International Consultant - Policy Expert - Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (Two positions)

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International Consultant - Policy Expert - Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (Two positions)Location :Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIAApplication Deadline :01-Sep-22(Midnight New York, USA)Time left :14d 12h 9mAdditional Category :Climate & Disaster ResilienceType of Contract :Individual ContractPost Level :International ConsultantLanguages Required :Arabic EnglishStarting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)15-Sep-2022Duration of Initial Contract :The expected duration of the work is up three months, with the possibility of an extensionExpected Duration of Assignment :The expected duration of the work is up three months, with the possibility of an extension **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.** Post Title:International Consultant - Policy Expert - Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (Two positions)Location:Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaNational or International consultancy:International ConsultantTerms of Reference for Individual ContractorAnticipated Starting Date:As soon as possibleDuration:The expected duration of the work is up three months, with the possibility of an extensionLanguage(s)Fluency in English and Arabic RequiredProject:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)A. Project Title Policy Expert ? Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (two positions) B. Project DescriptionOrganizational Setting:The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The West Asia Office delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environment and sustainable development objectives. This consultancy is established at the West Asia Office within the framework of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between UNEP and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Expert will report to the Project Manager for the Saudi Environment Sustainability Programme at UNEP West Asia Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A. Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in UNEP West Asia Office and in coordination with the respective department in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) in Saudi Arabia, the expert will carry-out, inter alia, the following duties and responsibilities: - Provide high quality policy advice on circular economy and resource efficiency to MEWA.- Collect and analyze information on circularity and resource efficiency policy development, especially innovative policy and programme initiatives and environmental issues, and provide substantive inputs to country profile.- Provide coordination support for creation of partnership with global entities by defining priorities of cooperation, identifying suitable partners, cooperation modality, drafting Memorandum of Understanding, etc.- Provision of policy and technical advice on formulating country priorities transforming environment priorities into local interventions including Saudi Green Initiative and Middle East Green Initiative.- Provide technical support for proposals from MEWA and its partners.- Technical backup for projects and activities with key partners in MEWA and identification of areas for support or cooperation on circular economy and resource efficiency. D. Expected Outputs and Deliverables The consultant will be expected to deliver the following outputs: - Briefing note on important environment policy development in Saudi Arabia on regular basis- Country profile for circular economy and resource efficiency.- Policy advice on Saudi Green Initiative and Middle East Green InitiativeE. Institutional ArrangementThe expert will be supervised by the Project Manager in UNEP West Asia Office in close collaboration with the relevant department in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia.F. Duration of the WorkThe contract duration will be for an initial period of three months, with a possibility of extension subject to continuation of mandate, availability of funding and satisfactory performance.G. Duty StationThis assignment will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Travel:* UNDP/UNEP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and exclude working from home arrangements.* Include any official travel expected to be associated with performing the functions.* Any change to the preliminary travel plan/schedule above, in such cases, UNDP/UNEP will cover travel costs in accordance with corporate regulations and rules.* If unforeseen travel outside the assigned duty station is requested by UNDP/UNEP and not required by the Terms of References (ToR), such travel shall be covered by UNDP/UNEP in line with applicable rules and regulations and upon prior written agreement. In such cases, the consultant shall receive living allowances not exceeding the United Nations (UN) Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) rate for such other location(s).*Note:A written approval from UNDP/UNEP and relevant authorities will be required to facilitate the consultants travel to other locations than Riyadh on official missions where necessary.Competencies* Conceptualizes and analyses problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate;* Ability to identify beneficiaries? needs and to match them with appropriate solutions.* Shares knowledge and experience and provides helpful feedback and advice;* Excellent communication and interview skills (with groups and individuals);* Excellent interpersonal skills and is able to negotiate with diplomacy and tact.* Focuses on results for the client and responds positively to feedback.* Ability to handle a large volume of work, possibly under time constraints.* Strong time management and sensitive deadline abilities.* Remains calm, in control and works well under pressure;* Excellent report writing skills. H. Scope of Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments All proposals must be expressed in a lump sum amount. This amount must be ?all-inclusive?. Please note that the terms ?all-inclusive? implies that all costs (professional fees, living allowances, communications, consumables, etc.) that could possibly be incurred are already factored into the final amounts submitted in the proposal. Payments shall be made to the individual contractor upon successful completion and certification by UNDP that services have been satisfactorily performed, based upon the actual number of working days. Payment shall be made as a deliverables-based lump sum payment, to be paid in instalments. The schedule of payment will be distributed upon satisfactory submission of the deliverables listed in the table hereunder:PaymentDeliverables/MilestonesScheduleMonthly Payment Monthly payment upon submission and acceptance of the monthly working plan and successful delivery of outputs. 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