UNDP GEF Jobs - 53273- International Specialist to Formulate a GEF-Funded

International Specialist to Formulate a GEF-Funded Full-Size Project Document on “UPOPs Reduction through BAT/BEP and PPP-based Industry Chain Management in Secondary Copper Production Sector in China”

Advertised on behalf of

UNDP GEF

Location :

home-based with travels in China

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

28-Feb-2015

Application Deadline :

06-Feb-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

28th February 2015 to 29th February 2016

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

working days in total of 50 days of which 20 days will stay in China.

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

Secondary Copper Issues in China

China's secondary copper production is becoming increasingly important owing to the increased demand for copper metal and decreasing copper mine resources in the world. Increased production, combined with low technology production and primary pretreatment approaches, predominantly practiced in small and medium scale enterprises, is drastically increasing the release of UPOPs in China. In turn such releases are not only impacting the workers in this sector, who are predominantly women and children, but also surrounding communities, impacting the environment and human health at local as well as global level.

In this regard, The Foreign Economic Cooperation Office (FECO) under the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) and UNDP are making joint efforts to formulate the project of “UPOPs Reduction through BAT/BEP and PPP-based Industry Chain Management in Secondary Copper Production Sector in China” in order to reduce releases of unintentionally produced POPs from secondary copper smelting in China, the sector’s energy consumption, GHG emissions and nanoparticles. The project will also seek to ensure replicability by including a specific component on promoting and disseminating project results and lessons learned to the whole country. The experiences gained from implementation of UPOPs minimization industrial development in China can also be used as reference for other countries to effectively address similar issues.

Secondary copper recycling and treatment, which embeds complicated issues like kinds of POPs controlled by the Stockholm Convention and multiple harmful/hazardous substances under commitments of other international treaties or national policies, is also becoming a top priority of the Chinese government for fulfillment of its commitment to international conventions and international agencies like GEF which are engaged in assisting countries for compliance with the international environmental convention on POPs and other chemicals.

A Secondary Copper Project Preparation

UNDP as the Implementing Agency of GEF and its close partner in POPs area, and FECO of MEP have agreed to develop a project on sound management of secondary copper for reduction of UPOPs release under GEF VI.

A Project Identification Form (PIF) entitled “UPOPs Reduction through BAT/BEP and PPP-based Industry Chain Management in Secondary Copper Production Sector in China” was submitted to the GEF Secretariat and was technically cleared on September 03, 2014 for inclusion in the work program of the October 2014 GEF Council Meeting. A GEF Preparation Project Grant (PPG) of $300,000 was also approved for formulation of a full-size project proposal with the condition that the final project document will be submitted for GEF CEO Endorsement no later than 18 months after Council approval of the work program.

The PPG stage, which will start from December 1, 2014 to April 30, 2016, is to refine project objectives, outcomes, and outputs as well as the work plan and budget for each of the project components as noted in the PIF for final formulation of a full-size project document. It will also serve to improve baseline scenario mapping, cost-effectiveness and the global benefits of the project, and secure firm co-financing commitments for each of the project components. Additionally, resources will be applied to finance the stakeholder and public consultation process required as input to this detailed scope definition and for national endorsement of the final project documentation.

The principle overall output of the PPG will be the detailed definition of the project scope in terms of technical details and implementation arrangements as set out in a Project Document, including: i) validation of project design with the government and other counterparts; ii) barrier analyses, based on consultant reports and a multi-stakeholder workshop; iii) a logical framework, based on a multi-stakeholder workshop and the recommendations of consultancy studies, including indicators and quantified targets, combined with baseline values supplied by thematic consultants; iv) a participation strategy; v) an analysis of the programmatic baseline; vi) a project budget and work plan in standard UNDP and GEF format; vii) a monitoring and evaluation strategy; viii) a learning and replication strategy and ix) text and supportive technical analyses detailing the justification and strategies of the project.

Objective:

The assignment is to provide expertise for the development of a full size GEF-funded project on sound management of secondary copper along the lifecycle for reduction of POPs and PTS release in China and lead the formulation and drafting of high quality Project Document and CEO Endorsement Request, as required documents for CEO endorsement of the FSP.

