Result of ServiceThe final output of the services requested to the Expert on solid waste management (SWM) and NDCs consist of a stock take of current NDC implementation and related GHG emission reductions for the Solid Waste Sector and the establishment of GHG emission scenarios from identified Solid Waste Management Practices, that contribute to the country´s Updated NDC ambitions for the waste sector. Work LocationMozambique Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Government of Mozambique (GoM) is committed to taking urgent measures to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. As a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the country seeks to contribute to the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as reaffirmed by the Glasgow Climate Pact. Although Mozambique's contribution to climate change in the form of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is relatively small, the country is determined to play its role in achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement, in a manner consistent with its status of a developing country and the need to provide sustainable economic growth. Mozambique was one of the first countries in Africa to join the NDC Partnership and formalized its request for technical assistance in August 2018. In 2021, Mozambique updated and submitted to the UNFCCC its Nationally Determined Contribution of Mozambique (NDC 2020-2025) in which it proposes to carry out a series of actions that, in aggregate, hope to achieve a reduction in GHG emissions. Mozambique needs to ensure that its next NDCs reflect high ambition for the mitigation contribution from the municipal waste sector, taking into consideration existing plans and frameworks for ambitious climate action in solid waste management (e.g. the ValoRe project). To this end, Mozambique has requested support from the NDC Partnership to perform a stock take on the implementation of Solid Waste Management GHG Mitigation efforts in Mozambique under the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and establish GHG emission sc enarios for the Solid Waste Management contribution to the upcoming NDC. UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre as implementing partner responded to the request for support and is now seeking a Solid Waste GHG and NDCs Expert to support the implementation of the activities needed. Mozambique needs to ensure that its next NDCs reflect high ambition for the mitigation contribution from the municipal waste sector, taking into consideration existing plans and frameworks for ambitious climate action in solid waste management (e.g. the ValoRe project). To this end, Mozambique has requested support from the NDC Partnership to perform a stock take on the implementation of Solid Waste Management GHG Mitigation efforts in Mozambique under the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and establish GHG emission scenarios for the Solid Waste Management contribution to the upcoming NDC. UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre as implementing partner responded to the request for support and is now seeking a Solid Waste GHG and NDC Expert to support the implementation of the activities needed. Activities 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 are the activities requested to be implemented by the Solid Waste GHG and NDCs Expert. Activity 3.4 will be co-implemented with a separate expert on Expert on Solid Waste Management (SWM) Practices and Mitigation Technologies. Output 1: NDC Implementation Stock Take for the Solid Waste Sector 1.1 Review latest GHG inventory, current NDC and NDC Action Plan, and goals and targets of waste management projects, to assess GHG emission levels and mitigation actions and targets related to the Solid Waste sector. 1.2 Consult stakeholders to assess the rate of implementation of Solid Waste mitigation measures towards the current NDC targets. WS 1 Workshop - Stakeholder consultation. 1.3 Estimate the contribution of implemented Solid Waste measures in terms of GHG emission reductions achieved in line with the current NDC. 1.4 Estimate a BAU emission scenario and a scenario with existing measures, the mitigation scenario based on the expected implementation of implemented solid waste management measures. Output 2: Identification and Prioritization of Solid Waste Management Practices for the Updated NDC 2.1 Analysis of municipal solid waste streams and types based on available data and information. 2.2 Stock take of current solid waste management practices. 2.3 Stakeholder mapping to identify roles, responsibilities and potential implementation modalities. 2.4 Identification, prioritization and validation of measures for implementation of sustainable solid waste management practices. WS 2 Workshop - Stakeholder prioritization and validation of measures. Output 3: Develop NDC Update Contribution for Solid Waste Sector and Action Plan for Implementation 3.1 Stakeholder engagement to design implementation frameworks for prioritized municipal solid waste management measures. WS 3 Workshop - Co-design and validation of implementation frameworks. 3.2 Estimation of GHG emission reductions from prioritized measures. 3.3 Develop a ‘with additional measures’ emission scenario. 3.4 Development of action plan for implementation of municipal solid waste management. The methodological approach applied for this process will be strongly based on a combined approach of primarily and secondary of data collection and stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, interviews, use of questionnaires or surveys as applicable. The consultant will have to ensure gender balance for stakeholder engagement activities, and gender-sensitive moderation. The remaining activities will be implemented by another Expert on Solid Waste Management (SWM) Practices and Mitigation Technologies. Both the experts are expected and required to coordinate their activities, as the final outputs of the project activities are closely interlinked. Specifically, Activity 3.4 is expected to be implemented in collaboration with the Expert on Solid Waste Management (SWM) Practices and Mitigation Technologies. All activities will be overseen by UNEP CCC, providing technical guidance and direction. Consultants are expected to facilitate data and information gathering for further technical inputs by UNEP CCC staff. ● Objectives The objective of the consultancy is to provide a stock take of current solid waste management actions and their contribution to the current NDC and related GHG emission reductions. Building on this stock