UNDP Jobs - 104281- National consultant on climate change adaptation t

National consultant on climate change adaptation to update Lebanon’s Technology Needs Assessment

Location :

Beirut

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

04-Feb-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

60 working-days spread over a maximum of 5 calendar months

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

60 working-days spread over a maximum of 5 calendar 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 project aims to enable Lebanon to prepare, produce and disseminate its Third Biennial Update Report (BUR) and Fourth National Communication to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in order to fulfill Lebanon’s commitments as a Non-Annex 1 Party to the Convention. As part of the activities planned under the Fourth National Communication 4NC, the project aims at updating Lebanon’s technology needs assessment for both mitigation and adaptation actions.
Lebanon experiences, and will continue to face, increased temperatures, more frequent and severe natural disasters related to climate change caused by shifts in temperature, precipitation and water regimes (e.g. heat waves, drought spells, floods and other climate-driven extreme events). Climate change is expected to have significant impacts on water supply and demand for domestic, industrial and irrigation uses, as well as on agricultural production and food security.
The latest Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) undertaken in 2012 has identified the water and agriculture sectors as key priority sectors for adaptation to climate change in Lebanon and has identified a set of soft and hard technologies to strengthen and accelerate Lebanon’s adaptation efforts. In line with Decision 17/CP.8 and Decision 2/CP.17 and the project document, the purpose of this consultancy is to update Lebanon’s TNA for climate change adaptation with a focus on the agriculture and water sectors and identify related adaptation measures that are being implemented in the country by governmental institutions, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

UNDP is seeking the services of a consultant to 1) Identify and prioritize adaptation technologies with a focus on agriculture and water, 2) Identify barriers and develop Technology Action Plans (TAPs) for the deployment of adaptation technologies in Lebanon and 3) identify climate change adaptation measures being implemented in Lebanon for both sectors.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Knowledge of the UN preferable.

Required Skills and Experience

I. Academic Qualifications:
a. Master’s degree in environmental science/studies/engineering or closely related fields. PhD will be considered as an asset.
II. Years of experience:
a. Local relevant experience in the field of climate change related work of not less than 10 years;
b. Extensive knowledge of and experience in adaptation technologies and national related policies and projects (preferably in water and agriculture)
c. Previous experience in preparation of studies, reviews, sectoral recommendations regarding the analysis climate change impacts and adaptation (preferably in water and agriculture).

How to apply:
The consultancy is open for all national consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal.
Submissions through any other media will not be considered.
The application must include all of the following documents:
1. P11,
2. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and
3. Financial proposal
All files shall be submitted in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.
It has been observed that bidders don’t submit all requested documents and thus reducing their chance to be selected for a contract with UNDP. before you submit your offer please revise that the application is complete and comprises all four (4) documents.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.