Waste Sector Consultant – CBIT Dominican Republic

Result of Service CBIT’s most important contribution will be the creation of capacities at an inter-sectoral level to track and evaluate the Dominican Republic’s NDC implementation, particularly for its mitigation component in the Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector, the Waste Sector, and the Terrestrial Transport subsector. This cross-sectorial and sub-regional work is fundamental for the Dominican Republic due to the economy-wide nature of its NDC target, which seeks to drive deep, transformational de-carbonization which can only be achieved incorporating multi/inter-sectoral approaches.

The consultancy should be based on the 4 categories of the waste sector:

• 4a - Elimination of solid waste.

• 4b - Biological treatment of solid waste.

• 4c - Incineration and open incineration of waste.

• 4d - Wastewater treatment and disposal.

The consultant should consider the following aspects when tailoring the deliverables:

• Institutionalization of the GHG Inventory System of the Waste Sector in the Dominican Republic, developing and agreeing processes for the elaboration of the sectoral National GHG Inventory sustainably over time.

• Identify the categories that occur in the country.

• Use of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) methodologies and default values. Selection of Emission Factors and Activity Data values to fill in information gaps.

• How to ensure the coherence of the time series when the data sources differ over time.

• Review the coherence in the time series (2000-2018) developed for this sector; and

• How to improve the quality of the inventory as part of a process. Review Quality assurance and control that includes an inventory improvement plan.

The consultant will carry out the following activities:

• Run a thorough research of the main categories covered by the National GHG Inventory of the Dominican Republic, particularly those in the Waste Sector.

• Design and develop a 3-day capacity building programme to be delivered to key specific audiences of the Dominican Republic: two days for the Waste Sector Experts, and one day for the Second Postgraduate Programme for Climate Transparency and GHG Inventory Process of the Dominican Republic.

• Ensure coordination with the relevant national institutions and government ministries to ensure that the project activities are distinct and fully complementary to other sessions of the capacity building programmes provided to these audiences within the CBIT Dominican Republic project.

• Conduct the capacity building programme for these key audiences.

• Prepare a Capacity Building Report with key findings, conclusions, and recommendations, based on the feedback received from the three key audiences.

Ultimate Result of the Service:

Ensuring that the three key audiences’ capacities are built in the following objectives:

• Identify gaps and gaps related to the survey of data, based on the different statistical procedures (Direct data, Surveys, Surveys, Expert judgments, others) according to national circumstances.

• Motivate the generation, collection, and management of data.

• Establish specific formats for the compilation of data suitable for the different categories and that these are converted to inventory units, always and when the actors have the capacities and the time to work the data with the approved methodologies.

• Control and security of information.

OUTPUTS

1. Design and Develop a Capacity Building Programme in the Waste sector of the national inventory of greenhouse gases of the Dominican Republic for key audiences (the Waste Sector Experts, and the Second Postgraduate Programme for Climate Transparency and GHG Inventory Process of the Dominican Republic). The content of the training shall cover the following:

• General Description of Categories of the Waste subsector, to identify gaps in general information

• Collection and Management of Activity Data, focused on how to collect data not currently existing in the National GHG Inventory

• Interpretation of Activity Data:

4a - Elimination of solid waste. 4b - Biological treatment of solid waste. 4c - Incineration and open incineration of waste. 4d - Wastewater treatment and disposal.

• Emissions Calculation Complement for these activities with associated Emission Factors

• Quality Assurance and Control Processes in Activity Data Management

• Approach to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC-2006) Guidelines for the Waste sector

• Identification of Direct Greenhouse Gases that occur in the sector.

• Identification of the mitigation options of the NDC in correspondence with the categories that generate GHG emissions in the Waste sector.

• Explanation and approach of the different methods for the implementation of a calculation process applicable to the selected categories of the Waste Sector.

• Emission factors for related activities.

• Calculation systems with the use of Inventory Software Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2020 Version. 2.64-1

2. Practical exercise for the Livestock subsector for the calculation of emissions using the IPCC Software version 2.64-1 for the main categories, according to the mitigation options published in the NDC 2020 of the Dominican Republic, including:

• Specific formats for the compilation of data for the different categories within the waste sector.