take, the consultant will propose an NDC Update for GHG emission reductions based on potential mitigation actions to be identified for Solid Waste sector. ● Output expectations The final outputs of this consultancy are: 1) A report on stock take of solid waste management actions and their contribution to the current NDC, and A report describing selected Solid Waste mitigation measures, including the estimation of their contribution to GHG emission reduction, the proposed implementation arrangements, support needs and implementation action plan. For the final elaboration of this output. The SW and NDC expert must work in close collaboration with the other expert on SWM practices. The successful submission of this outputs is under responsibility both consultants. The content of the reports should meet research standards in terms of referencing, methods data analyses and language. ● Performance indicators - 1 Report on stock take of solid waste management actions and their contribution to the current NDC, in word format. - 1 Workshop report, including agenda, surveys, questionnaires, list of participants disaggregated by gender, summary of presentations and discussions, and outcomes, decision and validation agreed upon during the workshop. - 1 Report providing an estimation of potential GHG impact of identified NDC solid waste management measures - 1 Report providing estimation of GHG emission reductions from prioritized measures, and establishment of GHG emission scenarios and ‘with additional measures’ emission scenario for Solid Waste Management measures that could be further implemented with additional support and ambition. Output 1: NDC implementation stock take for the Solid Waste sector: The output will determine the current progress in the implementation of current mitigation measures in the waste management sector that were included in the current NDC of Mozambique. This will be done by comparing historical GHG inventory data (currently available up to 2020),and identify implemented solid waste related measures in the current NDC implementation period through stakeholder consultations. This will provide information on what has actually been implemented and what has been achieved in terms of GHG reductions. In addition, it will inform the identification of potential gaps and challenges hindering implementation. The latter will be achieved especially through consultation with key stakeholders involved in both, national climate reporting processes and from the waste management sector. Output 1 involves the following activities: ● Activity 1.1 Review latest GHG inventory, current NDC and NDC Action Plan, and goals and targets of waste management projects, to assess GHG emission levels and mitigation actions and targets related to the Solid Waste sector. ● Activity 1.2 Consult stakeholders to assess the rate of implementation of existing Solid Waste mitigation measures – This will include remote and in-person conversations, correspondence and a consultation workshop of relevant stakeholders in Maputo. ● Workshop coordination and implementation for consultation, input and validation by relevant stakeholders. ● Activity 1.3 Estimate the contribution of implemented Solid Waste measures in terms of GHG emission reductions achieved in line with the current NDC. ● Activity 1.4 Estimate a BAU emission scenario and a scenario with existing measures, the mitigation scenario based on the expected implementation of implemented solid waste management measures Output 3: Develop NDC Update contribution for Solid Waste sector and action plan for implementation ● Workshop participation for coordination with other project activities outside the scope of the services requested by the Expert and keep updated on identified and prioritized Waste Management Practices, to establish GHG emission scenarios and \\with additional measures’ emission scenario ● Activity 3.2 Estimation of GHG emission reductions from prioritized measures ● Activity 3.3 Develop a ‘with additional measures’ emission scenario ● Activity 3.4 Development of action plan for implementation of prioritized interventions. This will be implemented in close collaboration with the expert on SWM practices. The successful submission of this outputs is under responsibility both consultants Deliverable 1: Report on stock take of solid waste management actions and their contribution to the current NDC; including GHG emission levels, mitigation actions and targets related to Solid Waste management and workshop report with outcome of stakeholder consultations. 15 July 2025 Deliverable 2: Estimation of potential GHG impact of identified NDC solid waste management measures. 30 July 2025 Deliverable 3: Report describing selected Solid Waste mitigation measures, expected GHG emission reductions (unconditional and conditional scenarios). 15 October 2025 Procurement of workshop related services and coverage of workshop expenses will be the responsibility of UNEP-CCC. Qualifications/special skillso Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent), Environmental Studies, Engineering, Waste management, or another relevant field. A Bachelor degree with a relevant combination of two years of additional experience related to the position may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree o A minimum of 7 years of experience in the solid waste management sector in Mozambique, including in-depth understanding of the design and implementation of policies, regulation and instruments for mitigations actions in the waste sector o 5 years of experience related to NDCs and climate reporting processes under the Paris Agreement. This includes climate change mitigation with focus on the waste management sector o Working experience in liaison with Mozambique climate authorities in connection with mitigation in the solid waste sector o Proven experience in drafting waste management policies and other instruments for sustainable WM practices that includes GHG mitigation measures o Solid experience and understanding of the IPCC guidelines for GHG emissions in the waste sector and other relevant methodologies for estimating GHG reductions from mitigation e.g. CDM o Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, socialization, awareness and communication activities with focus on the waste sector in Mozambique o Understanding of the informal waste sector and informal waste markets in Mozambique. Languageso Fluency in English (spoken and written) o Fluency in Portuguese language (spoken and written) Additional InformationNot available. 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