Result of ServiceThis consultancy aims to contribute to the implementation of the GCF Readiness project \"Advancing a Regional Approach to the Green Hydrogen Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean\" for the Plurinational State of Bolivia, by contributing to the creation of an interinstitutional working group to foster enabling conditions for a robust ecosystem of green hydrogen in the country. Output 1. Relevant country stakeholders have established adequate capacity, systems and networks to collaborate in the planning, programming and implementation of GCF-funded activities (outcome 1.3). The consultant will contribute to the work of the national interinstitutional working group on hydrogen and liaise with the relevant national actors (which may include executing entities, civil society organizations and the private sector), including women and local community groups, to strengthen the working group. The consultant is expected to prepare the documentation needed for the successful delivery of the meetings and be in constant communication with the leading entities of the government. The consultant is expected to handle the national inter-institutional working group to engage regionally with the other members of the Readiness project. Activity 1.1 (1.3.A.1). Establish or strengthen national inter-institutional working groups on the hydrogen economy in the country. All activities will be delivered in agreement with the national counterpart. Activity 1.1.1. Plan and support the delivery of the required meetings (virtually or in person) to create and deploy the inter-institutional working group. This includes developing and providing comprehensive materials and information to ensure all participants have a clear understanding of the group’s objectives, scope, organizational structure, and governance framework. Activity 1.2 (1.3.A.2). Conduct stakeholder engagement activities in the country to develop a strategic action plan for the national inter-institutional working groups. Activity 1.2.1. Conduct a technical analysis of Bolivia’s needs to promote the green hydrogen economy, ensuring alignment with the national strategy and roadmap. This analysis should include the operationalization of the action lines outlined in these policy instruments. Activity 1.2.2. Plan and deliver three meetings for the development of a work plan for green hydrogen by preparing the necessary support documents and engaging with all relevant actors. Activity 1.2.3. Prepare a strategic action plan for green hydrogen based on the stakeholders' analysis, project identification and national goals. Output 2. Develop or enhance strategic frameworks to address policy gaps, improve sectoral expertise, and enhance enabling environments (Outcome 2.2). Activity 2.1. Support the delivery of a proposed adoption path of the regional certification scheme to be developed by the project, providing technical input and promoting government participation. Output 3. An increase in the number of quality project concept notes developed and submitted (Outcome 4.1). Activity 3.1. Support the development of the concept note to be developed by the project based on the results of the prefeasibility study delivered by the consultancy firm, including the engagement with key private stakeholders and financial institutions. Output 4. Best practices with respect to institutional capacity building and coordination, direct access, and pipeline development are developed and disseminated to strengthen engagement by NDAs, DAEs, and delivery partners with the GCF (Outcome 5.1.) Activity 4.1. Support the delivery of the training courses to be developed by the project, promoting the participation of the most relevant stakeholders, including indigenous people, gender and vulnerable groups. Activity 4.2. Support the development of the communication campaign to be developed by the project, providing technical input to the relevant topics and the key messages. Deliverable Product No. 1: A report of two (2) meetings held with relevant actors in the country for the creation and deployment of the inter-institutional working group, that includes the objectives, attendees' information (separated by gender and affiliation), presentations made, and agreements reached. The consultant will be responsible for organizing the workshop, creating its content, and coordinating with the project manager to carry out the required procurement processes (Activity 1.1.1). Product No. 2: A report with (i) a technical analysis of Bolivia’s needs to promote the green hydrogen economy, aligned with the national strategy and roadmap, including the operationalization of the action lines outlined in these policy instruments, and with (ii) a description of the three (03) meetings held with the national inter-institutional working group and other key stakeholders to develop a strategic action plan for green hydrogen, including commitments, agreements and materials (documents, presentations, etc.) (Activities 1.2.1 and 1.2.2). Product No. 3: A strategic action plan for the national inter-institutional working group, including (i) short, medium and long-term activities, (ii) recommendations about the gender, indigenous and vulnerable groups approach, and (iii) the regional coordination strategy (Activity 1.2.3). Product No. 4: A technical report on the impact of the GCF Readiness project in terms of the technical advice provided by the consultant on the regulatory needs of the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy; the development of a roadmap for the Plurinational State of Bolivia by the implementation partner of the GCF Readiness project to adopt the regional certification scheme; the prefeasibility study developed by a consultancy firm; the training courses imparted by the implementation partner of the GCF Readiness project for capacity building, and the communication campaign developed by a consultancy firm. The report should consider whether the expected results of the project were achieved