National Consultant- Saint Lucia-Preparation of national inventory of banks of waste-controlled substances and development of a national plan for management of these substances (decision 91/66)

Result of Service

Successful development of a Final Report on Data Collection for the National Inventory of Banks acceptable to UNEP to be submitted to the 97th Executive Committee Meeting.

Work Location

Homebased

Expected duration

part- time 5 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme 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 Law Division works with international and non-governmental organizations, national and local governments, businesses and industry to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices that are cleaner and safer, incorporate environmental costs, use natural resources efficiently, reduce pollution and risks for humans and the environment, and enable the implementation of Conventions and International Agreements. UNEP OzonAction Branch under the Law Division is one of the four Implementing Agencies under the Multilateral Fund (MLF) for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The Government of Saint Lucia through its National Ozone Units (NOU) is implementing the project “Preparation of national inventory of banks of waste-controlled substances and development of a national plan for the management of these substances (decision 91/66)” (National Inventory of Banks).The project is being implemented with defined objectives, emphasizing national data collection to enable the Government to have comprehensive information to inform in the implementation and delivery of the development of an inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances.An action plan with activities and policies to enhance the collection and disposal of used or unwanted ODS and HFCs, including consideration of recycling, reclamation, and cost-effective destruction, in line with ExCom Decision 91/66 is required. Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant will deliver this assignment with guidance from UNEP and maintain consultation with the National Ozone Unit. The consultant will liaise with the national stakeholders and provide expert guidance to the implementing agency (UNEP) to develop the report on data collection for the National Inventory of Banks for Saint Lucia. • The work of the consultant will be managed by UNEP, Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), Latin America and Caribbean Office • The consultant will be responsible for the development of the report on data collection that will be used to prepare the National Inventory of Banks. UNEP, as the lead implementing agency, will be responsible for the development of data collection methodology and approach and the final product (report) which will include the incorporation of ODS/HFC bank data; analysis of institutional, policy, and regulatory frameworks; and the National Action Plan. Development of the report on data collection for the National Inventory of Banks for Saint Lucia will entail the following: i) Desk study on available data on banks of used and unwanted controlled substances: Review existing data on refrigerant banks and set up a database of these substances for the past 5 years including controlled substances in installed equipment. Additionally, identify missing data and address them in primary data collection where necessary. ii) Develop a stakeholder database: The creation of a stakeholder database with key details, and conducting surveys necessary to close data gaps. Additionally, identifying possible existing laboratories able to analyze the composition of used or unwanted ODS and HFCs, and the need for upgrading such laboratories. Finally, identify data gaps and improvement opportunities. iii) Preparation of Report on data collection for the National Inventory of Banks: Develop a report on data collection for the National Inventory of Banks in line with UNEP and MLFS guidelines.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC), Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience in national data collection in the RAC sector. Required. Experience in writing and reviewing technical project proposals. Required Excellent communication skills in English, enabling the effective sharing of knowledge and information with a diverse audience. Required.

Languages

English and Spanish are among the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the services required, excellent oral and written skills in English are required.

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.