National Consultant -Support the preparation of the national inventories of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances (ODS and HFCs) and a plan for the collection, transport and disposal of subs

Result of ServiceGuatemala is strengthened at technical and institutional level for the preparation of an inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances, and timely completion and submission of a plan for the collection, transport, and disposal of such substances, including consideration on recycling, reclamation, and cost-effective destruction in accordance with ExCom Decision 91/66. Work LocationHomebased Expected duration5 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. At the current stage, Guatemala aims to establish an inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances, and an action plan with activities and policies to enhance the collection and disposal of used or unwanted ODS and HFCs, including consideration of recycling, reclamation, and cost-effective destruction, in line with ExCom Decision 91/66. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide technical guidance and support to the Government Officer of Guatemala and the international consultant in charge of coordinating the inventory and the elaboration of the action plan, in close coordination with the Compliance Assistance regional team for Latin America. Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following actions: • Provide technical guidance and support for the elaboration of the workplan for the inventory and the action plan. • Organization and execution of a launch event with national stakeholders. • Conduct the assessment of the existing data on banks of used and unwanted controlled substances, the situation of the local refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) servicing sector, the institutional framework and infrastructure for recovery, recycling and reclamation in the country, the institutional framework and infrastructure for the collection, transport and disposal of used or unwanted controlled substances, among other related topics. • Preparation of the inventory of stocks of used and unwanted controlled substances. Conduct the survey for the inventory through field visits to target companies and follow-up actions. • Carry out the analysis of the data collected and the elaboration of the corresponding inventory report. • Organization and conduct of an outreach event to inform stakeholders about the results of the inventory. • Provides technical guidance and support for the elaboration and drafting of the action plan. • Organization and conduct of an outreach event to present the action plan to stakeholders. • Attends bi-weekly meetings with the project team to discuss project progress Consultant will be underally guidance and supervision from Ozonaction Programme Officer from the Latin American Region. Qualifications/special skillsMaster's or equivalent degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, environmental sciences, or related area, is required. A first-level degree in combination with seven additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. At least five (5) years of experience supporting the implementation and coordination of environmental projects Is required. Previous work experience in the United Nations system and knowledge on the phase out of ozone depleting chemicals and the Montreal Protocol related matters Will be an asset. Experience in the collection, the application of statistical methods and the analysis of data sets, as well as the design, application and preparation of surveys Is required Experience in the implementation and coordination of environmental inventory projects Is highly desirable. Experience in database design and processing Is highly desirable. Knowledge of legislation applicable to comprehensive waste management, particularly forwaste that requires special treatment, Is desirable. Experience in support of the Montreal Protocol project Is highly desirable. Experience in working with government officers of the Latin American region, Is highly desirable. LanguagesFluency in oral and written Spanish is required. 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.