JOB DESCRIPTION

Result of Service

A final verification report confirming Bahrain’s national HCFC consumption for the year 2024, compliant with Multilateral Fund verification requirements and ready for submission to the Executive Committee as part of the HPMP tranche documentation.

Work Location

Home-Based

Expected duration

2 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s OzonAction Branch, under the Law Division, is one of the four Implementing Agencies of the Multilateral Fund (MLF) for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This consultancy falls under UNEP OzonAction’s Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) for the West Asia region, which provides policy and technical support to Article 5 countries to ensure compliance with the Montreal Protocol and to support the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund approved, at its 88th meeting in November 2021, Stage II of the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) for Bahrain along with its first tranche. The plan, covering the period 2021–2025, defines the country’s strategy and targets to achieve compliance with the Montreal Protocol control measures for HCFCs. Subsequent tranches under Stage II were approved by the Executive Committee (second tranche was approved at ExCom93 and third tranche was approved at ExCom95) to support continued implementation of Bahrain’s commitments. In line with Multilateral Fund requirements, a verification report of Bahrain’s national HCFC consumption for the calendar year 2024 must be submitted to the Executive Committee as part of the final documentation for Stage II of the HPMP. The purpose of this consultancy is therefore to undertake this verification, confirming Bahrain’s national HCFC consumption and assessing the effectiveness of the country’s licensing and quota control system for compliance with the Montreal Protocol targets. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Montreal Protocol Regional Coordinator for West Asia, the consultant will:

• Undertake the verification of Bahrain’s national HCFC consumption targets for the year 2024 under its HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP).
• Review and analyze national data on import, export, and licensing of HCFCs in accordance with the Montreal Protocol definition of consumption (imports – exports).
• Assess the enforcement system governing import/export control of HCFCs, including quota allocation, licensing procedures, and customs monitoring.
• Prepare a draft verification report containing findings, preliminary analysis, and data verification results.
• Revise and finalize the verification report based on UNEP’s comments and feedback, ensuring that it complies with MLF verification guidelines.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental sciences, mechanical or environmental engineering, education, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental management, policy analysis, or project implementation is required. Demonstrated expertise in the verification, monitoring, and reporting of national data related to ozone-depleting substances (ODS) or other controlled chemicals under the Montreal Protocol is required. Experience in preparing verification reports or compliance assessments for Multilateral Fund projects is highly desirable. Familiarity with the Montreal Protocol, the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) framework, and national licensing and quota systems for controlled substances is desirable. Experience working with UN agencies, implementing agencies of the Multilateral Fund, or international organizations is an asset. Regional experience in West Asia, particularly in countries implementing HPMPs, is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in Arabic 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.