UNDP Jobs - 48920- International Expert on Monitoring of HPMP and Pre

International Expert on Monitoring of HPMP and Preparation of HFC Surveys

Location :

Homebased with one Mission to Ghana

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

29-Aug-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year maximum of 60 days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year

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

UNDP is one of the Implementing Agencies designated by the Multilateral Fund (MLF) of the Montreal Protocol to implement projects for the phaseout of ozone depleting substances (ODS). An HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) for Ghana was approved in July 2010 to assist the Government of Ghana to phase out HCFCs in the refrigeration sector.

Several components were approved as part of this HPMP, including:

Establishment of the Regulatory Environment;
Focused Sensitivisation of Target Groups;
Training and Certification for HCFC Servicing;
Refrigerant Recovery/Retrofit Project (RRRP);
End-User Incentive Programme (EUIP);
Monitoring and Technical Support to above Components.

A phase II was approved at the 67th Meeting of the Executive Committee, held in July 2012 also with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Italy as the implementing agencies. The objectives of Phase II of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) are, inter alia, to conduct an assessment on local provisions on low GWP alternatives, with particular respect to the natural refrigerant gas and the Ozone Depleting Substances phase-out provisions of the Government of Ghana. This task becomes the follow-up to the report - Harmonization of Laws Governing the Management of Alternatives to ODS - under the Legal Framework for the Management of HCFCs component of the HPMP.Some of the activities are implemented with UNDP, some in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment of the Government of Italy. The services of an international Consultant are being sought to assist the Government of Ghana in the implementation of these components.At the same time, Ghana and Nigeria have joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). UNDP has been allocated, under the CCAC HFC focal area, funding to conduct initial surveys of HFCs in selected developing countries. This funding covers such a survey both for Ghana and for Nigeria.

See: http://www.unep.org/ccac/

Duties and Responsibilities

The International Consultant will work at and under the direct supervision of Ghana’s Ozone Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Nigeria’s National Ozone Unit (for the HFC part of the work only). The work will be monitored by UNDP’s local offices in Accra and Abuja (for the HFC work), UNDP’s Montreal Protocol Unit in New York, Italy’s Ministry of Environment (for the HCFC part of the work only). She/He will work closely with the National Consultants under the project and the other International Consultants as well.

The objective of this mandate is:

A. to assist Ghana’s Ozone Office in achieving HCFC phase-out in the refrigeration sector by monitoring all the activities of the HPMP, as well as all subprojects and activities contained therein. The activities will include:

Duties related to the Component for the Establishment of the Regulatory Environment:

Assist in the activities of the legal international and national legal consultants (Part 2) as needed and as may be requested by the NOU;
Upon request only, provide advice on regulatory or other measures that the Government should take to enable the country to meet the Montreal Protocol control measures, especially for the refrigeration sector;
If possible and when requested, participate in the annual review meetings that will be held, and assist in preparing the documentation needed for these meetings.

Duties related to the Component on Focused Sensitivisation of Target Groups:

Upon request only, assist the NOU to produce and disseminate awareness brochures (and possibly other media-materials), to the various focus-groups, including importers, distributers, Refrigeration Associations, Ghanaian missions abroad, etc.

Duties related to the Component on Training and Certification for HCFC Servicing:

Upon request, assist the NOU and the National Consultant on the planned training activities at the National Training Centre and on the update of the quick reference guide;
Assist the NOU, the national consultant and UNDP-Accra to prepare requisition and organize related bidding for the equipment that needs to be purchased under this component (customs identifiers);
Assist in planning the training of customs officers as required.

Duties related to the Component on Refrigerant Recovery/Retrofit Project (RRRP):

Help organize the workshop(s) whereby all R&R equipment will be distributed based on the issuance of individual contracts with each of the 16 RRR centers;
Help establish the TORs for the subcontracts with those centers;
Upon request, provide guidance to the National Consultant to monitor the use of the above equipment, and in the reporting of the monthly amounts of HCFC’s being recovered/recycled.

