Result of Service• Successful piloting of the A6.4 SD tool on a 40 MW bagasse-based cogeneration plant for electricity generation for grid supply at the Kafue Sugar project in Zambia. • Report on activities and lessons learned from the implementation of the A6.4 SD tool on a 40 MW bagasse-based cogeneration plant for electricity generation for grid supply at the Kafue Sugar project in Zambia. Work LocationZambia (anywhere in the country) Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesAt its 14th meeting, the Supervisory Body of the Paris Agreement’s A6.4 mechanism adopted the Sustainable Development tool (A6.4 SD tool). This decision marks a major milestone in the operationalization of the mechanism and on the road to high-integrity international carbon markets promoting sustainable development while at the same time keeping the do-no-harm principle. In this context, the Sustainable Development Initiative for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (SDI) project requires a local consultant to work on Workstream 2 of the project’s activities “SDG tool piloting and uptake”. More specifically on the following project’s activities and deliverables: Activities: • Piloting of frameworks and/or approaches in partner countries • Preparation of report with best practices and lessons learnt Deliverables: • 1-2 pilots conducted with partner countries • Report (20-40 pages) drawing on lessons and findings through pilot activities This consultancy will specifically oversee the application of the A6.4 SD tool on a 40 MW bagasse-based cogeneration plant for electricity generation for grid supply at the Kafue Sugar project in Zambia. This will include the use and completion of the following forms, together with any other relevant guidance documentation necessary for the completion of the piloting: 1. A6.4-FORM-AC-015: Environmental and Social Safeguards Risk Assessment Form. 2. A6.4-FORM-AC-016: Environmental and Social Management Plan Form. 3. A6.4-FORM-AC-017: Sustainable Development Impact Form. The consultancy will also include the delivery of an interim and a final report (incl. a Power Point presentation) on the activities and the lessons learned derived from the implementation of the piloting. Objectives: Piloting the A6.4 SD tool on one carbon market project in Zambia. This will include the use and completion of designated forms, together with any other relevant guidance documentation necessary for the completion of the piloting. Output expectations: • Initial meeting with UNEP CCC for workplan development and alignment. • A short evaluation of the use of the A6.4 SD tool on the designated project, and workplan for implementation. • Use and completion of the forms: o A6.4-FORM-AC-015: Environmental and Social Standards Risk Assessment Form. o A6.4-FORM-AC-016: Environmental and Social Management Plan Form. o A6.4-FORM-AC-017: Sustainable development impact assessment form. • Completion of any other relevant guidance documentation necessary for the piloting. • Interim report and power point presentation on activities and lessons learned. • Final report on activities and lessons learned from the implementation of the A6.4 SD tool on the designated project. • Final power point presentation and availability to present results and lessons learned. Performance indicators o The outputs described above, and in accordance with sections 1.1 – 1.4 and 2.3 of the present document, must be completed satisfactorily, in a timely manner, and to a high standard of quality. o Close communication with stakeholders, i.e. the designated project’s relevant personnel and local communities, UNEP CCC focal point(s), relevant Zambian government officials (if required), and other relevant project partners (if required). A short evaluation of the use of the A6.4 SD tool on the designated project, and workplan for implementation. • Brief evaluation of the carbon project’s capacity to apply the A6.4 SD tool on its activities. This evaluation should include an analysis of the project’s status quo, an analysis of any potential challenges and barriers (e.g. data gaps, etc.), and a work plan for implementation. Use and completion of the A6.4 SD tool forms. Completion of the following forms in full and when applicable. Detailed activities are contained in the forms’ instructions and will include (but are not limited to): A6.4-FORM-AC-015: Environmental and Social Standards Risk Assessment Form. • The consultant will conduct a risk assessment by completing this form to identify potential negative environmental and social impacts arising from the implementation, operation and, if applicable, dismantling of the carbon project. • Activities include the completion of the Summary of Outcomes section, as well as the sections corresponding to each of the environmental and social safeguards elements (elements). I.e. each element will contain element level questions (ELQ) and additional guiding questions (AGQ), which should be completed when relevant and to the extent possible. A6.4-FORM-AC-016: Environmental and Social Management Plan Form. • The consultant will input, using the form’s structure, the carbon project’s environmental and social management plan intended to avoid, minimize and mitigate potential negative impacts and risks identified as part of A6.4-FORM-AC-015. • This includes completing the following sections of the form: Environment safeguards elements, social safeguards elements, and monitoring of indicators. • A6.4-FORM-AC-017: Sustainable development impact assessment form. • The consultant, in collaboration with the carbon project’s personnel and other relevant stakeholders, will identify positive and negative impacts of the project on sustainable development in Zambia by considering Zambia’s sustainable development objectives and priorities and SDG’s. • The consultant, in collaboration with the carbon project’s personnel and other relevant stakeholders, will establish activity-level / project-level sustainable development indicators for each identified SDG impact. Report on activities and lessons learned from the implementation of the A6.4 SD tool on the designated project. A final report of activities that contains a summary of the implementation of the A6.4 SD tool in the carbon project, as well as lessons learned from this process that can serve as an input to other project developers and activity participants, as well as to decision makers and policy designers to improve the A6.4 SD tool. The consultant/individual contractor will report to Miriam Hinostroza – UNEP Programme Officer. Her performance will be evaluated by Brian Oronoz, Lakshmi Bhamidipati and Karen Olsen. Qualifications/special skills• Academic: Advanced degree in environmental engineering, agriculture, environmental management, natural resources economics, or a related field. • Professional Experience required: Minimum 3 years of experience in carbon markets or sustainable development impact assessment (incl. methodology development, MRV and sustainable development), and at least 1 year of experience relevant Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and international carbon markets. Desirable: Experience as an auditor or validation and verification body (VVB) using the CDM SD-Tool and/or other VCM sustainable development tools. • Special Skills: Experience working with governments, international organizations, and carbon market projects assessing sustainable development impacts. Preferred: Candidates with experience working with local communities assessing sustainable development impacts, and candidates with proven experience working on energy projects (especially electricity generation using biomass). Languages• Language: Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of a local language is an asset. 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.