International Consultant for Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of Climate Change in Moldova and Policy Options to Adapt (2009 Moldova National Human Development Report)
Vacancy Number: 147/Pr-2008
Background:
The purpose of the project is to provide evidence and analysis of the economics of climate change that is specific to Moldova. The study on Socio-Economic Impact of Climate Change in Moldova and Policy Options to Adapt (in the context of NHDR), for which the International Consultant will be primarily responsible, has to demonstrate, through rigorous economic analysis, that climate change is of critical importance to the short-, medium- and long-term development priorities of Moldova. To that end, the study will produce a nationally-owned, credible and widely disseminated analysis of the impact of climate change on the economy as a whole and on selected sectors important to the national development, both at national and sub-national level.
Tasks and responsibilities:
The International Consultant will be responsible for writing an analytical report, as part of the 2009 Moldova National Human Development Report. The study that will lead to the compilation of the report will be carried out in two phases. Phase I is a scoping exercise, gathering information on climate change in the country and building consensus on priority issues, as well as defining the scope of work, in consultation with national expert team and stakeholders. Phase II deals with the detailed analysis, reporting and awareness raising on the subject matter.
Qualifications and skills required:
Advanced university degree (Master's or PhD level) in environmental economics or other related field;
At least 7 years of work experience in the field of sustainable environment and good environmental governance, sound knowledge on climate change;
Experience in conducting research/analytical studies combined with capacity development efforts;
Affiliation with recognized international think-tanks, applied research institutes and/or universities is expected;
Demonstrated skills in drafting reports, knowledge and competencies/experience in policy analysis, capacity development and mainstreaming issues such as climate proofing, human rights and gender;
Experience with a UN organization is an asset;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively with stakeholders with different backgrounds, including government officials and civil society;
Strong skills in the use of computers for word processing, spreadsheets, database statistical data analysis and internet-based communication tools;
Fluency in both written and spoken English is mandatory, knowledge of Russian or Romanian would be considered an asset.
Terms of Reference 
Personal History Form (P11) 
Interested persons should submit their applications, consisting of a duly completed Personal History Form (P11), detailed CV, Cover Letter and a Financial Proposal (fee per day) for carrying out the tasks, with the mark: "International Consultant on Socio-Economic Impact of Climate Change in Moldova" by 31 October 2008, 17:30 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August Str., MD 2012, Chisinau Moldova, or alternatively by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org
Only those short-listed will be contacted.
Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.
Republic of Moldova 
