Local consultant no. 12/ mia unep / 2016 in the field of within the unep/gef project “enabling activity development of minamata initial assessment in moldova”

Environmental Pollution Prevention Office within the Ministry of Environment announces open consulting assignment to be undertaken by the Local Consultant no. 12/ MIA UNEP / 2016 in the field of within the UNEP/GEF project “Enabling activity Development of Minamata initial assessment in Moldova”
Local consultant is expected to deliver the specific input under the Project component 4: Identification of challenges, needs and opportunities to implement the Minamata Convention on Mercury.


The Project is intended to address priority issues identified in the GEF enabling activity for development of Minamata initial assessment (MIA) in Moldova.
The goal of the MIA development is to protect human health and the environment from the risks posed by the unsound use, management and release of mercury. The objective of the project is ratification and early implementation of the Minamata Convention facilitated by the use of scientific and technical knowledge and tools by national stakeholders in participating countries.
The development of the MIA has five components, each having the clear set of outcomes and outputs.

The proposed consulting services will be delivered under the Project Component 4: Identification of challenges, needs and opportunities to implement the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

Taking into consideration the preliminary research undertaken under project component 1, the assessment undertaken in component 2, and the mercury inventory under project component 3, this project component will assess the challenges, needs and opportunities to implement the Convention on priority sectors. The main output under this project component is a needs assessment and further recommendations to implement the Minamata Convention on Mercury, taking into consideration the role of all key players and their responsibilities, in particular gender concerns and the special needs of vulnerable groups.

Expected Outcome:
Improved understanding of national needs and gaps in mercury management and monitoring enables a better identification of future activities

Activity 4.1: Conduct a national and sectoral assessment on challenges and opportunities to implement the Convention in key priority sectors
Activity 4.2: Develop a report on recommendations to implement the Convention and the set of necessary legal acts for ratification of the Minamata Convention by the Republic of Moldova

Duty Station
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Section/Unit
Environment Pollution Prevention Office within the Ministry of Environment (MoEnv), Republic of Moldova
Duration of Employment
The consultant output for the proposed assignment is expected to be executed within the 5 months period, starting with April 2016. The expected workload is estimated to 40 working days.
Organizational setting:
The consultant shall execute the tasks with regards to this project under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, in cooperation with the other local experts and responsible governmental agencies.
Job Content
The purpose of the consultancy is the estimation of the mercury releases and mercury input and output factors of the sectors identified under 5.1, 5.3 and 5.4 category of the UNEP Toolkit for the period from 2010 to 2014.
The consultant is expected to identify the mercury emission sources in the country and to quantify the mercury releases from the identified sources , in accordance with the UNEP Toolkit for identification and quantification of mercury releases, level II, v 1.3. (category 5.1, 5.3, 5.4)
The Local Consultant’s specific tasks are as follows:


Expected Outputs:
Technical support provided for identification of challenges, needs and opportunities to implement the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

Task 1. Conduct a national and sectoral assessment on challenges and opportunities to implement the Convention in key priority sectors (using the developed roadmap and stakeholder analysis)

Task 2. Develop a report on recommendations to implement the Convention and the set of necessary legal acts for ratification of the Minamata Convention by the Republic of Moldova.

Task 3. Provide specific content based presentation for the thematic workshops and seminars, meetings and field visits coordinated preliminary with EPPO.

K. Qualifications required:
Environmental Pollution Prevention Office shall contract the Local Consultant based on selection procedure.
The Local Consultant shall have the following expertise and competencies:
 University degree in environmental studies (biology, chemistry, environmental management), legal studies, or related sciences//engineering or closely related fields;
 Familiarity with national communications processes under various conventions (UNFCCC, CLRTAP);
 Familiarity with the background and implementation of various international treaties, programs and initiatives applicable to chemicals, including Minamata Convention, Stockholm Convention, Basel Convention, Rotterdam Convention, Montreal Protocol, UNECE LRTAP Convention, CLRTAP POPs Protocol, CLRTAP HMs Protocol, Chemical Weapons Convention, PRTR Protocol, UN ECE Industrial Accidents Convention, ILO Conventions No. 170 and 174, GHS and others;
 At least 5 years of relevant field-based experience,
 Previous experience in preparation of studies, reviews, sectoral recommendations will be an asset;
 Knowledge of Moldovan environmental and chemicals issues, including priority environmental problems and issues and environmental management system (could be an advantage);
 Experience in working with central and local public authorities;
 Excellent proficiency in English, Russian and Romanian;
 Experience in implementation of other environmental projects and working in team;
 Good analytical and writing skills.

The terms of reference will be presented upon request, sent to the address info@eppo.md with reference no. 12 / MIA UNEP / 2016.
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- CV updated
- Financial offer, which includes daily rate (all taxes and charges included)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
Deadline for submitting application – April 7, 2016, at tatiana.tugui@eppo.md
Additional information can be obtained at telephone number (+373 22) 222 -542.