Montreal Protocol Expert

Result of Service Support in meeting commitments under Montreal Protocol.

Work Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Expected duration 24 months

Duties and Responsibilities Organization Setting:

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 West Asia Office of UNEP delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environment and sustainable development objectives. This consultancy announcement is meant to solicit applications for rostering purposes to serve as the pool of expertise that UNEP West Asia Office is creating within the framework of the long-term strategic partnership and the Saudi Environment Sustainability Programme with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in UNEP West Asia Office and in coordination with the respective department in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Saudi Arabia, the expert will carry-out, inter alia, the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Technical inputs in the implementation of Montreal Protocol HCFCs reduction targets of 2020 to 2025 along with other set targets by the HPMP of Saudi Arabia. 2. Technical advice and inputs to MEWA on implementation and monitoring of phase-out activities in various sectors, including HCFC Phase out Management Plans (HPMPs) and sector plans, and the various resultant projects. and prepare the new projects as required. 3. Work with MEWA to develop HPMPs, including advising on policy; strategy options; technology framework, roadmaps, and timetables; institutional and legal frameworks; financial analysis of alternatives, overall planning and implementation key steps, some key projects, and overall anticipated incremental costs. 4. Provide guidance on ODS end-of-life issues, including CFCs, HFCs, ODS-Waste Management strategies, etc. 5. Maintain a database on ODS import; facilitate the implementation of an e-licensing system. 6. Work closely with stakeholders to promote the ratification and implementation of the Kigali Amendment. 7. Provide technical advice on second-stage conversion processes (away from HCFCs) under the Montreal Protocol and integration of energy/climate change considerations into ozone depletion (MLF) solutions. 8. Facilitate MEWA’s compliance with the reporting obligation, including Article 7 data reporting. 9. Work with MEWA on related surveys of users and providing seminars in multiple sectors (e.g., refrigeration, sterilant, aerosols, solvents) to aid them in the choice of ODS-free phase out technologies 10. Conduct an analysis on technological related aspects and market trends for each sub-sector consuming any of the Montreal Protocol controlled substances or alternatives: building national outlook and scenario model for different sub-sectors including a bank of existing equipment, consuming patterns, and technological trends. 11. Technical guidance to MEWA to mobilize, as feasible, resources from MLF to mitigate HCFCs phase-out implications. 12. Technical guidance to MEWA’s efforts and practices to Enact relevant regulatory frameworks to meet agreed HCFCs reduction targets and related obligations. 13. Technical inputs for MEWA to re-institutionalize Montreal Protocol Structure in KSA and building local capacities.

Outputs / Work Assignments (Deliverables): 1. Inception report and situation analysis report. 2. Capacity building programmes identified and approved by MEWA. 3. Staff trained and training reports for the different thematic areas. 4. Final project report

Qualifications/special skills Masters degree or PHD in environmental law, environmental science, natural sciences, engineering or related fields is required. Minimum 10 years of professional working experience on implementation of projects/programme, related to Montreal Protocol and/or Climate Change, HCFCs is required. Knowledge of environmental issues in Saudi Arabia is an asset. Experience working in West Asia is desirable.

Languages Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.

Additional Information This consultancy announcement is meant to solicit applications for rostering purposes to serve as the pool of expertise.

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.