| Description |
CONSULTANT: NATIONAL CONSULTANT: HCFC DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS | | Location : | BELARUS | | Application Deadline : | 16-Jan-09 | | Type of Contract : | SSA | Languages Required :
| Russian | Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start) | 01-Feb-2009 | | Duration of Initial Contract : | 8 months (35 weeks), full time assignment | | Background | The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) has approved a Medium Size Project (MSP) that will be primarily directed to funding enabling activities in support of HCFC phase out in eligible Article 2 countries with economies in transition (CEITs) in Europe and Central Asia. Consistent with the GEF-4 Ozone Layer Depletion Focal Area Strategy and Strategic Program ([1]), the project is intended assist these countries in maintaining or, where applicable, attaining compliance, with their Montreal Protocol obligations for HCFC phase out into the future, particularly noting the accelerated HCFC phase out requirements adopted by MOP 19 ([2]). The work will involve undertaking detailed surveys in individual countries which will provide the information base to support country development of national phase out strategies and to identify needs for further international assistance in implementing these strategies at both a national level and through regional cooperation. This primary project component will be undertaken by UNDP for Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine[3] under the over coordination of UNDP/MPU-Chemicals and direct execution supervision of the UNDP Regional Bureau in Bratislava, Slovakia with local liaison support being provided by UNDP’s country offices in these countries.
Other project components include a global macro-economic analysis about directions in HCFC use, production and trade worldwide being undertaken by the World Bank. This will include a focused analysis on the impact of these global factors on the CEIT countries, particularly the potential implications of the global HCFC demand and supply. Additionally UNEP is undertaking a third component addressing the inter-linkages HCFC phase out has with other Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and particularly recognizing the comparatively high global warming potential of HCFC’s and some of their alternatives as well as the potential for synergies in the management of HCFC phase out and the management of other chemicals such as POPs.
This Terms of Reference applies to a national consultant (the Consultant) and specifically to the HCFC survey and data analysis work being undertaken by UNDP in the primary project component in Belarus.
[1] http://www.thegef.org/uploadedFiles/Focal%20Area%20Strategies_10.04.07.pdf
[2] http://ozone.unep.org/Meeting_Documents/mop/19mop/MOP-19-7E.pdf
[3] UNIDO is acting as Implementing Agency in Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation | Duties and Responsibilities | The Consultant will report to the National Ozone Unit within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection (MNREP) and the UNDP Project Manager based in the UNDP Regional Bureau in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Consultant will liaise closely with the UNDP International Consultant who has been contracted for this project. The Consultant will have specific responsibility to carry out the following main tasks in close coordination with UNDP, the National Ozone Unit and International Consultant:
a) Coordinate the organization, setup and execution of his/her activities within the project boundaries;
b) Participate in regular project coordination meetings organized by NOU and coordinate her/his activities with any other national consultants that may be working on the other aspects of the project;
c) Assist in finalizing the HCFC survey guidance document and specific survey materials associated with it specifically for Belarus, and act as the local focal point for the administration of the survey and associated data collection and consolidation as elaborated below;
d) Undertake a detail review of existing HCFC, other ODS and where available HFC data that has been reported by Belarus to the Ozone Secretariat of the Montreal Protocol since 1997, including official data on HCFC and HCFC containing equipment import/export, trade, and consumption as derived from the national ODS licensing system and from customs information (as applicable);
e) Undertake, jointly with the NOU, the collection of information and documentation on the current national legal and regulatory framework governing ODS including a description of applicable legislation, regulations (licensing, import/export control, any quota system for allocation of material, etc.), as well as a description of the institutional structure involved and an assessment of the current administrative practices and resources available for its implementation. This would also identify any elements of previous international assistance involving both investment and non-investment aspects of ODS phase out;
f) Conduct a desk study in association with the International Consultant with the aim being to prepare a situation analysis on HCFC consumption, import, export/re-export and distribution channels in-country. The data collection process will be guided by the HCFC survey guidance document and be undertaken with responsible national authorities through the NOU;
g) In the course of distributing and administering the survey, interact with various chemical and equipment suppliers/importers/distributors and/or their representatives, relevant industry associations all current users of HCFCs ; maintain continuous contact with these users and maintain an updated list of all such users. Where the situation necessitates it, embark on the in-country travel to elaborate and clarify data and other relevant background information.
h) With the prior approval of the NOU and UNDP Project Manager in consultations with UNDP International Consultant, undertake plant visits to selected major users and collect enterprise baseline information and other documentation as may be required by the NOU and UNDP from all users, in accordance with the HCFC survey guidance document provided for this purpose. The information to be gathered at enterprise level should contain but not limited to the following items if feasible:
- General enterprise history, business scope, production capacity, product lines, basic financial performance information, and history of ODS (CFC and HCFC use);
- Date(s) relevant production line(s) was/were established;
- % local ownership and % foreign ownership (specify country and provide % for various countries if more than one);
- % export of goods manufactured (by country if exports to more than one country);
- CFC and HCFC use over the last three years and sources of supply;
- Whether prior assistance already provided by GEF for CFC-phaseout and description thereof; and
- Actual production of products using ODS manufactured over at least the last 4 years by type / model.
