National Expert on Developing and Adopting Policies for HCFC Phase-out in Kazakhstan, UNDP

• Preparation of regulatory documents on the phase-out of HCFCs;
• Strengthening the capacity of specialists of the Customs services and Enviromental Inspectorate to control import/export of ODS;
• Organization and implementation of public awareness activities.

• Assessment of existing legislation, recommendations for the improvement of legislation according to the international experience;
• A computerized database set up to incorporate the annual reporting data from the importers/exporters, servicing companies and technicians and a methodology to analysis the data developed and implemented;
• Mechanisms of financial support for promotion of ODS alternative technologies; 
• Facilitate development of standards for safe handling, storage and use of HCFC and alternative refrigerants; and incorporate them in legal and other acts;
• Drafting technical reports in regards with the scope of responsibility.

• Participation by the State Customs Department  and Environmental Inspectorate in existing networks on aspects of ODS import/export control;
• Updating and delivery of material and equipment for continuous training of existing and new officials of the Customs and Environmental Inspectorate, in close cooperation with Training Center of the Customs Department and WCO Regional Training Centre;
• Upgrading of the standards and testing facilities at Customs Central Laboratory and Environmental Inspectorate with a gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy equipment and provision of field officers with refrigerant Identification equipment.

• Publishing results in professional journals and media; 
• Preparation of relevant results-based thematic and informational materials within the project tasks in coordination with the PR-expert and other project experts;
• Drafting technical reports in regards with the scope of responsibility; 
• Participation in preparation, organization, and implementation of the project events;
• Carrying out other assignments by the request of the project manager oriented on achieving the project goals and tasks, also requests from the UNDP country office.

• Demonstrate integrity by modeling values and UN ethical standards;
• Promote UNDP vision, mission and strategies;
• Demonstrate culture, gender, religion, nationality and age tolerance and ability to adopt.

• Share own knowledge and experience; 
• Give helpful advises and comments to colleagues;  
• Skills to work in team, good organizational and communicative skills.

• Focus on work with a customer;
• Constructive and enthusiastic approach to scope of work rendered; 
• Demonstrate ability to stay possessed and keep control in a stressful situation;
• Response friendly to critics and dissent.

• Agrees own actions with experts and reports to Project Manager; 
• Ensures the requirements of terms of reference are met in due time and a proper manner;
• Ensures complete execution of requirements stated in Services Contract;
• Submits materials on works performed to the project implementation team (to the attention of Project Manager) for approval;
• Focuses on work with a customer;
• Subordinates directly to Project Manager in cooperation and coordination with other project experts, international and national consultants and organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, engineering, energy saving, energy efficiency or natural sciences (Master’s or Advanced Degrees will be an asset).

• At least 6 years of experience in governmental organizations;
• Experience in developing national regulatory and technical documents, as well as other legislative documents;
• Experience in preparation of analytical studies and methodological developments;
• Experience in working and collaborating with governmental agencies, local authorities;
• Experience in working with the public, non-governmental organizations, academic societies and institutions;
• Experience in working out and establishing cooperation with stakeholders, international institutions and organizations;
• Interaction with major international organizations, institutions;
• Experience of holding major international events.

• Excellent Russian and English skills;
• Knowledge of Kazakh will be an asset.

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