GEF CEO ENDORSEMENT- Strengthening BMM-IUCN Collaboration for Gamsberg BOA- Advancing Biodiversity Reporting and Project Insights Full Time NEW

Request for Proposals (RfP)

Short-term Consultancy – GEF CEO ENDORSEMENT- Strengthening BMM-IUCN Collaboration for Gamsberg BOA- Advancing Biodiversity Reporting and Project Insights

IUCN Eastern and Southern African Regional Office (ESARO), South Africa Country Office RfP Reference: IUCN-25-05-P03719-01

Welcome to this Procurement by IUCN. You are hereby invited to submit a Proposal. Please read the

information and instructions carefully because non-compliance with the instructions may result in disqualification of your Proposal from this Procurement.

1. REQUIREMENTS

A detailed description of the services and/or goods to be provided can be found in Attachment 1.

2. CONTACT DETAILS

During the course of this procurement, i.e. from the publication of this RfP to the award of a contract, you may not discuss this procurement with any IUCN employee or representative other than the following contact. You must address all correspondence and questions to the contact, including your proposal.

IUCN Contact: [email protected]

3. PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE

3.1. This timetable is indicative and may be changed by IUCN at any time. If IUCN decides that changes to any of the deadlines are necessary, we will contact you.

DATE-ACTIVITY

15 May 2025-Publication of theRequest for Proposals

20 May 2025-Deadline for expressions of interest

22 May 2025-Deadline for submission of questions

25 May 2025-Planned publication of responses to questions

30 June 2025-Deadline for submission of Proposals to IUCN (“Submission Deadline”)

7 June 2025-Clarification of Proposals

23 June2025-Planned date for contract award

1 July 2025-Expected contract start date

3.2. Please email the IUCN contact to confirm whether or not you are intending to submit aproposal by the deadline stated above.

4.COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

4.1. Your Proposal must consist of the following three documents:

• Signed Declaration of Undertaking (see Attachment 2)
• Technical Proposal (see Section 4.4 below)
• Financial Proposal (see Section 4.5 below)

Proposals must be prepared in English.

4.2. Your Proposal must be submitted by email to the IUCN Contact (see Section 2). The subject heading of the email shall be [IUCN – BMM South Africa – bidder name]. The bidder name is the name of the company/organisation on whose behalf you are submitting the proposal, or your own surname if you are bidding as a self-employed consultant. Your proposal must be submitted in PDF format. You may submit multiple emails suitably annotated, e.g. Email 1 of 3, if attached files are too large to suit a single email transmission. You may not submit your Proposal by uploading it to a file-sharing tool.

IMPORTANT: Submitted documents must be password-protected so that they cannot be opened and read before the submission deadline. Please use the same password for all submitted documents. After the deadline has passed and within 12 hours, please send the password to the IUCN Contact. This will ensure a secure bid submission and opening process. Please DO NOT email the password before the deadline for Proposal submission.

4.3. Eligibility

Not applicable

4.3.Technical Proposal

The technical proposal must address each of the criteria stated below explicitly and separately, quoting the relevant criteria reference number (left-hand column).

Proposals in any other format will significantly increase the time it takes to evaluate, and such Proposals may therefore be rejected at IUCN’s discretion. Where CVs are requested, these must be of the individuals who will actually carry out the work specified and meet the eligibility criteria stated above in Section 4.3. The individuals you put forward may only be substituted with IUCN’s approval.

IUCN will evaluate technical proposals with regards to each of the following criteria and their relative importance:

Criterion-Sub- Criteria Description-Weighting

1.Concept and methodology-45

1.1.Clarity and completeness of the tender (5)

A clear understanding of site visit/workshop facilitation, strategy development, performance review, and audit support is crucial.

The proposal should clearly outline the tasks (e.g., site visit logistics, stakeholder coordination, reporting timelines).

