Specialist on Kigali Implementation Program Preparation

Result of Service

The ultimate result of consultancy is the completion and submission of three (3) detailed Kigali HFC implementation plan project documents for stage I in accordance with the guidelines of the Montreal Protocol's Multilateral Fund considering various rules/guidance of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund.

Work Location

Home based

Expected duration

9 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP is an Implementing Agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The Law Division works with international and non-governmental organizations, national and local governments, business and industry to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices that are cleaner and safer, incorporate environmental costs, use natural resources efficiently, reduce pollution and risks for humans and the environment, and enable the implementation of Conventions and international Agreements. UNEP’s OzonAction’s Compliance Action Programme (CAP) provides global management services to ensure that National Ozone Units (NOUs) are provided adequate advisory services, capacity building and technical assistance to implement activities approved by the Multilateral Fund’s Executive Committee. At the same time, the global programme management services ensure that the Executive Committee receives timely, accurate, relevant, and high-quality project proposals, financial and substantive reports, and information about the implementation of actions on the ground. Accordingly, UNEP requires a consultant to develop, finalize and submit their Kigali HFC implementation plan project documents including an overarching HFC phase-down strategy for stage I in accordance with the guidelines of the Montreal Protocol's Multilateral Fund for Senegal, Chad and Guinea This position is located in UNEP Law Division, Africa Office. During the assignment, the consultant will work under the supervision of the Montreal Protocol Regional Network Coordinator of Francophone Network of Ozone Officers. Duties and Responsibilities: 1- Draft work plan for drafting and finalizing of Kigali HFC implementation plan project document for stage I for Senegal, Chad, and Guinea. 2- Submission of draft Kigali HFC implementation plan project document for Senegal, Chad, and Guinea for review and comments by UNEP and the relevant countries. 3- Finalize and submit draft Kigali HFC implementation plan project document for Senegal, Chad, and Guinea to UNEP with consideration of the comments received from UNEP and from the countries. 4-Provide information to UNEP as requested from the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund Secretariat during the review process. The consultant will revise the Kigali HFC implementation plan project documents in consultation with the respective National Ozone Officers based on comments, if any, received from the Multilateral Fund Secretariat. 5-The consultant shall consider actions in the data collection, consultations and preparation that will allow gender policy and efforts to be integrated within the strategy and Regional Kigali HFC Implementation Plan as much as possible.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering or environmental science or related area is required. A first university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Minimum 10 years of experience on Montreal Protocol activities and projects data collection and management is required. Ten years’ verifiable professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Knowledge of technical issues relating to ozone depleting substances, experience in the implementation of Montreal Protocol activities and experience in data collection, and management of HCFCs consumption is an added advantage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.