The recruited will report to the programme managers at UNDP China Office and FECO/MEP, and will work closely with the National Technical Advisor (NTA) and National Project Coordinator at FECO/MEP and other experts to be recruited under the preparation project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work:

The recruited is expected to report to conduct the tasks and activities as below:

Lead the formulation of project document:

Consolidate and formulate inputs from local expert team to the Project Document;
Provide expertise on the design of the Full Size Project (FSP) taking into account international best practices and lessons learnt from implementing similar projects elsewhere;
Assist NTA and local consultants in the review and structuring of collected data and methodologies for development of key outputs;
Provide overall orientation to PPG team, in relation to GEF logic and information requirements;
Ensure that proposed project activities are in line with current GEF strategies and priorities;
Develop the draft logical framework of FSP for Components 1 and 3;
With inputs from PPG team develop final project log frame matrix;
Perform detailed formulation of incremental cost matrices;
Ensure thorough review and definition of strategic work plan, and incremental cost analysis;
Provide other required guidance and support for the preparation of the FSP proposal documents;
Assist the NTA, FECO and UNDP in the identification of co-financing inclusive of assembling commitment documentation;
Support FECO and UNDP with Implementing Agency review and processing as required;
Support FECO and UNDP with GEF review response and finalization of submission documentation as required.

Provide technical advice and assistance to the NTA and local consultants responsible for the respective components as follows:

Component 1: Institutional strengthening and capacity building;
Component 2: Demonstration of BAT/BEP technologies and PPP-based industry chain management;
Component 3: National Replication Programme.

Assist the coordination and organization of project formulation:

Coordinate with FECO and UNDP on the work of NTA, and other local and international consultants;
Undertake field missions as set in TOR and required by the FECO and UNDP;
Participate as required in coordination with other relevant international initiatives and projects.

Deliverables and Outputs:

Technical reports on specific issues as needed, at least 3 technical analysis reports including:

A report on international experience of secondary copper management/policy by 30 April 2015;
The fully developed first draft Project Document in UNDP Project Document template by 31 August 2015;
A full Project document and CEO Endorsement Request to be accepted by GEF SEC, the first final draft shall be submitted to UNDP no later than 15 November, 2015.

Duration:

The duration of this assignment is from 28th February 2015 to 29th February, 2016;
The working days will be in total of 50 days, of which 20 days (15 working days) will stay in China and local travels in China might be inclusive. The travel to China is planned in April and July in 2015.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays respect and adaptability to work in the developing countries with fast changing contexts and diverse culture;
Be familiar with UNDP and GEF procedures.

Functional Competencies:

Advanced knowledge and proven expertise in POPs reduction program and secondary copper industry;
Demonstrated understanding in secondary cooper recovery and recycling in informal sector;
Solid analytical and technical capacities to soundly manage the secondary copper along its lifecycle;
Excellent management and leadership skill to coordinate the project with various stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environment Studies or other related disciplines.

Experience:

15-year work experience in POPs and Stockholm Convention related programs;
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in secondary copper industry and informal sector secondary copper re-cycling;
Understanding on GEF’s strategic plan and priority areas at GEF VI;
Previous experience with donor-funded development projects in China highly desirable.

Language Requirement:

Excellent communication and English drafting skills.

Documents to be included when submitting application:

Please provide Offeror’s Letter and proposal (download the format in below link) together with your CV while submitting application.
Please note that the system will not accept the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading.
In the Offeror’s Letter and proposal, you will be asked to confirm your interest and availability for the assignment, and provide technical and financial proposal.

Technical proposal

Explaining why you are the most suitable for the work with example/former experience demonstrating your competencies;
Provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work.

Financial Proposal

Please quote the daily rate for professional fee and others related.

If you quote in lump sum, please indicate a detailed breakdown of the cost.

Download Link

Offeror’s Letter and proposal

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zhov5ekfaty7ncz/Offeror%27s%20letter%20and%20Proposal.doc?dl=0.

General Conditions for Individual Contractor

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4euv94xzevkefsm/General%20Conditions%20for%20IC.docx.