Mongolia - Development of Transparent MRV System - Waste Consultant
Mongolia
- Organization: GGGI - Global Green Growth Institute
- Location: Mongolia
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Environment
- Biology and Chemistry
- Waste Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Mongolia - Development of Transparent MRV System - Waste Consultant
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Project |
Short Term Consultant – Development of Transparent Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) System for Mongolia – Waste |
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Expertise |
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Category |
Advisory Support (Level D) |
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Duty Station |
Mongolia |
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Contract Length |
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Start Date |
01st July 2018 |
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End Date |
31st October 2018 |
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Part-time/Full-time |
Full-time |
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Contract Value |
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Daily Rate |
N/A (deliverable-based) |
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Days Estimated |
80 days |
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Total Fees |
Up to USD 9,600 (total value of the deliverables including travel) |
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Specifics of Recruitment |
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Based in Seoul, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as "green growth", which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.
GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.
GGGI has been working in cooperation with many of its member and potential member countries to support them fulfil the objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement (PA). GGGI is also developing the national/sub-national and sectoral level green growth strategies, implementation roadmaps and extending technical support for preparation and submission of nationally determined contributions (NDC). A primary and critical step in this direction is the development of effective monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) systems for tracking the progress and effectiveness of climate change actions taken by these countries, and identifying areas of support needed. Embedding effective and accurate GHGs MRV system is an essential part of the climate actions to measure GHG emissions and implement and update NDCs.
GGGI is working with Government of Mongolia to formulate an MRV system. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) is the focal point for UNFCCC, and GGGI is working with their teams on several issues, including climate change related activities.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will provide technical support for Government of Mongolia in the development of an Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system as per the requirements of UNFCCC and the transparency framework of the Paris Agreement. Under the guidance of GGGI Mongolia Country Representative together with the Senior Analyst of MRV program at GGGI HQ, the International MRV Consultant, and in consultation with the divisions and departments of MET, this position will be responsible for: 1) Defining the scope and coverage of the MRV system of Mongolia for the Waste sector 2) Reviewing the existing institutional arrangements for national MRV systems as per requirements stated under UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, reports (national communications, GHG inventories, etc.) submitted by Mongolia and international best practices, focusing on the Waste sector
3) Evaluating the existing legal, policy and technical frameworks for data collection within the Waste sector 4) Identifying public and private sector stakeholders and their mandates, roles and responsibilities under the Waste sector for creating a national MRV system 5) Status and requirements for the development of the national, sector level GHGs emission accounting activities under the Waste sector 6) Identifying data collection tools, methodologies and calculations for the baseline emissions under prioritized areas of the Waste sector 7) Define the QA/QC procedures for GHG data collection and reporting for the Waste sector
This position is for 4 months and will provide technical support to start up process for the development of the national MRV system in Mongolia.
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Objectives/Purpose of the Assignment:
Focusing on the Waste sector, the position will:
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Scope of Work:
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Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables:
The Consultant will report to the GGGI’s MRV Lead (HQ), under the overall guidance of the GGGI Mongolia Country Team.
She/he is expected to deliver following outputs per identified timeline and payment schedule below:
* negotiable
All reports must be in English (United States usage), prepared in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirements, and submitted in electronic formats along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, and related information. An executive summary in Mongolian is to be included.
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Qualifications/Experience/Expertise
Documents to be submitted (Online application)
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