Two National Consultants (refrigeration and air-conditioning specialists, one acting as team leader and one acting as technical expert).Vacancy Number: Pr22/02582
Contacts: Ms. Silvia Pana-Carp. silvia.pana-carp@undp.orgBackground
The Republic of Moldova is Party to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (Vienna, March 22, 1985) and Montreal Protocol (MP) on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (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 Global Warming Potential (GWP) and the significant climate benefits this would generate. Linked to the schedule for HCFCs phase-out (and the concern about HFCs), is the need for continued development of alternative substances and low or zero GWP energy efficient technologies that would minimize environmental impacts, in particular impacts on climate, as well as meeting other health, safety and economic considerations. On 27 June 2014, the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Moldova signed the Association Agreement (AA), which is applied since 1 September 2014. The Parliament of Moldova ratified the AA on 2 July 2016’. Article 95 from the AA specifically refers to the cooperation between the two Parties in the area of climate change and ozone layer protection. Chapter 17 of the National Action Plan on Moldova - EU Association Agreement for 2014-2019 includes actions to be implemented for environment protection. Measures related to ozone depleting substances include elaboration and approving of the National Phase-out plan for Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for the period 2016-2040. The Republic of Moldova is categorized as an Article 5 Party (developing country) under the Montreal Protocol with a low-volume consumption of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Historically, ozone depleting substances (ODS) and, more specifically, HCFC consumption has occurred solely through their import and use in the refrigeration servicing sector. No HCFC production capacity is established in the country. The Government of the Republic of Moldova has committed to follow the Montreal Protocol phase-out HPMP Stage I program (2011-2015) was formulated with approval of the preparatory assistance at the 55th Executive Committee meeting in July 2008, and then approved for the Republic of Moldova at the 63rd Executive Committee meeting held in April 2011. The HPMP aimed at the 10% HCFC reduction from the estimated (2009/2010) baseline of 1,0 ODP tones of HCFC-22 used in the RAC servicing sector, as an overall objective by 2015, and comprised a combination of interventions such as policies and regulations, technical assistance, training, awareness and communications and management, coordination, and monitoring in the RAC sector. Implementation of HPMP Stage I resulted in net sustainable reduction of 18% from the baseline in the national HCFC consumption in 2015, contributing to Moldova’s compliance with the 2013 and 2015 control targets for HCFCs. HPMP Stage II for the Republic of Moldova for the period 2016-2020 aimed to reduce HCFC consumption by 35 percent of the baseline (1,0 ODP tones). The present HCFCs Phase-Out Management Plan – Stage III encompasses the current HCFCs consumption situation in the Republic of Moldova and the strategy, actions and support needed to achieve total phase-out in 2030 allowing for the 2.5% servicing tail during the period 2030-2040. It has been prepared by the national Montreal Protocol Unit (MPU) with the support of UNDP, acting as lead implementing agency and UNEP, acting as a cooperating agency, and has gone through national stakeholder consultation process to agree on the format of MLF assistance needed to accomplish HCFCs phase-out. It is intended to serve as a direct implementation instrument of the country’s policy and commitment to meet its obligations under the Montreal Protocol. The action plan for achieving the total HCFCs phase-out in 2030, allowing for the 2.5% servicing tail during the period 2030-2040, will include:
In order to implement investment component of the HCFCs Total Phase-out management plan, 3rd stage, 1st tranche project, UNDP is seeking a team of 2 National Consultants (a Team leader and 1 Technical expert) for develop Guidelines for the RRR scheme, for procedures and steps for equipment registration. Application of good refrigeration practices and procedures in the RAC services sector, within conducting of two training workshops for service technicians/equipment owners/operators/importers, to introduce the Guidelines for the RRR scheme, the safe use of low-GWP refrigerants; develop materials on good environmental practices for all refrigerant users in the country and distribution of kits for handling hydrocarbon refrigerants.
Scope of work
The overall objective of the assignment is to support the Ministry of Environment, respectively the national Montreal Protocol Unit of the P.I. “EPIU” and UNDP Country Office, to implement activities scheduled within the respective project. The Team of 2 National Consultants (a Team leader and 1 Technical expert), under the supervision of the national Montreal Protocol Unit of the P.I. “EPIU” and UNDP Country Office, will have responsibility to carry out the following main tasks:
For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference. Requirements for experience
For the Team Leader position: Academic Qualifications:
Years of experience:
Competencies:
Language requirements:
For the Technical Expert position: Academic Qualifications:
Years of experience:
Competencies:
Language requirements: Excellent command of Romanian and good command of Russian is required for this assignment, English is an asset. Proven commitment to the core values of the United Nations respecting differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, and sexual orientation, or other status. Please mention in CV if you belong to the group(s) under-represented in the UN Moldova and/or the area of assignment. UNDP Moldova is committed to workforce diversity. Women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as refugees and other non-citizens legally entitled to work in the Republic of Moldova, are particularly encouraged to apply. 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. Financial proposal
Lump sum contracts 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 fees, taxes, travel costs, accommodation costs, communication, and number of anticipated working days). 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 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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