Organizational Context

UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. Its mission is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in developing countries and economies in transition. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the recently adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. UNIDOs mandate in SDG-9, calls for the need to "Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation". Accordingly, the Organizations programmatic focus is structured in three thematic priorities:
* Creating shared prosperity * Advancing economic competitiveness * Safeguarding the environment.
UNIDO delivers its services through the following four complementary and mutually supportive core functions: (a) technical cooperation activities; (b) analytical and policy advisory services; (c ) standard- setting and compliance and (d) convening and partnership role. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

This position is located under PTC/ENV/MPD; the Montreal Protocol Division is responsible for planning, developing and implementing national phase-out plans and sector phase-out plans for developing countries and countries with economy in transition to ensure compliance with the Montreal Protocol, to support governments in their related functions, and to create or promote appropriate sustainable industrial technologies to be utilized within these plans.

PROJECT CONTEXT

The Russian Federation is the biggest country in the world and one of the biggest producers of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). It has established widespread manufacturing in all key HCFC sectors such as refrigeration, air-conditioning and the manufacture of wide variety polyurethane foams.

Decision XIX/6 of the nineteenth meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol initiated a more holistic approach to HCFC phase out by stipulating a requirement for implementing agencies to take account of the full climate impact of HCFC phase out and not just the Ozone Depletion impact.

Between 2010 and 2015, the Russian Federation must phase out 9,550 metric tonnes of HCFCs to meet its compliance targets under the Montreal Protocol, equivalent to approximately 9,550 MT of HCFCs based on the current usage mix. Under article 2 of the Montreal Protocol, the Russian Federation had to reduce consumption and production of HCFCs by 75% relative to its baseline consumption of 3,996.9 ODP tonnes by 2010. A further reduction of 90% relative to baseline was required by 2015 providing for a maximum consumption of 399.69 ODP tonnes.

In response to this the Russian Federation has committed to phasing out HCFCs without using HFCs (which have high global warming potential) and UNIDO has developed an innovative approach to support the Federations strategy.

As well as addressing the Federations non-hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) strategy, the project approach goes further in looking at additional climate benefits that could be achieved through the introduction of more energy efficient designs of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

The project represents the first comprehensive effort to consider the entire scope of work required to achieve HCFC phase-out and minimise climate impact taking into consideration both Montreal and Kyoto Protocols as well as national environmental policy and targets. The rationale for this project is to take advantage of the redesign and conversions required to phase-out HCFCs and at the same provide the technical assistance and technology transfer required to enhance the energy efficiency of the equipment being manufactured. By combining these two activities, the programme can achieve the combined climate benefits of an ODS phase out and programme and an energy efficiency programme but without the full cost of two initiatives.
In 2008, the Russian Federation produced 31,600 metric tonnes of HCFCs (HCFC 21, 22 and 142b), imported further 12,100 metric tonnes of HCFCs (HCFC 22, 141b) and used 26,600 tonnes as feedstock for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The consumption in metric tonnes is 17,100 metric tonnes as refrigerants and foam blowing agent. This corresponds with the officially reported consumption in 2008 of 1,133 ODP tonnes.

Duty station: Home-based in Russia

Duration: 24 working days (01 May - 31 July 2018)

Main Functions

Under the direct supervision of the UNIDO Headquarters Evaluation Manager, in consultation with and under the guidance of the Team Leader (International evaluation consultant) and with the support of the Project Manager, the National consultant is responsible to carry out the following tasks:

Review and analyze project documentation and relevant country background information; in cooperation with the team leader, determine key data to collect in the field and prepare key instruments in Russian (questionnaires, logic models) as required

If need be, recommend adjustments to the tools in order to ensure their understanding in the local context

Coordinate and lead interviews in local language and assist the team leader with translation where necessary

Analyze and assess the adequacy of legislative and regulatory framework, specifically in the context of the projects objectives and targets

Coordinate the evaluation mission agenda, ensuring and setting up the required meetings with project partners and government counterparts, and organize and lead site visits, in close cooperation with project staff in the field

Assist and provide detailed analysis and inputs to the team leader in the preparation of the inception report

Participation in interviews during field missions

Prepare inputs and analysis to the evaluation report according to TOR and as agreed with the team leader. Revise the draft project evaluation report based on comments from UNIDO Independent Evaluation Division and stakeholders and edit the language and form of the final version according to UNIDO standards

Finalize evaluation report, on basis of comments and suggestions received through the evaluation manager

Core Competencies

INTEGRITY: To work honestly, openly, impartially and in accordance with the values of the United Nations.
PROFESSIONALISM: To work in a competent, committed and calm manner.
RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY: To work effectively, respectfully and inclusively with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives.
RESULTS ORIENTATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: To be accountable and responsible for achieving results and meeting performance standards.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: To plan, organize and manage work effectively and efficiently.
COMMUNICATION AND TRUST: To communicate effectively and build trust.
TEAM ORIENTATION: To cooperate at various levels.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: To be responsive towards those to whom services are provided internally and externally.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION: To realize continuous improvement, support innovation, share knowledge and skills and learn from others.

Minimum Requirements

Education

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