The Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism is releasing a public announcement for a national expert for mainstreaming youth engagement in climate change issues within the project ‘Development of the Fourth National Communication and the First Biennial Transparency Report of Montenegro to the UNFCCC’.

Background information

The Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism is in the process of preparing the Fourth National Communication (NC4) and the First Transparent Report (1BTR) on Montenegro’s progress and actions related to climate change. The aim of this initiative is to provide a comprehensive and transparent assessment of the country's efforts in addressing climate change, as well as to ensure the integration of gender perspectives throughout the reports and fulfil its obligations to the Convention.

 The expert will be hired under a consulting contract from October 2023 to February 2024 (40 working days).

Objective of the assignment

The objective of hiring a National Expert to integrate and prioritize the concerns, perspectives, and actions of young people in the discourse and decision-making processes related to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, ensuring that youth voices and issues are central to addressing the climate crisis and create a holistic approach that empowers young people to not only contribute to climate solutions but also ensures that their unique concerns and insights are acknowledged and acted upon in the global fight against climate change.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Under the direct supervision of the project manager, the expert will be in charge of the activities given in the terms of reference attached to this announcement.

Education and experience

Education:

• University degree – advanced degree in environmental science, climate change, or a related field

Experience:

• Proven experience and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in training and facilitation
• Strong knowledge of climate change science, climate models, and the potential impacts of climate change on socio-economic sectors
• Familiarity with the national climate change policies, plans, and priorities of Montenegro
• Familiarity with technical documents and terminology
• Excellent analytical, research, and report writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Previous experience working with government agencies, research institutions, or international organizations on similar assignments would be an advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and academia
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop training materials
• Experience in promotion and marketing of training events

Language:

• Fluency in Montenegrin and English with good writing, presentation and communication skills

Further information can be found in the terms of reference attached to the announcement.

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 the applications received will be performed by the expert commission formed by the Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism. The selected candidates will be invited to an interview with the commission. Candidates will be informed in writing about the decision of the commission on the selection of the best candidate.

Contract conclusion

Once the applications are evaluated by the expert commission of the Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism, 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 the complete documentation must be sent electronically until October 11^th, 2023 at 11 AM, in both Montenegrin and English language, to the e-mail address jovana.drobnjak@mepg.gov.me with a copy to kabinet@mepg.gov.me, radovan.bojovic@mepg.gov.me and drobnjakjovana@ymail.com

The application documents in Montenegrin language can be downloaded at:

https://www.gov.me/clanak/javni-oglas-za-nacionalnog-eksperta-za-ukjucivanje-mladih-u-pitanja-klimatskih-promjena

The contact person in the Ministry is Jovana Drobnjak, e-mail jovana.drobnjak@mepg.gov.me and drobnjakjovana@ymail.com

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