Expert in Montreal Protocol Implementation

Entry Environment

Overview

Support HFC phase-down and Montreal Protocol implementation

You have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Master's or advanced degree in Engineering, Public/Business Administration, environment, or relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in implementation of projects to phase-out of Montreal Protocol Controlled Substances.
• At least 5 years of experience in planning and logistics of workshops for technicians of RAC sector.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience in preparation of Montreal Protocol Controlled Substances Consumption data.
• Experience in developing and implementing legal frameworks.
• Experience as a Montreal Protocol Consultant at the international level.
• Experience in south-south collaboration on training.

Contract

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Background

Institutional Arrangements:

• The Contractor will work from home
• The Contractor will report to the Regional Coordinator for LAC, based in Panama City, Panama
• The Contractor will be given access to relevant information necessary for the execution of the tasks under this assignment
• The Contractor will be responsible for providing her/his own work station (i.e. laptop, internet, phone, scanner/printer, etc.) and must have access to reliable internet connection
• Given the global consultations to be undertaken during this assignment, Contractor is expected to be reasonably flexible with his/her availability for such consultations taking into consideration different time zones.

Office/Unit/Project Description:

UNDP’s Strategic Plan emphasizes the critical links between environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and broader efforts to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement. UNDP’s Nature, Climate Change, and Energy (NCE) Team promotes and scales up integrated whole-of-governance approaches and nature-based solutions that reduce poverty and inequalities, strengthen livelihoods and inclusive growth, and promote more resilient governance systems.

The NCE Team works with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to integrate natural capital, environment and climate concerns into national and sector planning and inclusive growth policies; support country obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements. The portfolio encompasses: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services; Sustainable Land Management and Desertification; Water and Ocean Governance; Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation; Renewable and Modern Energy; Extractive Industries; Chemicals and Waste Management; Environmental Governance and Green/Circular Economy. This work advances crosscutting themes on innovative finance, digital transformation, capacity development, human rights, gender equality, health, technology, and South-South learning.

Sound chemical and waste management could reduce the risks of exposure to hazardous chemicals and protect the human health and environment. UNDP Montreal Protocol/chemical Unit focuses on providing policy and technical advisory, design and implementation oversight to the chemical projects funded by GEF, MLF, and bilateral donors. Currently, UNDP supports 85 countries in meeting their obligations under the Montreal Protocol, Stockholm convention, Minamata convention, as well as strategic approach of international chemical management (SAICM). UNDP has been on the forefront of efforts to advance the Kigali Amendment to tackle the climate change and improve cooling efficiency by partnering with developing countries, MLF, GEF, K-CEP, CCAC, Cool Coalition, bilateral donors and private sectors. UNDP’s Chemicals and Waste Programme helps client countries improve their capacities for sustainable production and consumption, clean air action plan, integrated waste management (healthcare waste, E-waste, plastics), sustainable and non-chemical development in SIDS, promotion of Green/Circular Economy, resource efficiency, good practice in Artisanal and Gold Mining sector (ASGM).

Under the Montreal Protocol, the Article 5 countries committed to phase-out its ODS consumption. Furthermore, the Parties to the Montreal Protocol agreed under the Decision XIX/6 on the “Adjustment to the Montreal Protocol with regard to Annex C, Group I substances (HCFCs)” to “accelerate the phase-out of production and consumption of the hydrochlorofluorcarbons (HCFCs)”, and the Article 5 (A5) countries have been requested by the ExCom to adopt a staged approach to the implementation of their HCFC Phase-out Management Plans (HPMP).

Furthermore, in order to further protect the climate and the ozone layer, in October of 2016, during the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, more than 170 countries agreed to amend the Protocol. The Kigali Agreement establishes specific targets and timetables to phase-down the production and consumption of HFCs, and carries an agreement by developed countries to help finance the transition of developing countries to climate-friendly substances, through a global commitment that will avoid more than 80 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 2050.

Travel:

UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements. The Expert in Montreal Protocol Implementation will work with UNDP, under the direct coordination of the UNDP MPU Regional Programme Coordinator for LAC in supporting countries where UNDP implements the Montreal Protocol.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant is expected to provide services outlined in below. It is estimated that 100% time will be needed from for the duration of the contract. It is expected that the Expert guides activities including, but not limited to:

1. Preparation of HFC-Phasedown Management Plans (KIPs) (30% time)

• Support the collection, analysis and synthesizing of data and information on HFC consumption and sector profiles (taking into consideration information already available through performed surveys on ODS & HFCs alternatives), the development of an estimated HFC baseline, and projections of HFC consumption growth across the relevant sectors.
• Develop an analysis framework that allows the diagnosis of the country's strengths and weaknesses for the implementation of the Kigali agreement.
• Provide the information needed for the development of the a KPMP, institutional and management framework for controlling HFCs and complying with the Kigali Amendment, outline the approach to be taken to address HFCs in the relevant sectors, identify alternative technologies when possible, outline potential linkages with the HCFC phase-out, and identify potential priority areas for phasing down HFCs

• Support the development of country-specific activities aimed at supporting institutional arrangements, the review of licensing systems, data reporting on HFC consumption and production

  2. Review the licensing and quota systems applied to ODS and pure and blends of HFCs (10% time)

• Assist in the preparation, update or revision of customs code for HFCs

• Assist in the review of trade Systems for ODS and HFCs control
• Support the review and improvement of customs capabilities in the control of ODS and needs for the control of HFCs

• Conduct trainings for National Ozone Offices for the implementation of the Kigali amendment

  3. Support National Ozone Units in the preparation of a work plan to improve or build capacities for the implementation of the Kigali agreement (10% time)

• Provide technical support to the National Ozone Units to review the legal framework and to liaise with the national institutions involved in the ratification process of the Kigali Amendment in order to speed up the implementation of the Amendment and assure that the correct information and legal support is delivered to the decision makers.

