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NATIONAL CONSULTANT: HCFC REGULATORY AND LICENSING DATA ANALYSIS | | Location : | Kiev, UKRAINE | | Application Deadline : | 23-Feb-09 | | Type of Contract : | SSA | Languages Required :
| English Russian | | Expected Duration of Assignment : | 5 months (20 weeks) | | | 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 , the project is intended to 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 . The main focus of the project will involve undertaking detailed surveys in individual countries which will provide the information base to support country development of national phase out strategies to be used as input in to national HCFC Phase out Plans (HPMPs), 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 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.
Ukraine, based on reported consumption information, shows growing consumption of HCFCs which may impact the status with respect to the accelerated phase out requirements for Article 2 countries under the Montreal Protocol in 2010, and is a key HCFC consumer in the region. Therefore, the HCFC survey will assist in determining a programme of action (investment and non-investment) to manage the consumption status.
This Terms of Reference applies to one of two national consultants to be contracted by UNDP in Ukraine. This particular national consultant will be known as the National Regulatory Consultant (NRC) and will primarily focus on the collection and analysis of information and data related to HCFC import, export and use that comes from Ukraine’s regulation of ODS, specifically through the national licensing and customs control systems. The national consultant will provide input into the development of an outline of a national phase out strategy. He/she will be supported by an international consultant contracted by UNDP.
The project’s overall institutional counterpart in Ukraine is the State Ecological Inspectorate (SEI) within the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Ukraine (MEP). SEI has direct responsibility for the ODS licensing system and ODS regulatory enforcement, with the Head if SEI acting as the Chairman of the Interagency Coordinating Commission on Implementation of the Montreal Protocol. In this capacity, SEI are understood to currently have responsibility for the development of the HCFC Phase out Management Plan (HCFC) required by all Parties to the Montreal Protocol and which will use the results of this project. The work of the NRC covered by this TOR will primarily involve cooperation with SEI and through them other agencies such as the State Customs Committee. | Duties and Responsibilities | The NRC will report to the Head of SEI or delegate within SEI, 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 and with other experts undertaking technical survey and information collection at the enterprise level. The Consultant will have specific responsibility to carry out the following main tasks in close coordination with UNDP, SEI, the International Consultant and other experts:
a) Coordinate the organization, setup and execution of his/her activities within the project boundaries;
b) Participate in regular project coordination meetings organized by SEI and UNDP, and coordinate her/his activities with other experts, international consultant, and any other national or international consultants that may be working on the other aspects of the project;
c) Undertake a detailed review of official data related to HCFC, other ODS and where available HFC data that has been reported by Ukraine to the Ozone Secretariat of the Montreal Protocol since 1997, and SEI data on import/export, trade, and consumption of HCFC and as applicable HCFC containing equipment, as derived from the national ODS licensing system, from customs information, and inspection activities undertaken by SEI. This should include an analysis of Ukraine’s current compliance status relative to the accelerated phase out obligations for Article 2 countries and projections respecting potential compliance in the future based on current consumption trends;
d) Undertake, 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. Associated with this should be an analysis of any identified gaps or deficiencies in the existing regulatory framework requiring changes to maintain consistency with current Montreal Protocol obligations. This would also identify any relevant elements of previous international assistance involving both investment and non-investment aspects of ODS phase out;
e) Provide input as required to other experts and international consultant with respect to HCFC survey guidance document and specific survey materials associated with it, specifically in regards to providing information on enterprises involved in the trade, distribution and use of HCFC’s and alternatives identified through analysis of licensing and customs information and which may be included in the survey;
f) Provide input and peer review assistance to the initial desk study undertaken by the other experts and International Consultant with the aim being to prepare a situation analysis on HCFC consumption, import, export/re-export and distribution channels in Ukraine;
g) Assist in obtaining any other confirmations, documentation or information from the identified HCFC users as may be required by UNDP and/or SEI.
h) Facilitate and set up meetings, as requested, for UNDP designated international experts and/or representatives, to meet with key managerial and technical personnel from stakeholder organizations within the government, in line with their mission schedules in the country;
i) Participate as required in the technology option discussions with involved industrial and commercial enterprises in various sectors and sub-sectors including activities with UNEP as it relates to climate change issues and inter-linkages between Multilateral Environmental Agreements;
j) Participate as required stakeholder workshops or similar information dissemination activities within Ukraine as may be requested, including assistance for ensuring participation of appropriate government agencies;
k) Assist SEI, 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
l) Provide SEI, 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 SEI 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 (2) 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: Four (4) weeks after signature of the contract: an initial progress report on the results of review and analysis of official annual reporting data made since 1997 to the Ozone Secretariat, and data derived from the national ODS licensing system and customs information. The latter should include identification and contact information of all principle importers, exporters, distributors and consumers of HCFC suitable for use by the other experts;
Milestone 3: Six (6) weeks after signature of the contract, a draft report elaborating the current institutional structure and regulatory framework controlling ODS and specifically HCFCs in Ukraine, an analysis of this respecting gaps and deficiencies that need to addressed for compliance with current Montreal Protocol obligations;
Milestone 4. Eight (8) weeks after signature of the contract, a draft report on the review and analysis of official annual reporting data made since 1997 to the Ozone Secretariat, and data derived from the national ODS licensing system and customs information. This should specifically include a discussion of Ukraine’s current and project compliance position respecting the accelerated HCFC phase out obligations adopted at MOP 19;
Milestone 5: Twelve (12) weeks after signature of the contract, final report covering the analysis of both official data and the regulatory/compliance situations as submitted for review and input in Milestones 3 and 4 above, for approval by SEI and the UNDP Project Manager;
Milestone 6: Twenty (20) weeks after signature of the contract documentation of inputs related to review and inputs into survey work, any communication and awareness and development of an outline for the national HCFC phase out strategy.
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 of US$1,500 which is included in the lump sum contracted amount for this assignment and is intended to cover vehicle/train/airfare cost, accommodation and DSA . This allowance is based on the assumption of two trips of two days duration outside of the Kiev area, 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 | - As a minimum, master’s (or diploma) degree in natural resource management, environment, engineering, statistics, social science or equivalent with a minimum 5 years experience in the CFC/HCFC management;
- Knowledge/understanding of the Montreal Protocol issues;
- Direct experience with regulatory control and enforcement activities related to ODS in Ukraine;
- Previous experience in the management and reporting of regulatory information related to ODS in Ukraine;
- 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 online by February 23, 2009 17:00 CET
The application should contain:
- filled P11 form (the form can be downloaded from http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_SC_SSA.doc);
- price quotation (in USD) indicating the requested monthly fee
UNDP applies fair and transparent selection process that would take into account the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals.
Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply.
UNDP is a non-smoking work environment.
Due to large number of applicants, UNDP regrets that it is unable to inform the unsuccessful candidates about the outcome or status of the recruitment process. |
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