International Sectoral and Energy Specialist

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IC-062-22 - International Sectoral and Energy SpecialistLocation :Baghdad, IRAQApplication Deadline :06-Jul-22(Midnight New York, USA)Time left :15d 6h 8mAdditional Category :Crisis ResponseType of Contract :Individual ContractPost Level :International ConsultantLanguages Required :EnglishStarting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)17-Jul-2022Duration of Initial Contract :6 months **UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.** The UNDP Iraq Country Office, with funding from the GCF, is supporting the Government of Iraq by implementing the project NDA strengthening in Iraq for climate finance programming, governance, regional cooperation and knowledge generation. The projects focus is to strengthen the NDAs capacity and ensure access to GCF funds and support to national organizations seeking accreditation at GCF. The project will enable the Government of Iraq to strengthen the capacities of the newly assigned NDA to institutionalize climate action coordination mechanisms; establish/build the capacity of direct access entities; enhance climate finance programming for national/regional greenhouse gas mitigation measures; mainstream information on paradigm shifts/transformation into country programming; and develop the capacity to identify and develop proposals on green growth investments. The beneficiaries of the readiness proposal are the NDA, related ministries/authorities, the private sector, and candidates for GCF accreditation. Low private sector engagement in the GFC process in Iraq is one of the main barriers that will be addressed by building capacity within the NDA to support bankable green growth proposals, development of strategic priorities, and identification and training of strong national agencies candidates for GCF accreditation. The objective of the work of theInternational Sectoral and Energy Specialistis to support UNDP in implementing its project NDA strengthening in Iraq for climate finance programming, governance, regional cooperation and knowledge generation to achieve the following: * Strengthening the capacity of the NDA to:* Effectively coordinate, monitor, and access climate finance, with emphasis on low-emission development.* Enhance country programming to address low emission programme and project pipeline development* Stakeholder engagement on adopting low emission, green growth priorities in national energy planning and country programming. -Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesTheInternational Sectoral and Energy Specialistwill act as an international expert with the following responsibilities: - Support theupdate of the Country Programmein consultation with GCF Project Coordinator and UNDP GCF oversight team, GCF consultancy team, and national stakeholders on adopting low emission, green growth priorities in long-term national energy planning and country programming in the country programme.- Deliver training and develop documents that are required in the project for GCF engagement in the fields ofSectoral and Energy sectors.- Drafting, and finalizing reports in consultation with the GCF Project Coordinator and UNDP GCF oversight team, projects consultancy team, and national stakeholders. The overall consultancy will involve the development of the training materials targeting stakeholders engaged in the national GCF process in Iraq, including the NDA, relevant ministries, and the private sector. The training material will be used to deliver over 8 training/consultation events to selected participants from the Iraqi public and private sectors. Each training workshop will involve an average of two working days and develop final reports in the fields, including strategic management, climate change and GCF policy and sectoral planning.The reports should be finalizedin consultation with UNDP and national stakeholders.The consultancy will be hired for a period of 5 months.The assignment will be managed under the UNDP GCF Project manager and the overall EECC pillar head.The InternationalSectoral and Energy Specialistmust be able and willing to collaborate and assist other team members in training events and provision of advice. Under the overall supervision of the GCF Project Coordinator and UNDP GCF oversight team, theInternational Sectoral and Energy Specialistshall contribute to the provision of the following deliverables:#Scope of workKey deliverables2 Prepare and submit the following, in consultation with the GCF Project Coordinator and UNDP GCF oversight team, GCF consultancy team, and national stakeholders as applicable: * A report describing the results of an analysis of the costs and benefits associated with introducing low emission, green technologies and practices in long-term energy planning* A report describing an assessment of the ways in which the legislative and regulatory framework supports reliance on fossil fuel-based technologies in long-term energy planning* Capacity needs assessment through consultations for capacity building needs within national institutions with a focus on low emission project preparation* Assessment report describing the types of institutions, policies and procedures necessary for the NDA and future DAEs to become ready for scaled-up, transformational climate finance programming* Report on stakeholder recommendations for integrating low emission, green growth priorities in long-term energy planning* Needs assessment for effective oversight of climate finance flows, including recommendations for next steps to strengthen transparency and accountability protocols Reports 5 Support in the following events and submit event reports that include pre- and post-events surveys to assess the impact of the training: * Capacity building workshops to evaluate the impacts of investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency alternatives over traditional fossil-fueled options* Stakeholder consultative workshops and meetings to discuss integrating stakeholder recommendations on adopting low emission, green growth priorities in long-term national energy planning and country programming in the country programme* Stakeholder consultative workshops and meetings to discuss legislative and regulatory changes required to promote green growth in Iraq * Events reports* training materials* Surveys on training effectivity (pre and post training) The consultant is also required to make him/herself available to attend remote/ virtual meetings/discussions via skype/ zoom or other relevant modality for planning meetings (in person)/ feedback meetings convened by the GCF Project Manager, head of the pillar, and the UNDP oversight team. -Timeline for deliverables#DeliverablesTimeline 2022Payment terms1Deliverable 1 1-Aug 2022 50%2Deliverable 2 15-Nov 2022 50%Total100%DurationThe contract is effective from the date of signature by UNDP Iraq and the International Consultant. 17 July 2022 ? 30 November 2022. The consultant will have several missions to Iraq for one week, including travel days to facilitate the workshop and conduct site visits, he/she will be entitled DSA, travel and transportation cost. The travel is optional based on the current situation of COVID-19. Qualifications, skills, and professional experience of theInternational Sectoral and Energy Specialistshould include

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