TERMS OF REFERENCE
Position:
Consultant for Development of Recommendations on
Development of Economic and Financial Instruments for Water
Resources Management of Agriculture Sector in Kazakhstan
Project number and name: Supporting Kazakhstan’s Transition to a Green Economy Model
Type of Contract:
IC
Duty Station:
Kazakhstan, home-based with trips to Astana city, Almaty and
South Kazakhstan Regions
Duration:
February – April 2016
Background:
The overall objective of the Project is to contribute to Kazakhstan’s long-term
environmental sustainability and inclusive economic development, supporting the country's
transition to a Green Economy Model.
The project will contribute to the Water Governance in line with Green Economy
requirements, increased efficiency of water use, establishing a modernized environmental
governance system. Current assignment will focus on the project Outcome 4 - Highly visible
and replicable pilot actions, focusing on water resources and climate change, with
demonstrable effects at local (region/city/district) level. There is a pilot project to enhancing
Operation and Maintenance of the Irrigation and Drainage systems and development of
Economic and Financial Instruments for Water Resources Management of Agriculture Sector
in Kazakhstan
The assignment also falls under the implementation of the State Programme for Water
Resources Management in Kazakhstan (2014-2020) approved by the Decree of the President
of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 786 of 4 April 2014. The goal of the programme is to: (i)
Secure water supply to the population, environment, and economic sectors through water
saving measures and by increasing the availability of water resources; (ii) Enhance water
resources management efficiency, and (iii) Ensure conservation and protection of aquatic
ecosystems sources and financing.
The economic and financial instruments of water resources management in Kazakhstan is
very crucial and requires the reform of the water sector, from subsidiary to self-sufficient
institution. The recommendations will be accompanied by increased capacity, efficiency and
accountability of the local water management administration (Almaty and South Kazakhstan
Regions Branch Office of the Republican State Enterprise of KazVodkhoz under the Water
Resources Committee), thus also improving local governance outcomes for the citizens.
Therefore, identified for main areas to be considered in the project document that is
proposed process of the water sector development from subsidiary to self-sufficient
institution:
1. Institutional development of Water Resources Committee and national/regional branch
offices KazVodkhoz and building capacity for advanced water management system
2. Development of the economic and financial instruments for water metering and billing
system in irrigation and water resources management in agriculture sector
3. Awareness raising of the rural communities, farmers and operation staff of Water
Resources Committee (especially KazVodkhoz) on water use efficiency and using water
metering and billing system, and
4. Detail analysis of economic and financial instruments in water resources management
in agriculture sector and recommendations to Government of Kazakhstan to reform the
sector based on the best practices demonstrated in the project.
Objective:
The main objective of the work is providing technical support, knowledge sharing and
national/international best practices to the Project Manager on introducing green
technologies on water resources management including tariff, water billing, advance
methods to detect loses in the irrigation and drainage system.
Scope of work:
The consultant is the key expert on development of project document. The project
consultant will:
1. Conduct baseline study and stakeholder analysis:
 Review current situation on all relevant baseline information and current policy and
practices related to the subject
 Identify national and regional key project stakeholders and partners, including
analyzing and (documented) consultations in view of their future/potential role
during the implementation phase;
2. Work closely with appropriate water management professionals and institutions at the
national and local level in order to achieve basic consensus on scale, content and format of
the main project phase
3. Coordinate the development of all components for the main project implementation
phase in full detail and drafting the project documentation following the specific UNDP
requirements, which will include (but not be limited to):
 Project time frame, outcomes, outputs and activities (including a logical framework
and monitoring and evaluation framework);
 Detailed budget with endorsed financial inputs (cash and in-kind);
 Implementation and management arrangement; roles and responsibilities of project
implementation partners;
 Strategy for key national and regional stakeholder participation and involvement;
 TORs, institutional and programme analysis, capacity building/training plans,
awareness raising, communication and outreach strategy, water billing system and
all other relevant annexes as needed;
 Other elements and components, as needed, to ensure completeness, feasibility and
potential effectiveness and efficiency of the planned project implementation phase;
 Develops a description of the social, economic and financial sustainability of
proposed project activities.
