UNDP Jobs - 49498- Individual Consultant: Provision of Individual Con

Individual Consultant: Provision of Individual Consultancy Services for the Institutional Mapping of National Climate Change Related Activities

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

23-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

60 man-days spread out over a period of 4 Months

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

4 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: In order to improve climate change governance and meet the challenges that will face Lebanon as a result of climate change, the above-mentioned project attempts to set the structure for a national inventory system to improve reporting obligations to the UNFCCC. The project at hand presents a comprehensive coordination mechanism involving strategic planning, and close and effective communication with national, regional and international partners, as well as the recommendation of financial mechanisms needed at the national level.

An institutional map provides an overview of the institutions and other stakeholders involved in national climate change activities. It is a valuable resource to inform the mainstreaming process and the team involved in mainstreaming, as well as the wider audience at the national level. The mapping will provide a snapshot of the different stakeholders, including a description of their institutions and their projects, but also a sense of linkages and collaboration avenues between them. This also can be used in turn, as an indication of the priority given to climate change within the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

The tasks mentioned below shall be performed in close cooperation with the UNDP/Climate Change team, and the Ministry of Environment. It is understood that the Consultant shall perform all the services/work as necessary to fulfill the objectives of the Consultancy Contract.

The institutional mapping of national climate change activities, more than simply identifying or describing key institutional structures involved in climate change, should provide a critical assessment of how climate change issues are coordinated between government bodies and with other stakeholders. The mapping exercise should discuss all relevant actors in the country, such as government, research institutes, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, and the private sector. An illustration or a “map” demonstrating the linkages and relationships between the institutions is extremely useful. The final output should include a brief overview of the relevant regulatory and institutional frameworks for climate change, as well as present the coverage,

scale, and coordination of climate change interventions.

As such, the selected individual will be responsible for providing the services outlined below.

TaskK 1. Map National Climate Change Activities

Review national information and initiatives directly or indirectly related to climate change available from ministries, national institutions, development actors, and academic institutions and NGOs. Sectors to be covered include energy, transport, industry, forestry, agriculture, waste, water, tourism, coastal zones and public health;
Validate and complement the findings from above with interviews with relevant stakeholders including decision-makers;
Provide a list and description of existing and planned climate change projects and programmes, including the executing institutions;
Identify Mitigation or Adaptation areas which are not enough tackled at a national level.

Task 2. Map Institutional and Regulatory Framework:

2.1. Review institutional and regulatory framework budget, source of fund, timeframe and achievements/expected results, and identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities, the role and influence of each institution, the respective institutional capacity, any coordination and collaboration mechanisms that exist;
2.2. Provide concrete and pragmatic recommendation on how to improve collaboration.

Task 3. Map Academic Climate Change Activities:

3.1. Provide a list and description of climate change courses and research applications for the academic sector with identification of the strengths (research and expertise) of each academic sector in various climate change themes (e.g., mitigation: renewable energy, energy efficiency, etc.; adaptation: climate modeling, risk assessment; policy; etc.);
3.2. Provide recommendations on ways to link research and expertise in the academic sector to national policy needs.

Task 4: Recommendations on best-practices track climate change activities:

4.1. Develop a list of criteria checklist to be used by as a reference project proponents in categorizing future activities under climate change. Experiences from other countries can be used as examples;
4.2. Identify entry points in the national legislation to capture and track these projects on a regular basis;
4.3. Formulate recommendations on how to ensure that future projects from all categories related to climate change are captured and tracked on the national level.

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:

Advanced level of communication skills including proficiency in the Arabic and English Languages;
Excellent knowledge of the Lebanese development sector with substantial knowledge of environmental matters;
Strong analytical and report-writing skills;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Commitment to team and cross-disciplinary work;
Emphasis on delivery of results and client satisfaction and reacts well to constructive criticism.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master or above) in environmental science or related field; major or specialization in policy, sustainable development, public administration or related field is an asset.

Experience:

Relevant experience of not less than 7 years including experience in working and collaborating with various government agencies or interdisciplinary team;
Experience in climate change policy is highly desired and will be considered as an asset.

Languages:

Advanced level of communication skills including proficiency in the Arabic and English Languages.

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.