International Consultant. Twinning Project Phase II and Technical Assistance for Caribbean Regional Work Programme

UN Secretariat; Paris; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a consultant to support Phase II Twinning Project, focusing on institutional coordination between ozone units and energy efficiency policymakers in Article 5 countries. The consultant will deliver technical services for energy efficiency projects and assist ExCom-100/101 submissions, with regional outputs and capacity-building activities.

The role emphasizes knowledge products, tools development, and close collaboration with national

Qualificações

• Formal education in environmental sciences or related discipline required.
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• Fluency in English required; another UN official language is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver regionally-adapted outputs to coordinate National Ozone Units with National Energy Efficiency Policymakers.
• Develop knowledge products and tools for national authorities.
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops and conduct technical reviews for ExCom submissions.

Conhecimentos

Institutional coordination

Technical review

Project management

Knowledge product development

Capacity building

Stakeholder consultation

Policy analysis

Energy efficiency

Ozone layer protection

Montreal Protocol

Kigali Amendment

Multilateral Fund processes

Workshop facilitation

Developing country context

Formação académica

First level degree in environmental sciences or related field

Associate degree with 7+ years’ relevant experience accepted

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organizational context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. Through its OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme, UNEP supports Article 5 countries in meeting their obligations under the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment. This role supports the \"Twinning of Ozone Officers and National Energy Efficiency Policymakers\" project, Phase II, focusing on institutional cooperation and aligning refrigerant transition with energy efficiency.

Job purpose: This role serves to support the implementation of UNEP's Twinning Project Phase II, focusing on enhancing institutional cooperation between ozone and energy authorities in Article 5 countries. The consultant will provide technical assistance for project submissions to ExCom-100 and ExCom-101, and deliver specialized technical services for energy efficiency projects in Belize, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The ultimate goal is to help these countries meet their Kigali Amendment commitments and improve cooling sector energy efficiency, ensuring compliance and progress towards HFC reduction targets.

Responsibilities

The consultant will deliver high-quality, regionally-adapted outputs to institutionalize coordination between National Ozone Units and National Energy Efficiency Policymakers. This includes developing knowledge products and tools, facilitating capacity-building workshops, and ensuring technical review of projects for compliance with ExCom guidelines and policies. The role involves providing specialized technical services for energy efficiency projects in specific Caribbean countries. Key deliverables include an evaluation of knowledge gaps, development of tools and case studies, support for a regional workshop, a consolidated project report, and a final progress report on technical services. The consultant will also complete technical reviews for numerous projects planned for submission to ExCom-100 and ExCom-101.

Education

A recognized 1st Level Degree in environmental sciences, sustainable development, environmental management, natural sciences, or a related discipline is required. An associate degree with seven years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Work experience

A minimum of seven years of experience is required in ozone layer protection, Montreal Protocol implementation, energy efficiency policy, or sustainable cooling technologies. Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting capacity assessments, developing technical toolkits and knowledge products for national authorities, and working with developing countries is essential. Experience facilitating workshops and familiarity with Multilateral Fund processes are highly desirable.

Skills

Institutional coordination, technical review, project management, knowledge product development, capacity building, stakeholder consultation, policy analysis, energy efficiency, ozone layer protection, Montreal Protocol, Kigali Amendment, Multilateral Fund processes, workshop facilitation, developing country context.