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Mission and objectives
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 Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (UNEP/ROAP) helps to implement its global programmes in the regions by initiating, coordinating, and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental problems and emergencies.
Context
UNEP is one of the implementing agencies under the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of Montreal Protocol (MLF) to assist developing countries to implement activities at the national level to phase out consumption of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and to phase down consumption of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC). In addition to the implementing agency, UNEP’s OzonAction provides direct assistance to developing countries to enable them to maintain their compliance status with the Montreal Protocol’s obligations for phase-out of ODS through its Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP).
UNEP CAP team in Asia and the Pacific Office supports 38 countries in Asia and the Pacific region under the CAP services. These services include network & thematic meetings, compliance monitoring, data reporting, policy support and technical assistance, monitoring & control of ODS trade, National Ozone Unit (NOU) capacity building, south-south cooperation, and awareness and information. UNEP Asia and Pacific Office is also implementing a number of projects approved under the Multilateral Funds including the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-out Management Plans (HPMP) preparation and implementation, the Institutional Strengthening Project, the Stage I of Kigali hydrofluorocarbon(HFC) Phase-down Implementation Plan (KIP) preparation and implementation. The activities of the projects include the development and implementation of a set of policy measures such as licensing and quota system to control consumption of controlled substances and achieve reduction in their use, enforcement of trade control through cooperation and capacity development of customs services, capacity building of servicing sector and awareness and outreach to stakeholders and public. These also include cross-sectoral approaches related to phase-out of ODS and phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon(HFC) in building and construction, cold chains, IT sector and leveraging other policy tools such as public procurement, fiscal incentives, incentive-based replacement schemes among others. These measures assist the Governments to enable the smooth and effective transition of refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector to alternatives refrigerants and technologies.
Currently, there are on-going Multilateral Fund Projects in 7 Southeast Asia (SEA) Countries and 13 Pacific Island Countries (PIC) representing 110 on-going projects at the national level and 7 on-going projects at the regional level (25 of which expired and is being closed). A number projects are under new funding windows and new areas of work for UNEP OzonAction to deliver project activities within limited timeframe such as
o Maintaining energy efficiency in the refrigeration servicing sector when introducing alternatives to Hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFCs) with low or zero Global Warming Potential (GWP) (decision 89/6),
o National inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances and development of action plans (decision 91/66).
Therefore, there will be additional scope of services of support that UNEP needs to provide to countries as these additionally approved projects are new to the National Ozone Units. It involves more sectors and more stakeholders to be engaged and collaborated. These countries would require more hand-on support to strengthen their implementation capacity.
UNEP CAP team in Asia and the Pacific Office supports 38 countries in Asia and the Pacific region under the CAP services. These services include network & thematic meetings, compliance monitoring, data reporting, policy support and technical assistance, monitoring & control of ODS trade, National Ozone Unit (NOU) capacity building, south-south cooperation, and awareness and information. UNEP Asia and Pacific Office is also implementing a number of projects approved under the Multilateral Funds including the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-out Management Plans (HPMP) preparation and implementation, the Institutional Strengthening Project, the Stage I of Kigali hydrofluorocarbon(HFC) Phase-down Implementation Plan (KIP) preparation and implementation. The activities of the projects include the development and implementation of a set of policy measures such as licensing and quota system to control consumption of controlled substances and achieve reduction in their use, enforcement of trade control through cooperation and capacity development of customs services, capacity building of servicing sector and awareness and outreach to stakeholders and public. These also include cross-sectoral approaches related to phase-out of ODS and phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon(HFC) in building and construction, cold chains, IT sector and leveraging other policy tools such as public procurement, fiscal incentives, incentive-based replacement schemes among others. These measures assist the Governments to enable the smooth and effective transition of refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector to alternatives refrigerants and technologies.
Currently, there are on-going Multilateral Fund Projects in 7 Southeast Asia (SEA) Countries and 13 Pacific Island Countries (PIC) representing 110 on-going projects at the national level and 7 on-going projects at the regional level (25 of which expired and is being closed). A number projects are under new funding windows and new areas of work for UNEP OzonAction to deliver project activities within limited timeframe such as
o Maintaining energy efficiency in the refrigeration servicing sector when introducing alternatives to Hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFCs) with low or zero Global Warming Potential (GWP) (decision 89/6),
o National inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances and development of action plans (decision 91/66).
Therefore, there will be additional scope of services of support that UNEP needs to provide to countries as these additionally approved projects are new to the National Ozone Units. It involves more sectors and more stakeholders to be engaged and collaborated. These countries would require more hand-on support to strengthen their implementation capacity.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Montreal Protocol Regional Coordinator – Southeast Asia Network and Pacific Island Countries Network or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Project Management Specialist – Southeast Asia and Pacific Island Countries will support projects in the selected Southeast Asia (SEA) Network and the Pacific Island Countries (PIC) Network with the following responsibilities :
Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of approved Multilateral Fund Projects: To support the SEA Network and PIC Network in :
o Maintaining regular communications with the National Ozone Officers (NOOs) in the planning, implementation and follow-up of project activities to ensure effective implementation and timely delivery of the projects approved by the Executive Committee including (i) Institutional Strengthening Project, (ii) Hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFC) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) Preparation and Implementation, (iii) Kigali hydrofluorocarbon(HFC) Phase-down Implementation Plan (KIP) Preparation and Implementation, (iv) maintaining energy efficiency in the refrigeration servicing sector when introducing alternatives to Hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFCs) with low or zero GWP (decision 89/6), (iv) national inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances and development of action plans (decision 61/66) and (v) verification report of Hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFC)/hydrofluorocarbon(HFC) consumption etc.
o Developing scope of work for the non-government partners and Term of Reference for the consultants to support delivery of activities under the project.
o Liaise with and monitor performance of non-government partners and consultants in the delivery of the assignments.
o Regular liaising with and monitoring performance of non-government partners and consultants in the delivery of the assignments, submission of reports/deliverables and provide update on implementation status, challenge and solution to overcome the challenge to Activity Leader.
