The Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development publishes a public advertisement for a international mitigation expert on the project "Fourth National Communication and the First Biennial Transparency Report (FNC and BTR) of Montenegro towards the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)".

Briefly about the project

The Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development is in the process of preparing the Fourth National Communication (FNC) and the First Transparent Report (BTR) on the progress and activities of Montenegro in relation to climate change. The goal of this initiative is to provide a comprehensive and transparent assessment of the country's efforts to address climate change, as well as to ensure the integration of gender perspectives in the reports and fulfill its obligations under the Convention.

The mentioned expert will be hired under a consulting contract from May 2024 to May 2025 (85 working days).

Objective of the task

The objective of this assignment is to provide technical guidance and expertise in climate change mitigation, specifically focusing on the analysis of mitigation measures, NDC implementation and achievements, development of GHG emission projections, roadmap for NDC3 implementation up to 2030, and stakeholder consultation workshops and outreach activities. The expert will collaborate closely with Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development to support Montenegro's efforts in advancing its climate change mitigation agenda.

Duties

Under the direct supervision of the project manager, and in collaboration with national consultants and stakeholders, the expert will be in charge of the activities that are given in the description of the project task attached to this competition.

Education and experience

Education:

Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in environmental science, climate change, economics, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in climate change mitigation, emissions projections, and NDC tracking, with a focus on developing countries or economies in transition;

Expertise in greenhouse gas inventory methodologies, emissions modeling, and scenario analysis;

In-depth understanding of international climate change agreements, including the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC reporting requirements;

Proven experience in drafting technical reports and contributing to national or international climate change assessments;

Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Language:

Fluency in English; knowledge of the Montenegrin language is an advantage.

How to apply

Applicants should submit:

• Application in the prescribed form (attached to the announcement);
• CV;
• List of references related to relevant experience;
• Confirmation of availability for the estimated time of engagement (attached to the announcement);
• Statement on the veracity of the data (attached to the announcement).

Note for applications of civil servants

Hiring a civil servant is possible only in the case of a very justified short-term engagement of civil servants from: state universities, research institutions and specialized state institutions with unique expertise. For such cases, decisions on the possibility of engagement will be made after the approval of UNDP.

The shortlisted candidate is obliged to provide a letter of approval from the institution in which he is employed, proving that the institution gives consent to the engagement and confirmation that he is no longer employed by the institution in question.

Evaluation of applications

The evaluation of received applications will be carried out by the expert commission of the Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development.

Conclusion of the contract

Once the applications are evaluated by the expert commission of the Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and North Region Development, the Ministry will sign a contract with the selected candidate for the purpose of his/her engagement within the project.

Application submission

The application with complete documentation, in Montenegrin and English, is sent exclusively electronically by April 19, 2024 at 11 AM to the e-mail address andrijanacukovic@gmail.com with copy to kabinet@mepg.gov.me, nikola.tomasevic@mert.gov.me and drobnjakjovana@ymail.com.

The application documents in Montenegrin language can be downloaded at:

https://www.gov.me/clanak/javni-oglas-za-internacionalnog-strucnjaka-za-mitigaciju

The contact person in the Ministry is Andrijana Ćuković, e-mail andrijanacukovic@gmail.com.

Applications that do not meet all the requirements of this announcement will not be taken into consideration.