Historique
UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP Cambodia Country Office works in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, non-government organizations, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, multilateral aid agencies, bilateral donors and private sector to support the progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To support the implementation of the country programme 2019-2023, the Policy and Innovation Hub (PIH) plays an important role within the country office to develop high level policy and technical advisory support to the government. Its work guided by three set of strategies (1) research, policy and innovation, (2) communication, and (3) programming. Through the policy, research and innovation, communications, and programming, the Policy and Innovation Hub is expected to deliver the two main outputs (1) Prosperity, and (2) Planet. Climate change, natural resources, circular economy and energy are the focused areas of the Output 2 Planet.
Climate change is the biggest threat to long-term human prosperity. Under the UN Convention on Climate Change and the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries unanimously agreed to work toward global goals that would limit global average temperature rise. A key principle in the Paris Agreement is that no country should backslide on its intentions, which were put forward in climate action plans known as NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions). Cambodia submitted its (I)NDC prior the Paris Agreement in 2015 covering both adaptation and mitigation actions. The focus on this contract is on activities that support mitigation activities short and long-term in Cambodia.
This will be in sectors such as renewable energy, waste management, sustainable transport and industrial development. As part of UNDP’s support to the Royal Government of Cambodia in its economic growth, as well as poverty reduction, UNDP is seeking up to two International Senior Specialists on Climate change mitigation project identification, programming and implementation. The consultants will support the core policy team of UNDP Cambodia.
This solicitation is for a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for one year and renewable up to two years linked to satisfactory performance of the individual consultants. LTA refers to a mutual arrangement whereby the Consultant will provide services as required, over a specific period of time. It specifies the unit price (daily rate), allowing for a framework agreement to be used when the Consultant’s services are needed. A separate ToR will be developed for the specific services needed within the scope of the LTA.
Devoirs et responsabilités
The International specialist on climate change mitigation is to provide the support to the UNDP Cambodia policy team through the following set of activities in the areas of climate change mitigation:
Policy, Research and Strategy Development:
Analyse developments in sectors relevant for climate change mitigation such as energy, waste management, transport and urban development in Cambodia;
- Undertake research in the climate change mitigation sectors such as renewable energy, waste management, industrial development based on the review of existing literature and policies and laws;
Identify priority mitigation measures to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions;
Prepare reports and power point presentations for policy engagement;
Provide advices on policy engagement process including coordination with stakeholders;
Prepare policy briefs and status papers on developmental challenges/issues related to climate change
Make recommendations for course of action with emphasis on activities with highest value added in terms of systemic change and/or quick wins;
Identify barriers and proposed solution for policy interventions and development;
Project Design and Formulation:
Prepare conceptual frameworks/concept notes based on developmental challenges within climate change and/or environmental sectors;
Identify potential resources mobilization sources from bilateral, multilateral (GEF and other vertical funds) and other sources of financing;
Provide technical assistance in identification of developmental challenges, target areas, beneficiaries and partners and formulation of implementation strategy for UNDP support;
Provide technical support in development of new interventions/projects with implementation (operational plan, monitoring and resource requirement), institutional, financial and management arrangements;
Conduct studies on project/program highlights, activities and processes involved;
Prepare project documents following UNDP rules and procedures;
Prepare project proposals to ensure innovation in concepts, strategies, theory of change, results-orientation using log frames, and incorporation of best practices;
Develop work plans, budgets, monitoring and procurement plans.
Technical advisory & other project related functions
Conduct technical analyses and provide high quality technical inputs in relation to climate change and/or natural resource management related reports and policy documents including the Nationally Determined contributions (NDC)s;
Provide high quality technical inputs to trainings and technical assistance to partners on matters related to climate change mitigation.
Prepare knowledge and communication products related to the projects/programs (project factsheets, and presentations);
Document good practices, case studies, innovations and pilot models for UNDP
A separate ToR will be developed for the specific services needed within the scope of the LTA. The consultants shall ensure confidentiality of all the information received during the assignment.
Compétences
Functional competencies:
Strategic vision, strong technical and analytical capabilities;
Strong writing and reporting skills.
Ability to work in a team, develop synergies and establish effective working relations with government counterparts, donors, NGOs and other development partners;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, and negotiating skills, and the ability to cope with situations which may pose conflict;
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
Ability to accommodate additional demands on short notice;
Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
Ability to manage heavy workload and solve complex problems with minimum supervision.
Corporate competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education:
Master’s degree in Climate Change, Environmental Policy or Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Energy, Natural Resource Management, International Affairs, or other related field
Experience:
At least 7 years of working experience in analysis, policy support, and design and project development for climate change, energy and environment
Very good understanding of the situation in Cambodia. Prior working experience in Cambodia is a must.
Experience dealing with climate change mitigation such as renewable energy and waste management in developing countries context
Proven experience working with a wide variety of development actors including governments, international development organizations, donors and other funding agencies, private sector entities, and/or civil society organizations including community groups.
Knowledge of climate finance from both public and private sources.
Language Requirement:
Excellent writing, editing and oral communication skills in English is required.
Interested offeror must read the Individual Consultant (IC) Procurement Notice, which can be viewed at https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=65168 or more detail information about term of references, instructions to offeror, and to download the documents to be submitted in the offer through online.
UNDP reserves right to reject any applications that is incomplete.
Please be informed that we don’t accept application submitted via email.
Interested Offerors are required to submit application via UNDP jobsite system as the application screening and evaluation will be done through UNDP jobsite system. Please note that UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document, so please make sure that you merge all your documents into a single file. Your online applications submission will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.
Interested individual offeror must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1. Proposal:
(i) Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work
(ii) At least one written sample to prove strong reporting and writing skill related to eg. project proposal writing
(ii) Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable)
2. Financial proposal
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references
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