i) Collect and consolidate the data generated according to the HCFC survey guidance document and its associated annexes;
j) Assist in obtaining any other confirmations, documentation or information from the identified HCFC users as may be required by UNDP and/or NOU;
k) Facilitate and set up meetings for UNDP designated international experts and/or representatives, to meet with key managerial and technical personnel from stakeholder organizations, particularly major HCFC users and for plant visits as required, in line with their mission schedules in the country;
l) Facilitate the technology option discussions with involved industrial and commercial enterprises in various sectors and sub-sectors. The discussions should be held in close consultations with and under guidance from NOU, UNDP International Consultant, UNEP International Consultant, and UNDP. Such task will involve coordination of activities with UNEP as it relates to climate change issues and interlinkages between Multilateral Environmental Agreements;
m) Assist NOU and UNDP in arranging stakeholder workshops or similar information dissemination activities within Belarus as may be requested, including assistance for ensuring participation of HCFC users selected for participating in such activities both in Belarus and potentially regionally;
n) Assist NOU, UNDP and UNEP in identifying and setting priority actions (short, medium and long-term) and developing the draft national outline of HCFC phase-out strategy; and
o) Provide NOU, UNDP Project Manager, and UNDP International Consultant, with reports as defined under the milestones below. | Competencies | Assignment Reporting Milestones:
The following defines the main milestones where formal reports for which submission for the review of the NOU and International Consultant, and approval of the UNDP Project Manager are required, and which will govern payment under the contract for this assignment. - Milestone 1: Two weeks after signature of the contract: prepare a work plan for the approval of the UNDP Project Manager in accordance with this TOR including a list and timing of tasks to be undertaken
- Milestone 2: Eight weeks after signature of the contract: an initial progress report containing (1) the results of the desk study applicable to the collection of information and documentation on the current national legal and regulatory framework governing ODS; (2) analysis and documentation of the official historical data base respecting import/export, trade and consumption of HCFC and other relevant chemicals, and (3) summary of intended survey target organizations, from initial contacts, and program of planned further contacts and follow up;
- Milestone 3: Fourteen weeks after signature of the contract: a draft report with (1) the findings of the survey activities to date, (2) the expanded database on HCFC consumption and trade; (3) proposed program for approval of the NOU and UNDP Project Manager of follow up activities to complete survey work including selected enterprise visits as applicable, and (4) preliminary conclusions and recommendations relevant to initiation of the HCFC Phase Out Strategy Outline;
- Milestone 4: Twenty weeks after signature of the contract: draft final report for approval of the NOU and UNDP Project Manager on the survey work including conclusions and recommendations relevant to initiation of the HCFC Phase Out Strategy Outline;
- Milestone 5: Twenty five weeks after signature of the contract: a draft report providing the consultant’s input into the HCFC Phase Out Strategy Outline and inputs as required into the identification of future HCFC investment opportunities including the base line information identified above from target enterprises.
- Milestone 6: Thirty four weeks after signature of the contract: a final report on the overall assignment incorporating the comments from the NOU, UNDP Project Manager and International Consultant, UNDP/MPU-Chemicals, UNEP and UNEP International consultants.
All reports shall be in the Russian language and be provided in MS Office electronic format.
Payment Schedule:
The following summarizes the payment schedule (early delivery of a milestone is considered as achieving a milestone) against the above milestones made upon approval of the UNDP Project Manager as a percentage of the contract value:
- Initial Payment: 10% upon completion of Milestone 1
- First Interim Payment: 25% upon Completion of Milestone 2
- Second Interim Payment: 25% upon Completion of Milestone 3
- Third Interim Payment: 15% upon Completion of Milestone 4
- Fourth Interim Payment: 15% upon Completion of Milestone 5
- Final Payment: 10% upon completion of Milestone 6
Responsibility for Expenses and their Reimbursement:
The Consultant will be responsible for all administrative and travel expenses associated with undertaking this assignment including office accommodation, printing, stationary, telephone and electronic communications, and report copies incurred in this assignment. Limited in-country travel is anticipated in association with this assignment and is covered by an allowance which is included in the lump sum contracted amount for this assignment and is intended to cover vehicle cost, accommodation and DSA . This allowance is based on the assumption of five day trips by road to outside of the Minsk area, two of which will involve overnight accommodation. Additional travel as may be requested by the UNDP Project Manager will be subject to approval and agreement on reimbursable expenditures in advance to cover travel costs. | Required Skills and Experience | Specific Qualifications and Experience
- As a minimum, master’s degree in natural resource management, environment, engineering, social studies, statistics, science or equivalent with a minimum 5 years experience in the CFC/HCFC-related industry with close relevant industry contacts in Belarus;
- Experience in environmental protection
- Knowledge/understanding of the Montreal Protocol issues;
- Previous experience in carrying out similar surveys is preferable;
- Good knowledge of Russian; Ability to speak and write in English is welcome, but not necessarily required;
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and email communication software;
Application process:
The application has to be submitted by January 16, 2009 17:00 CET online on
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=7933
The application should contain:
- filled P11 form (the form can be downloaded from http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_SC_SSA.doc );
- Price offer (requested financial remuneration based on months, i.e. monthly remuneration)
The application should also be sent electronically to:
Roman Al Sakaff
Project Associate
Bratislava Regional Centre
Grosslingova 35
811 09 Bratislava
roman.al.sakaff@undp.org
Due to large number of applicants, UNDP regrets that it is unable to inform unsuccessful candidates about the outcome or status of the recruitment process.
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. |
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