Procurement Notices

Job ID/Title : 89234 - Senior Expert in Montreal Protocol Implementation (Framework Framework/Long Term Agreement)

Scope of advertisement : Globally advertised (Including jobs.undp.org)

Category (eligible applicants) : External

External defines as applicants external to UNDP and to the UN Common system, including UNDP non-staff.

Brand : UNDP

Practice Area : Climate & Disaster Resilience

Additional Practice Area : Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction

Application Deadline : 05-Jan-20

Type of Contract : Individual Contract

Post Type and Level : International Consultant

Duty Station : Home-based

Languages Required :

English    French    Spanish   

Starting Date :

(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 03-Feb-2020

Duration of Initial Contract : 3 years

Expected Duration of Assignment : 3 years

UNDP Jobs Link: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=89234

Background:

1. Background:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the 4 (four) Implementing Agencies (IA) designated by the Multilateral Fund (MLF) to implement the Montreal Protocol´s Ozone Depletion Substances (ODS) phase-out projects.

Under this International Treaty, the Article 5 countries committed to phase-out its ODS consumption.  Furthermore, the Kigali Amendment was adopted by the 28th Meeting of Parties to the Montreal Protocol on 15 October 2016 in Kigali, Rwanda. Under the amendment, countries committed to cut the production and consumption of HFCs by more than 80 percent over the next 30 years. This phase down schedule will avoid more than 80 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 2050 —avoiding up to 0.5°Celsius warming by the end of the century. Earlier ratifications to the Kigali Amendment is a priority issue under the Montreal Protocol, as well as an important action of the international community to strengthen momentum to the climate change.

On the other hand, at the 79th Meeting of the Executive Committee (ExCom) for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, held from July 3rd to 7th of 2017, the members had reached an agreement after deliberation, under the Decision 79/46, to provide support for the early ratification process of the Kigali Amendment. ExCom decided to approve enabling activities for Article 5 Parties on the following basis: (i) Countries would be allowed the flexibility to undertake a range of enabling activities to help their national ozone units to fulfil their initial obligations with regard to HFC phase-down in line with the Kigali Amendment; (ii) Enabling activities could consist of, but were not limited to: a. Activities to facilitate and support the early ratification of the Kigali Amendment; b. Initial activities identified in paragraph 20 of decision XXVIII/2, including country-specific activities aimed at initiating supporting institutional arrangements, the review of licensing systems, data reporting on HFC consumption and production, and demonstration of non-investment activities, and excluding institutional strengthening, as addressed in decision 78/4(b); c. National strategies that contained the activities in sub-paragraphs a. and b. above; (iii) Funding for the preparation of national implementation plans to meet initial reduction obligations for the phase-down of HFCs could be provided, at the earliest, five years prior to those obligations, after a country had ratified the Kigali Amendment and on the basis of guidelines to be approved in the future; (iv) Funding for stand-alone initial investment projects could be provided in accordance with the provisions of decision 79/45. 

The Expert is expected to be engaged by UNDP through a non-exclusive Framework Agreement formalized through an Individual Contract (IC). A Framework Agreement is known in UNDP as an agreement that establishes the terms, conditions and prices that will govern future engagement (Thru issuance of Purchase Order) arising from the said Agreement, which could be issued at any time within the duration of the IC.  

It is important to note that, at the time of the issuance of the IC that serves as the Framework Agreement, both parties understand that no financial obligation or commitment is formed on the part of UNDP, and that such an agreement is non-exclusive (i.e., it does not prohibit UNDP from entering into another such framework agreement with another individual or entity).  Financial commitments will only be established each time the services are requested within the scope of the IC, through the agreed triggering action or document (Purchase Order) that signals the commencement of an engagement.  

This IC is intended for on-call intermittent engagement for a maximum of 720working days spread over a period of 36 months (3 years). Any extension is subject to satisfactory performance review, project funding situation or other factors impacting the project operating environment. 

