UNEP DTU Partnership is seeking to hire a short-term individual consultant supporting the development of the Outcome 1: Support in the conformation of a Critical pathway for compliance of the mitigation commitments under the Paris Agreement within the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) Mexico Project (Consultant #4).
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Background to the assignment
During 2022, UNEP-DTU Partnership will support the Climate Change Policy Directorate from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico in the development of the Outcome 1: Support in the conformation of a Critical pathway for compliance of the mitigation commitments under the Paris Agreement, within the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency Mexico Project.
The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) seeks to support Mexico’s efforts to establish a solid national and subnational transparency system, with a focus on supporting the existing tools developed by SEMARNAT for tracking progress of the Critical pathway for compliance of the mitigation commitments under the Paris Agreement. ICAT in Mexico will aim to assess the existing alignment of national and subnational climate change initiatives and to apply clear assessment methodologies and indicators of the impact at national level of subnational actions, private sector, academia, and NGOs. The diagnosis of existing climate actions and the application of guidance and methodologies to integrate states and regions into the national transparency system will be accompanied by capacity building and stakeholder engagement activities
Important Note: The recruitment of the national consultants for the ICAT project in Mexico is conditional to the prior signature of the contract between the Government of Mexico and UNEP DTU Partnership.
Duration of assignment: 11 months.
Budget available: 13,200 USD
Qualifications of consultant:
ACADEMIC:
- Bachelor degree in statistics, sustainable development, environmental sciences, environmental engineering or other university degree relevant to environment, climate change, and national development. (required)
- Post-graduate degree in areas relevant to climate change, environment and national development (recommended).
PROFESSIONAL:
- A minimum of 3 year of professional experience in the areas of public policies, environment, sustainable development and/ or climate change with projects linked to public administration (required);
- Demonstrates understanding of Mexico’s national policy related to climate change. (required);
- Demonstrates knowledge of international climate change frameworks such as UNFCCC (desirable);
- Experience working with, and building partnerships with public and private sector (desirable).
- Experience writing reports and organizing events (required).
LANGUAGE:
- The candidate must be native in Spanish and have excellent writing, reading and editing skills in English. This is going to be evaluate during the interview.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
PROFESSIONALISM:
- Excellent understanding of global and national climate change issues in particular related to transparency and MRV;
- Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to climate change mitigation and adaptation planning;
- Relationship skills with public and private sector officials and with academia and NGOs.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
- Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements;
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Shows leadership capacities;
- Knowledge of IT tools such as Microsoft Office.
TEAMWORK:
- Experience in teamwork, with recognition in the field of their specialty to cooperate with consultants of other specialties;
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
OTHERS:
- Experts must be based preferably in Mexico City and have full time availability (required).
- Experts with Mexican nationality will have priority – parity of experience and knowledge
Application deadline: 18. November (5PM Central European Time)
Required documents: CV and letter (1 to 2 pages) describing how the consultant experience and skills will help with the assigned tasks mentioned above. This letter might be in Spanish.
To apply for this position, please email Fernando Farias ffar@dtu.dk, Ana Salas consuelo.salas@semarnat.gob.mx , Eduardo García eduardo.garciad@semarnat.gob.mx; and Diana Guzmán diana.guzman@semarnat.gob.mx.
Application deadline: 18/11/2021