UNDP Jobs - 51713- Mitigation Scenarios Expert

Mitigation Scenarios Expert

Location :

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-Nov-14 (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

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) became a member of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on December 6, 2000, and the Kyoto Protocol was ratified on April 22, 2008. The Initial National Communication (INC) of BiH to the UNFCCC was submitted in 2010.
The SNC was completed in June 2013. The SNC has advanced the state of climate modeling, impacts assessment, and policy analysis in Bosnia and Herzegovina and it has also established a measurement baseline for public awareness and outlined key capacity needs. Furthermore, work on the SNC has enhanced the individual capacity of climate researchers in Bosnia and Herzegovina in government, academia, and NGOs, and it has strengthened the organizational capacity of the UNFCCC focal institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Civil Engineering and Ecology of RS. Finally, the INC and the SNC have served as an important source of information for the country’s Climate Change Adaptation and Low Emission Development Strategy.
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 TNC process will foster relationships across entities and economic sectors, by establishing linkages between environment and other sectors.
The overall objective of this assignment is to provide an updated chapter on measures to mitigate climate change in BiH that will model potential emission trajectories through 2050 and will incorporate recent findings on economic development and specific measures and projects with mitigation benefits. Activities will support data collection, scenario development, analysis of current and potential mitigation measures (including the cost-benefit analysis of identified mitigation measures), focusing primarily on the five sectors identified as priority areas in the SNC and determined to be in need of strengthening during stakeholder consultations: electricity production, district heating/buildings, transport, waste and agriculture/forestry. This component of the project will provide guidance and recommendations on country-appropriate mechanisms and infrastructure for NAMAs and MRV systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

? Prepares a detailed work-plan with UNDP PM and Mitigation Team Leader;
? Identify the most appropriate software for mitigation modelling and analysis in BiH;
? Assess training needs in using software and provide training to relevant experts;
? Oversees and provides input to mitigation scenarios development using identified software.

The consultant is responsible for the following deliverables:

The most appropriate software for mitigation modelling and analysis in BiH; Training needs assessed and identified TNC experts trained (6 days) - 28 Feb 2015
Developed mitigation scenarios reviewed (5 days) - 30 Jun 2015

Competencies

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;

Required Skills and Experience

Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering;
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience;
Knowledge of the environmental issues in BiH
Experience in mitigation scenario development
Knowledge and understanding of the UNFCCC and its relevance in BIH context
Knowledge of IPCC reports
Substantial involvement in the preparation of the Initial and/or Second National Communication and/or First Biennial Update Report is an asset
Fluency in both written and spoken English
Knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (downloadable from http://www.ba.undp.org/content/bosnia_and_herzegovina/en/home/operations/jobs.html) online through this website;
Financial proposal indicating the breakdown of costs (including fee, travel expenses and all other applicable fees).

Please scan all above mentioned documents and upload 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.