Background

Purpose
The purpose of this project is to strengthen national capacities to integrate environmental and energy concerns into development plans at all levels and systems for effective implementation of the sectoral priorities. This will be achieved through assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina in preparation and submission of its Third National Communication (TNC) to the CoP of the UNFCCC and enhancement of national capacities in field of climate change though the process. The TNC will be prepared and submitted to the UNFCCC in accordance with its commitments as a non-Annex 1 Party to the Convention (as mandated by Articles 4 and 12 of the UNFCCC).  The project will also result in increased capacity to produce subsequent communications that meet all guidelines established by the CoP and that can serve as a source of information for national policies and measures in climate change and in key economic and social sectors.
Objective
The overall objective of this assignment is to quantitatively assess the potential economic impacts of observed climate changes (e.g. floods, draughts etc.)  in sectors most vulnerable to climate changes. The assessment is to be done in line with internationally recognized methodology.
Background Information
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.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The 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 with UNDP PM;
  • Quantitatively assess the potential economic impacts of climate change in identified areas, in line with internationally recognized methodology
  • Contributes to development of new ways of economy planning in terms of climate change
  • Contributes to development of financial/economy  justification of climate change scenarios in BH
  • Contributes to Project promotion
  • Raises public awareness among the decision makers
  • Ensures the timely and effective conduction of the activities as scheduled;
  • Produces the report of the results of relevant activities


The consultant is responsible for the following deliverables:

  1. Data necessary for economic analyses collected - 30 Mar 2015
  2. Economic impact of climate changes assessed - 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 economics;
  • Experience in socio-economic analysis;
  • Knowledge of the environmental issues in BiH
  • 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 and local languages is a must.

 

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 the following documents:

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.