1.2.Proposed approach and methods, including workplan (40)

The workplan must describe how the consultant will:

• Facilitate joint site visits and workshops (e.g., stakeholder engagement techniques).
• Conduct the BoA performance review
• Draft the resource mobilization concept (e.g., donor targeting, strategic alignment).
• Support the independent audit process (e.g., ToR development, coordination, quality assurance).

Use of participatory, inclusive, and context-appropriate methodologies will score high.

2.Qualifications and Experience of proposed consultants-30

2.1. Team leader/portfolio manager (20)

Must demonstrate experience with:

• Biodiversity offsets.
• South African environmental regulatory frameworks.
• Stakeholder coordination, especially between government and private sector.

A track record in project management and strategy development is essential.

2.2. Other key staff to be employed on the project (10)

Environmental law expert for the audit support.

Conservation finance/resource mobilization expert.

Monitoring and evaluation specialist for the performance review.

3. Track record-25

3.1.Environmental law experience in South Africa (10)

Ensuring the BoA aligns with South African environmental law.

Drafting/reviewing audit ToRs for the BMM BoA third independent audit

3.2.Experience in implementing No Net Loss/NetGain biodiversity approaches with the private sector (5)

Developing the Integrated Landscape approach concept strategy

3.3.Strong interpersonal consultation skills for delivering quality outputs through teamwork(10)

Facilitating site visits and workshops.

Gathering stakeholder input during the strategy and audit review processes.

Collaborating with private and government actors effectively.

TOTAL-100

4.5. Financial Proposal

4.5.1.The financial proposal must be a fixed and firm price for the provision of the goods/services stated in the RfP in their entirety to a maximum of USD 15 000.

4.5.2. Prices include all costs

Submitted rates and prices are deemed to include all costs, insurances, taxes (except VAT, see below), fees, expenses, liabilities, obligations, risk and other things necessary for the performance of the Terms of Reference or Specification of Requirements. IUCN will not accept charges beyond those clearly stated in the Financial Proposal. This includes applicable withholding taxes and similar. It is your responsibility to determine whether such taxes apply to your organisation and to include them in your financial offer.

4.5.3.Applicable Goods and Services Taxes

Proposal rates and prices shall be exclusive of Value Added Tax.

4.5.4.Currency of proposed rates and prices

All rates and prices submitted by Proposers shall be in USD.

4.5.5.Breakdown of rates and prices

4.6.Additional information not requested by IUCN should not be included in your Proposal and will not be considered in the evaluation.

4.7. Your proposal must remain valid and capable of acceptance by IUCN for a period of 90 calendar days following the submission deadline.

4.8.Withdrawals and Changes

You may freely withdraw or change your proposal at any time prior to the submission deadline by written notice to IUCN Contact. However, in order to reduce the risk of fraud, no changes or withdrawals will be accepted after the submission deadline.

5. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

5.1. Completeness

IUCN will firstly check your proposal for completeness. Incomplete proposals will not be considered further.

5.2. Technical Evaluation

5.2.1. Scoring Method

Your proposal will be assigned a score from 0 to 10 for each of the technical evaluation

criteria, such that ‘0’ is low and ‘10’ is high.

5.2.2. Minimum Ǫuality Thresholds

Proposals that receive a score of ‘0’ for any of the criteria will not be considered further.

5.2.3.Technical Score

Your score for each technical evaluation criterion will be multiplied with the respective relative weight (see Section 4.4) and these weighted scores added together to give your proposal’s overall technical score.

5.3. Financial Evaluation and Financial Scores

The financial evaluation will be based upon the full total price you submit. Your financial proposal will receive a score calculated by dividing the lowest financial proposal that has passed the minimum quality thresholds (see Section 5.2.2) by the total price of your financial proposal.

Thus, for example, if your financial proposal is for a total of CHF 100 and the lowest financial proposal is CHF 80, you will receive a financial score of 80/100 = 80%.

5.4. Total Score

Your proposal’s total score will be calculated as the weighted sum of your technical score and your financial score.

