National еxpert on EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Legislation

Country: Ukraine

Project Name: TRAC 2, “Implementation of SDGs in Ukraine in the Context of Recovery from the War and Towards European Integration” Project

Description of the Assignment: National expert on EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Legislation (national implementation)

Duty Station: home-based

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): September – December 2024

!PLEASE NOTE: the currency of the proposal is UAH. Furthermore, UNDP will enter into a contract with the selected national consultant in UAH.

Main objectives of the assignment: to conduct legal analysis and provide expert support to the Government of Ukraine in implementing the regulations and setting up administrative procedures to comply with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs by private sector in Ukraine.

Scope of work:

It is expected that in terms of implementation of this assignment, the Consultant/Expert (Individual Contractor) will carry out the following activities:

1. Develop a report analyzing the implications for Ukraine as a candidate country for EU membership, as well as for the Ukrainian private sector, of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) taking into account the broader EU framework on corporate respect for human rights. The report should suggest strategies for implementing the regulations and setting up the administrative procedures to comply with CSDDD, its incorporation into Ukrainian legislation, economic and trade policies, and recovery initiatives. The report should be tailored for use by the Government of Ukraine and the private sector. The report should also highlight how implementing the CSDDD can drive progress towards achieving SDGs, particularly Goals 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, and 17.
2. Provide inputs to the (1) discussion paper for the high-level meeting with business representatives on CSDDD implications outlining how Ukrainian businesses can be able to scale up their business operations while respecting human rights and environmental due diligence in line with CSDDD and broader frameworks for corporate respect for human rights, and (2) report with survey results outlining gaps, challenges, and opportunities for Ukrainian private sector to align with CSDDD requirements. The discussion paper should outline how Ukrainian businesses can contribute to the achievement of SDGs through compliance with CSDDD, emphasizing Goals 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, and 17.
3. Provide inputs to analytical and learning materials for Diia.Business platform to support private sector in implementing corporate sustainability due diligence under CSDDD (informational page, self-asessment tool on business and human rights, informational materials tailored for different businesses (including SMEs) from various sectors (energy, transportation, agriculture, critical raw materials, processing industry, and the ICT sector). The materials should include sections on how businesses can align their operations with the SDGs, emphasizing the interconnectedness of responsible business practices and sustainable development, particularly in relation to Goals 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, and 17.
4. Develop a roadmap outlining concrete steps that the Government of Ukraine (GoU) should take to implement the CSDDD regulations and set up the administrative procedures to ensure alignment of national legislation, policies, and strategies with the CSDDD and the broader EU framework regarding corporate human rights obligations. The roadmap should be consistent with Ukraine’s agenda for EU accession, including the Ukraine Facility Plan and national recovery policies. It should particularly focus on specific sectors critical for Ukraine’s recovery, such as public and private investments, public-private partnerships, private sector development and support, and public procurement. Additionally, it should address sectors highlighted in the Ukraine Facility, including energy, transportation, agriculture, critical raw materials, processing industry, and the ICT sectors. The roadmap should include specific references to how each step aligns with and supports the achievement of SDGs, especially Goals 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, and 17.
5. Participate in consultations at national level with line ministries, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, civil society organizations (CSOs), business and government representatives to present and discuss the developed roadmap, analytical products.
6. Participate in training sessions, workshops on corporate sustainability due diligence, and other aspects of corporate respect for human rights under EU legislation and broader international frameworks on business and human rights (providing input to agenda and participating as trainer).
7. Develop suggestions for the future interventions on strengthening corporate respect for human rights in Ukraine (e.g. possible pilot projects / sectors / markets to target and interventions for the GoU, businesses to adhere to the EU and broader international frameworks on business and human rights).

All final products should be produced according to the plan outlined under each deliverable as specified in the Terms of reference.

To find the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment, please open/review the Negotiation Attachments Section.

HOW TO SUBMIT A BID/PROPOSAL:

Proposal should be submitted directly and only in the Quantum portal no later than indicated deadline following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the already registered profile you may have in the Quantum portal. 

To submit your bid/proposal in the Quantum you/your Company should be registered first. Instructions on how to submit a bid/proposal are attached to the negotiation and also available via the links below in English and Ukrainian.

You can indicate whether you are interested/intend to submit a bid/proposal by creating a draft response for Quantum negotiation without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. 

REGISTRATION IN QUANTUM:

In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via this procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders or mentioned here below.

Do not create a new profile if you already have one/registered before. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.

UKRAINIAN – Brief Guide for Supplier profile registration Quantum Supplier registration brief manual UA v.4.pdf (undp.org) (UA)

UKRAINIAN – Guide for UNDP suppliers to use the Quantum portal (registration, how to submit a proposal & other): PowerPoint Presentation (undp.org) (UA)

ENGLISH – Guide for UNDP suppliers to use the Quantum portal (registration, how to submit a proposal & other): PowerPoint Presentation (undp.org) (EN)

If you have any problems with registration in Quantum, please send a request for assistance to email [email protected] (please indicate in subject of email the reference number of Quantum negotiation and/or title of assignment). 

CLARIFICATIONS:

Any request for clarification regarding the assignment must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the Quantum portal or to email [email protected] (please indicate in subject of email the reference number of Quantum negotiation and title of assignment). UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry. 

Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the Quantum system.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine,

Procurement Unit 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 25 September, 2024.

If you wish to apply for this or other positions, please visit UNDP in Ukraine website, section Jobs and apply:

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=24567

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.