Background
Bosnia and Herzegovina became a member of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on December 6, 2000. Under its status as a non-Annex I party to the UNFCCC, Bosnia and Herzegovina is obligated to undertake the following reporting activities such as: to calculate annual GHG emissions using a defined methodology and reporting to the Conference of Parties (CoP) of the Convention; introduce and implement measures to mitigate the consequences of climate change by regulating anthropogenic emissions and adaptation measures to climate change; cooperate in the development and transfer of technology, methods and processes that lead to limits, reductions and stabilization of GHG emissions; include an assessment of climate change impacts and appropriate strategies and economic development policies that aim to minimize negative consequences of climatic changes for the economy, the environment, and the health of the population; conduct systematic observation and research, data exchange and information sharing on climate and climate change with the aim of improving scientific findings on the causes and consequences of climate change. This Project will not only support the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina in meeting its above specified obligations as a UNFCCC signatory but will also serve as a significant strategic document for sustainable development. The cross-cutting nature of the FBUR process will foster relationships across entities and economic sectors, by establishing linkages between environment and other sectors.
Objective
The overall objective of this assignment is to carry out a study which will include a review of financial, technological and capacity needs and constraints in Bosnia and Herzegovina relevant for preparation of GHG inventory and biennial update reports. The study will also include review of institutions responsible for activities related to GHG inventory data gathering, analysis and storage.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a needs assessment for the development of the GHG inventory that considers the technology, financial, and capacity needs
- Coordinate the findings and recommendations with national circumstances expert
- Review and report on any activities in the area of financial resources, technology transfer, capacity building and technical support received from the GEF, Annex II Parties, and other developed countries Parties, and multilateral institutions for activities related to climate change
- Update and synthesize information on how BiH is addressing activities related to technology transfer and access to environmentally sound technologies and know-how
- Develop a Study on financial, technological and capacity needs and constraints in Bosnia and Herzegovina relevant for preparation of BUR’s
- Summarize the Study for the FBUR input, circulates it for review and incorporates comments
- Finalize the respective chapter of the FBUR
Requirements
- Degree in engineering sciences
- Minimum 10 years of experience in areas relevant to mitigation activities
- Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Knowledge on BiH gender equality mainstreaming institutions, regulations and mechanisms
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong oral and writing skills
- Extensive knowledge of computer applications
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Deadline: 17 November 2013
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