INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

The primary objective of this consultancy is to assist A&T Bionano S.A. in accelerating the development of its BNX and Biocida (Z-Klean) bioproducts under the MAPBIO+ 2024 Call for Proposals. The consultant will provide technical expertise to implement the INVIMA quality management system and secure certification for manufacturing household hygiene and cleaning products. Additionally, the consultant will offer guidance on obtaining the required health notification from INVIMA.

SCOPE OF WORK

The consultancy will include the following activities:

• Facility Design: Design facilities in alignment with client requirements and applicable legal standards.
• Material and Finish Recommendations: Provide recommendations for materials and finishes required to meet certification standards for designated areas.
• Supplier and Equipment Guidance: Offer advice on suppliers, as well as the selection of accessories, equipment, and instruments needed for outfitting the certified areas.
• Documentary Systems: Prepare and disseminate documentation systems and provide support for their implementation.
• Personnel Training: Conduct training for available personnel before the certification visit, covering key technical aspects of the Quality Assurance system.
• Quality System Self-Inspection: Perform a self-inspection of the implemented quality management systems using the household hygiene product requirements guide as a reference.
• Certification Visit Submission: Submit the certification request to the regulatory entity, INVIMA.
• Virtual Support During Certification Visit: Provide virtual support to the company’s technical management team during the certification visit, if required.

The expected outputs are the following:

(1) Work Plan

The consultant will develop a comprehensive work plan outlining objectives, metrics, timelines, and key stakeholders for implementation. This document will include clearly defined goals, measurable outcomes, schedules, and roles for all activities, ensuring alignment with A&T Bionano S.A.’s objectives and overall business strategy.

(2) Facility Design, Suppliers, and Materials

Deliver a document detailing the facility design, ensuring compliance with client requirements and applicable legal standards. Additionally, provide an initial report with recommendations on suitable suppliers and the selection of accessories, equipment, and instruments required for outfitting the certified areas.

(3) Final Report

The consultant will submit a comprehensive final report summarizing the consultancy’s outcomes. This report will include:

• Progress toward achieving the defined objectives.
• A detailed report on the documentation systems and activities implemented to ensure their adoption.
• Training sessions conducted for personnel before the certification visit, along with an attendance list and training materials used.
• Results of the self-inspection of the implemented quality management systems, referencing the household hygiene product requirements guide.
• A report on the submission of the certification request to the regulatory entity, INVIMA, and details of the virtual support provided to A&T Bionano S.A. during the certification process

Deliverables, timeline, and payments

Reporting Arrangements

The Consultancy reports to the Bioeconomy Associate under the technical guidance provided by the A&T Bionano S.A. Company. The consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings for planning and weekly short face-to-face (or virtual) meetings for prioritizing activities, all of that previous consensus with the Contract Supervisor. In this review, meetings will tackle subjects such as the overview of the contractual objectives, the development of activities, detailed information milestones, actual achievements made against the timeline initially set, and any other relevant progress details.

Deliverable 1 will be produced in Spanish or English, by GGGI’s formatting requirements, and submitted with proof of editable file back-up (e.g., .docx, .pptx) in the GGGI SharePoint system. Additionally, the consultant will deliver one monthly brief in English explaining the activities developed the month before and for any other deliverable, if so requested by the Project Manager. Where relevant, the consultant shall also provide raw data sets, research materials, and meeting notes related to the contractual objective.

The Global Green Growth Institute (“GGGI”) is committed to transparency, accountability, and openness in the organization. In case of any doubt, please refer to our Whistle Blower policy in the link:

http://gggi.org/site/assets/uploads/2017/11/Whistleblower-Policy_02072015.pdf

Suggested methodology and competence requirements.

• The consultant should follow the specific methods provided by the Contract Supervisor.
• The consultant will best use both primary and secondary sources of information to develop activities defined under the contract objective.
• The consultant will be responsible for providing transparent financial information regarding expenses incurred for conducting field visits, orientation meetings, webinars, or workshops.

• (MANDATORY) Degree in biology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Chemistry engineering.
• (MANDATORY) A least two (2) years of experience supporting permission for bioproducts to obtain certification in manufacturing capacity of household hygiene and hygiene products.
• Knowledge of the Bioeconomy, green business, or biocommerce context and hands-on experience working in Colombia is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills; capacity for synthesis, presentation, and communication; and strategic thinking skills, and use of Big Data Tools for Business Analytics and Reporting.
  • Organized with excellent time management.
  • Proven ability to work with teams and collaborate.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to tasks.
• Experience working with international institutions, the private sector, and government institutions is an asset.

• Selection method / process: Open Competition.
• Timeline of the selection: Approval ToR January 30, CV reception February 05, Review CV 07 February, consulting start February 17.
• Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements