UNDP Jobs - 93658- National Energy Expert

National Energy Expert

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

18-Sep-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

30 work-days spread over a maximum of 4 calendar months

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

30 work-days spread over a maximum of 4 calendar months

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 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, in addition to the main barriers for fulfilling Lebanon’s reporting requirements.

In 2019, Lebanon’s 3BUR was submitted to UNFCCC, reporting the national Greenhouse gas emissions from the period 1994-2015. The inventory was prepared using for the first time the 2006 IPCC guidelines, which included changes in some emission factors and parameters. The 3BUR also updated the energy mitigation actions implemented in Lebanon, the support received and needed as well as the main gaps and constraints for capacity building needs. Lebanon is currently preparing its Fourth National Communication (4NC) to be submitted in October 2021.

The purpose of this consultancy is to 1) review the GHG inventory and precursors for the energy sector for the years 2016-2019 taking into consideration the methodological changes of the IPCC guidelines and the new activity data available; 2) update Lebanon’s Technology Needs Assessment for the energy sector, 3) update the list of mitigation actions and plans for the energy sector for the period 2016-2019 and 4) develop/update emission reduction scenarios for 2030 and 2050, in line with Lebanon’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

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 Consultant should report to the UNDP BUR3/National Communication Project Manager.

The UNDP climate change team will provide the consultant with the supporting documents needed to perform the below-mentioned tasks:.

Task 1: (10 days) Provide technical support for the update of Lebanon’s NDC for the energy sector
Task 2: (10 days) Update Lebanon’s Technology Needs Assessment for the energy sector
Task 3: (5 days) Review of the GHG emission inventory for the energy sector (period 2016-2019)
Task 4: (5 days) Compilation of information related to mitigation actions in the power sector (period 2016-2019)

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

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Proficiency in English and Arabic languages.

Corporate Competencies:

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 facilitation skills; and
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor degree (Masters is a plus) in environment or electrical/ mechanical engineering or closely related fields.

Years of experience:

Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience;

Technical experience:

Extensive knowledge of and experience in energy and national policies
Previous experience in preparation of studies, reviews, sectoral recommendations
Substantial knowledge of IPCC GHG calculations and guidelines

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

Kindly note that you may find all the required documents on the below link: https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69477 ; whereas the application must be submitted through this Jobs portal
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.