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Scope of services
The overall purpose of the consultancy is the preparation of a UNDP/GEF compliant FSP, which will involve a detailed analysis and assessment of renewable energy initiatives and mechanisms by which the uptake of PV technology can be increased. Coordinating his/her inputs under the guidance of the lead expert, the primary tasks of the international expert will be as follows:
- Assessment of long term impact of project in environmental terms.
- Quantification of the greenhouse gas emission reductions direct and indirect following project implementation.
- Preparation of budgets, carry out incremental cost analysis and propose ways of ensuring cost effectiveness of the project.
- Assisting in developing the logical framework of the project
- In conducting the consultancy, the international environmental economist is expected to:
- Work in a team spirit under the leadership of the Lead Consultant
- Undertake regular meetings and coordinate his/her work and inputs of the other national consultants that are part of the project development team
- Meet with relevant stakeholders, which will include Government, private sector, multilateral development banks, UN organizations, non-governmental organizations, local communities, and others as required
- Participate in workshops organized in the context of the project as required
- Work towards enabling the preparation of the final draft of the FSP by October 2010
Deliverables
The consultant shall be responsible for the following deliverables:
- A report on the short, medium and long term environmental impact by the end of June 2010.
- Perform a quality control of the direct and indirect greenhouse gas emission reduction following the project implementation.
- Provide an incremental cost analysis related to the budget preparation for the project.
- Submit the Full Size Project document by end of September 2010
- Be Available for any final modifications prior to submission to GEF.
Time Frame
The whole assignment shall be completed by October 2010.
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Competencies
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Corporate Competencies:
- - Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- - Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
- - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- - Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
- Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change
Management and Leadership
- Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
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Required Skills and Experience
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Qualification and Experience
- Proven Experience in the environmental field, and particularly of carbon finance
- Minimum Masters Degree in Environmental subjects, Carbon Finance, Economics, and other related subjects
- Minimum of 5 years post graduation experience
- Ability to conduct research and analysis and strong synthesis skills
- Experience in UNFCCC methodologies and calculation of CERs desirable.
- Highly developed inter-personal, negotiation and teamwork skills, networking aptitude
- Excellent English drafting and communication skills
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