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 Description of the project
ARTSI aims to design and operationalize a global grant mechanism that supports the reform of subsidies harmful to nature while scaling positive incentives for biodiversity and climate outcomes. The project includes three pilot countries—Colombia, Fiji, and the Philippines— where models of incentive reform will be tested, alongside a co‑design process, knowledge management system, and gender‑sensitive monitoring framework. The initiative aligns with GEF Goal 8.1 to reform environmentally harmful subsidies and advance Target 18 under the Kunming‑Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
 
The Scope of Work described in this RFP will follow from those activities. Specifically:
• Support ARTSI pilot programs in implementing safeguard and gender monitoring as identified in workplan developed in prior contract.
• Review the Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) approved for the project and support its implementation by integrating and monitoring mitigation measures in project and pilot activities.
• Support the Partnership and MEAL Manager in disseminating, implementing, and monitoring, and capturing data for the SEP, GMP, and AGM to ensure inclusive participation, gender equity, and accessible grievance redress mechanisms throughout project activities. Ensure that materials, communication channels, and venues are adequate for reaching disadvantaged/ vulnerable groups. Support the effective functioning of the Accountability and Grievance Mechanism (AGM), ensuring accessibility and responsiveness to women, Indigenous Peoples, and vulnerable groups.
• Develop and deliver training modules and materials on gender equality, safeguards, and inclusive stakeholder engagement for PMU staff, pilot teams, and implementing partners.
• Provide advisory inputs to the knowledge management and learning system to ensure gender-responsive knowledge generation and sharing, contribute to the Knowledge Management and Community of Practice Plans, and ensure gender and social inclusion considerations are mainstreamed in learning events, training, and communications.
• Provide technical assistance for pilot activities in Colombia, Fiji, and the Philippines to adaptively manage recognized risks, identified in previous contract.
• Contribute to the development and/or review of evaluation criteria for the ARTSI pilots to address social and environmental impacts on different stakeholder groups and the effectiveness of safeguard provisions; contribute to pilot evaluation reports.
Offeror requirements:
The below listed criteria represent the minimum requirements for all offerors responding to the RFP. 
• Advanced degree in gender studies, environmental or social sciences, natural resource management, or a related field. 
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience integrating gender and safeguards in conservation, including preparation and implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), and working experience creating, implementing, and monitoring Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS). 
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing international social safeguards policies/standards (e.g., GEF, GCF, World Bank, IFC); familiarity with CI-GEF Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). 
• Knowledge and experience with grant-making procedures, including safeguards compliance and gender and IP&LC inclusion.
• Experience designing or supporting stakeholder engagement processes and grievance redress mechanisms. 
• Familiarity with women’s associations and networks, indigenous associations. 
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, and communication skills; fluency in English required; multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.