UNDP Jobs - 60568- Senior Specialist – Mapping Private Sector Contrib

Senior Specialist – Mapping Private Sector Contribution to the Climate Change Response in Cambodia

Location :

Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

29-Oct-2015

Application Deadline :

17-Oct-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

30 working days (October-December 2015)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

30 working days (October-December 2015)

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

Cambodia is regularly ranked as one of the top ten countries most vulnerable to climate change, with major impacts projected on agriculture, infrastructures (transport, irrigation, and urban infrastructures), and health. Initial estimates indicate that annual GDP growth could be reduced by 1.5% by 2030, and a growing percentage in following years. Both public and private investment is required to address these threats and minimize climate change impacts on the economy and business environment in Cambodia.

While Cambodia is not a major emitter of Green House Gases (GHG), Cambodia is at a critical stage in the diversification and expansion of its economy. The Royal Government of Cambodia is committed to developing and promoting climate-smart and green technologies, as part of its strategy for sustainable growth.

Globally, private finance is estimated to represent 62% of total climate finance for year 2013 (Climate Policy Initiative, 2014). In Cambodia, the recent climate public expenditure reviews provide up-to-date information on levels of public financing for climate change, as well as guidance on how to improve the mobilization and management of public climate finance. Much less information is readily available on investments from private operators (households or investors/companies). This information is crucial for the Royal Government of Cambodia to understand the full scope of the climate change response in Cambodia, and make informed policy decisions that will facilitate private investment in climate-smart solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

The objectives of this assignment are to:

Provide a comprehensive overview of private sector contribution (both households and corporate actors / investors) to the climate change response in Cambodia, including information on concerned sectors, types of activities, and sources of funds;
Identify perceived potential for additional investments in climate change adaptation or mitigation, and any related policy measures based on consultations with concerned stakeholders;
Identify types of private investments that are currently at risk due to maladaptation or may deviate from national objectives on climate change mitigation, and opportunities to make these investments climate-smart);
Provide an initial basis for Government-Private Sector dialogue on these issues.

The international consultant will act as Team Leader for this assignment and be responsible for the overall delivery of the above outputs.

Interested applicants shall propose a methodology for the assignment, taking into account international and regional experiences in assessing and valuating private sector contributions (households and private companies/investors) to the climate change response.

Key stakeholders to be consulted include national and international chambers of commerce, NGOs working in partnership with the private sector and communities on climate change issues, think tanks and research institutes, banks and investment firms with an interest in climate related investments, suppliers of adaptation/mitigation technologies, and development partners.

If sufficient information on the contribution of private households is not readily available, additional field research may be required. The consultant will be expected to propose an approach for this additional research as part of the initial work planning stage.

A consultation meeting on the draft report will be held with all concerned stakeholders.

Interested offeror must read the Individual Consultant (IC) Procurement Notice, which can be viewed at http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=25680 for more detail information about term of references, instructions to offeror, and to download the documents to be submitted in the offer through online.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Good knowledge of current debates on climate finance, including climate finance definition and tracking methodologies;
Excellent planning and analytical skills;
Ability to interact with senior government officials and managers in the private sector;
Ability to lead teams with strong communication skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in economics, development economics, sustainable development or closely related subject

Experience:

At least 10 years of experience in economic analysis or similar field, including experience in sectors relevant to the climate change response;
Specific experience with analysis, planning or implementation of investments in green / climate-smart technologies;
Experience in the Asia-Pacific region and specific knowledge of Cambodia will be an advantage.

Language:

Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of Khmer will be an advantage.

Interested offeror must read the Individual Consultant (IC) Procurement Notice, which can be viewed at http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=25680 for more detail information about term of references, instructions to offeror, and to download the documents to be submitted in the offer through online.

UNDP reserves right to reject any applications that is incomplete.

Please be informed that we don’t accept application submitted via email.

Interested Offerors are required to submit application via UNDP jobsite system as the application screening and evaluation will be done through UNDP jobsite system. Please note that UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document, so please make sure that you merge all your documents into a single file. Your on-line applications submission will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary.

Any request for clarification/additional information on this procurement notice shall be communicated in writing to UNDP office or send to email dalis.heng@undp.org and cc procurement.kh@undp.org. While the Procurement Unit would endeavor to provide information expeditiously, only requests receiving at least 5 working days prior to the submission deadline will be entertained. Any delay in providing such information will not be considered as a reason for extending the submission deadline. The UNDP's response (including an explanation of the query but without identifying the source of inquiry) will be posted in Individual Consultant (IC) Procurement Notice page as provided above. Therefore, all prospective Offerors are advised to visit the page regularly to make obtain update related to this Individual Consultant (IC) Procurement Notice.