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Duties and Responsibilities

SCOPE OF WORKS

Under the overall supervision from the Climate Action Portfolio Manager, IGSD Unit, UNDP Thailand, the Contractor will perform the following tasks:

Develop the report on Fourth National Communication (NC4) in Thai and the report on Fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR4) in Thai based on the submitted NC4 and BUR4 as a basis, in consultation with Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP);
Update the most recent data and information in both reports when it is available;
Ensure that both reports are easy to understand while maintaining clarity and fully represent technical information since it will be used as a good reference for climate change information in Thailand;
Proofread Thai languages and provide artwork/ graphic design for the final products
Support ONEP in organizing working group meetings to prepare the national GHG inventory and climate change mitigation reporting for 2023.

Competencies

COMPETENCIES

Functional competencies:

Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities;
Excellent speaking and presentation skills; and
Ability to interact with government officials.

Required Skills and Experience

DEGREE OF EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applications are solicited from highly experienced specific expertise in the below fields.

Required qualifications:

University degree (Master’s level or higher) in environmental science/engineering, or any other discipline relevant to the assignment.

Working Experience:

Proven expertise or experience (minimum 5 years) related to greenhouse gas inventory, climate mitigation, and climate finance;
In-depth knowledge on the UNFCCC and experience (minimum 2 years) related to IPCC-related guidelines;
In-depth technical knowledge of and experience (minimum 2 years) related to greenhouse gas inventory development and management; and
Experience working with relevant Thai agencies in the national greenhouse gas inventory and MRV processes.

Desired qualifications:

Expertise or experience on UNFCCC-related reporting, particularly BURs and NCs is an advantage.;
Experience with Thailand Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory System (TGEIS) is an advantage;
Familiarity with the ICA, FSV and MRV process under the UNFCCC is an asset; and

Functional competencies: