UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PERSONNEL UNDER INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (ISA)
Côte d’Ivoire HPMP Stage II 190401
| Title: | National consultant on Montreal Protocol |
| Main Duty Station and Location: | Home based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire |
| Mission/s to: | To be separately arranged, if any |
| Start of Contract (EOD): | 10 January 2021 |
| End of Contract (COB): | 28 February 2021 |
| Number of Working Days: | ?? work days |
Organizational context
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declarationadopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.
Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.
Environment Department (EAE/ENV)
The Directorate of Environment and Energy (EAE) aims to integrate and scale-up the energy and environment activities focusing on supporting governments and industries to provide sustainable and resilient soft and hard infrastructure for industrial development, supporting industries to contribute to climate neutral circular economy, and supporting governments and industries in fulfilling national commitments under multinational climate and environmental agreements. The Directorate consists of the Department of Environment and the Department of Energy.
The present assignment is within Montreal Protocol Division (MPD) of the Department of Environment (ENV) and the incumbent reports to the project manager in EAE/ENV/MPD. The Montreal Protocol Division is responsible for assisting developing countries and countries with economies in transition to achieve the objectives of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, and to help these countries comply with the provisions of this protocol. It does so by, inter alia, assisting the governments of these countries in the preparation and implementation of policies, strategies and national and sectoral programmes. The Division oversees and manages all aspects of technical cooperation programmes and interventions, which fall under the auspices and funding of the Montreal Protocol. It acts as an implementing agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, representing UNIDO at meetings of the Executive Committee with the purpose of submitting projects for approval, and of reporting on achievements, inter‐agency coordination, and dealing with compliance‐related issues.
Project context
The preparation fund for Côte d’Ivoire HCFC Phase down Management Plan Stage II has been approved at the 84th EXCOM of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol.
The national consultant is expected to carry out the following tasks in close consultation with UNIDO project manager, other international and national consultants, the National Ozone Office, beneficiary companies, and other stakeholders.
| MAIN DUTIES | Concrete/ measurable Outputs to be achieved | Expected duration | Location |
| Updating the HCFC inventory by visiting identified HCFC consumers in consultation with NOU | A report on types of equipment using HCFCs conducting a new survey including prioritized site visits (Photos of those sites) and some photos | Continuous | Home based |
| Consultation with the identified HCFC consumers on the potential alternatives with lower global warming potentials | A report on the low global warming potential alternatives including a market survey and an updated list of importers and end users in all associated sectors. Some photos are to be attached. | ||
| Drafting a project document component for the identified investment opportunities reflecting feedback received from NOU and UNIDO | A project document with the component of UNIDO described in close coordination with the National Ozone Unit (NOU), UNEP and UNIDO | ||
| Reflect the guidance given by the regional consultants who translates the project document draft to English | A project document in English ready for submission |
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core Values
WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.
WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.
WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.
Key Competencies
WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.
WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.
WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.
WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.
Managerial and Leadership Competencies (as applicable)
WE ARE STRATEGIC, DECISIVE, PRINCIPLED AND INSPIRATIONAL: As managers, we are strategic and fair in driving our team’s performance. As leaders, we are a source of inspiration, stand for norms and standards established in the UN Charter and duty bound to defend these ideals with a principled approach.
WE ARE INCLUSIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE: As managers, we are inclusive in our approach and maintain constructive engagement with all our stakeholders. As leaders, we embrace all personnel and stakeholders and are accountable mutually within UNIDO, within the system, to beneficiaries and the public and beyond.
WE ARE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL: As managers, we go beyond conventional methods to help our organizational units strengthen their own agility and adaptability to change. As leaders in the UN system, we have a vision which is integrated and engaged across the pillars of Peace and Security, Human Rights and Development.
WE ARE COLLABORATIVE AND CO-CREATIVE: As managers, we foster a team spirit and create meaningful opportunities to hear the voices of those around us, while realizing that only by working together can we accomplish our mission. As leaders we see the inter-dependency of imperatives of the UN Charter and personally champion a collaborative inter-agency, multi-stakeholders and cross-thinking approach.
MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education: Advanced university degree in engineering, science or other relevant discipline.
Technical and Functional Experience:
A minimum of 5 years practical experience in the field of refrigeration, air conditioning and other Montreal Protocol sector, including experience at the international level involving technical cooperation in developing countries.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, particularly French required.
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