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National Capacity Self-Assessment for Global Environmental Management in Ukraine (NCSA).

Title: National Expert on Climate Change

Location: Kiev (Ukraine)

UNDP is implementing GEF funded Project “National Capacity Self-Assessment for Global Environmental Management in Ukraine” (NCSA).

The objective of the NCSA is for Ukraine to undertake a capacity assessment so that it can meet its requirements under the global environmental conventions, in particular those pertaining to climate change, land degradation and biodiversity. In addition, the NCSA process will provide an opportunity to facilitate the development of concrete initiatives that will lead to synergistic approaches in addressing global environmental issues at the national and local level. At the same time it will integrate global environmental management objectives to national environmental management and sustainable development frameworks. Furthermore it will facilitate dialogue, information exchange and cooperation amongst Ministries, Scientific Institutions of the Academy of Sciences, NGOs and the private sector and enhance general awareness about the Conventions countrywide. The main output of the process is expected to be the elaboration of a National Capacity Self Assessment Report and National Action Plan

To this end, UNDP seeks a qualified candidate to fill the post of a National Expert on Climate Change. The duties will include:

• Jointly with international/national experts on climate change review and analyse the existing information to prepare the baseline report and thematic assessment report on climate change area;
• Monitor the activities of the Thematic Working Group on climate change and maintain constant liaison with its members;
• Conduct the cross-cutting analysis and prepare the synergies report;
• Contribute to the NCSA document and Action Plan preparation in the filed of climate change;
• Actively participate in policy dialogue and public discussion of the NCSA document and Action Plan;
• Maintain contacts with the International expert on climate change hired within a framework of the NCSA and provide to her/him the materials on the current situation on climate change;
• Writing of project proposals in the field of climate change;
• Maintain constant contact with the National Focal Point on climate change;
• Assist Project Manager in preparation of the workshops in the related area;
• Report to UNDP and NEA on a regular basis;
• Perform other duties, when required.

· Baseline report and thematic assessment report on climate change;

Baseline report should include the following major components:

1. Identification of strength and weakness of the country toward the successful implementation of the Convention on climate change;

2. Cross sector assessment of the present situation with the implementation of the Convention on climate change based on the developed indicators.

Thematic assessment report should include the following major components:

1. General policy priorities for Ukraine towards the implementation of the Convention on climate change to be incorporated to the Action Plan;

2. Immediate tasks required to remove obstacles and potential risks for the implementation of the Action Plan;

3. Inputs estimates necessary for the implementation of the Action Plan;

4. Training needs assessment component (with identification of training interventions required to enhance human capacity in the implementation of the Convention on climate change).

· Cross-cutting analysis and synergies report;

Synergy report should include the following components:

1. Summary information from the baseline and assessment reports for each of the Conventions;

2. Analysis of influence of Conventions to each other;

3. Recommendations on decreasing of negative consequences on research objects.

• NCSA document;
• Action Plan (it should be prepared based on the synergy report and presented in the form of the list of activities with concrete deadlines, responsible parties and required resources);
• Other outputs if required.

• Knowledge of climate change related issues as well as experience of relevant scientific research;
• More than five years of relevant operational experience/practical expertise;
• Good contacts within the project development area;
• Experience of preparation of drafts of legislative acts and methodological documents related to climate change;
• Experience of organization and holding of workshops, seminars, conferences on relevant issues;
• Experience of work for/with special governmental bodies;
• Knowledge in Ukrainian, Russian;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Good PC and IT/communications skills;
• Ability to work under pressure.

Optional experience: Expert possesses in thematic English.

Applications (most recent CVs) in English language with the reference to this position are to be submitted:

to e-mail address: vegorov@un.kiev.ua, or fax (044) 253-26-07.

Please, indicate the Position you are applying for in the Subject line of your message and provide us with at least three references (Name/title/e-mail/phone).

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.