• Attachments and information to have in the account for the calculation of GHG in communities.

• Practical exercise on the definition of solid waste types and general calculation procedures.

3. Carefully review, capture, and assess the feedback received from the three key audiences in order to provide to pave the way forward for the country on subsequent training.

WORK ASSIGNMENTS

Product No. 1: Presentation Material (in Power Point format) covering the content described on the first Outputs section for the Waste Experts, and the Second Postgraduate Programme for Climate Transparency and GHG Inventory Process of the Dominican Republic.

Product No. 2: Spreadsheet (in Excel format) formulated with IPCC equations established module. Practical Exercise for the Livestock subsector in Word format, according to the mitigation actions of the NDC 2020 of the Dominican Republic.

Product No. 3: Document in Word with Conclusions and Recommendations on the way forward for Waste Sector Capacity Building Programmes in the Dominican Republic.

Work Location Home-Based

Expected duration 1 MONTH

Duties and Responsibilities 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 UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LAC Office), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) set an Enhanced Transparency Framework, which demands substantial and immediate progress in the countries’ domestic Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems and strategic de-carbonization planning. This entails moving from often disintegrated and often different methodological approaches in data management to an integrated and robust system. The success of the Paris Agreement hinges on enhanced transparency of action and support, as a critical foundation to making its bottom-up, country-led approach work, as well as building mutual trust and confidence amongst Parties.

The UNEP LAC Office based in Panama City, Panama, is providing technical and administrative support to the Dominican government and will support the implementation of the CBIT (Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency) project with support with the Centre for Agriculture and Forestry Development (CEDAF) of the Dominican Republic.

In particular, this project will support the Dominican Republic develop a strong capacity to generate high-quality climate information with the breadth, frequency, relevance, and accuracy needed. These improved climate data will in turn serve to improve the periodic review of the Dominican Republic’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and implement and monitor it in subsequent years. At a global level, this project will contribute to the improvement not only of climate transparency, but it will also increase the ambition and effectiveness of mitigation in accordance with the achievement of the Paris Agreement.

In this sense, the Climate Change Unit of UNEP LAC Office is recruiting a Waste Sector Consultant to support a capacity building scheme in coordination with relevant stakeholders to enhance participation in climate action processes to train personnel from the Waste sector in the implementation of a Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system for Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG).

The incumbent will work from home, and he or she will be supervised by the Climate Ambition and Transparency Coordinator of the Climate Change Unit of the Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of UNEP. He or she will work in close collaboration with the National Climate Change Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic and the CBIT Dominican Republic project based in CEDAF, and will work from home.

Qualifications/special skills ACADEMIC:

• Bachelor´s degree in Environmental Sciences, Waste Sector, and / or Environment / National Development or other relevant areas. (required);

• Master’s degree in Environmental areas specially related to waste sector (desirable);

PROFESSIONAL:

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in areas related to waste sector in terms of waste management and / or the effects of waste in the environment and / or climate change (required);

• Verifiable professional experience of at least 2 years, within the 4 years of professional experience, in related to environmental activities within waste sector (desirable);

• Demonstrates understanding of tools used for the estimation of GHG emissions and captures (desirable);

• Knowledge of GHG emissions inventories estimation methodologies such as IPCC 2006 (desirable);

• Demonstrates good understanding of Argentina’s national policy related to climate change with particular focus on the Waste sector (desirable);

• Experience working with, and building partnerships with public and private sector both national and subnational (desirable);

• Experience supporting large, complex stakeholder consultation processes, especially related with climate action is desirable.

  LANGUAGE:

• Fluent level of Spanish and confident level of English is required.

  SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Latin American climate action context is desirable.

• Excellent understanding of global and national climate change issues related to participation in climate action is desirable.

• Knowledge of the COP decisions related to the transparency framework and reporting mandates under the UNFCCC is desirable.

• Understanding of Latin American progress in transparency is desirable.

• Understanding of current advances of the international negotiations under the UNFCCC, particularly related to Article 13 of the Paris Agreement is desirable.

  PROFESSIONALISM:

• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to climate change mitigation and / or adaptation planning, and intergovernmental climate change negotiations is desirable.

• Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.

TEAMWORK:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

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.