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Expert International en Climatologie
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Comoros - Africa
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 14/02/2014
Company Name UNDP
Contact Name Human Resources
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EXPERT INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE
Location: ANACM, COMOROS
Application Deadline: 14-Feb-14
Additional Category Environment and Energy
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: International Consultant
Languages ??Required:
 French  
Expected Duration of Assignment: 20 days, at least about 5 up to Moroni
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Background
Comoros is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts and vulnerability intensifies the economic, political and humanitarian constraints already know the country and significantly reduces its ability to eradicate extreme poverty. The poorest strata of society will be most affected by these phenomena because they are the ones who are least able to adapt. Systematic interventions will be required at all levels (regional, national, local) planning and implementation of development actions to prevent a reversal of some progress achieved in terms of development.

The country has identified its key vulnerabilities to climate change and identified priority adaptation measures contained in the National Programme of Action for Adaptation (NAPA).the examination of the situation reveals the following findings: i) adaptation initiatives currently underway are scale and scope limited and their impacts are neither consistent nor sustainable ii) capabilities, relationships, policies and practices in institutional assessment and management of risks associated with climate change are not sufficiently developed to create an enabling environment where political and social leaders support the formulation and implementation of effective problem solutions to complex cross-cutting impact iii ) limited knowledge of policies and measures most appropriate adaptation prevents countries to prepare and build institutional capacity to support effective management of risks associated with climate change; iv) the limited number of financing options available to support adaptation initiatives is a major obstacle to building institutional and technical capacity required.
 
Justification for the mission.

As part of its project entitled "Adapting Water Resources Management to Climate Change", funded by the Global Environment Fund and implemented jointly by UNDP and UNEP, the country wants to take into account the risks and opportunities climate in its development process in order to avoid the loss of development gains in a changing climate change.

This project will help Comoros to establish an enabling environment and to build capacities at local and national level to enable them to design, finance, implement, monitor and adjust its policies and integrated long-term adaptation plans and cost-effective, the strength will be provided against a wide range of climatic conditions possible. More specifically, the implementation of the national program component aims to: i) facilitate access to the best available data and information on climate variability and impacts to support the implementation of national planning and dynamic decision long term, ii) support institutional strengthening and leadership development so adapted to the specificities of the situation and needs of the country; iii) identify best practices, experiences and technologies for the implementation of policies and favorable to the resilience of countries facing climate measures in priority sectors iv) establish mechanisms of knowledge and learning in order to raise awareness, engage stakeholders, and inform decision makers.
 
Objectives
 
Brief Description of Project:

The Comoros archipelago consists of four islands: Grande Comore, Moheli, Anjouan and Mayotte. Classified as Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with a GDP of $ 450USD per capita (2006), the Comoros is one of the world's poorest countries. In addition, its population density is part of the highest in Africa (283 hab / km ²). Population growth (2.1%) than the rate of economic growth (2% in 2007), it is difficult for the government to provide for basic services such as drinking water.

The problem of water Comoros concerns all three islands where access to clean running water is still a privilege. Indeed, the Comorian population does not enjoy the present continuous access to this resource.
Thus this project will take place in the islands of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli. It will focus on improving the management of water resources to increase water supply and water quality in relation to the effects of climate change. To do this, the objectives of the project are:
 
Overall objective:
  • Reduce the risks of climate change on the daily lives and impacts on water resources of the Comoros.
 

Specific objectives:

  • Institutions at the national and island level are strengthened to integrate data related to climate change and the management of water resources;
  • The water supply is increased and the water quality has improved for pre-selected to fight against the consequences of climate change pilot communities;
  • Develop resilient better prepared to react against the effects of climate change institutions;
  • Knowledge of good adaptation and awareness practices are improved to ensure a continuous process of review and development of adaptation measures.

Duties and Responsibilities
Expected Results
 
Main tasks of the consultant:  

The ACCE project wishes to engage the services of a consultant in climatology to complete the activity recorded in the project, the following training:
  • training staff ANACM on the collection and analysis of climate data and downscaling of climate models.
The purpose of this training is to enable the ANACM to appropriate analysis of climate data and downscaling regional models tools. To do this, specific training modules will be developed.

Specific tasks:
  • Under the supervision of the National Project Coordinator, the consultant will work with the UNV Specialist Applied Hydraulics and the Head of Technical Unit Islander Njazidja project, it will in a participatory and interactive approach,  make a quick assessment of knowledge of participants to globally define climate change.
At the end of its mission, it is expected the consultant, the following results:

Training of the ANACM:
The training must include the following modules:
Introduction: 
  • Definition of climate change, while focusing on the particular case of the Comoros;
  • Demonstration consequences short, medium and long term of Climate Change on Water Resources of the country.
Collection and analysis of climate data:
  • An update on current advances in t erms of research and projection;
  • Inventory through a small brochure sites, creating a database and climate models available online; 
  • Improving the capacity of participants to choose the most suitable models to specific situations and scenarios.
Downscaling of climate models: 
  • Collect, analyze and store data for climate modeling;
  • Achievement of practical exercises modeling technique downscalling from scenarios and data.
If possible, training will be using a combination of courses, exercises and simulations. 

Competencies
The consultant in climate change must demonstrate the following skills:
  • A demonstrated knowledge of analysis of climate data and climate modeling and expertise in the downscaling of climate models techniques;
  • A very good understanding of different topics related to climate change, water resources particularly in small island states and least developed countries;
  • Strong ability to coordinate and work in teams, including in complex environments;
  • Good communication skills.

 

Required Skills and Experience
The consultant must meet the following conditions: 
 
Education:
  • Diploma University of Bac +4 level in equivalent areas in natural sciences, water resources, environmental economics, environmental science or a related discipline development;
  • Graduate degree in meteorology, climatology or related discipline.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the field of climate change especially in the design of training modules and modeling;
  • Experience in developing models or regional or national climate scenarios;
  • Experience in the development of training specialists would be an asset.

Language:

  • Good knowledge of French and have strong oral and written skills in communication.
Method for submission of proposals 
 
The consultant will submit a dossier including two proposals (technical and financial) 
Upon submission of its offer, the consultant will seek to demonstrate its technical and operational to conduct the mission within the time limit capacity.
It will identify the most detailed manner possible the different tasks in order to achieve the expected result for this.
He will join his detailed curriculum vitae.
 
The technical proposal must include: 
  • A copy of the last degree;
  • A letter of motivation;
  • Personal CV including experience in the field searched, managed projects, reports etc products.;
  • A UN P11 form duly completed and at least 3 referees with their email addresses. http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_personal_history_form.doc.;
  • A brief description of the methodology of work indicating the various stages of achievement of results and the timing.
Financial proposal:
  • Financial proposal on the basis of a lump sum including (fees, travel expenses, per diem / per diems and the number of working days for the duration of the consultation allowances);
  • For a better appreciation of the lump sum offered, the consultant shall burst his lump sum clearly indicating the expected costs for fees, international travel and those assigned to daily / per diem allowances.
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