DEADLINE: 26TH MAY, 2025
AGRO-CLIMATIC RESILIENCE IN SEMI-ARID LANDSCAPES (ACRESAL)
FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
NO. 16, BIODUN OLORUNFEMI STREET, CADASTRAL ZONE BO3, WUSE DISTRICT, ABUJA
PHONE: +2348058930008; +2348068055521. WEBSITE: www.acresal.gov.ng EMAIL: fpmu@acresal.gov.ng
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) (CONSULTANCY SERVICES) FOR TRAINING ON THE MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING TOOL (METT)
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the International Development Association for a Credit towards the cost of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, the implementation Agency intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payment for the Consultancy Services for Training on the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT).
The consulting services for the Engagement of a Consultancy Firm for Training on the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) (“the Services”) is to train a cohort of participating ACReSAL State employees in performing the METT scorecard assessment so that they may competently lead METT assessments in various protected areas in states in Northern Nigeria.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
To achieve the core objectives of this assignment, the firm will train and evaluate a cohort of ACReSAL State employees in performing the METT assessment, and lead a real-life METT assessment in a participatory fashion with the trainees to ensure they are field-ready to lead the assessments in their home states.
Training will be provided to the cohorts on the latest version of the METT, METT-4.1 or later. Training will provide detailed contextual learning so that trained practitioners understand the sustainability and conservational aspirations of the tool, and are able to draw upon this knowledge to better ground their experiences leading assessments. Robust training will also be provided on the two main section of the METT-4, datasheets and the assessment form. Training should be both theoretical, explaining and defining all key terms and concepts, as well as practical – leading trainees through a variety of simulated scenarios to put in practice their theoretical knowledge. Finally, training should include best practices for implementing the METT.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this request for expressions of interest via https://acresal.gov.ng/publications/terms-of-reference-for-management-effectiveness-tracking-training-tool-mett/
The Federal Ministry of Environment – Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape Project (ACReSAL) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
- Evidence showing that the firm is a legal entity (certificate of registration)
- Evidence showing the fields of specialty of the firm (consultant’s profile/brochures)
- Experience of working in a similar geographical region
- Availability of Professional Key Staff with Suitable Qualifications in the field of assignment
- Evidence showing the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm in the field of assignment.
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm local time
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) by 26th May, 2025 at 12:00 noon local time.
Agro-Climatic Resilience in the Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project
Attention: Abdul-hamid Umar (The National Project Coordinator)
No.16 Biodun Olorunfemi Street, Cadastral Zone B03, Wuye District,
Abuja – Nigeria +2348068055521, +2348058930008
E-mail: fpmu@acresal.gov.ng
Signed:
Ugbem Matthew Ikade
Procurement Specialist
For: National Project Coordinator
