UNDP Consultant carbon market mechanism framework Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. UNDP Uganda looking for “Consultant carbon market mechanism framework“. Applicants with a degree in Master’s degree may apply on or before Sep. 20, 2022.
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UNDP Consultant carbon market mechanism framework Jobs 2022
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on Sep. 14, 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Consultant carbon market mechanism framework to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Consultant carbon market mechanism framework |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | Sep. 20, 2022 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities
In consultation with UNDP and the national task force on climate change mechanisms, the consultant is expected to:
A: ARTICLE 6 FRAMEWORK (Regulations) AND GUIDANCE MANUAL (Guidelines)
- Support the Team leader (International Consultant) to undertake comprehensive review/assessment of the existing policy, legal and institutional framework to guide requirements and processes necessary the operation of Article 6 including the necessary requirements and processes, except for Article 6.4 which is under the UNFCCC. The review will also cover aspects of comparative analysis of the state of existing carbon markets and carbon pricing initiatives including existing Certified Emission Reductions (CERs), contribution to the implementation of updated NDC and long-term low-emission development strategy, policy, institutional and legal implications of an Article 6 framework (carbon markets), as well as carbon pricing, and other market and non-market mechanisms. Additionally, give a perspective on functioning carbon markets in the current and mid-term period.
- Support the team leader to develop a draft of the Uganda’s Article 6 framework (regulations) and manual (guidelines). The development of the Article 6 framework (regulations applying to all Article 6 arrangements except Article 6.4), will deal with participation in cooperative approaches, the authorization, transfer and use of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), avoid double counting of mitigation outcomes in accordance with relevant decisions of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA), define the scope of other international mitigation purposes, measures to consider for application of safeguards and limits to the transfer and use ITMOs, reporting requirements, registry (international or domestic) and Article 6 database, environmental integrity provisions, among others.
- Support the team leader to develop the related operational manual which will lay out procedures including participation, generation, use and transfer of ITMOs, avoidance of double counting, to reporting and monitoring. the process for the approval and authorization of mitigation outcomes, process for issuance of MOs, non-compliance and penalties, application of corresponding adjustment, guiding principles for participation in article 6 transactions. It will cover institutional arrangements, mitigation activity development cycle, approval procedure, service fee and charges, criteria for participation, standards and complain redress process, share of proceeds, sustainability framework, governance. It will also cover the Carbon registry, which will be informed by the result of the comprehensive assessment undertaken in (I) above.
- Undertake capacity gaps and needs assessment for the task force on climate change mechanisms so as to prepare for Article readiness in Uganda building on existing initiatives for example the Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance so as
- Develop targeted capacity building tools including a training manual on climate change mechanisms and building on work of the Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance in Uganda and based on the results of the gaps and needs assessment.
- Work with the Team leader to undertake a series of capacity building and training workshops (for the task force on climate change mechanisms) and for selected stakeholders from government, private sector, CSOs and potential project developers.
- Additionally, the consultant will be expected to work with the Team Leader to prepare knowledge products including technical briefs and presentations for outreach purposes.
Position in Organization:
- Location: Kampala, UGANDA
- Application Deadline: 20-Sep-22 (Midnight New York, USA)
- Time left: 6d 16h 40m
- Type of Contract: Individual Contract
- Post Level: National Consultant
- Languages Required: English
- Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 03-Oct-2022
- Duration of Initial Contract: 60 working days spread over six (6) months
Qualification:
- At least Master’s degree in natural/engineering/sciences (energy or environmental management or natural resource management), geography, law, economics and social sciences.
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in carbon trading and knowledge of the Nationally Determined Contributions and national development plans including Domestics Revenue Mobilization Strategy.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Uganda’s CDM experience and, UNFCCC Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
- Demonstrated experience with the development of CDM projects in Uganda.
- Experience in undertaking Capacity building on Carbon markets in developing countries
- Proven knowledge of development of CDM operational manuals and tools
- Proven ability to build Article 6 capacity in developing countries through training or workshops (including virtual workshops)
- Proven knowledge of Article 6 mechanisms in particular Article 6.2 (at least 1 knowledge products/webinar/blog or similar)
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
How to Apply UNDP Consultant carbon market mechanism framework Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=109094
The Closing Date: Sep. 20, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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