UNDP Jobs - 18076- International Consultant: Territorial Approach to

International Consultant: Territorial Approach to Climate Change Towards Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Development in Delta State, Nigeria

Location :

Abuja and Delta States of Nigeria, NIGERIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Aug-2010

Application Deadline :

09-Aug-10 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

Territorial Approach to Climate Change (TACC) is a strategic intervention designed to support sub-national governments to realize low carbon and climate resilient development in their territory. TACC assists regional and local governments in developing an Integrated Territorial Climate Plan (ITCP) to identify priority mitigation and adaptation measures. The ITCP, in turn, provides guidance to public authorities on how to choose and design the most appropriate policies and financing schemes to implement these priority measures in a manner responsive to their unique territorial conditions. The expected results are greater capacity at the sub-national level to confront the double challenge of mitigation and adaptation.

In December 2009, Delta State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on TACC with UNDP as part of its efforts to tackle environmental devastation arising from climate change. Being an oil and gas producing state, Delta State is well positioned to seize opportunities from climate change mitigation actions. At the same time, being a coastal state, Delta State is particularly vulnerable to sea water rise and therefore has to develop a strategy to analyze the present and future vulnerability of the state.

The design of the Delta TACC will need to take the unique situation of the state as an oil production state into account and the needs and overall objectives of the State Government. Delta State expects that the partnership with UN through TACC and other programmes and organisationswill assist the state government in developing capacity to assess the level of environmental damage caused by oil pollution and rising sea level. Delta State considers the Delta TACC as a strategic initiative that can assist the government in carrying out an environmental diagnosis, which reviews the state of the environment, including the impacts of oil and gas production activities and land use on ecosystems.

During a UNDP mission to Delta State in March 2010, it was agreed between Delta State and UNDP that the project document development process will be facilitated by a consultant to ensure the timely submission and quality of the project document.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant is expected to develop a UNDP project document which ensures that 1) the TACC approach is effectively applied to the Delta State; 2) that the TACC project can be effectively integrated into the national and state development planning process and climate change programmes; and 3) the TACC project is fully in line with the UNDP Nigeria CO’s country programming. The required tasks include:

Liaise with relevant parties (UNDP (Nigeria CO, BDP/EEG in Pretoria and NY), Delta State, Federal Government of Nigeria, etc.) and compile all necessary information and documentation on TACC as well as on Nigeria and Delta State for the development of the project document
Review relevant ongoing projects, programmes, and/or initiatives that are also addressing issues at strategic level (e.g., NAPA, NAMA, Niger TDA/SAP, NBSAP) to ensure complementarity and synergies in the design of the Delta TACC.
Consultations with stakeholders in the Delta State and Abuja in September 2010
Develop a first draft UNDP project document, following UNDP technical and format requirements, by 30 September for comment by relevant parties
Integrate comments received and produce a final draft UNDP project document by 22 October 2010, to be tabled at the Project Appraisal Committee meeting

Throughout the consultancy, technical guidance will be provided by UNDP/BDP/EEG technical advisors on TACC. UNDP Nigeria CO will guide the consultant to ensure that the Delta TACC will be in line with UNDAF, CPD, CPAP, and UNDP Nigeria’s Climate Change Strategy and Delta State government’s objectives and vision
The consultant will be supported by the Delta State for necessary logistical arrangements to ensure the effective use of time during the mission to Delta State.

Action Responsible:

All relevant information listed and shared with consultant DS & UNDP- 23 August 2010
Liaise with relevant parties (UNDP (Nigeria CO, BDP/EEG in Pretoria and NY), Delta State, Federal Government of Nigeria, etc.) and compile all necessary information and documentation on TACC as well as on Nigeria and Delta State for the development of the project document Consultant - 31August, 2010

Mission to Nigeria (Delta State and Abuja) conducted

Consultations with stakeholders in Delta States
Consultations with UNDP CO
Consultations with Federal State (as appropriate)
Comments from DS on draft Logframe and TBWP provided to Consultant

Consultant, Delta State, UNDP CO 7-10 days in early Sept (subject to availability of consultant and DS Focal Points)

Mission Report with the main points agreed/proposed/ raised during the consultations, based on the draft logframe, and a list of people/documents consulted Consultant -15 Sept 2010 (or within 5 days after the mission)

First draft project document submitted Consultant 30 September 2010

Comments on the draft project document provided to the consultant UNDP CO, RTA, Delta State - 15 October 2010
Revised Draft UNDP Project Document, incorporating comments, to be tabled for Project Appraisal Committee Consultant- 22 October 2010

Deliverables:

Expected deliverables from the consultant are as specified below:

Deliverables Deadline:

1) Mission Report with the main points agreed/proposed/raised during the consultations - 15 September 2010
2) First Draft UNDP Project Document for comments - 30 September 2010
3) Revised Draft UNDP Project Document, incorporating comments, to be tabled for Project Appraisal Committee - 22 October 2010

Duration:

The tasks described above will be undertaken by the consultant immediately upon the signature of the contract until 22 October 2010. The expected time inputs from the Consultant to perform the tasks above during the said period are approximately 30 days, including one mission to Nigeria (both Abuja and Delta State).

Reporting:

All deliverables must be submitted to UNDP Nigeria CO and copied to UNDP BDP/EEG Regional Technical Advisor on TACC based in Pretoria as well as Delta State Project Team, The Technical Advisor will be responsible for the technical clearance of the deliverables.

Competencies

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in order to communicate complex, technical information to technical and general audiences
Ability to deliver on time
Skill in negotiating effectively in sensitive situations
Skill in achieving results through persuading, influencing and working with others
Skill in facilitating meetings effectively and efficiently and to resolve conflicts as they arise

Required Skills and Experience

Previous experience in project development is a requirement. Experience with UNDP project document development would be highly advantageous.
Proven experience in working with government partners on strategic programme/project design.
Professional (if not also academic) specialization in the interface 'extractive industry & biodiversity' would be advantage.
Knowledge of the oil and gas (O&G) industry, operations and activities, interests, policies and practices, in particular with regards to environmental and, more specifically, biodiversity issues pertaining to the operation of O&G companies would be advantage.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Hold an advanced degree in development, economics, natural resources management or any other relevant field for development planning, natural resources management and/or assessing the O&G industry (e.g. Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Legal, Biology, Social Sciences among others)

Experience:

Have at least 8 years of proven experience in the relevant field.
Knowledge of climate change mitigation/adaptation activities and/or carbon financing would be highly advantageous.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in both written and spoken English.