UNDP Jobs - 89041- Energy Expert

Energy Expert

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

17-Dec-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

10 work-days spread over 8 weeks

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

10 work-days spread over 8 weeks

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. The reports present the country’s GHG inventory, implemented sectoral mitigation actions that are contributing in reducing GHG emissions, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, in addition to the main barriers for fulfilling Lebanon’s reporting requirements.

In 2015, the Management Information System on Climate Action (MISCA) was developed to facilitate the sharing of energy activity data and progress of mitigation actions. The System adopted the 1996 IPCC Guidelines methodology in calculating energy-related emissions and estimating avoided emissions.

Under the BUR3 the GHG emissions inventory was calculated using 2006 IPCC guidelines, which included changes in some emission factors and parameters. The purpose of this consultancy is to review and update the online MISCA platform taking into consideration the methodological changes of the IPCC guidelines. It also aims at operationalizing the system based on the existing and planned institutional arrangements

Duties and Responsibilities

The tasks mentioned below shall be performed in close cooperation with the UNDP/Climate change team and the Ministry of Environment. The UNDP climate change team will provide the consultant with the supporting documents needed to perform the below-mentioned tasks. The tasks involved will cover the following items:

Task 1: (5 days) Test the MISCA platform adopting the 2015 GHG inventory and mitigation actions and document the below elements

Task 2: (5 days) Develop training material for stakeholders involved in the use of MISCA in the form of detailed power point presentations

For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

High proficiency in Arabic and English languages;

Corporate Competencies:

Knowledge of IPCC GHG calculation model and guidelines, Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) in National GHG Inventories is a plus
Demonstrable analytical skills, such as an extensive list of publications, etc.;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as ability to establish and maintain good relationship with stakeholders;
Excellent analytical, and facilitation skills; and

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

·University degree (at the Masters level) in environment or electrical/ mechanical/ industrial/ chemical sciences/engineering or closely related fields.

Years of experience:

Local relevant experience of not less than 10 years.
Previous experience in preparation of studies, reviews, sectoral recommendations
Extensive knowledge of and experience in energy and national policies

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. Technical Proposal,
3. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and
4. Financial proposal

All files shall be submitted in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.
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Incomplete applications will not be considered.