Preparing the Multilateral Fund (MLF) Project-related Reporting: To support the SEA Network and PIC Network and provide inputs for
o Preparing progress report for Asia and the Pacific, which is to be prepared by UNEP OzonAction and submitted to the Multilateral Fund Secretariat on annual basis.
o Preparing the Project Completion Report (PCR) of individual project and multi-year agreement project upon completion of the project.
o Drafting specific reports as required by the Executive Committee for Activity Leader review.
Providing Technical and Policy Support to Countries :
o Provide technical and policy assistance to countries for the implementation of the Multilateral Fund Projects;
o Identify and disseminate good practice among NOUs including developing a guidance tool on the implementation of the Multilateral Fund Projects;
o As assigned by the Montreal Protocol Regional Coordinator – Southeast Asia Network and Pacific Island Countries Network, conduct country mission to meet with NOO and other national stakeholders to plan, monitor and follow-up project implementation progress.
Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA)/Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA)/ UN to UN Transfer Agreement (UN2UN): To support the SEA Network and PIC Network in :
o In consultation with countries and Activity Leader, preparing PCA/SSFA/UN2UN Agreement as per template of UNEP and approved project proposal by the Executive Committee.
o Liaising and assisting the NOOs in the preparation and submission of relevant reports such as progress report and expenditure report etc. to meet the requirement of UNEP.
o Monitoring the implementation of the PCA/SSFA/UN2UN Agreement and facilitate the process to make request for release of advance as per provision of the agreement.
Others :
o Support innovation within the Asia Pacific CAP team on project and knowledge management and collaborative tools;
o As assigned by the Montreal Protocol Programme Officers – Southeast Asia Network and Pacific Island Countries Network.
Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of approved Multilateral Fund Projects: To support the SEA Network and PIC Network in :
o Maintaining regular communications with the National Ozone Officers (NOOs) in the planning, implementation and follow-up of project activities to ensure effective implementation and timely delivery of the projects approved by the Executive Committee including (i) Institutional Strengthening Project, (ii) Hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFC) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) Preparation and Implementation, (iii) Kigali hydrofluorocarbon(HFC) Phase-down Implementation Plan (KIP) Preparation and Implementation, (iv) maintaining energy efficiency in the refrigeration servicing sector when introducing alternatives to Hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFCs) with low or zero GWP (decision 89/6), (iv) national inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances and development of action plans (decision 61/66) and (v) verification report of Hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFC)/hydrofluorocarbon(HFC) consumption etc.
o Developing scope of work for the non-government partners and Term of Reference for the consultants to support delivery of activities under the project.
o Liaise with and monitor performance of non-government partners and consultants in the delivery of the assignments.
o Regular liaising with and monitoring performance of non-government partners and consultants in the delivery of the assignments, submission of reports/deliverables and provide update on implementation status, challenge and solution to overcome the challenge to Activity Leader.
Preparing the Multilateral Fund (MLF) Project-related Reporting: To support the SEA Network and PIC Network and provide inputs for
o Preparing progress report for Asia and the Pacific, which is to be prepared by UNEP OzonAction and submitted to the Multilateral Fund Secretariat on annual basis.
o Preparing the Project Completion Report (PCR) of individual project and multi-year agreement project upon completion of the project.
o Drafting specific reports as required by the Executive Committee for Activity Leader review.
Providing Technical and Policy Support to Countries :
o Provide technical and policy assistance to countries for the implementation of the Multilateral Fund Projects;
o Identify and disseminate good practice among NOUs including developing a guidance tool on the implementation of the Multilateral Fund Projects;
o As assigned by the Montreal Protocol Regional Coordinator – Southeast Asia Network and Pacific Island Countries Network, conduct country mission to meet with NOO and other national stakeholders to plan, monitor and follow-up project implementation progress.
Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA)/Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA)/ UN to UN Transfer Agreement (UN2UN): To support the SEA Network and PIC Network in :
o In consultation with countries and Activity Leader, preparing PCA/SSFA/UN2UN Agreement as per template of UNEP and approved project proposal by the Executive Committee.
o Liaising and assisting the NOOs in the preparation and submission of relevant reports such as progress report and expenditure report etc. to meet the requirement of UNEP.
o Monitoring the implementation of the PCA/SSFA/UN2UN Agreement and facilitate the process to make request for release of advance as per provision of the agreement.
Others :
o Support innovation within the Asia Pacific CAP team on project and knowledge management and collaborative tools;
o As assigned by the Montreal Protocol Programme Officers – Southeast Asia Network and Pacific Island Countries Network.
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