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Terms of Reference for IUCN Consultancy Title: Consultancy Services for the Supply of Occupational Health and Safety Materials Ara-Norte, IP Objective of the Consultancy The purpose of these Terms of Reference (ToR) is to procure consultancy services for the supply of occupational health and safety equipment, with a view to ensuring the safety of ARA Norte, IP’s technical staff in the undertaking of their duties. Background Project Reference: P04620 Donor reference: AVMZ-00020 About IUCN IUCN is a membership union composed exclusively of government agencies 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 work jointly. Established in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, drawing on the knowledge, resources and reach of over 1,400 member organisations and some 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of data, assessments and analysis on conservation. Its broad membership base enables the IUCN to act as an incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. IUCN provides a neutral space in which various stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others, can work together to develop and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Working with a wide range of partners and supporters, IUCN implements a broad and diverse portfolio of conservation projects around the world. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects aim to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being. www.iucn.org https://twitter.com/IUCN/ Terms of Reference for Consultancy v1 August 2025 About the Project The Mainstreaming and Integrated Water Resources Management approach for More Resilient Basins in Mozambique [MozWateR] is a geared project towards achieving water security and safety by supporting Mozambique in developing its capacity to implement effective integrated water resources management (IWRM) in key basins in the northern and central water administration regions and improve capacity at a national level. This project is a collaborative effort where joint action on the ground will produce critical lessons from tried best practices that inform policy which strengthen business approaches, institutions, and rules around the sustainable use of land and water. MozWateR is being implemented collaboratively with the Northern Regional Water Administration (ARA-Norte), Central Regional Water Administration (ARA-Centro) and the National Directorate for Water Resources Management (DNGRH) as primary Implementing Partners (IPs) to combat several challenges in the national water sector. Description of the Assignment The scope of these Terms of Reference is the engagement of a specialist consultancy to carry out a needs assessment, prepare technical specifications, provide support for procurement and monitor the delivery of occupational health and safety materials, aimed at ensuring adequate occupational health conditions, the prevention of occupational risks and compliance with good occupational safety practices at the Northern Regional Water Administration, IP (ARA Norte, IP). The consultancy will cover all the institution’s organisational, technical and operational units, including the head office, river basin divisions, hydrometric stations, workshops, warehouses, laboratories, field vehicles and other locations where work activities requiring health and safety measures take place. The scope of the consultancy comprises: • Assessment of current health and safety conditions in the workplace. • Identification of occupational risks by type of activity (field, laboratory, office, maintenance, driving, warehouse). • Drawing up a detailed bill of materials for the necessary hygiene supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Collective Protective Equipment (CPE). • Definition of minimum technical specifications for the procurement of materials. • Providing technical support for the procurement/contracting process with suppliers. • Verification that the materials supplied comply with the defined specifications. • Basic guidance for workers on the correct use of safety materials. • Preparation of a final technical report with recommendations for periodic replenishment and a materials management plan. The materials to be considered within this scope include, amongst others: Terms of Reference for Consultancy v1 August 2025 • Personal Protective Equipment (helmets, boots, gloves, high-visibility vests, goggles, masks, ear protectors); • Hygiene materials (soap, disinfectants, alcohol, paper, waste bins, first aid kits); • Safety signage and collective protection equipment. • Fire extinguishers, first aid kits and emergency response materials. Job Description • Conduct a survey of the contracting company’s requirements for hygiene and safety materials in the workplace. • Assess the occupational risks associated with the activities carried out. • Recommend appropriate personal protective equipment and materials. • Supply of cleaning and disinfection materials. • Supply of personal protective equipment. • Supply of personal hygiene products. • Ensure that the materials supplied are of certified quality and comply with safety standards. • Ensure delivery of materials to the locations specified by the company. • Provide basic technical guidance on the use, maintenance and storage of the materials. • Preparing reports on the implementation and delivery of the materials supplied. • Support the company in adopting good hygiene and safety practices at work. • Replacement of defective products or those not meeting specifications. Methodology and Planning [...] Procurement details Reference: IUCN-26-10-Retender Health Sfty Materials-1149 Procedure: SOP1 - Open Procedure Procurement type: Consulting IUCN office (lead): ESARO Mozambique Requisitioning unit: ESARO Mozambique Programme (MZ) Project: P04620 MozWateR Country of performance: Mozambique Expected contract duration: 2 months Estimated contract value: 25,000-199,999 CHF Currency of proposals: EUR - Euro Language of documents: English Deadline for questions: 20 October 2026 20:59 UTC Deadline for technical and financial proposals: 30 October 2026 20:59 UTC Expected contract award date: 09 November 2026 20:59 UTC Documents - Terms of Reference: ToR_Supply of Occupational Health and Safety Materials Ara-Norte, IP.pdf - Conditions for Participating: Conditions for Participating ENG-SPA-FRA v23-09-26.pdf - Standard contract: Standard Agreement.docx - RfP_Supply of Occupational Health and Safety Materials Ara-Norte, IP.pdf The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership union of government and civil society organisations working on nature conservation and sustainable development. 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