The relative weights will be:

Technical: 70%

Financial: 30%

Thus, for example, if your technical score is 83% and your financial score is 77%, you will receive a total score of 83 * 70% + 77 * 30% = 58.1% + 23.1% = 81.2%.

Subject to the requirements in Sections 4 and 7, IUCN will award the contract to the bidder whose proposal achieves the highest total score.

6.EXPLANATION OF PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

6.1.IUCN is using the Invitation Procedure for this procurement. This means that only invited bidders may submit a proposal. IUCN typically invites from four to six bidders to submit aproposal.

6.2.You are welcome to ask questions or seek clarification regarding this procurement. Please email the IUCN Contact(see Section 2), taking note of the deadline for submission ofquestions in Section 3.1.

6.3. All proposals must be received by the submission deadline in Section 3.1 above. Late proposals will not be considered. All proposals received by the submission deadline will be evaluated by a team of two or more evaluators in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in in this RfP. No other criteria will be used to evaluate proposals. The contract will be awarded to the bidder whose proposal received the highest Total Score. IUCN does, however, reserve the right to cancel the procurement and not award a contract at all.

6.4. IUCN will contact the bidder with the highest-scoring proposal to finalise the contract. We will contact unsuccessful bidders after the contract has been awarded and provide detailed feedback. The timetable in Section 3.1 gives an estimate of when we expect to have completed the contract award, but this date may change depending on how long the evaluation of proposals takes.

7.CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROCUREMENT

7.1.To participate in this procurement, you are required to submit a proposal, which fully complies with the instructions in this RfP and the Attachments.

7.1.1.It is your responsibility to ensure that you have submitted a complete and fully compliant proposal.

7.1.2.Any incomplete or incorrectly completed proposal submission may be deemed non- compliant, and as a result you may be unable to proceed further in the procurement process.

7.1.3.IUCN will query any obvious clerical errors in your proposal and may, at IUCN’s sole discretion, allow you to correct these, but only if doing so could not be perceived as giving you an unfair advantage.

7.2. In order to participate in this procurement, you must meet the following conditions:

• Free of conflicts of interest
• Registered on the relevant professional or trade register of the country in which you are established (or resident, if self-employed)
• In full compliance with your obligations relating to payment of social security contributions and of all applicable taxes
• Not been convicted of failing to comply with environmental regulatory requirements or other legal requirements relating to sustainability and environmental protection
• Not bankrupt or being wound up
• Never been guilty of an offence concerning your professional conduct
• Not involved in fraud, corruption, acriminal organisation, money laundering, terrorism, or any other illegal activity.

7.3.You must complete and sign the Declaration of Undertaking (see Attachment 2)

7.4.If you are participating in this procurement as a member of a joint venture, or are using sub- contractors, submit a separate Declaration of Undertaking for each member of the joint venture and sub-contractor, and be clear in your proposal which parts of the goods/services are provided by each partner or sub-contractor.

7.5.Each bidder shall submit only one proposal, either individually or as a partner in a joint venture. In case of joint venture, one company shall not be allowed to participate in two different joint ventures in the same procurement nor shall a company be allowed to submit a proposal both on its behalf and as part of a joint venture for the same procurement. A bidder who submits or participates in more than one proposal (other than as a subcontractor or in cases of alternatives that have been permitted or requested) shall cause all the proposals with the bidder’s participation to be disqualified.

7.6.By taking part in this procurement, you accept the conditions set out in this RfP, including the following:

• It is unacceptable to give or offer any gift or consideration to an employee or other representative of IUCN as a reward or inducement in relation to the awarding of a contract. Such action will give IUCN the right to exclude you from this and any future procurements, and to terminate any contract that may have been signed with you.
• Any attempt to obtain information from an employee or other representative of IUCN concerning another bidder will result in disqualification.
• Any price fixing or collusion with other bidders in relation to this procurement shall give IUCN the right to exclude you and any other involved bidder(s) from this and any future procurements and may constitute a criminal offence.

