SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY, UNDP Tanzania

SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY
TO DEVELOP CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM FINANCING MODEL (CDM)
The UNDP Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Capacity development project for sub-Saharan Africa is implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. Phase I of the project successfully established the basic pre-conditions necessary for carbon finance to develop in participating countries to different levels and ended in June 2009. Phase II builds on these pre-conditions to, first, permit the participating countries to focus on particular sectors or stakeholders considered to be of strategic priorities by the host governments; and secondly, to place greater emphasis on translating capacity building efforts into the development of CDM project pipelines in the host countries.

Some of the Duties and Responsibilities include:
 Identify financing gaps, challenges and opportunities in the CDM sector in Tanzania, Financial opportunities and possible financial sources for CDM project in Tanzania
 Identify and establish CDM Financing model that will be used to facilitate investment in the CDM sector in Tanzania
 Develop criteria and conditions for beneficiaries of the proposed CDM supporting financial model and propose a best way to disseminate the model to the stakeholders, including financiers and project proponents.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
 A MSc. Degree in Environment Sciences and/or Post-graduate Degree in a relevant subjects such as Economics and/or Financial Analysis with good understanding of Climate Change aspects, specifically Mechanisms under Carbon Finance (CDM). A minimum of 7 years demonstrable experience preferably in the Financial Sector, Climate Change and Environment, Carbon Finance (CDM), Industrial, with a proven ability to work in an independent manner. Prior experience of working with United Nations is desirable but not essential.
 Demonstrable understanding and appreciation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol as well as solid knowledge of climate change issues, principally mitigation measures and the Clean Development Mechanism, is desirable. However, demonstrable in-depth knowledge of carbon-related sectors, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and waste management, is equally valued. Knowledge of the key Tanzanian stakeholders in the fields of CDM, carbon finance and carbon-related sectors, including links with relevant Ministries, the climate change government focal point, utilities, NGOs, academic institutions and private sector actors, is highly desirable. Full computer literacy and fluency in English both written and spoken are essential.

Type of Contract:Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 22 days

Application Mode:
Qualified persons should forward applications with currently written CVs, Certificates and Testimonials to: Development Support Services Unit, UNDP, P.O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam, latest by 08th October, 2010. The Post Title should be indicated on the envelope. Applicants are strongly advised to visit our Website www.tz.undp.org for detailed Terms of Reference before attempting to apply. Applications sent through e-mail will not be accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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