Forestry Expert

Background

The project aims to enable Lebanon to prepare, produce and disseminate its Third Biennial Update Report (BUR) and Fourth National Communication to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in order to fulfill Lebanon’s commitments as a Non-Annex 1 Party to the Convention. The reports present the country’s GHG inventory, implemented sectoral mitigation actions that are contributing in reducing GHG emissions, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, in addition to the main barriers for fulfilling Lebanon’s reporting requirements.

The latest inventory was prepared and submitted in 2016 under BUR2, reporting emissions of the base year of 2012, using the 1996 IPCC Guidelines methodology, combine with the update IPCC Good Practice Guidelines. Starting the 3rd BUR onwards, the 2006 IPCC Guidelines will be adopted for all national inventories.

The purpose of this consultancy is to review and update the GHG inventory for the period 2015-2018 for Forestry and Land Use (FOLU) according to the 2006 IPCC guidelines, to report the progress of sectoral mitigation actions for the same period and to update the NDC targets of the Forestry sector for 2030.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant shall review and update Lebanon’s GHG inventory of the Forestry and Land Use for the years 2016-2018 using the IPCC 2006 Guidelines, report the progress of mitigation actions for the LULUCF sector in Lebanon for the period 2016-2018, in addition to the review of year 2015 data.

The consultant shall also undertake a mitigation options analysis based on NDC targets for the forestry sector.

General tasks

The tasks mentioned below shall be performed in close cooperation with the UNDP/Climate change team and the Ministry of Environment.

The Consultant shall be responsible for carrying out all the necessary data collection work and investigations to compile information and data required for the work. 

For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent written communication skills. 
• High proficiency in Arabic and English languages;

Corporate Competencies:

• Substantial knowledge of IPCC manuals and guidelines
• Demonstrable analytical skills, such as an extensive list of publications, etc.;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as ability to establish and maintain good relationship with stakeholders;
• Excellent analytical, and facilitation skills; and
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Masters in Forestry or closely related fields; Ph.D. is an asset.

Years of experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in research related to forestry and land-use, GHG emissions, and/or climate change or sustainable development.
• A well-established track record in research related to forestry and/or climate change;
• Previous experience in preparation of similar studies and reviews;
• Experience or strong familiarity with the work of UNDP and/or other multilateral, bilateral and civil society development partners;
• Familiarity with national communications and BUR processes under the UNFCCC is a plus.

How to apply:The consultancy is open for all national consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal.Submissions through any other media will not be considered.The application must include all of the following documents:

1. P11,2. Technical Proposal,3. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and4. Financial proposal

All files shall be submitted in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.It has been observed that bidders don’t submit all requested documents and thus reducing their chance to be selected for a contract with UNDP. before you submit your offer please revise that the application is complete and comprises all four (4) documents.Incomplete applications will not be considered.