8.CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

8.1.IUCN follows the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The information you submit to IUCN as part of this procurement will be treated as confidential and shared only as required to evaluate your proposal in line with the procedure explained in this RfP, and for the maintenance of a clear audit trail. For audit purposes, IUCN is required to retain your proposal in its entirety for 10 years after the end of the resulting contract and make this available to internal and external auditors and donors as and when requested.

8.2.In the Declaration of Undertaking (Attachment 2) you need to give IUCN express permission to use the information you submit in this way, including personal data that forms part of your proposal. Whereyouincludepersonal data ofyour employees(e.g. CVs) in your proposal, you need to have written permission from those individuals to share this information with IUCN, and for IUCN to use this information as indicated in 8.1. Without these permissions, IUCN will not be able to consider your proposal.

9.COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

If you have a complaint or concern regarding the propriety of how a competitive process is or has been executed, thenplease contact [email protected]. Such complaints or concerns will be treated as confidential and are not considered in breach of the above restrictions on communication (Section 2.1).

10. CONTRACT

The contract will be based on IUCN’s template in Attachment 3, the terms of which are not negotiable. They may, however, be amended by IUCN to reflect particular requirements from the donor funding this particular procurement.

11. ABOUT IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Headquartered in Switzerland, IUCN Secretariat comprises around 1,000 staff with offices in more than 50 countries.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing theknowledge, resources and reach ofmore than 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples’ organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

www.iucn.org https://twitter.com/IUCN/

12. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 Specification of Requirements / Terms of Reference

Title: Strengthening BMM-IUCN Collaboration for Gamsberg BOA: Advancing Biodiversity Reporting and Project Insights

Objective of the Consultancy

This consultancy has the following objective(s):

Facilitation for the site visit(s) / workshop(s) between IUCN and BMM:

1. Coordinate and facilitate joint site visit(s) and stakeholder workshop(s) to review the implementation of the Biodiversity Offset Agreement (BoA), promote shared understanding among parties, and identify challenges and opportunities for improved delivery.
2. Conduct a Performance Review of the BoA in Preparation for the Independent Audit:

   Assess the status and effectiveness of BoA implementation against agreed milestones, identify gaps and corrective actions, and compile evidence to support audit readiness.

3. Support of the independent Audit review process of the BOA:

   Assist in the development of the Terms of Reference (ToRs), onboarding of the audit consultant, and facilitate the review and finalization of the audit report in collaboration with both IUCN and the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform (DAEARDLR).

4. Develop a Concept Note for Resource Mobilization on the Integrated Landscape Biodiversity Strategy:

   Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a strategic concept that supports long-term biodiversity outcomes under the BoA and aligns with broader climate and conservation goals, with the aim of securing funding and partnerships for implementation.

Background

Project Reference: P03719

About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples’ organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

www.iucn.org

https://twitter.com/IUCN/

About the Project

In 2021 IUCN and BMM entered the second phase of their collaboration. The overall objective of the collaboration is to maintain and improve the BMM’s performance in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management and ensure that BMM standards align with global best practice. To reach this objective, IUCN will provide BMM with strategic and expert guidance and work together with the company to resolve on site/operational mining issues in order to ensure better biodiversity outcomes and review corporate standards and policies relating to biodiversity and carbon management to ensure commitments and targets for environmental performance are both ambitious and rigorous.

Specific outcomes for the 4-year collaboration include:

• the Biodiversity Offset Agreement and other offsets and compensation measures are effectively implemented.
• biodiversity management obligations are met, and biodiversity goals achieved.
• Effective and regular monitoring of biodiversity is conducted, and performance evaluated.
• Increased awareness on of the broader community especially in mining, conservation, and regulatory actors in Southern Africa through the sharing of the lessons learnt from the partnership.
• Improved biodiversity strategy at landscape level, involving with other private sector organisations active in the landscape. 6. Increased knowledge in the national and regional mining sector about inclusive approach to biodiversity and carbon management. This will include working with IUCN members, both NGOs and regulatory authorities to implement biodiversity management.

