Education: - First-level university degree in engineering, chemistry or related field - 10 points
- Advanced-level degree is desirable -10 points
Experience: - Working experience of at least 10 years in T.A. for PU Foams industry - 15 points
- Expertise in flammability, regulatory and ecotoxicology issues - 20 points
- Intimate knowledge on the use of PU foam blowing agents is highly desirable - 10 points
- Experience in R&D of systems and/or pother polymers is highly desirable - 10 points
- Knowledge of Montreal Protocol related policy/issues is highly desirable - 10 points
- Working experience in developing countries - 5 points
Language: - Fluency in English (speaking, writing) - 10 points
Technical Capabilities (70%): the candidate will be evaluated and scored against the above criterion. Duration The contract will enter into effect upon signature by both parties and will have duration of 6 (six) months. Duty Station Home based, with possible missions to project participants in Mexico, as detailed below. Fees & Payments Candidates shall quote his/her services on a Deliverable basis, and this quotation shall include all travel costs needed to the attendance of planned missions. Missions not foreseen shall be paid to the consultant as per IC Rules and Principles The consultant will receive payment based on the deliverables identified below A Best value for Money approach will be used in the evaluation of the applicants, and will lead to a combined score for technical capabilities and the financial offer. Expected Deliverables (Outputs) and missions for the duration of the Contract Deliverable 1 (20 %) - Initial Report on the project implementation proposal supported by consultation taken with participants (chemical suppliers, Mexican system houses, UNDP representatives) delivered. Mission 1 - Mexico, Guadalajara. December 2015, (3 days length). Deliverable 2 (40 %) - Testing protocols and detailed guidance on flammable issues related to PU formulation during project implementation delivered. Home based Deliverable 3 (40 %) - Final assessment on flammability and liability of systems and Report delivered on the findings of demonstration project. Mission 3 - Mexico, city of Mexico City / July, 2015 (3 days length). Financial Proposal (30%) - Based on their assessed technical capabilities, the candidates will receive the standard format that they must fill out to submit their financial offer. If you would like to apply for this position please make reference to the UNDP jobs website, http://jobs.undp.org/ Application deadline is 03 July, 2015. |