Result of ServiceThe result of services is to support the Mitigation Branch and UNEP India Office in its efforts to accelerate investment and knowledge of district cooling in India and support government of India, state governments, public sector undertakings, cities, private players, academia and industry to accelerate uptake of district cooling technology; researching and providing inputs to knowledge products on sustainable cooling technologies, refrigerants and clean and efficient district cooling; supporting partner coordination and engagement; supporting event organisation; research for funding proposals; mapping partner and city activities on district cooling and collating relevant research; preparing outreach and communications on sustainable cooling and district cooling. Work LocationNew Delhi Expected duration12 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe junior consultant is needed to perform tasks of a technical, organizational and analytical nature, as part of the Cities Unit of the Mitigation Branch, Climate Change Division, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Specifically, a consultant is needed to technically support UNEP projects in India on scaling-up district cooling as part of a comprehensive approach to cooling in buildings and under the framework of the Cool Coalition. The position will require significant liaison with UNEP Asia-Pacific Office, UNEP Paris office and UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. The consultant will be home-based in New Delhi. The Cool Coalition is a global multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors from government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia, and civil society groups to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy, and joint action towards a rapid global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling and heat resilience. The Secretariat of the Cool Coalition is based in UNEP. The junior consultant’s assignment is to provide research support, technical expertise, and organizational support for the development, establishment and dissemination of knowledge and best practices for district cooling in India and globally in close collaboration with knowledge and expertise under UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. This has as objective to support the government of India in accelerating the market and knowledge sharing for energy efficient and climate friendly District Cooling Systems. The consultant will provide inputs into knowledge products, tools, training materials, policy recommendations, communication pieces and demonstration projects. The junior consultant will organize capacity building and coordinate with relevant local and international stakeholders to ensure high quality of outputs, support matchmaking of projects with partners and financiers to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The junior consultant will ensure timely delivery of work packages, outputs, and deliverables as outlined in the project work plan. Qualifications/special skillsThe consultant should have post graduate qualifications in architecture, building science, energy engineering, thermal engineering/heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), engineering/energy management, economics, law, environmental studies, or equivalent expertise. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of three years in a relevant field of work, preferably with a focus on cooling, energy, renewables, refrigerants, buildings, and urban design. Expertise in technology, financing, policy and regulatory frameworks related to district cooling is an advantage. Experience in engaging multiple stakeholders in project development and partnership building is essential. Experience in working with ministries of Government of India, state governments of India, public sector undertakings, cities and international organisations is an asset. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. 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.