Moreover, the partnership endeavours to aid the company in charting a course towards fulfilling its public pledge of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This will involve a thorough review and contribution to BMM’s carbon management plan, ensuring alignment

Description of the Assignment

In light of BMM’s ambitious expansion endeavors, encompassing potential new mine sites and smelter development, the IUCN team is poised to extend support to BMM in discerning the biodiversity implications, avenues for enhancement, mitigation strategies, and compensatory measures associated with these planned expansions. The assignment aims to provide strategic and technical support for the implementation, review, and future planning of the Biodiversity Offset Agreement (BoA) between Black Mountain Mining (Pty) Ltd and the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform. A consultant will be engaged for a total of 16 working days, with the possibility of an additional 4 days, if necessary, subject to prior agreement and communication. Key responsibilities include facilitating joint site visits and stakeholder workshops with IUCN and BMM, conducting a performance review to support audit readiness, assisting in the independent audit process from Terms of Reference development to final report review, and preparing a resource mobilization concept note for an integrated, landscape-level biodiversity strategy. This work will ensure regulatory compliance, support transparency, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of biodiversity outcomes under the BoA.

Duration of the Assignment

From July 2025 to September 2026

Deliverables and Activities

The consultant will provide the following deliverables and carry out the following activities:

Deliverable/Activity-Specific Deliverables -Description-Deadline

1. Facilitation of Site Visit(s) and Workshop(s) between IUCN and BMM – 30 September 2026

Specific Deliverables

Site Visit & Workshop Agenda (including participants, objectives)

Workshop Facilitation Plan (methods, materials, roles)

Stakeholder Attendance Register and Engagement Summary

Workshop Report (key discussion points, stakeholder inputs, action points, photos)

Follow-up Action Plan (assignments, responsibilities, timelines)

Description

Provide technical expertise and coordination support for the effective implementation of the Gamsberg Biodiversity Offset Agreement (BoA), ensuring alignment with South African and Northern Cape environmental regulations. This includes organizing and facilitating a joint site visit and stakeholder workshop to assess progress, identify implementation challenges, and gather stakeholder input. The consultant will also support the initiation of a formal BoA review process, as outlined in the agreement’s review clause.

2. Concept Development for Resource Mobilization on the Integrated Landscape Biodiversity Strategy

Specific Deliverables

Draft Integrated Landscape Biodiversity Strategy Outline

Stakeholder Engagement Sumy Report (inputs into the strategy)

Final Strategy Document, including:

• Landscape planning framework
• Integration of biodiversity corridors
• Alignment with climate and environmental commitments

3. BoA Performance Review in Preparation for Audit – 30 March 2026

Resource Mobilization Concept Note, including:

• Proposed funding opportunities and donors
• Strategic partnerships
• Investment rationale and implementation priorities

Description

Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop an inclusive and forward-looking biodiversity strategy that integrates landscape-level planning and aligns with national and international climate and environmental commitments. The strategy should also account for potential future expansion of operations and ecological corridors. As part of this process, the consultant will prepare a targeted resource mobilization concept note to attract funding and strategic partnerships for the long-term implementation of biodiversity objectives under the Biodiversity Offset Agreement (BoA).

• Draft Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the Independent Audit
• Shortlisting and Selection Report for the audit service provider
• Audit Coordination Plan (roles, responsibilities, timelines)
• Facilitation Report for stakeholder engagement in audit review
• Finalized Audit Report (endorsed by DOA, DARL, IUCN and BMM)

Audit Review Summary (key findings, compliance status, follow-up actions)

4. Support for the Independent Audit of the Biodiversity Offset Agreement-30 September 2026

Description

Conduct a comprehensive performance review of the Gamsberg Biodiversity Offset Agreement (BoA) to assess progress against agreed targets, timelines, and compliance requirements. The review will identify achievements, gaps, and areas requiring corrective action in preparation for an independent audit. The consultant will compile evidence of implementation, coordinate with relevant stakeholders, and produce a summary report with recommendations to support audit readiness and ensure alignment with regulatory and contractual obligations.

