Background:
The immediate objective of the “Capacity building for integration of global environment commitments in investment/development decisions” project is to analyze, identify, and pilot advanced tools and practices for environmental information management and compliance monitoring of the national implementation of the Rio Conventions. Specifically, the project would develop national capacities collect and analyze data and information against the metrics of global environmental indicators, and integrate these within national sustainable development and environmental decision-making processes. The expected outcome of this project is that a systematic and sustainable approach to assessing global environmental achievements through the implementation of national policies, programmes and plans has been initiated.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN/UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
- Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution skills.
Required Skills and Experience:
• An advanced university degree in Environmental Management or relevant equivalent experience;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the area of natural resource valuation, conservation, and climate change protection and management.
(Preferably in Eastern Europe and CIS);
• Excellent knowledge of the legislation for setting Environmental Indicators and their management;
• Excellent knowledge of EEA monitoring obligations and regional environmental indicators;
• Previous work experience on environmental indicators in Montenegro or Europe and Balkan countries will be an asset;
• Experience in strategic planning and evaluation;
• Capability to work effectively under deadline pressure and to take on a range of responsibilities;
• Ability to work in a team, good decision-making skills, communication and management skills;
• Excellent knowledge of both English and local language (both written and spoken).
Time duration and travel:
The Consultant will be engaged on short-term basis (up to 20 working days), in the period from mid-February to June 1, 2012. During the 20 consultancy days, the consultant is required to undertake two missions to Montenegro. The first, 5-day mission will be in mid-February 2012, and the second, 5-day mission in mid-March, 2012.
Deadline: 3 February 2012
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