UNDP Jobs - 49497- Individual Consultant: Greenhouse Gas Inventory Re

Individual Consultant: Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reviewer and Uncertainty Expert – Provision of Individual Consultancy Services for the Preparation of the Uncertainity Chapter of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and the Review of the Inventor

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

03-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

25 working days spread over 2 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

2 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

The project aims to enable Lebanon to prepare, produce and disseminate its First Biennial Update Report (BUR) to the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in order to fulfill Lebanon’s commitments as a Non-Annex 1 Party to the Convention.

One of the main components of the BUR is the national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. The latter is being compiled and complete by the project team. Some challenges are faced during the process: lack of data availability, inconsistency of data between various sources, formulation of relevant assumptions, estimation of data uncertainty according to established guidelines etc. Therefore, a review is needed in order to validate and improve the quality of the inventory to be reported. In addition, the reviewing process will issue recommendations to be integrated in the second BUR based on lessons learnt.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

The purpose of this consultancy is to:

Review the entire GHG inventory compiled by the project team and formulate recommendations;
Conduct the uncertainty analysis of Lebanon’s GHG inventory for the years 2010 and 2011 by applying established guidelines.

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 tasks 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 clarifying issues and providing the Consultant with all information available in this subject.

The tasks involved will cover the following items:

Task 1. Review of the GHG emission inventory for all sectors
1.1 Perform initial checks: determine whether the national inventory, and in particular the data in the CRF, is complete and in the correct format.

2.1 Perform a desk review:

Examine procedures and methodologies used in the preparation of the inventory from the collection of data to the reported emission estimate (double counting, completeness of years and sources/sinks, key category analysis, QA/QC procedures, assumptions, units, recalculations);
Assess the quality and reliability of the methodology in accordance to established guidelines;
Detect anomalies/mistakes in activity data;
Asses reliability of emission factors used;
Validate time series consistency and compare with data from previous submissions;
Identify areas for further improvement and note possible ways for improving the estimation and the reporting of inventory information;
Draft results in report.

Task 2. Prepare the uncertainty analysis of the inventory:

2.1 Collect uncertainty information on activity data and emission factors for base year and years 2010 and 2011.
2.2 Enter uncertainty values in GPG 2000 uncertainty spreadsheet and generate results.
2.3 Draft uncertainty sections of inventory for each sector.

Task 3. Prepare training manual on calculation of uncertainty:

3.1 Draft a detailed step by step manual on methodology of estimation of uncertainty of greenhouse gas inventory in Lebanon. Manual to be used as a guide for the preparation of future greenhouse gas inventories.

Methodology of Work

The methodology of work will consist of desk review of relevant documentation in addition to direct consultations with key local consultants who completed the inventory and with the compiler at the Ministry of Environment.

The work is expected to be carried out by one consultant with expertise in National Inventory Reports as well as adequate technical UNFCCC and IPCC knowledge and experience.

The task is home-based and requires a 3-day mission to Lebanon for meetings for the uncertainty analysis. The cost of travel and Daily Subsistence Allowance is to be held by the consultant and should be included in the financial proposal.

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:

High proficiency in English;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University degree (at PhD. level) in environmental sciences/studies/engineering/economics or closely related fields.

Experience:

International relevant experience of not less than 7 years.
Substantial knowledge of and experience in greenhouse gas inventories and IPCC and UNFCCC guidelines.
Previous experience in inventory reviews.

Languages:

High proficiency in English.

Note

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

http://www.lb.undp.org/content/lebanon/en/home/operations/procurement/

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