• Assist on the development of Guidelines for a certification process for RAC technicians

  4. Support in the implementation of pilot projects for the adoption of alternative technologies in RAC (10% time)

• Support the development of demonstration and non-investment activities for HFC Phasedown

• Identify existing barriers to the adoption of alternative technologies to HFCs (such as local availability, standards, security codes, etc.), promote technical activities to eliminate these barriers and generate the necessary conditions for the promotion of alternative substances that are friendly to the environment to increase the technical knowledge of the NOU, the control entities and the consumer sectors of HFCs for the gradual adoption of alternative substances (in the sectors of refrigeration, firefighting, MDI, among others).

• Promote the development of 1) national initiatives on Climate Change and its relationship with the Kigali Amendment and 2) national initiatives on WEEE and energy efficiency for the introduction of low-GWP Cooling alternatives.

  5. Specific activities/reports related to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol (40% time)

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

• Undertake annual verification of HPMPs implementation and HCFCs consumption in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Multilateral Fund.
• Prepare HPMP projects and tranches for submission to the ExCom.
• Prepare IS projects for submission to the ExCom.
• Review current Legal Framework for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and provide recommendations for adjustments when needed.
• Provide technical support on RAC technologies and undertake virtual meetings with UNDP country offices and National Ozone Units for clarifications of technical specifications for equipment investments in the Montreal Protocol Projects.
• Lead LTA on the equipment procurement process for successful implementation of Montreal Protocol projects.

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results:

LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems

Learn Continuously:

LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences

Adapt with Agility:

LEVEL 4: Proactively initiate/lead organizational change, champion new systems/processes

Act with Determination:

LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results

Engage and Partner:

LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Thematic Area

Name

Definition

Nature, Climate and Energy

Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment

Chemicals and Waste: Ozone and climate-friendly technologies. Chemicals and Waste: Ozone Layer Protection

Project Management

Management

Abilityto plan, organi]e, prioriti]e and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Partnership management

Relationship management

Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding

Monitoring and Evaluation

M&E

Abilityto provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks -Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Gender Mainstreaming

Gender

Promotion of gender equality through UNDP and MLF Policies. Ability to apply the policies and ensure compliance.

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA:

Min. Academic Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Masters or advanced degree in Engineering, Public/Business Administration, environment, or relevant discipline.
• Complementary studies on alternative technologies in the RAC sector.

Min. years of relevant Work experience

• Working experience of at least 5 years in the implementation of national and international projects with several implementing agencies to phase-out of Montreal Protocol Controlled Substances.
• Working experience of at least 5 years for the planning/logistics/budgeting of workshops/trainings/courses for technicians of servicing RAC sector and customs officers.
• Working experience of at least 5 years in preparation of Montreal Protocol Controlled Substances Consumption data.
• Working experience of at least 5 years on development and implementation of legal framework for control of Montreal Protocol Controlled Substances.
• Working experience of at least 5 years as Montreal Protocol Consultant at the international level.
• Working experience in south-south collaboration on the training of Latin American ozone officers.
• Experience in the development of technical material for RAC servicing sector is desirable.
• Knowledge on applications of HFC alternatives.

Required skills

• Collaboration and Partnership building: Ability to engage with other agencies, donors, and other development stakeholders and forge productive working relationships.
• Trends and emerging areas analytics: Ability to scan the horizon and identify approaches and initiatives to bring into policy and programme design.
• Knowledge management and communication: Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge. Ability to capture, synthesize, communicate and disseminate knowledge and information in a clear manner.
• Global/Regional programming and implementation: Ability of coordination and leadership in the regional project development and implementation.

Desired additional skills

Technical:

• Ability of coordination and leadership in the national project development and implementation
• Experience with UNDP or UNDP administered projects.

Knowledge management and communication

• Ability to perform trainings and presentation for diverse audiences, including National Ozone Units and their stakeholders and Climate Change Policy Decisionmakers among others

Global/Regional programming and implementation:

• Work experience on implementation of projects in the LAC region.
• Provide coordination and leadership in the national project development and implementation

Corporate:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling UN values and ethical standards and proves knowledge of UNDP’s gender equality and safeguards policies.

Required Language(s) (at working level)

Proficiency in English and Spanish and ability to write reports, carry-out meetings, conduct seminars and perform trainings.

UNDP mandatory courses

Certifications of UNDP mandatory courses is desirable

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