UNDP Jobs - 40826- Procurement of Individual Consultancy Services of

Procurement of Individual Consultancy Services of Waste Expert - For the preparation of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Mitigations Options and Actions for the Waste and Wastewater Sector in Lebanon

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

10-Nov-2013

Application Deadline :

13-Nov-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

60 days spread over a period of 9 months

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

60 days spread over a period of 9 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

These projects aim to enable Lebanon to prepare, produce and disseminate its Third National Communication (TNC) and Biennial Update Report (BUR) to the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) according to Decisions 17/CP.8, 2/CP.17 and other guidance provided, in order to fulfill Lebanon’s commitments as a Non-Annex 1 Party to the Convention.

The TNC and BUR will update and strengthen information provided regarding national circumstances, greenhouse gas inventories, climate change mitigation, and information on mitigation actions and domestic Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV). The projects will also report on relevant public awareness, education and training activities undertaken in Lebanon, as well as the constraints and gaps, and related financial, technical and capacity building needs. The projects will increase the national capacity to produce subsequent NCs and BURs that meet COP guidelines and inform policies in Lebanon.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will prepare the chapters on measures to mitigate climate change (mitigation options) from the waste sector in Lebanon and compile information related to existing mitigation actions, including coverage and objectives, the extent of reduction achieved or projected to achieve.

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 (including interviews if needed) to compile information and data required for the work. The UNDP/Climate Change team, along with the Ministry of Environment, will assist in providing the Consultant with all available documents available in this subject.

The tasks involved will cover the following items:

Preparation of the GHG emission inventory for the waste sector;
Preparation of the mitigation options analysis for the waste and wastewater sector;
Compilation of information related to mitigation actions in the waste and wastewater sector.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Functional Competencies:

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

Education:

University degree (at the Masters level) in Environmental sciences/engineering or closely related fields. PhD will be considered as an asset.

Experience:

Local relevant experience of not less than 5 years;
Extensive knowledge of and experience in waste and wastewater and national policies;
Previous experience in preparation of studies, reviews, sectoral recommendations;
Familiarity with national communications processes under the UNFCCC is a plus;
Substantial knowledge of IPCC manuals and guidelines, Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) and Uncertainty; Management in National GHG Inventories is a plus.

Language Requirements:

High proficiency in Arabic and English languages.

Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link:

http://www.undp.org.lb/procurement/procurementDetail.cfm

Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise your application will be considered incomplete.