Consultant for the Development of the HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage III for Iraq and Kuwait

Result of Service

The consultant is expected to deliver two comprehensive HCFC Phase‑Out Management Plan (HPMP) – Stage III project documents (one for each of Kuwait and Iraq) including: • Overarching HCFC phase‑out strategies for each of Kuwait and Iraq, aligned with their respective Montreal Protocol obligations and tailored to national circumstances. • Policy recommendations to strengthen regulatory enforcement, improve refrigerant management, and promote the adoption of ozone‑friendly and low‑GWP alternative technologies. • Technical and policy inputs, including the facilitation and documentation of planned stakeholder consultation meetings in both countries. • Guidance for proper data collection and verification, including templates, methodologies, and support for national counterparts. • Technical interventions to support the transition to low‑GWP, energy‑efficient, and sustainable cooling solutions in priority sectors, particularly the RAC servicing sector. • Implementation roadmaps and action plans, outlining timelines, responsibilities, cost estimates, and funding needs for each HPMP. • Complete draft and final project documents for Kuwait and Iraq’s HPMP Stage III, fully compliant with Multilateral Fund Secretariat requirements and ready for submission to the Executive Committee.

Work Location

Home-Based

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: 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 OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), operating under UNEP in West Asia, provides policy and technical support to Member States in the region to ensure compliance with the Montreal Protocol and facilitate the phase out of ozone depleting substances. At its 96th meeting (May 2025), the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the Multilateral Fund (MLF) approved the Preparation of HCFC Phase Out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage III for each of Kuwait and Iraq. UNEP, in collaboration with the respective National Ozone Units (NOUs) of Kuwait and Iraq, is implementing these projects, which aim to develop overarching strategies and detailed project documents to support each country in achieving their HCFC phase out obligations in line with the Montreal Protocol targets. UNEP OzonAction CAP, as the implementing agency, will collaborate with the Governments of Kuwait and Iraq in the preparation of their respective HPMPs (Stage III). This will involve: • Updating data on HCFC consumption in the servicing sector and the market profile of HCFC based equipment in both countries. • Consulting with stakeholders (importers, distributors, end users, technicians, training institutions, and customs authorities) to explore alternative technologies and HCFC reduction measures relevant to Kuwait and Iraq. • Developing the HPMP Stage III project documents for both Kuwait and Iraq with clear national roadmaps for HCFC phase out, policy recommendations, and required technical interventions. To ensure the successful and timely execution of these tasks, UNEP seeks to engage a technical consultant with expertise in refrigerant management, Montreal Protocol implementation, and sustainable cooling solutions to assist in developing the HPMP Stage III project documents for both Kuwait and Iraq — particularly with regard to suitable long‑term alternatives for air‑conditioning and refrigeration applications under high‑ambient‑temperature conditions, as well as the related policies needed to support continued HCFC phase‑out and compliance with Montreal Protocol obligations. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Montreal Protocol Regional Coordinator for West Asia, the consultant will support the Governments of Kuwait and Iraq in developing their respective HPMP Stage III project documents. The consultant will be responsible for: • Delivering an overarching HCFC phase out strategy for each country to support compliance with the Montreal Protocol and their respective phase out schedules. • Providing policy recommendations to enhance regulatory enforcement and promote the adoption of alternative, ozone friendly and low GWP technologies. • Providing technical and policy inputs and facilitating the planned stakeholders’ consultation meetings in both countries. • Providing guidance for proper data collection and verification as part of the HPMP preparation process. • Proposing technical interventions to facilitate the transition to low GWP, ozone friendly refrigerants in priority sectors. • Preparing an implementation roadmap and action plan outlining timelines, responsibilities, and funding needs for each country’s HPMP. • Preparing complete draft and final HPMP Stage III project documents for each of Kuwait and Iraq in line with Multilateral Fund requirements.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or Energy Engineering or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A minimum of 7 years of experience in ODS phase‑out and development of related projects and strategies is required. Strong knowledge of the working procedures and policies of the Multilateral Fund (MLF) under the Montreal Protocol, particularly regarding the theoretical, practical, and environmental aspects of phasing out ODSs is required Experience in preparing project documents for the MLF of the Montreal Protocol, particularly HPMP projects, is required. Extensive experience in ODS phase‑out strategies, regulatory frameworks, and technical interventions for sustainable cooling solutions is required. Excellent analytical skills to review and integrate stakeholder feedback, including from the Multilateral Fund Secretariat is required. Strong report writing and data analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel and other relevant software are required. Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations is an asset. Regional experience in West Asia is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.