TvojCO2.ba platform partnership expert (NPSA, short-term)

Location : BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Application Deadline : 29-Jun-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Type of Contract : Individual Contract

Post Level : National Consultant

Languages Required : English

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Please note that the person selected for this position will be offered a contract with UNDP under its National Personnel Services Agreement (N-PSA) modality. More information about the N-PSA is available here [link to the N-PSA POPP https://bit.ly/3gaGFud).

The effects of climate change, such as floods, fires, droughts, and air pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels in households and industry are among the leading environmental problems in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As part of overall climate action, UNDP Accelerator Lab in Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP’s “innovation engine”, has developed the first local carbon footprint calculator available on www.tvojco2.ba.This CO2 calculator aims to provide citizens and businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the opportunity to assess their impact on the climate and the environment in an informative and interactive way by calculating their own carbon footprint over the course of one year.

Eager to go a step further and enable individuals and businesses to offset their carbon footprint by directly investing financial and non-financial resources in various greening activities, such as afforestation or energy efficiency measures, additional platform features are in development. One of the new features of the TvojCO2 platform is an online marketplace for carbon footprint offsetting products and services. Individuals and companies will have an option to choose to buy from a selection of different trees, each absorbing about one tone of CO2 over 40 years. In addition to trees, users will have a chance to invest in other natural solutions for reducing GHG emissions.

The platform's marketplace will host vendors of the products and services that will enable users to offset their carbon footprint. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UNDP Accelerator Lab, the TvojCO2 Platform Partnership Expert will conduct a mapping of potential vendors of products and services suitable for CO2 offsetting that have not been previously engaged by our team in the platform, regularly update the partnership database, establish initial contact with the vendors and their respective local governments, organize meetings with representatives of potential vendors, municipalities/cities and members of the AccLab team, and support vendors in creating their online presence at the marketplace. The TvojCO2 Platform Partnership Expert will also be responsible for advising the UNDP Accelerator Lab on the platform updates in terms of a more efficient and user-friendly interface based on vendors' feedback and support the team in conducting risk assessments for new vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:

a. Provide efficient support in establishing partnerships with new vendors (public communal service providers, plant nurseries, etc.) of the TvojCo2 offsetting digital marketplace which includes mapping, establishing contacts and supporting partnerships processes with vendors (companies, utilities, civil society organizations, etc.), and have continuous communication with vendors and representatives of relevant municipalities/cities, as requested by the UNDP staff.

b. Serve as the first point of contact for vendors seeking technical assistance over the use of TvojCO2 digital marketplace. The expert’s responsibility is to walk the user through the interface, provide instructions on how to properly use the system and resolve any potential problem with the user experience, direct unresolved issues to the UNDP Accelerator Lab team and provide follow-up and update the users upon their resolution. Proactively seek and communicate opportunities for the system improvements and fine-tuning.

c. Support the Accelerator Lab team in conducting risk assessments for all new partners at the platform with appropriate data collection, liaison with the vendors and documentation overview. When required, the expert is to provide assistance to the Lab team also in the partnership formalization process with the vendors.

The expected timeframe for the assignment is 1 July to 31 December 2021, with the estimated level of effort of 30 expert days. The entire assignment will be delivered in local language.

Specific outputs in relation to this task are as follows:

• Establish initial contact with at least 10 new vendors and their respective local government, especially in case of public companies; and organize meetings with representatives of potential vendors, local governments, and member of the AccLab team to initiate the partnership by September 2021.
• Provide support in the vendor's introduction and usage of the TvojCO2 Marketplace interface.
• Have regular communications with the partners/vendors.
• Advise the UNDP Accelerator lab on the needed platform updates regarding a more efficient and user-friendly interface based on the vendors' and customers’ feedback.
• Support the partnership formulation and formalization process.

The Consultant is expected to deliver monthly progress reports with time sheets indicating the fulfilment/progress of requested tasks/activities. Payments will be made on a monthly basis, only upon confirmation of the UNDP on delivery of tasks in a satisfactory manner. In order to fulfill the required tasks, the estimated number of days to be invested by the Consultant is up to 30 expert days until the end of the assignment, with approximately 5 working days per month. Field visits and travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina are envisaged.

Institutional Arrangement

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Competencies

Corporate competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
• Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;

Functional competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Communication and diplomatic skills
• Ability to work in a team;
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations
• Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities
• Excellent presentation skills

Required Skills and Experience

• Min. Academic Education
• BA in science, environmental studies or social studies.
• Min. years of relevant Work experience
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Proven practical experience in using a web-based platform, excel databases, and mapping tools.
• Proven practical experience in organizing and facilitating meetings with various partners and stakeholder
• Experience in working with UNDP will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of local governance and public utilities system in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Direct experience is an asset.

Languages

• Official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina