Mitigation Specialist

The LECB PHL Project requires the services of an Individual Consultant referred herein as “Consultant” to assist the CCC in its development/formulation of the National Climate Change Mitigation Framework Strategy (NCCMFS). The Consultant is expected to undertake, at the very least, the following major tasks in the development of the Strategy:

Environmental Scanning. This activity can be useful particularly in understanding the objectives or benefits of developing the Strategy. It involves, among others, the gathering, collation and assessment of policies, strategies, plans and programs, best practices of NGAs/institutions and private sector activities in the agriculture, waste, industry, transport, forestry and energy (AWIT-FE) sectors that are related to climate change mitigation. The Consultant may also look into the documents discussed in the previous section for reference, e. g. NFSCC and NCCAP.

Visioning Activity. Stakeholders recommended the conduct of a Visioning Workshop to define not only the sectoral but also the national mid- to long-term goals of the Government on climate change mitigation. Vision statements provide a clear set of directions and expectations within which the entire Strategy can be framed. They must be not only aspirational and inspirational but also measurable. A quantified vision statement provides a clear focus for the Strategy by including a measurable outcome, a targeted output and a timeframe. The use of visioning tools may be looked into and considered, e. g. macro-economic modeling tool such as the Threshold 21 (T21), vision-reality gap tools, and goal-achievement matrix (GAM).

Strategy Setting or Formulation. Specific strategies shall be developed for each of the AWIT-FE sectors. Taking off from the result of the visioning activity, the objectives of the strategy and the goals or the changes that are necessary to attain the objectives are set or developed. The desk study conducted by the Chief Technical Adviser on the Proposed Philippine Climate Change Mitigation Strategy may be considered as reference for this activity.

Evaluation and Selection of Strategy Options. Each sectoral strategies shall be evaluated or analyzed for, among others, their in-depth economic analysis of climate change impacts, and of cost benefit analysis of alternative policy and mitigation/adaptation options, directed towards promoting socio-economic growth and greenhouse gas reductions. The conduct of a SWOT analysis or other applicable tools to evaluate and select the options may be considered.

Action Plans. Each strategy should have an action plan detailing how the strategy objectives will be reached or achieved. It includes the identification of stakeholders (who), the assignment of responsibilities (what) and timeframe (when) to reach the strategic goals.

Institutional Strengthening. A needs assessment may have to be conducted and a capacity building program developed for relevant stakeholders on the policy options/strategies on climate change mitigation and to strengthen national and local institutions to work on or implement the said strategies.

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. Key performance indicators to track and monitor the implementation of the different aspects or elements of the NFSCCM will be set. A monitoring and evaluation system (e. g. UNDP’s Result-Based Management System) on the implementation of the action plans will be developed. Impacts of each strategy will be assessed against results-based indicators and impact criteria. The commitment of the Philippine Government in the UNFCCC negotiations on climate change mitigations (e. g. target date for submitting NAMAs options) should be considered. It should also include on what basis and when will the Strategy be reviewed and revised, if necessary.

Launching of the Strategy. The conduct of iterative meetings and/or focused group discussions at the local and national level on the above major tasks may have to be conducted in order to ensure that stakeholders’ inputs are taken into consideration in the Strategy development process. Thereafter, a program and action plan should be developed to launch or present to the public or nation-wide the NFSCCM.

Competencies

Corporate competencies

* Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
* Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
Functional and technical competencies

* Strong knowledge of the latest theories and concepts in urban development and sustainable cities in the Philippines and broader region;
* Strong analytical and research skills;
* Familiarity with current actors working on urban development challenges in the Philippines;
* Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with different stakeholders;
* Excellent in oral and written communication; have skills to write independent reports, documents, maintain systems and procedures in administering programs.

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