Duties related to the Component on the End-User Incentive Programme (EUIP):

Upon request, assist the NOU and National Consultant to contact the industry associations and other local stakeholders and establish a database of end-user refrigeration enterprises that may be eligible under the end-user project to receive an incentive;
Continue Assistance to NOU to provide information about the end-user programme to the various local stakeholders throughout the duration of the project. The objective of this follow-up work is to ensure that whenever an end-user enterprise is ready to replace or retrofit its refrigeration system, it would be well aware about the existence and availability of the incentives;
Provide guidance to the potential applicants for an incentive, on how to fill out the application forms and to collect needed supporting documentation. Once the application is complete, send it to the International Consultant for final evaluation / approval;
Once an application has been approved, follow up with the relevant end-user enterprises to ensure that the retrofit or equipment replacement takes place in accordance to the eligibility criteria;
While retrofit/replacement operation is ongoing, ensure that existing refrigerant is being recovered, and in case of equipment replacement, ensure that the old equipment is being destroyed. Then, assist in the issuance of a certificate of completion and ensure final payment is carried out;
Assist in the unfolding of the paperless on-line system of registration set up by the NOU and national consultant under Tranche 1 of HPMP’s stage 1.

Support the NOUs in Ghana and Nigeria to conduct national HFC surveys in both countries as part of the CCAC HFC focal area programme. The activities will consist of:

Review the existing data and potential HFC data source in both countries:

Assist in identifying sources of data for HFCs imports and trends in the country;
List data requests which should be prepared by both countries;
Help identify key partners to be engaged in the process;
Ensure exchange of information between the two countries.

Assist in the planning and implementation of the HFC survey work in both countries:

Work on a detailed work plan for both countries to conduct and analyse the HFC surveys, identify potential gaps in the initial data gathering;
Accompany the activities of the surveying teams, based on past experiences such as HPMP survey for example;
Provide feedback as required during the HFC survey work.

Coordinate analysis of the results of the two surveys with the NOUs, compare results between the two countries, In particular:

Correlate HFC substance species with possible end-use in various sectors;
Establish estimated HFC use by sector;

Review collated HFC data:

Review the historical HFC use data;
Review and forecast growth of HFC use for various applications;
Establish growth patterns in HFC use by substance/sector.

Present results in a format that will allow its meaningful presentation to the stakeholders through the final report:

Finalise the report of these two surveys for submission to the CCAC secretariat for approval;
Coordinate the finalization of two national reports on HFC surveys for the two countries.

These final reports should include:

The analysis mentioned above in part 2;
Compilation of data on available low-GWP alternatives for various applications;
Identification of opportunities and challenges for applying low-GWP alternatives for various applications;
Estimation of the potential impact of transition to low-GWP alternatives, where feasible, in terms of contributing to the country’s voluntary CO2 emission reduction targets by 2020.

Expected Deliverables:

A detailed Mission report describing main activities, analysis, proposed follow-up actions related to the mission to be conducted in Ghana;
Two (2) activity reports summarizing progress and compiling written inputs to each of the Duties listed in sections A and B of Objectives above;
Written inputs related to the procurement of gas identifiers and the planning of the training programme for customs officers;
Review and provide the final reports of the two HFC surveys in Ghana and Nigeria, as described In Part B of Objectives above.

Duration:

The contract will be entered into effect upon signature of both parties and is expected to last for a period of one (1) year with a maximum of 60 days.

Fees:

The consultant is expected to quote his/her fee based on each deliverable described above;
All fees must be all inclusive i.e. including all foreseeable expenses ( travel, insurance, medical etc.);
Shortlisted candidates will receive the standard format that they must fill to submit their financial proposal.

Travel:

The selected consultant is expected to undertake one ten (10) day mission to Ghana;
Travel must be in economy class.

Payments:

Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion of deliverables described above.

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:

Ability to analyse guidance documents, tools, and other resources related to the Montreal Protocol;
Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team;
Demonstration of commitment to the Project’s mission, vision and values;
Good writing and reporting skills;
Good presentation skills;
Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations, and to meet tight deadlines

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s in engineering required, Master’s degree is desirable.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of experience in the refrigeration sector;
Familiarity with the Montreal Protocol desirable;
Knowledge of Africa and Ghana/Nigeria is particularly desirable.

Language:

Proficiency in English.

Evaluation Criteria:

A Best value for Money approach will be used in the evaluation of the applicants, and will lead to a combined score for technical capabilities and the financial offer, (70:30). Candidates with less than 49 technical points will be considered not technically qualified.

Bachelor’s in engineering required, 10 points, Master’s degree is desirable 5 points;
At least five (5) years of experience in the refrigeration sector. (max 15 points);
Familiarity with the Montreal Protocol desirable (max 10 points);
Fluency in English is required, (max 10 points);
Knowledge of Africa and Ghana/Nigeria is particularly desirable (max 10 points);
Qualitity of application (Methodology), (max 10 points).

Note:

Please note that applicants are requested to include in their application their methodology.