National consultant to conduct Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) for the implementation of the proposed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principle for waste of Electrical and Electron

Conduct Regulatory Impact Assessment for EPR implementation

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Overview

Conduct Regulatory Impact Assessment for EPR implementation

You have:

  • Fluency in English and Arabic
  • Advanced university degree in the field of environment, economic/environment governance, finance or any related field
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in design and delivery of technical assistance and advice to public institutions
  • Proven experience in environmental economics and developing financial mechanisms
  • Extensive experience related to the Stockholm and Basel conventions and other conventions and protocols governing waste management
  • Knowledge of waste management hierarchy and principles
  • Previous experience in conducting Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA)

Contract

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Background

To apply for this consultancy assignment, please check below link to view the terms of reference and other related documents

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=79825

Duties and Responsibilities

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https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=79825

Competencies

Functional competences:

  • Ability to conduct research and analysis and strong synthesis skills
  • Proven experience in conducting field assessments.
  • Excellent facilitation and communication skills
  • Proven ability to deliver quality results against tight deadlines.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of environment and waste topics and issues.
  • Highly developed inter-personal, negotiation, teamwork skills and a networking aptitude
  • Knowledge of Basel and Stockholm conventions technical guidelines is desirable

Corporate competences:

  • Demonstrate integrity by modeling UN values and ethical standards.
  • Promote the vision, mission and strategic in goals of the UNDP
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Language skills: fluency in English and Arabic

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

  • Advanced university degree in the field of environment/ economic/environment governance/ finance or any other related field.

Years of experience:

  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in design and delivery of technical assistance and advice to public institutions.
  • Proven experience in environmental economics and developing financial mechanisms is an asset.
  • Extensive experience in the areas related to the Stockholm and Basel conventions and other conventions and protocols that govern waste management, disposal, transportation, and handling considering GEF waste and chemicals focal areas related policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of waste management hierarchy and management principles .
  • Previous experience in undertaking RIA is a distinct asset

Technical and financial proposals along with CV & 3 references should be submitted and attached as one file, and without such will not be considered).

(Only Short Listed Candidates will be contacted)

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a research project you conducted and the impact it had? This question assesses your research capabilities and the ability to produce actionable insights. Detail the project scope, methodologies, and outcomes, emphasizing your role and contributions.
How do you prioritize tasks when facing tight deadlines? This question evaluates your time management and prioritization strategies under pressure. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging negotiation you were involved in. What was the outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure effective communication with diverse stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain your understanding of the Basel and Stockholm conventions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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