Request for expression of interest for selection # 1205302 Assignment Title Analysis of land and resource tenure regimes and the ability to transfer Emission Reductions titles to the FCPF Carbon Fund in the context of the Emission Reduction Initiative in Mexico Publication Date 11-Nov-2015 Expression of Interest Deadline 26-Nov-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) Language of Notice English Selection Notice Assignment Country MX - Mexico Funding Sources The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment/services under: BB - BANK BUDGET TF018693 - MX PREPARATION OF THE ER PROGRAM Individual/Firm The consultant will be a firm. Assignment Description SELECTION FOR CONSULTANTS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Electronic Submissions through World Bank Group eConsultant2 https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW Econsult No. 1205302 Assignment Title: Analysis of land and resource tenure regimes and the ability to transfer Emission Reductions titles to the FCPF Carbon Fund in the context of the Emission Reduction Initiative in Mexico Assignment Countries: Mexico ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION Analyze existing land and resource tenure regimes in IRE planned implementation areas and the ability of the Mexican Government to transfer titles to Emission Reductions from deforestation and forest degradation to the FCPF Carbon Fund in the context of REDD+ performance-based payments and the applicable national law, and based on that, generate a proposal of the rights title on Emission Reductions. FUNDING SOURCE The World Bank intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following trust fund(s): - BANK BUDGET - MX PREPARATION OF THE ER PROGRAM FIRM PROFILE The consultant will be a firm. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The World Bank now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest. Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eTendering (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html) NOTES Following this invitation for Expression of Interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding. Qualification Criteria 1. Interdisciplinary team with experience in legal, environmental and policy-related disciplines or similar. * 2. Work experience related to REDD+, a minimum of 5 years of relevant of professional experience. * 3. Experience developing projects related to the analysis of Mexico's legal and regulatory frameworks in relation to the constitutional, environment, rural, agrarian, agriculture and forestry sectors; a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. * 4. Knowledge of the Spanish language of key staff. * 5. The consultant team need to have experience in related work to land tenure analysis and land use in Mexico * 6. Work experience on projects related to climate change, REDD+ and rural sector, a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience. * * - Mandatory