for sustainable implementation
• Recommend policy and procedural changes needed for effective application
• Outline monitoring mechanisms to track effectiveness of the methodology

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation

4. Field Testing and Refinement

5. Fiscal Risk Statement Alignment

6. Capacity Building

7. Documentation and Reporting

8. Implementation Road Map

The consultant will work closely with the MWE, NPA, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and other relevant stakeholders throughout the assignment to ensure ownership and sustainability of the enhanced methodology.

Deliverables:

The Consultant should have the following qualifications:

• University degree in Economics, Law, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Statistics, Environment and Natural Resources, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree is of advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in assessing and accounting for climate finance, public finance, or environmental policy with specific focus on climate change mainstreaming in budgetary processes.
• Strong knowledge of international climate finance frameworks, particularly the OECD DAC Rio Markers.
• Proven experience in conducting similar task with links to such publications.
• At least 5 years of experience working on climate change projects in developing countries, with preference for experience in East Africa or Uganda specifically.
• Experience in negotiating matters related to climate finance, Loss and Damage
• Experience in climate change policy formulation and analysis
• At least 5 years of experience in assessing proposals for international funds such as the Green Climate Finance (GCF), Adaptation Finance (AF) and others at national level.
• Fluent in English with strong skills in both written communication and technical reporting.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and motivational skills and sensitivity to the local environment as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.