International Consultant: Second National Communication (SNC) and the Initial Biennial Update Report (BUR1)

Contract

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Result of Service

GHG activity data collected and analyzed for the State of Qatar's Second National Communication (SNC) and its First Biennial Update Report (BUR1) to fulfil its obligations under Article 12 of the UNFCCC.

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational Setting, Purpose and Objective: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environment and sustainable development objectives. The preparation of the Second National Communication (SNC) and Initial Biennial Update Report (BUR1) is expected to enhance awareness and knowledge on climate change-related issues in Qatar. It should seek to assist in the process of national planning and policy formulation, especially as it relates to mainstreaming vulnerability and adaptation and mitigation measures within the work programme of the various stakeholders. Also, it will contribute to the social and economic development of the country by reducing vulnerability associated with climate change or proposing options to do so in the key sectors while reducing emissions and enhancing sinks of greenhouse gases. The objective of this consultancy is to oversee the preparation of its SNC and BUR1 to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for the State of Qatar. In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) of Qatar, its stakeholders, and UNEP ROWA, the International Consultant will collect and analyze greenhouse gas (GHG) activity data for the national GHG Inventory Chapter of the SNC and BUR1 of the State of Qatar under the UNFCCC. All work produced by the International Consultant will be technically reviewed by the Lead Technical Consultant before submission to UNEP.

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator for Climate Action at UNEP ROWA, the International Consultant will carry-out, inter alia, the following duties and responsibilities: -Reviewing existing information in the Qatar’s first national GHG inventory. -Identifying data gaps, sources of available data from prior activities, and barriers to obtaining available data needed. -Designing surveys and forms to collect the missing activity data. -Building capacity for the collection of activity data. -Overseeing the collection of activity data and inventory database constructed using the UNFCCC/IPCC software used to report GHG emissions. -Checking conversion of units and validate compiled data for estimating the GHG emissions by sources and removals by sinks. -Deciding on Emission Factors to be used.

Qualifications/special skills

Postgraduate degree in environmental sciences, climate change, public policy or another relevant subject is required. Minimum 5 years’ experience in climate change policy, adaptation, public policy, international development, or similar field is required. Understanding and knowledge of SNC and BUR1-related processes, including institutional frameworks for multi-sectoral coordination in support of integrated approaches for development is desirable. Familiarity with the Qatari and regional climate change context is desirable. Experience in reviewing national and sectoral policies and plans is desirable. Ability to conduct research and work independently is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.

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.