UNDP Jobs - 54749- Provision of Individual Services for a Foam Expert

Provision of Individual Services for a Foam Expert

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Apr-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Forty five (45) working days spread over the period of Two (2) Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Forty five (45) working days spread over the period of Two (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 XIXth Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in September 2007, through its Decision XIX/6, adopted an accelerated phase-out schedule for HCFCs. The first control is the freeze on production and consumption of HCFCs which would be from 01 January 2013, at the Baseline Level (average of 2009 and 2010 consumption levels). The second control step is the reduction of 10% from the Baseline Level on January 1, 2015. The third target is for the year 2020 and amounts to 35% reduction from the baseline. For achieving 2013 and 2015 targets, the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund approved funding amounting to US $ 2.49 million for implementation of HPMP Stage-1 of Lebanon in its 64th Meeting. The current preparation activity relates to development of strategy and action plan for achieving 2020 control targets and in case necessary, post 2020 control targets.

This project will cover establishment of the national team and related institutional arrangements, review of existing regulatory and policy framework, information dissemination and industry interaction, data collection and validation on the baseline in each HCFC consuming industrial sector, data analysis, technology selection taking into account climate change impacts, prioritization of sectors for interventions, estimation of incremental costs and associated technical assistance needs including interventions needed for service sector and stakeholder consultations. The project will result in the preparation of a comprehensive HPMP (Stage-2) for Lebanon, which will incorporate the strategy and action plan for Lebanon for compliance with the post 2015 control targets, which is targeted for submission to the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund, at its 75th Meeting in December 2015.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance and expert services at the national level in the Foam (Rigid) sector for preparation of Lebanon’s HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage-2

General tasks

Under the direct supervision of the National Ozone Unit (NOU) and in close coordination with the Ministry of Environment and the UNDP Country Office, the consultant should undertake the following tasks:

Review the survey findings of enterprises by sector primarily relating to consumption of HCFCs, baseline equipment data, technology choices etc.

Prepare draft national strategy and action plan for the foam sector for achieving national 2020 HCFC control targets and beyond.

Identify technology options for different end-user applications based on available technology choices in foam sector after assessment of technical requirements of industries for conversion from HCFCs to the available and eligible alternatives in the foam sector.

Develop project interventions including funding levels, timelines for implementation and technical assistance / capacity building needs for achieving targets identified above. This will take into consideration Executive Committee policies relating to eligibility, project funding components etc.

Provide background information that would support the NOU, in obtaining commitment from the enterprises in participating in HPMP Stage-2 project activities for conversion from HCFCs.

Develop policy and regulatory interventions for foam sector for phasing-out HCFCs based on targets identified above.

Expected Outcomes:

Draft national strategy and action plan for the foam sector for achievement of Stage-2 compliance targets including technology conversion projects for all Foam manufacturing enterprises;
Interim progress reports as per below workplan;
Final report.

For additional information, please refer to Annex I, Terms of Reference

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 prepare substantive reports and strategies related to technology, policy and costs in a clear and concise manner;
Knowledge and understanding of the Montreal Protocol programme in Lebanon and relevant policies and regulations is an asset;
Good command of English; Arabic is an asset;
Good organizational and analytical skills;
Good communication and coordination skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor degree in Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related sciences.

Experience:

Relevant experience of not less than 10 years;
Knowledge and experience in the HCFC consuming sectors/Industrial foam sector at the national and/or international level.
Previous experience in carrying out similar reports is an asset;
Demonstrated experience in Montreal Protocol activities;
Experience in working with government departments and international organizations is an asset.

Languages:

Good command of English;
Arabic is an asset.

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.