Description

Provide support in the development of the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the independent audit of the Biodiversity Offset Agreement (BoA) between Black Mountain Mining (Pty) Ltd and the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform. The consultant will assist in the identification and onboarding of the audit service provider and coordinate the review process of the audit report through to its finalization and formal approval by both parties. This includes facilitating stakeholder input, ensuring the report meets quality and compliance standards, and aligning it with the objectives of the BoA.

Payment Schedule

The Timetable below summarises the chronological order of deliverables and indicates milestones at which IUCN will pay the Consultant.

Deliverable-Milestone payment

30 July 2025-20%

30 November-20%

30 March 2026-20%

30 September 2026 -40%

Skills and Experience

The consultant must have the following skills, education and experience as a minimum:

(a) Expertise in South African Environmental Law: Demonstrated experience in navigating South African environmental legislation, particularly in the realms of biodiversity conservation and management.

(b) Implementation of Biodiversity Approaches in Private Sector: Proven track record in executing No Net Loss/Net Gain biodiversity strategies within private sector contexts, showcasing an ability to balance conservation goals with business imperatives.

(c) Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement: Proficiency in employing effective facilitation techniques and stakeholder engagement methodologies to foster collaboration and consensus among diverse stakeholders.

(d) International Biodiversity Conservation Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of global and local biodiversity conservation practices, informed by international experience and familiarity with contemporary approaches in the field.

(e) Understanding of Conservation-Business Nexus: Strong comprehension of the intersection between conservation and business interests, coupled with the ability to strategize on integrating conservation priorities into corporate operations.

(f) Interpersonal and Consultation Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills conducive to productive teamwork and the delivery of high-quality outputs through collaborative efforts.

(g) Established Professional Network and Reputation: Well-connected within the relevant field, possessing a sterling reputation and garnering recognition and respect from peers for past performance in similar contexts.

(h) Proficiency in English and Writing: Proficient in English language, including outstanding writing skills, enabling clear and effective communication of ideas, strategies, and findings.

Supervision and coordination

The consultant will report to and work under the supervision of Vhalinavho Khavhagali, Country Representative, South Africa

