Expert on Health and Mitigation to Climate Change

Contract

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Result of Service

For the outcome “Propose the necessary institutional arrangements for the estimation of GHG emissions from the health sector and characterization of vulnerability of health care facilities in Argentina (Outcome #1)”. The Expert on health and mitigation to climate change will lead the following outcomes: No. 1.1: Survey the status and existing methodology for estimating GHG emissions in healthcare facilities. No. 1.3: Identification of relevant stakeholders and institutional arrangements necessary to obtain the information needed to estimate GHG emissions and characterize healthcare facilities in terms of adaptation to climate change. No. 1.4: Evaluation of health care facilities with information that allows the estimation of GHG emissions and their characterization in terms of vulnerability and risk. Proposal for prioritization and scope. No. 1.5: Systematization of information related to sources of GHG emissions, vulnerability, and climate risks of the selected healthcare facilities. No. 1.6: Determination of GHG emissions profile and comparison with the ICAT Health I experience of the ICAT Argentina project. No. 1.8: Report of main results and systematization of the workshop presentation of results.

Work Location

Remote from Buenos Aires, Argentina

Expected duration

8 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The overall objective of ICAT is to support the implementation of domestic monitoring, reporting and verifications (MRV) efforts and goals through country-specific capacity building programs of national stakeholders, provide training on MRV concepts, methods, and tools, including iterative testing and application of ICAT Guide, continued observation of future UNFCCC transparency requirements and development of a road map to sustain ICAT outcomes. The Expert on health and mitigation to climate change will work in close collaboration with the others national consultants and the Project Manager Adviser in order to propose the necessary institutional arrangements for the estimation of GHG emissions from the health sector and a characterization of vulnerability of health care facilities in Argentina. The Expert on health and mitigation to climate change will work closely with the National Climate Change Directorate (NCCD) and the UNEP-CCC. He/she will be responsible for the survey of the status, stakeholders, and methodology to estimate the vulnerability, risk and resilience of the healthcare system, as well as the proposal of possible improvements. He/she will also work together with the support of the Expert on adaptation to climate change of ICAT Argentina to prepare the deliverables and outputs specified under the outcome “Propose the necessary institutional arrangements for the estimation of GHG emissions from the health sector and characterization of vulnerability of health care facilities in Argentina (Outcome #1)”.

Qualifications/special skills

• A University degree in Environmental sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Biology or a closely related area is required. • At least 15 years of practical experience in projects related to sustainable development or climate change in Argentina is required. • At least 2 years of previous experience working at the national governmental institutions, preferably related to sustainable development or climate change is required. • At least 1 year of practical experience in the production of national GHG inventories and detailed practical and theoretical knowledge of the IPCC Good Practice Guidelines is required. • Previous experience developing GHG accounting methodologies is required. • Previous experience working in projects related to health and climate change is required. • Understanding of climate change international policy and participation in developing international reports to the UNFCCC (BUR, BTR), preferably from Argentina, is required. • An understanding of climate change policy within the Government of Argentina and the associated stakeholders is required. • Previous experience developing mitigation sectorial plans is desired. • Permanent residence in Argentina is required. Key Competencies • The contractor must possess in-depth knowledge of global climate change policies. Additionally, a strong understanding of Argentina's climate change laws and policies is essential. Moreover, understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to climate change mitigation planning is necessary. The consultant should demonstrate the ability to interact with public and private sector officials, and the capability to identify, analyze, and actively participate in resolving issues and problems. This includes the ability to exercise judgment in the given context, plan tasks effectively, and manage conflicting priorities. A sense of pride in one's work and achievements is crucial. • The consultant is expected to be conscientious and efficient in fulfilling commitments, adhering to deadlines, and delivering results. Motivation should stem from professional rather than personal concerns. Persistence in the face of complex problems or challenges, dealing with large amounts of work and maintaining composure in stressful situations are key attributes. Showing leadership capacities is essential. Furthermore, the contractor should have practical experience using IT tools such as Microsoft Office.

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is required. Knowledge of other United Nations languages (Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, English, French, Russian) is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.