Result of Service

The consultant will work in collaboration with the Project Coordinator in CUBAENERGIA, Enrique R. Landa Burgos, who will overview the work and the compliance with the deliverables´ requirements. Those deliverables will be reviewed and certified within a period of no more than 5 days, after their receipt by the Project Coordinator. The services provided by the consultant will be under the technical supervision of the Project Coordinator in Cuba, and the general supervision of UNEP-CCC. In all cases, the product is considered completed after the technical review and approval of the Project Coordinator in Cuba (Cuba Focal Point) and the approval of UNEP-CCC.

Work Location

Remote from Havana, Cuba

Expected duration

2 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will undertake a part-time assignment to perform the following tasks and functional responsibilities: a) In coordination with CUBAENERGIA and UNEP-CCC, develop a background analysis for a technical proposal of environmental co-benefits to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector b) Organize and conduct a workshop with relevant stakeholders, to discuss and identify data and information for a technical proposal of environmental co-benefits to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector and to identify the scope of the analysis. c) Prepare a technical proposal of environmental co-benefits to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector d) Organize and conduct a workshop with relevant stakeholders, to share and collect inputs for increasing NDC ambition. e) Present the relevant findings and proposal to CUBAENERGIA and integrate the final comments including from relevant authorities after final consideration on their side. In this context, the incumbent is responsible for the development of the following deliverables: • P1: Scoping Report corresponding to a work plan including the activities and timeline for the work, related to activity a above • P2. A workshop with relevant stakeholders from transport sector to discuss and identify data and information for a technical proposal of environmental co-benefits to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector and to identify the scope of the analysis related to activity b above • P3. A draft document that contains a technical proposal of environmental co-benefits assessed using the TRACE tool to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector related to activity c above, • P4. A workshop with relevant stakeholders to receive inputs to prepare the final technical proposal of environmental co-benefits to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector related to activity b and c above, • P5. Document containing a technical proposal for a technical proposal of environmental co-benefits to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector related to activity c , d and e above

Qualifications/special skills

Advance university degree (Master’s or equivalent), in areas related to energy, climate and environmental policies, plans and strategies or related fields. a) More than 5 years on national climate change policy and legal issues in Cuba. b) More than 5 years on energy planning (includes experience using energy planning tools) c) Experience in the formulation of MRV frameworks or related instruments. d) General knowledge about the national legal and institutional system, with particular attention to energy, climate policies and legal frameworks in Cuba. a) Analytical capacity and power of synthesis. b) Report writing and attention to detail. c) Ability to provide services effectively in complex areas, respecting political, social and environmental sensitivities. d) Abilities to successfully conduct activities like workshops, seminars and others related. e) Management of MS Office, Internet, and electronic means of communication.

Languages

Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written). Knowledge of English is desired.

Additional Information

Drafts and final documents must be written in a correct Spanish language and delivered in an electronic format compatible with Microsoft Office. • P1. A short scoping report summarizing the key activities and their timeline required to complete the deliverables P2-P5. • P2. A document containing data and information for a technical proposal of environmental co-benefits to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector and to identify the scope of the analysis. • P3. A draft document that contains a technical proposal of environmental co-benefits assessed with the TRACE tool to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector. • P4. A document containing inputs received from relevant stakeholders to prepare the final technical proposal of environmental co-benefits to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector. • P5. Document containing the final technical proposal of environmental co-benefits to be incorporated into the contribution of the transportation sector.

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.