Date:  National Expert

​Requisition ID: 5069 
Grade: SB5 - Local Professional (Mid-Level & Senior) 
Country: Brazil 
Duty Station: Brasilia 
Category: National Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Application deadline: 18-Feb-2025, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible. 
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

The Stage 2 of the PBH is underway and is scheduled for completion in December 2025. It focuses on actions aimed at phasing out 464.06 ODP tons of HCFCs through industrial conversion activities, technical assistance, capacity building and regulatory actions in the PU foam manufacturing and refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) manufacturing and services sectors. In 2020, the country achieved a 39.3% reduction in HCFC consumption compared to the baseline by banning the import of HCFC-141b for the PU foam manufacturing sector, and in 2021, it achieved a 51.6% reduction.

The Stage 3 was approved at the 94th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the MLF in May 2024, and is set to be in effect from 2024 to 2031. Its goal is to support actions to eliminate HCFC consumption by 67.5% by 2025 and 100% by 2030.

Table 1:

* Baseline: average consumption of HCFCs for the years 2009 and 2010, equivalent to 1,327.3 t PDO

** Allowed up to 2.5% of the baseline in the period from 1 January 2030 to 1 January 2040, only for use in the sectors defined in Article 5(8)(e)(i) of the Montreal Protocol, in accordance with IBAMA Normative Instruction No 20 of 16 December 2022.

Rationale

In the context of PBH Stage 3, components 4 and 5, the Project for the Services Sector: Training and Capacity Building for the Safe Handling of Refrigerants and Technical Assistance for the Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Sector, coordinated by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MMA) and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), aims to focus on the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices to eliminate HCFC consumption and avoid the transitional use of high-GWP refrigerants in the commercial and industrial refrigeration services sector and residential air conditioning in Brazil. The implementation of the project's activities will result in the elimination of 1,484.59 ODP tons (81.65 PDO) of HCFC-22 consumption by 2030.

Furthermore, UNIDO will be one of those responsible for implementing activities related to the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which was approved in 2016 and subsequently enacted by the Brazilian government, through Decree 11.666, of August 24, 2023. The Amendment establishes the commitment of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol to gradually reduce the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), with the aim of mitigating the impacts on global warming by replacing HFCs with more environmentally friendly alternatives. The amendment establishes schedules and defines specific targets for reducing HFC consumption, according to the group to which the country belongs. In accordance with the Kigali Amendment, Brazil has pledged to freeze the consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in 2024, basing this commitment on the average consumption between 2020 and 2022. Moreover, the country has pledged to reduce its consumption by 10% in 2029, 30% in 2035, 50% in 2040, and 80% in 2045.

In achieving these objectives, UNIDO must have a specialized technical team to provide technical and logistical support for the defined activities in accordance with the established annual work plans.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in close cooperation with the Project Team, the Local Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the technical activities foreseen in Components 4 and 5 of the General Strategy of the Brazilian HCFC Phase-out Programme (PBH) - Stage III and the activities related to the elaboration and implementation of the Kigali Amendment in Brazil.

Specifically, the Local Specialist will perform the following duties:

MAIN DUTIES

• Provide technical assistance for the implementation of Components 4 and 5 of Phase III of the PBH, as provided for in the Project Document.
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of the General Strategy for the Implementation of the Kigali Amendment in Brazil, in the proposal of new projects and documents to be submitted to the donor fund under Phase I of the KIP.
• Supervise and analyze materials related to the safe and appropriate handling of HCFCs and alternative refrigerants, as well as monitor activities at all stages of implementation, as provided for in the Project Document.
• Identify and evaluate the dissemination of technical documentation, with a focus on HCFCs and alternative refrigerants.
• Supervise the implementation of all technical activities of the Project at each stage, in accordance with the specifications described in the project document.
• Supervise and analyze the technical products presented by the beneficiaries, consultants, partners, or contracted companies.
• Prepare periodic reports, updates, articles and presentations, extracting/summarizing statistics.
• Organize, in collaboration with the relevant parties, seminars, workshops and development courses, as well as the training and development of professionals related to the project activities.
• Provide background information and information on the project.
• Provide subsidies related to the work performed and supervise meetings with the project team, as well as the creation and dissemination of knowledge.
• Follow up on pending issues and follow up with other offices on deadlines.
• Perform technical monitoring and evaluation tasks.
• Prepare progress reports, project reviews and other necessary documents in collaboration with the Brazilian Government and other cooperation agencies involved in the implementation of Projects under the Brazilian HCFC Phase-Out Programme (PBH) and actions related to the Kigali Amendment.
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative administrative and technical reports for the evaluation and monitoring of activities; ensure the achievement of the results of the Annual Project Work Plan; assist in responding to internal and external audits of the Technical Cooperation Project.
• Implement Project-related activities in accordance with UNIDO rules and regulations.
• Prepare proposed Terms of Reference (TORs) and monitor the processes of contracting national/international consultants, purchasing equipment and providing services.
• Monitor the technical execution of project activities, including the completion of project results; manage contracts, agreements and contacts with partners (beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the projects), ensuring that planned activities are executed according to schedule; provide weekly file updates, ensuring that the team has the necessary documentation; participate in annual tripartite meetings, project monitoring and evaluation visits with the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC); handle routine correspondence, both local and international.
• Work on the preparation and confirmation of the agenda for meetings/missions/technical seminars/technical visits (virtual and in-person), definition of participants, scope of the mission, support in the preparation of technical documents necessary for carrying out field missions and participate effectively.
• Develop and implement mid-term and final evaluation exercises for the technical cooperation project.
• Perform other tasks required in the context of the objectives, duties, activities, and responsibilities of the roles of Project Manager (PM) and National Project Coordinator (NPC).

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in economics, engineering, sciences, agro-industries, environment, business administration, or other relevant discipline is required. Specialisation in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sectors is desirable. 
 

In line with paragraph 28 of the UNIDO ISA framework, a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience would be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. 
 

Technical and Functional Experience:

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in maintenance, manufacturing, assembly and/or research of refrigeration or air conditioning systems.
• Professional and/or research experience on frigorific fluids used in refrigeration and air- conditioning (HCFCs, HFCs, HFOs natural fluids and mixtures) is desirable.
• Experience in the implementation of actions of environmental quality, chemical safety, and labor safety in the industrial sector is desirable.
• Experience in the implementation of international cooperation projects or related areas is desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese is required. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, particularly Spanish, is desirable.

Managerial competencies (as applicable):

• Strategy and direction
• Managing people and performance
• Judgement and decision making
• Conflict resolution

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND VALUES

Core values:

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Core competencies:

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients - Team orientation/Client orientation. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal.
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org

NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.

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