UNDP SERBIA/ NATIONAL ADVISOR ON VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION (V&A) ISSUES TO CLIMATE CHANGE (CC) - PART-TIME 50%

Requirements:

   - Minimum Masters or equivalent inthe field of climate research and/or climate
     modelling
   - Minimum 7 years of working experience in the area relevant to adaptation;
   - Substantial involvement in a preparation of an Initial National Communication is an
     asset (V&A);
   - Good understanding of climate change and sustainable development issues;
   - Demonstrated ability of analytical and drafting work;
   - Demonstrable knowledge of climate modelling, etc.
   - Familiarity with computers and word processing.
   - Fluency in English and Serbian.

Responsibilities:

   - Assist the PM in establishing the team of V&A experts using the roster of experts;
   - Prepare a detailed work-plan for the preparation of the V&A Report and respective chapter of Serbia
     SNC on the basis of the overall project work plan;
   - Provide periodic progress report to the PM on the V&A thematic area;
   - Develop the scope of work and respective terms of reference for the team members;
   - Assist the V&A team of experts in the data and information collection process for performing
     V&A studies;
   - Propose approaches (not concluded under stocktaking phase) to be used if necessary;
   - Lead and oversee the development baseline climate and socio-economic scenario and impact of    
     climate change;
   - Organize the scheduled consultations/workshops and ensure their success – including awareness
     raising workshops and prioritization of adaptation options which will be a consultative process to    
     develop “no regrets” and “low regrets” adaptation projects and options;
   - Ensure synergy with other relevant projects;
   - Ensure the timely and effective management of the activities as scheduled;
   - Incorporate comments received from the review process;
   - Draft the V&A Report and respective chapter of Serbia SNC along with the respective part of
     executive summary and policy summaries/brochures for awareness raising;
   - Oversee the documentation of the studies made and archiving;

Duration of the Initial Contract:

One year (with possibility of extension)

Deadline: 14 November 2012

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