Republic of Moldova

Team of two national consultants (a gender specialist and a refrigeration and air-conditioning specialist)

Vacancy Number: Pr21/02172

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	02 Mar 2021, 16:30 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	12 Mar 2021, 16:30 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	19 Mar 2021, 16:30 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	26 Mar 2021, 16:30 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	02 Apr 2021, 17:00 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	15 Mar 2021
Reference to the project:	Phase-out of Ozone-depleting Substances (HCFCs), Stage 2
Expected Duration of Assignment:	up to 62 working days
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurment Notice OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP CONFIRMING INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) ASSIGNMENT UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Contacts:

Ms. Elena Olaru.

Background

The Republic of Moldova is Party to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (Vienna, March 22, 1985) and Montreal Protocol (Montreal, September 16, 1987) since 1996. In this line, the country has committed to gradual phase-out of ozone depleting substances (ODS), such as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), mostly because of their high Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP).

The XIX Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in September 2007, through its Decision XIX/6 adopted an accelerated phase-out schedule for HCFCs (Annex C Group I). The first control step was to freeze production and consumption of HCFCs from 1 January 2013, at the Baseline Level (average of 2009 and 2010 levels). The other control targets are reduction of 10% by 2015, reduction of 35% by 2020, reduction of 67.5% by 2025 and reduction of 97.5% by 2030, allowance of 2.5% of baseline (annual equivalent) for period 2030-2040 and complete phase-out by 2040. Republic of Moldova is an article five Party to the Montreal protocol and must comply with the above phase out timetable.

The Executive Committee (ExCom) of the Multilateral Fund (MLF) approved at its 72nd meeting in May 2014 the project supporting the Republic of Moldova to develop the HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan Stage II proposal, focusing on compliance with the Montreal Protocol targets. The Republic of Moldova’s HCFCs Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP) – Stage II project for the 2016-2020 period to reduce HCFCs consumption by 35 per cent of the baseline has been approved by ExCom 77th meeting. The project is implemented jointly by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as Lead Implementing Agency and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as Co-operating Implementing Agency. The HPMP Stage II project is focused on collection of information inputs in consultation with the industry/commercial/private/public sectors and design the national interventions for the Republic of Moldova to meet 2020/35% HCFCs phase-out obligations. HPMP Stage II programme addressed phase-out of HCFCs consumption mainly in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) servicing sector, with focuses on commercial refrigeration.

The project document has been prepared by the National Ozone Unit (NOU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment (MoARDE), with the support of UNDP CO, and has gone through national stakeholder consultation process to agree on the format of MLF assistance needed to accomplish HCFCs Phase-Out Management Plan.

With reference to the investment components of the HPMP Stage II, its architecture includes the following activities:

• technology support to refrigeration and air-conditioning sector;
• strengthening of the HCFC re-use system; and
• demonstration of new technologies in commercial sector (natural refrigerants).

In order to achieve the expected results of the project, UNDP is currently seeking for a team of two national consultants (a gender specialist, acting as team leader and a refrigeration and air-conditioning specialist, acting as technical expert) to implement in close coordination with the national Montreal Protocol Unit (MPU) under the Public Institution “Environmental Projects Implementation Unit” (P.I. “EPIU”) of the MoARDE, the UNDP investment components activities of the Republic of Moldova’s HPMP Stage II, tranche 3 activities.

 

Scope of work

The overall objective of the assignment is to support the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment, respectively the national Montreal Protocol Unit of the P.I. “EPIU” and UNDP Country Office, to implement project activities scheduled under the investment components of the Republic of Moldova’s HPMP Stage II.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

For the Team Leader (gender specialist) position:

 

Academic Qualification:

• Advanced degree (Master or Ph.D.) in social studies, human rights studies, gender studies, gender and development, environment, sustainable development or closely related area.

Experience:

• Good understanding of issues related to gender and sustainable development and at least 2 years of practical working experience in gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment and sustainable development;
• At least 2 years of experience in carrying out participatory gender analysis, experience collecting and formulating gender responsive indicators and sex-disaggregated data and preparing gender responsive project analysis, developing gender action plans;
• Proven experience in analysis of gender issues in developing country contexts and in facilitating gender responsive stakeholder meetings is highly desired;
• Experience in working with UNDP, UNEP and other international organization on the identified area would be an asset.

Competences:

• Demonstrated understanding of the links between sustainable development, social and gender issues;
• Demonstrated experience working on policy and programmatic issues with national governments and civil society organizations, including community organizations;
• Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, presentation, and communications skills are required;
• Ability to achieve results and deadlines in a timely manner, maintaining a high standard throughout.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in Romanian and good knowledge of Russian is required for this assignment, English is and asset.

 

For the Technical Consultant (refrigeration and air-conditioning specialist) position

 

Academic Qualification:

• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in a relevant field, such as Engineering (Mechanics, Refrigeration), Chemical Hazardous Management, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or any related qualification.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of professional experience in technical activities related to ozone layer protection, including the ozone depleting substances consumption accounting and assessment of mitigation actions for ODS releases;
• At least 2 years of experience in conducting ODS-related analyses;
• Experience in working with UNDP, UNEP or other international organization on the identified area would be an asset.

Competences:

• Familiarity with ODS issues under the Montreal Protocol and country programme on ODS phase-out in the Republic of Moldova, legal requirements of the EC Regulation 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer and EU Regulation 2015/2067 on minimum requirements and the conditions for mutual recognition for the certification of natural persons;
• Strong analytical and reports (national reports, policy papers and research papers) writing skills demonstrated by previous assignments;
• Strong communication and teamwork/coordination skills demonstrated by previous assignments;
• Ability to achieve results and deadlines in a timely manner, maintaining a high standard throughout;
• Previous successful experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization and governmental institutions is a strong advantage.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in Romanian and good knowledge of Russian is required for this assignment, English is and asset.

Documents to be included

Applicants shall submit the following documents:

• Offeror's Letter confirming interest and availability, including Financial Offer, according to Annex 2;
• CV, including information about experience in similar assignments;
• Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment (please indicate to which position are you applying for: i.e., team leader or technical consultant).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in instalments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.  In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fees, taxes, travel costs, accommodation costs, communication, and the number of anticipated working days).  

Travel

All envisaged travel costs (if applicable) must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel.  In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging, and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

 

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