UNDP Jobs - 51107- Individual Consultant

Individual Consultant - Energy Sector

Location :

Manila, PHILIPPINES

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Nov-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

4 months over a period of 6 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

4 months over a period of 6 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 Philippines is one of the participating countries in a global Low Emission Capacity Building Programme focused on climate change capacity building for low emission development, primarily of the public sector. The global programme is supported by the UNDP with funding assistance from EU, Germany and Australia over a four-year period.

The Programme is being undertaken in the Philippines through the Low Emission Capacity Building Philippines Project (LECB PHL Project). It is executed by UNDP Philippine Country Office with the Climate Change Commission (CCC) as Implementing Partner. The project which commenced in 2012 is expected to run in a span of 2 years, i.e., until the end of December 2014.

Outcome No. 1 - Robust national system for preparation of GHG emission inventories have been established at a national level;
Outcome No. 2 - Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and/or Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) sectoral road maps have been formulated within the context of national development priorities; and
Outcome No. 3 - Measurable, Reportable and Verifiable (MRV) systems have been designed to support implementation and evaluation of NAMAs and/or LEDS sectoral road maps.

Please go to the link below to access the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR); template of financial proposal; and the UNDP General Conditions of the Contract.

http://procurement-notices-admin.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=19046.

Duties and Responsibilities

The LECB PHL Project requires the services of an Individual Contractor referred herein as “Contractor” to assist the CCC in its development/formulation of a Climate Change Mitigation Framework Strategy and Mitigation Goal in the Energy Sector. The Contractor is expected to undertake, at the very least, the following major tasks in the development of the Strategy:

Environmental Scanning/Scoping Study
Visioning Activity
Strategy Setting or Formulation
Evaluation and Selection of Strategy Options
Action Plans
Institutional Strengthening;
Monitoring and Evaluation Program;
Launching of the Strategy.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Functional and technical competencies:

Strong knowledge of the latest theories and concepts in urban development and sustainable cities in the Philippines and broader region;
Strong analytical and research skills;
Familiarity with current actors working on urban development challenges in the Philippines;
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with different stakeholders;
Excellent in oral and written communication; have skills to write independent reports, documents, maintain systems and procedures in administering programs.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Degree in agriculture, industrial engineering, energy engineering, environmental planning, environmental science, social sciences, human resources, or related field. Advance or graduate degrees are preferable;

Experience:

At least 5 years work experiences on climate change mitigation, GHG inventory and/or projects related to capacity building or institutional strengthening;
Strong familiarity with environmental laws and regulations, planning processes and regulations at the national, subnational and local levels;
Familiarity with international climate change negotiations issues would be an advantage; and,
Strong communication skills, including demonstrated written and presentation skills and the capacity to relate to both internal and external constituencies of the project.

Language Requirement:

Fluent in English.