and identify challenges and barriers that hindered their achievement (Activities 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 4.2). Specific tasks and responsibilities Under the direct supervision of UNEP’s Programme Management Officer for Energy Efficiency of the Climate Change Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the consultant shall perform the following activities: • Conduct interviews or generate the necessary information for the development of the creation and deployment of the inter-institutional working group. • Create, promote and maintain relationships with the national public, private and civil society actors for their involvement in the project. Actively seek feedback from all sectors on the proposals to be created. • Organise the logistics and content of the meetings, with special attention to the appropriate involvement of all participants, considering the final objective of creating and deploying of the inter-institutional working group and developing the strategic action plan. • Attend to the needs of the national authorities and provide technical advice when required, ensuring their active involvement in the products delivered in the consultancy. • Attend meetings, calls, and guidelines provided by the Project Manager, the National Designated Authority (NDA) to the GCF and the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energies of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, and the project's regional coordination team. • Attend and collaborate with the coordination process for the strengthening of civil society and private sector initiatives. • Encourage the participation and exchange of experiences and knowledge of government authorities, civil society and the private sector, promoting leadership on issues in which they have progress. • Develop and provide comprehensive materials and information to ensure all participants of the working group have a clear understanding of the group’s objectives, scope, organizational structure, and governance framework. Work LocationHOME BASED Expected duration9 MONTHS Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). The green hydrogen generation technical potential in Latin America and the Caribbean is significant, estimated at 1,114 EJ of green hydrogen produced at a cost under USD 1.5/kg by 2050. Therefore, green hydrogen can be produced using the clean and renewable energy sources available in the region. Beyond the potential for its production, using hydrogen as an energy source can also result in a myriad of benefits for the region. The transport sector is the highest consumer of fossil fuels and the leading source of fossil-fuel-related Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions (15% of all regional GHG emissions in 2018). Diesel and gasoline are the main fuels used in transport, accounting for 83% of the total energy use. Hydrogen can be used for all transportation electrification, fuel cell electric cars, trucks, buses, forklifts, ferries and ships, and aircraft. Globally, some 8,000 fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) were sold in 2020. The project \"Advancing a Regional Approach to the Green Hydrogen Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean\" aims to create the right conditions to promote the hydrogen economy through the exchange of experiences at a regional level, ending with the preparation of i) national strategic planning and ii) funding proposals that could be submitted to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and other international financial sources. This project is being implemented in 7 countries in parallel. In this sense, it is required to hire a Hydrogen Specialist consultant for the Plurinational State of Bolivia to develop the results, as explained below. This position is home-based. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energies of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The consultant will be supervised by the UNEP Programme Management Officer for Energy Efficiency for Latin America and the Caribbean. Qualifications/special skillsACADEMIC: ● Bachelor's degree in engineering, public policy, economics, energy, transport, urban planning, or a closely related field is required. ● Master's degree in a relevant field in engineering, energy, transport, public policy or a closely related field is desirable. PROFESSIONAL: ● Five (5) years of relevant work experience related to energy, transport, climate change, environmental policy and/or infrastructure projects or policies is required. ● Experience in working and collaborating as an international consultant in energy or transport sectors is desirable. ● Experience in renewable energy or decarbonization projects in Latin America is desirable. ● Experience in the public sector is desirable. ● Knowledge of green hydrogen is desirable. LANGUAGE: ● Fluency in Spanish is required. ● Fluency in English is desirable. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards. • Mature judgment and initiative. • Absolute commitment to confidentiality. • Ability to work independently and under pressure; take the initiative to judge priorities and organize work accordingly. • Intermediate knowledge and ability to use the set of standard applications (MS Office) is desirable. • Strong interpersonal skills and highly developed cultural sensitivity to communicate with all levels of staff and external clients, both orally and in writing. • Excellent organizational skills, ability to perform multiple tasks and attention to detail, initiative and independence. • Ability to innovate, combining methodological approaches and data from various levels and disciplines including economics, finance, development, and mitigation. COMPETENCIES: PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. TEAMWORK: ● Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: ● Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. LanguagesNot available. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.