DECLARATION OF UNDERTAKING in relation to RfP Short-term Consultancy – GEF CEO
ENDORSEMENT- Strengthening BMM-IUCN Collaboration for Gamsberg BOA Advancing
Biodiversity Reporting and Project Insights
I, the undersigned, hereby confirm that I am an authorised representative of the following organisation:
Registered Name of Organisation (the “Organisation”): _______________________
Registered Address (incl. country): _______________________________________
Year of Registration:__________________________________________________
I hereby authorise IUCN to store and use the information included in the attached Proposal for the purpose of
evaluating Proposals and selecting the Proposal IUCN deems the most favourable. I acknowledge that IUCN is
required to retain the Proposal in its entirety for 10 years after then end of the resulting contract and make this
available to internal and external auditors and donors as and when reasonably requested.
Where the Proposal includes Personal Data as defined by the European Union’s General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR), I confirm that the Organisation has been authorised by each Data Subject to share this Data
with IUCN for the purposes stated above.
I further confirm that the following statements are correct:
1. The Organisation is duly registered in accordance with all applicable laws.
2. The Organisation is fully compliant with all its tax and social security obligations.
3. The Organisation and its staff and representatives are free of any real or perceived conflicts of interest
with regards to IUCN and its Mission.
4. The Organisation agrees to declare to IUCN any real or perceived emerging conflicts of interests it or any
of its staff and representatives may have concerning IUCN. The Organisation acknowledges that IUCN
may terminate any contracts with the Organisation that would, in IUCN sole discretion, be negatively
affected by such conflicts of interests.
5. None of the Organisation’s staff has ever been convicted of grave professional misconduct or any other
offence concerning their professional conduct.
6. Neither the Organisation nor any of its staff and representatives have ever been convicted of fraud,
corruption, money laundering, supporting terrorism or involvement in a criminal organisation.
7. The Organisation acknowledges that engagement by itself or any of its staff in fraud, corruption, money
laundering, supporting terrorism or involvement in a criminal organisation will entitle IUCN to terminate
any and all contracts with the Organisation with immediate effect.
8. The Organisation is a going concern and is not bankrupt or being wound up, is not having its affairs
administered by the courts, has not suspended business activities, is not the subject of proceedings
concerning those matters, or in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure provided for in
national legislation or regulations.
9. The Organisation complies with all applicable environmental regulatory requirements or other legal
requirements relating to sustainability and environmental protection.
10. The Organisation is not included in the UN Security Council Sanctions List, EU Sanctions Map, US Office
of Foreign Assets Control Sanctions List, or the World Bank listing of ineligible firms and individuals. The
Organisation agrees that it will not provide direct or indirect support to firms and individuals included in
these lists.
11. The Organisation has not been, is not, and will not be involved or implicated in any violations of Indigenous
Peoples’ rights, or injustice or abuse of human rights related to other groups or individuals, including
forced evictions, violation of fundamental rights of workers as defined by the International Labour
Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, child labour, sexual
exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment.

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DECLARATION in relation to RFP Short-term Consultancy – GEF CEO ENDORSEMENTStrengthening
BMM-IUCN Collaboration for Gamsberg BOA- Advancing Biodiversity
Reporting and Project Insights
I, the undersigned, hereby confirm that I am self-employed and able to provide the service independent of any
organisation or other legal entity.
Full name (as in passport):
Home or Office (please delete as appropriate) Address (incl. country):
I hereby authorise IUCN to store and use the information included in the attached Proposal for the purpose of
evaluating Proposals and selecting the Proposal IUCN deems the most favourable, including Personal Data as
defined by the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). I acknowledge that IUCN is required
to retain my Proposal in its entirety for 10 years after then end of the resulting contract and make this available to
internal and external auditors and donors as and when reasonably requested.
I further confirm that the following statements are correct:
1. I am legally registered as self-employed in accordance with all applicable laws.
2. I am fully compliant with all my tax and social security obligations.
3. I am free of any real or perceived conflicts of interest with regards to IUCN and its Mission.
4. I agree to declare to IUCN any real or perceived emerging conflicts of interests I may have concerning
IUCN. I acknowledge that IUCN may terminate any contracts with me that would, in IUCN sole discretion,
be negatively affected by such conflicts of interests.
5. I have never been convicted of grave professional misconduct or any other offence concerning my
professional conduct.
6. I have never been convicted of fraud, corruption, money laundering, supporting terrorism or involvement
in a criminal organisation.
7. I acknowledge that engagement in fraud, corruption, money laundering, supporting terrorism or
involvement in a criminal organisation will entitle IUCN to terminate any and all contracts with me with
immediate effect.
8. I am not included in the UN Security Council Sanctions List, EU Sanctions Map, US Office of Foreign
Assets Control Sanctions List, or the World Bank listing of ineligible firms and individuals. I agree that I
will not provide direct or indirect support to firms and individuals included in these lists.
9. I have not been, am not, and will not be involved or implicated in any violations of Indigenous Peoples’
rights, or injustice or abuse of human rights related to other groups or individuals, including forced
evictions, violation of fundamental rights of workers as defined by the International Labour Organization’s
(ILO) Declaration on the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, child labour, sexual exploitation,
sexual abuse, or sexual harassment.

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