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National Feasibility Study Consultant on Mitigation, Adaptation and Socio-economic aspects

Baku

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Baku
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Economics
    • Environment
    • Scientist and Researcher
    • Climate Change
    • FEAZE
  • Closing Date: Closed

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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Organizational Setting\:

FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Azerbaijan


Reports to\:

Mr. Bariz Mehdiyev, Assistant to the Head of Office


Technical Focus\:


The GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support project GCP/AZE/012/GCR – “Strengthening country capacities for NDC implementation in the Agriculture and LULUCF Sectors and supporting the identification of potential Direct access Entities from different sectors relevant for the implementation of the Country Work Programme in Azerbaijan" aims at providing Government of Azerbaijan with the sector specific knowledge and information, as well as a detailed analysis on the feasibility of practical technology solutions to facilitate implementation of NDCs in the Agriculture and LULUCF Sectors.

In this context, under the overall supervision of the Head of FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Azerbaijan, direct supervision of the Assistant of FAO Representative, and the technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer and in close cooperation with the NDA of Azerbaijan, REU GCF Advisor, and other national and international consultants, the national consultant will be working closely with an International Consultant (s) on the preparation of a Feasibility Study of the prioritized climate technologies to evaluate its feasibility and practical possibility in terms of widespread deployment for mitigation and adaption in agriculture/LULUCF sectors.

In light of the above, the National consultant shall assist the International consultant in the development of the Feasibility Study Report, containing a detailed technical analyses/assessment of the prioritized climate technologies for mitigation and adaption in agriculture/LULUCF sectors, including the following relevant information\: (i). Roadmap for the implementation of the prioritized technologies for compliance with Azerbaijan’s NDC; (ii). Enabling environments to remove the potential barriers and risks for the implementation of the prioritized technologies; (iii). Analysis of environmental, social and gender co-benefits resulting from the implementation of the prioritized technologies for the fulfilment of Azerbaijan’s NDCs in the Agriculture and LULUCF sectors.

Tasks and responsibilities\:
  • Assist the International Consultant in drafting relevant design, methodology and tools to undertake feasibility study of the prioritized technologies; and availing the required information and data as requested by the international Consultant for the purpose of the assignment
  • Undertake necessary consultations with relevant government agencies, stakeholders and experts to obtain comments/suggestions and incorporate these comments into the feasibility study
  • In support of the International Consultant, contribute to the preparation of the draft feasibility report, for the proposed technologies for mitigation and adaption in agriculture/LULUCF sectors, outlining climate change driven problem, adaptation/mitigation options analysis and suggested solutions, barriers to suggested solutions and measures to overcome barriers; costing of suggested activities and cost-benefit analysis
  • Undertake technical feasibility, socio-economic and environmental sustainability analysis, to ensure that technical proposals are evidence-based and have all necessary references to underline potential sustainable development co-benefits resulting from the implementation of the prioritized technologies for adaptation and mitigation in agriculture/LULUCF sectors
  • Support the Lead Consultant in finalizing the overall report, containing a comprehensive analyses/assessment of the prioritized climate technology solutions for mitigation and adaption in agriculture/LULUCF sectors
  • Contribute/participate during the stakeholder consultation workshops and training
  • Carry out any other tasks relevant to this assignment as requested by the LTO
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements\:
  • Advanced University Degree (MSc or higher) in Environmental Management, Agriculture, Climate Change Studies, Sustainable Development or other relevant field;
  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in conducting feasibility studies for environmental management-related projects. International experience will be an advantage.
  • Writing and communication skills in Azerbaijani;
  • Working knowledge of English
  • National of Azerbaijan
FAO Core Competencies\:
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Ability to work in close collaboration with a group of national and international experts, to meet strict deadlines and plan the work according to priorities;
  • Excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and work as part of an online team;
  • Ability to be flexible and respond to changes as part of the review and feedback process;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant environmental and sustainable development issues
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Sound technical knowledge about approach and methodologies on social, environmental, economic analysis of climate change related feasibilities studies
  • Strong analytical and strategic skills, particularly applied to climate change vulnerability assessments and the development of adaptation/mitigation strategies;
  • Excellent knowledge and regular use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and any statistical tools
  • Completes tasks in a timely, cost-effective way and/or escalated properly


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    Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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