 Finalizes the project logical framework, with particular emphasis on water indicators,
 Coordinates the development of the stakeholder involvement plan,
 Feasibility analysis of different options for the implementation of the project
activities and project governance. This will include the selections and detailed
description of the preferred implementation and governance arrangements for the
project.
 Describes roles, functions and responsibilities of different players (governmental,
research, financial institutions, NGOs/CSOs) with respect to regulating, planning,
implementing activities
 Defines the capacity of the key national stakeholders to implement and sustain the
proposed project activities, including recommendations for building capacity
integration into the project design;
 Designs project monitoring and evaluation plan, and budget
 Develops a costing table for all expected project outcomes and outputs,
 Prepare the relevant description for the Project Document – threats analysis matrix
and narrative and logframe with clear indicators for the objective and outcome level,
including the baseline and target values for the indicators;
 Prepare a cost-effectiveness analysis for the full project;
 Assist in the preparation of the monitoring and evaluation framework and plan;
The main overall deliverable under this TOR will be the finalized project documentation
package, with all its elements and components, agreed upon by all stakeholders and
project partners, fully co-financed and ready for incepting the Implementation Phase
(2016-2018).
Expected results and payments:
No.
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2.
Results
Detailed work and mission plan with
timeline and clear deliverables, initial list
of key stakeholder consultations, TORs
for national consultants – to be
submitted to UNDP for endorsement;
Based on the approved detailed work
and mission plan, conduct at least two
missions (mission reports provided after
completion of each mission)
Organize and conduct (a) 1st mission stakeholder meeting(s) to present and
verify the planned new project – the
draft project documentation and all
deliverables under this TOR will be
considered acceptable only if the
relevant key stakeholders will agree on
its main strategy and components from a
Timing
Amount (optional)
February, 2016
20%
March 2016
40%
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technical, financial, and especially
political point of view;
Draft Project Document and sent for
review and clearance
Organized and conducted (a) 2nd mission
- Validation Workshop;
Based on the Validation Workshop
comments and on the feedback from
reviewers, draft the final and complete
Project Documentation with all its
elements and components (in English) –
to be finalized;
Final Project Document ready for
submission for signature by
Implementing Agencies
April 2016
40%
Responsibility:
Reports to Programme Officer/Acting Head of EE Unit.
Ensures timely and quality execution of the Terms of Reference
Ensures unconditional carrying out of requirements of the Contract
Travel:
In the course of the assignment, the expert is expected to visit Astana city, Almaty and
South Kazakhstan Regions. The exact dates for the missions will be agreed with the Project
Manager
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Responsibility:
Reports to Project Manager and Programme Officer of EE Unit
Ensures timely and quality execution of the Terms of Reference
Ensures unconditional carrying out of requirements of the Contract
Knowledge and skills:
Higher education in the sphere of water resources management, engineering, finance, public
administrations or related spheres
Professional qualifications with at least ten (10) years of professional experience
At least 5 years of work experience as a project development, implementation and work
experience in multi-sector project management;
Good awareness on objectives and procedures of international organizations, in particular,
on UNDP and its partners (Government, GEF, EU, UNECE, IFIs, large NGOs, current and
potential donors) is preferable;
Experience in the related projects;
Work experience with government bodies, representatives of local government, civil society
organizations, academic societies;
Good capacities for strategic thinking, planning and management;
Experience in planning and holding workshops, etc.;
Experience in establishment of cooperation with stakeholders, institutions and organizations.
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Good computer skills;
Knowledge of UNDP project development, implementation procedures, including
procurement, disbursements, and reporting and monitoring will be an added advantage.
Project
ID
COA (MUST BE INDICATED IN NUMBERS)
Dept
Activity
Account Amount
Fund
ID
71300
Total:
Agreed by:
Gulzhamal Issayeva,
Project manager
signature
date
Impl
Agency
Donor