2.  Long Term Agreement Disclosure

UNDP at its own discretion showed interest to enter into a non-binding Framework/Long Term Agreement (LTA) as a result of this Individual Contract process under the following conditions: 

a) The supplier/contractor shall provide the types of services, goods and/or deliverables, quoted in this bidding, which shall be reflected in a non-binding Long Term Agreement. 

b) UNDP does not warrant that any quantity of Goods and/or Services will be purchased during the term of this arrangement. 

c) In the event of any advantageous technical changes and/or downward pricing of the Goods and/or Services during the duration of this Agreement, the Consultant shall notify UNDP immediately. UNDP will consider the impact of any such event and may request an amendment to the Long-Term Agreement.

Description of Responsibilities :

3. Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Expert will work with UNDP, under the direct coordination of the UNDP MPU Regional Programme Coordinators in portfolio development regions, and will guide other MPU (International and National) Experts serving the countries of , Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago and Uruguay.

4. Key Deliverables:

- Finalize the preparation of Stage III of Country’s HCFC Phase-out Management Plans (HPMP Stage III) [30 days].

- Conclude the preparation of HPMP Annual Reports for submission to the ExCom for tranche requests. [10 days]

- Provide technical assistance conduction of HFC surveys and its assessment. [30 days]

- Support the development f National Implementation plans for the Kigali amendment [20 days].

- Provide technical assistance to National Ozone Units for the  the preparation, update and assessment of consumption estimation of HFCs (customs and importers data assessment) [30 days]

- Conduct trainings for National Ozone Offices for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali amendment. [5 days]

- Undertake annual verification of HPMPs implementation and HCFCs consumption in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Montreal Protocol and the UNDP Rules and Procedures. [20 days]

- Any other required activities/reports related to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. 

5. Activities/Products to be implemented under this LTA

(i) Prepare HPMP Stage III for submission to the ExCom for those countries that are in the final stages of HPMP stage II implementation.

(ii) Prepare for submission the Annual Report of the HPMP for tranche requests.

(iii) Support the countries and their national ozone units to identify specific activities to formulate the general HFC phase-down strategy and start the first stage of the HFC phase-down activities to comply with the Kigali Amendment; 

(iv) Support the ozone unit of each country in the improvement and capacity building for the implementation of the Kigali agreement

Support ozone units in the implementation and development of all Montreal Protocol related activities such as HPMP development, Verification Reports, etc.

6. Duration

The Contract (LTA) will enter into effect upon signature by both parties, expected for 2 (two) years of duration and can be extended up to 1 (one) additional period of 1 (one) year up to a maximum of 3 (three) years. With a total of 720 days over the entire duration of the contract.

7. Duty Station

Home based  with missions to the countries listed below.

Country

Angola

Argentina

Bardabos

Belize

Brazil

Bolivia

Colombia

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

Guyana

Haiti

Honduras

Jamaica

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

St. Kitts and Nevis 

Trinidad and Tobago 

Uruguay

The consultant does not need to quote missions since these will be paid separately to the consultant as per UNDP’s rules and regulations.  

8. Fees

The consultant will receive payment based on his/her daily fees, for the maximum of 720 days under this assignment. 

9. Expected Missions

In case missions are required, they shall be paid to the consultant as per IC Rules and Principles.

Competencies :

10. Core Competencies

Corporate:

• Demonstrate integrity by modeling UN values and ethical standards;

• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UNDP and MPU;

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

• Treats all people fairly without favoritism;

• Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;

Technical:

- Ability to analyses policy documents and make constructive policy suggestions;

- Strong interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team;

- Capacity building skills and flexibility depending on the public;

- Demonstration of commitment to the Project’s mission, vision and values;

- Good writing and reporting skills;

- Good presentation skills;

- Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations, and to meet tight deadlines.

Professionalism:

- Works toward creative solutions by analyzing problems carefully and logically – inspires and fosters innovation by highlighting innovative; 

- Shares knowledge and is willing to provide support to others who request advice or help; 

- Facilitates meetings effectively and efficiently; 

- Resolves conflicts as they arise. 

Client Orientation:

- Sets priorities, produces quality outputs, meets deadlines and manages time efficiently;

- Maintains strong relationships with partners and clients.