UNDP-IC-2020-270 International Consultant for POPs Project Terminal Evaluation

Contract

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Background

Objectives of this project are reducing human health and environmental risks by enhancing management capacities and disposal of POPs in Pakistan through: i) the development and implementation of a regulatory, policy and enforcement system to reduce POPs releases and to regulate POPs waste disposal; ii) capacity building to reduce exposure to and releases of POPs; iii) collection, transport and disposal of 300t of PCB and 1200t of POPS Pesticides .The elimination of POPs pesticide stockpiles became even more urgent after the 2010 floods which damaged some of the storage sites of hazardous chemicals and pesticides. To ensure environmentally sound disposal of POPs, a facility to be upgraded, tested and permitted in compliance with Stockholm Convention BAT/BEP. As an alternative, the project will however keep open the option of shipment of POPs waste abroad for disposal, in compliance with the Basel Convention, if at an early stage it will result evident that the POPs cannot be disposed of using the technologies available in the country.

The project intends to achieve this objective improving the regulatory system, enhancing its enforcement, raising awareness on POPs, and by establishing the capacity for POPs monitoring, handling, transport and disposal. This will contribute to the broader Goal, which is to reduce risk for the human health and the environment by avoiding the release of POPs in the environment and preventing people exposure to POPs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The main objective of the assignment is to undertake project terminal evaluation. The international consultant will submit the comprehensive report keeping in view main objectives of the assignment.

The International Consultant will report directly to the Assistant Resident Representative and Program Officer Environment & Climate Change Unit, United Nations Development Programme.

1. 10% upon submission and approval of Inception Report with methodology.
2. 30% upon submission of report on preliminary field assessment visit, sampling and analysis reports of the target contaminated sites in Pakistan
3. 20 % upon submission and approval of proposed bioremediation plans specific to each site
4. 40% upon submission of site-specific implementation of the decontamination plans at two sites with recommendations for remaining sites

Competencies

• A Master’s degree in , or other closely related field (15 marks);
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the relevant discipline. (10)
• Familiarity with bioremediation, Climate Resilient Development. (05)
• Previous working experience in conducting projects/programme Terminal Evaluations. (05)
• Experience of working with the Government. (05)
• Experience of working with national and international donors and partners. (05)
• Methodology (15)
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and writing in English) (10 marks);

Required Skills and Experience

A Master’s degree in chemical science, chemical engineering, natural science, environment science, environmental engineering, or other closely related field (15 marks);