Emplois au PNUD - 41944- Consultant for Green House Gas Inventory in Republ

Consultant for Green House Gas Inventory in Republic of Srpska

Lieu :

BOSNIE-HERZEGOVINE

Type de contrat :

Individual Contract

Date de commencement :

16-Dec-2013

Date limite de candidature :

30-Nov-13 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

National Consultant

Durée du contrat initial

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

45 days over a period of 13 months

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

Bosnia and Herzegovina became a member of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on December 6, 2000. Under its status as a non-Annex I party to the UNFCCC, Bosnia and Herzegovina is obligated to undertake the following reporting activities such as: to calculate annual Green House Gas (GHG) emissions using a defined methodology and reporting to the Conference of Parties (CoP) of the Convention; introduce and implement measures to mitigate the consequences of climate change by regulating anthropogenic emissions and adaptation measures to climate change; cooperate in the development and transfer of technology, methods and processes that lead to limits, reductions and stabilization of GHG emissions; include an assessment of climate change impacts and appropriate strategies and economic development policies that aim to minimize negative consequences of climatic changes for the economy, the environment, and the health of the population; conduct systematic observation and research, data exchange and information sharing on climate and climate change with the aim of improving scientific findings on the causes and consequences of climate change.
This Project will not only support the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina in meeting its above specified obligations as a UNFCCC signatory but will also serve as a significant strategic document for sustainable development. The cross-cutting nature of the First Biennial Update Report (FBUR) process will foster relationships across entities and economic sectors, by establishing linkages between environment and other sector

The overall objective of this assignment is to provide an updated GHG inventory with the additional of several sectors not covered in the draft SNC. It will cover years 2010 and 2011. Data and estimates will be documented and archived in a way that adheres to IPCC Good Practice Guidelines and ensures accessibility and continuity for future reports. A capacity of public institutions in charge of GHG inventory update will be strengthened via trainings which will, amongst other include training in use of UNFCCC NAI software.

Devoirs et responsabilités

The GHG inventory expert should work in consultation with and under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager (PM). Specifically, his\her responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

Prepares a detailed work-plan for GHG inventory exercise on the basis of the overall project work plan;
Establishes the team of experts for data collection in Republic of Srpska (RS);
Develops the scope of work and respective terms of reference for the team members;
Identify training needs in GHG inventory and assist PM in organization of relevant training and workshops;
Together with GHG Inventory Team Leader, review and update QA/QC plan;
Leads the data collection process in RS, including surveys;
Review existing sources of emissions in RS and together with a GHG inventory Team Leader establish a measurement system for all new sources;
Collect activity data for RS necessary for GHG inventory in identified areas;
Review existing emission factors;
Incorporate new data in the GHG inventory 2010-2011;
Together with GHG inventory Team Leader, publish inventory for BiH using NAI software;
Provides input to GHG inventory chapter with supporting technical documentation;
Archives new data and estimates of new inventory;
Ensure the timely and effective management of the activities as scheduled.

Deliverables (outputs)

Detailed work-plan on the basis of the overall project work plan developed; Key experts mobilized (31 Dec 2013);
Emission sources in RS established and activity data for RS collected; Emission factor reviewed and updated )31 Mar 2014);
Incorporate new data into GHG inventory for BiH (31 May 2014);
Final FBUR input submitted (30 Jun 2014);
Inventory using NAI software published (15 Dec 2014).

Compétences

Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Knowledge on BiH gender equality mainstreaming institutions, regulations and mechanisms;
Excellent communication skills;
Excellent analytical skills;
Strong oral and writing skills;
Extensive knowledge of computer applications;
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Ability to work independently as well as part of a fairly big team;
Ability to operate under strict time limits.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

Degree in natural/engineering sciences.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in GHG inventory development;
Knowledge of the environmental issues in BiH;
Good understanding of climate change and sustainable development issues;
Knowledge and understanding of the UNFCCC and its relevance in BIH context;
Knowledge of IPCC;
Previous experience in national communications is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in both written and spoken English and local languages is a must.

Evaluation:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the Cumulative analysis. The award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical (70%) and financial (30%) criteria specific to the solicitation.

Applicants are required to submit:

Completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form - P11 (downloadable from http://www.ba.undp.org/content/bosnia_and_herzegovina/en/home/operations/jobs.html);
Financial proposal indicating your lump sum fee.

P11 and financial proposal should be submitted as one attachment only online through this website.

Note:

For an assignment requiring travel, consultants of 62 years or more require full medical examination and statement of fitness to work to engage in the consultancy;
Due to large number of potential applicants, only competitively selected candidates will be contacted for remaining steps of the service procurement process.