Call for Expression of Interest: Independent Verifier for the Implementation of Respondent’s Action Plan

BACKGROUND

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)’s Complaints System is a fair, transparent, and impartial process, established to duly handle and address complaints lodged against RSPO Members. In resolving complaints, the Complaints Panel may appoint independent investigators or experts in any relevant field and consider their reports.

To support the Post Complaints Monitoring Process, the RSPO Secretariat is currently seeking an independent  verifier to conduct an independent verification  with respect to the implementation of the Respondent’s Action Plan as directed by the Complaints Panel’s decision on the matter.

QUALIFICATION

Interested individuals or consulting firms should meet the minimum requirements below:

1. Proven track record in doing a similar study in the palm oil sector and/or agriculture industry.
2. Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken).
3. Does not have a conflict of interest with the Respondent, ACEITES Y DERIVADOS SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA S.A. (ACEYDESA), the Complainant, individuals and organisations supporting the Complainant (if any) or members of the RSPO Secretariat.
4. Has sufficient knowledge of interpreting the RSPO’s Key Documents.
5. Able to carry out an independent verification and  analysis of the data captured to meet the objectives  outlined in the Terms of Reference (ToR).
6. Has knowledge of stakeholder engagement, regulations on labour law in Honduras, dispute resolution, and occupational health and safety regulation.
7. Has knowledge of Honduran law.
8. Based in Latin America.

APPLICATION

Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals, including the following information in their expressions of interest:

1. A brief statement addressing the rationale for application based on the qualification required.
2. An overall work plan with a time frame, including fee quote.
3.  Curriculum Vitae(s).
4. Examples of similar or previous projects demonstrating the ability to undertake work of similar nature.
5.  Declaration of any potential conflicts of interest with the related parties.
6. All documents submitted in response to this ToR must be written in English.

For more information, please refer to the ToR attached.

All applications must be emailed to [email protected] and copied to [email protected] by

5:30 PM WIB (UTC-5) on 22 January 2025 at the latest.

For any queries, please contact [email protected].

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the appointment of the successful candidate will be done by the RSPO Secretariat in consultation with the Complaints Panel.