Republic of Moldova

International consultant for the development of a conceptual framework for a Measuring / Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) System for Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in the context of the Low Emission Development Strategy

Vacancy Number: Pr14/00675

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	21 Oct 2014, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	04 Nov 2014
Reference to the project:	Low Emission Capacity Building Project
Expected Duration of Assignment:	25 working days during November-December 2014, including 2 missions to Moldova
Submission Instructions: Proposal should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Online", no later than October 21, 2014. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: nadja.vetters@undp.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants. This vacancy announcement is also published on https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=50437
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

UNDP Moldova together with the Climate Change Office of the Ministry of Environment (MoEN) of the Republic of Moldova is implementing the Low Emission Capacity Building (LECB) Project – Republic of Moldova. The main scope of the LECB project is to increase institutional capacities to provide appropriate mechanisms of support and coordination when addressing climate risks, to strengthen the technical knowledge in order to better understand and make use of climate information, and increasing relevant data and access to data for planning and decision-making.

 

The main project objective is to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of the Republic of Moldova to develop a National Inventory System to support the development of national GHG inventory on a regular basis; to identify and formulate Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in the context of the national Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS); and to measure/monitor, verify and report (MRV) progress on NAMAs and LEDS implementation.

 

In this context, the LECB Project shall support the establishment of a domestic MRV system for the National Appropriate Mitigation Actions (both policies and measures) in accordance to the guidelines developed under the Convention.

 

The MRV system shall be built upon the analyses conducted within the National Inventory Report for 1990-2010 period (http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/natc/mdanir.pdf, submitted to UNFCCC on 21^st of November 2013), on the Third National Communication of the Republic of Moldova under the UNFCCC (http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/natc/mdanc3.pdf, submitted to UNFCCC on 20^th of January 2014), on the Technology Needs Assessment Report of the Republic of Moldova (http://tech-action.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=search&layout=searchcategory&Itemid=162), as well as on the draft Low Emission Development Strategy of the Republic of Moldova until 2020 (http://particip.gov.md/proiectview.php?l=ro&idd=929).

To be able to effectively develop a country specific MRV system in this particularly complex climate change related project, UNDP is seeking to engage a qualified international consultant that will propose the most appropriate domestic MRV system approach and will point out the key steps, activities and players needed to successfully implement this system in the country.

 

The consultant will work under direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager and of the Project Manager and leader of the MRV Working Group, in cooperation with two national MRV consultants. The International MRV consultant shall also communicate with the other two project working groups (GHG inventories and NAMAs).

Scope of work

The focus of this assignment is to propose the most appropriate country specific Conceptual Framework for Measuring/Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in the context of Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) implementation. The Conceptual Framework shall take into consideration relevant domestic legal and institutional systems and capacities, and will promote a cost-effective approach.

More specifically, under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager and the Project Manager, the consultant will cooperate with the two National MRV Consultants to conduct desk review of the relevant climate change mitigation documents and policy frameworks and collect and process/analyse relevant data and information needed for development of conceptual framework for a Measuring / Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) System for Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs).

For detailed information, please refer to the Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualification:

• Minimum B.Sc. (or equivalent) in relevant area (natural, technical, environmental sciences, law). 

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience related to climate change mitigation or development of related climate change policies and actions;

• Record of participation in at least 2 similar assignment of similar size and degree of complexity (consultancy services for development of MRV systems/policies in the area of climate change mitigation); 

Competencies:

• Good familiarity with UNFCCC documents and guidelines relevant for MRV, as well as other relevant MRV guidelines applicable for non-Annex I countries (as for instance, with the GIZ MRV Tool Version 4.1 and with RICARDO-AEA “Training on Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) and GIZ’s MRV tool. A capacity building tool for stakeholders in developing countries”, etc.).

• Feasible and clearly described methodology for the assignment and which is conducive to achievement of deliverables and project outputs;

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to prepare accurate, clear and concise reports;

• Good organizational, time management and facilitation skills;

 

Language requirements:

• English language proficiency;

• Knowledge of Russian and/or Romanian language will be an advantage.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Personal CV or P11 including a reference list of relevant work/projects, position held and contact details of the clients;

2. Brief methodology clearly describing his/her understanding of the assignment and challenges, and steps needed to carry out the assignment;

3. Financial offer in USD expressed as total lump sum.  

 

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 installments 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 number of working days, consultancy fee per number of anticipated working days, round trip airfares to and from travel Chisinau (economy class tickets serving the most direct route, living allowance (number of days x Unit cost) and any other possible costs).

Travel

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP does 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 UNDP Moldova and the Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

Under this assignment, 2 ( two) field missions to Chisinau are expected:

• The first fact finding mission (4 days in the week since 10 to 14^th of November  2014) – delivery of an introductory note on MRV of NAMAs in the context of LEDS developing on a one day training workshop;

• Second mission (4 days in the week since 15 to 19^th of December 2014) – deliver presentations on the findings and recommendations for the proposed final version of the Conceptual framework of the national MRV system for NAMAs in the context of LEDS on a two days training workshop.

 

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