Result of Service

The ultimate result of consultancy is the conduct and completion of the HFC national survey and the preparation of the corresponding survey report and of the KIP project document. In addition, to provide the technical assistance during projects review process for complying with ExCom guidelines/policies

Work Location

Home based

Expected duration

9 months

Duties and Responsibilities

UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development with the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP is an Implementing Agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. UNEP’s OzonAction’s Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) provides global management services to ensure that National Ozone Units (NOUs) are provided adequate advisory services, capacity building and technical assistance to implement activities approved by the Multilateral Fund’s Executive Committee. At the same time, the global programme management services ensure that the Executive Committee receives timely, accurate, relevant and high-quality project proposals, financial and substantive reports, and information about the implementation of actions on the ground. At the 93rd ExCom and in line with the request of the Government of Kenya submitted through UNEP as lead implementing agency, ExCom approved funds for the preparation of the KIP of Kenya. With the objective of establishing the basis for the preparation of the KIP, UNEP requires a consultant to guide the conducting of national HFCs surveys and preparation of the KIP project in Kenya UNEP’s Business Plan for the years of 2023-2025 (UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/91/25) is endorsed by the ExCom-91. Through the activities identified in this Business Plan, UNEP will assist the countries with implementing their HCFC phase-out responsibilities including preparing for the 2025 target and the total phase out, strengthening the government institutions in Article 5 countries responsible for implementing and reporting on their national strategies to comply with the Montreal Protocol, and sustaining Article 5 countries’ compliance with ozone depleting substance (ODS) phase out targets already met. The project services include preparation and implementation of HCFC Phase out Management Plans (HPMPs) Stages I, II, and III, Institutional Strengthening projects, preparation of KIP (HFC) phase down plans, and other technical assistant programmes. In this regard, the OzonAction expects the submission of very complex projects to ExCom-95 (a peak load for submissions). Therefore, the OzonAction requires support by a consultant to provide the technical assistance during national HFC surveys, drafting of survey reports, drafting of KIP project and during projects review process for complying with ExCom guidelines/policies. This position is home-based. During the assignment, the consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Montreal Protocol Regional Network Coordinator of Anglophone Network of Ozone Officers.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering or environmental science or related area is required. A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advance degree. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, environmental science, or related field Knowledge of technical issues of ozone depleting substances, experience in the implementation of Montreal Protocol activities and experience in data collection, review and management of HFCs or related substances is an added advantage

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable

Additional Information

Not available.

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.