International Consultant - Preparation of the national inventories/action plans of banks for used and/or unwanted controlled substances in Paraguay and El Salvador

Result of ServiceEstablishment of national inventories of banks of used and unwanted controlled substances in Paraguay and El Salvador, and formulation of an action plan for the collection, transport, and disposal of these substances — including options for recycling, reclamation, and cost-effective destruction — in accordance with ExCom Decision 91/66. Work LocationHome Based Expected duration13 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP's Law Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The Montreal Protocol has been effectively regulating the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) since 1989. The Kigali Amendment added hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to the list of controlled substances. Large banks of used and unwanted controlled substances have been accumulated globally, which are continuously being released to the atmosphere from these banks. These emissions are damaging the ozone layer and contributing to global warming. Banks of controlled substances are not regulated under the Montreal Protocol. Collection, recovery, and cost-effective disposal (recycling, reclaiming, destruction) of used or unwanted controlled substances represent a challenge for developing countries. Based on the above, the Montreal Protocol proposed a funding window for an inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances and a plan for the collection, transport, and disposal of such substances contained in ExCom/91/66, through which countries could access resources to prepare a national inventory including policies and regulations that exist in the country related to ODS and the management of other controlled substances, linking the national phase-out plans that the country is undertaking. Likewise, it should consider the desk study of already available data from national surveys on consumption of HCFCs undertaken in the preparation of HPMPs, ODS alternatives surveys, equipment importers, recovery and recycling activities from waste management operators, and collection, dismantling and recovery of the waste refrigerants and other substances from end-of-life equipment should be undertaken. Considering the above, Paraguay submitted for the consideration by the Executive Committee at its 94th and EL Salvador at its 93rd meeting the proposals to carry out a national inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances and resulting action and business plans for 2024-2026 period, which were approved at that meeting. Therefore, the corresponding National Ozone Units (NOUs) have requested UNEP to engage an international consultant to provide technical support for the implementation and monitoring of the activities described, and as per the approved project proposals for each country. Qualifications/special skillsACADEMIC: -Master's or equivalent degree in mechanical, chemical engineering, environmental sciences, laws or economy, or related area. Required At least seven (7) years of experience in project/programme implementation linked to information outreach, knowledge management or project management support and proven experience in working under the Logical Framework Approach, waste management, waste disposal/destruction, or other aspects of life cycle refrigerant management (e.g. recovery and recycling) in developing countries Experience in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol project. Highly desirable Experience in working with government officers in developing countries. Highly desirable. Previous work experience in the United Nations system and knowledge on the phaseout of ozone depleting chemicals and Montreal Protocol-related matters will be an asset. Experience in providing advice, consultancy, and technical assistance in projects applying cleaner production policies, circular economy and sustainability concepts and developing business plans or models will be an asset. LanguagesEnglish and Spanish are among the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the services required, Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing) is required.Working knowledge of English is highly desirable. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.