The Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism is releasing a public announcement for an English Trainer/Interpreter/Translator within the project ‘Strengthening Montenegro’s Nationally Determined Contribution and Adaptation Activities Transparency Framework – CBIT.’

Background information

Strengthening Montenegro’s Nationally Determined Contribution and Adaptation Activities Transparency Framework CBIT project is an opportunity to strengthen Montenegro’s capacities to meet new international obligations to monitor, report, and verify actions related to climate change. The project will support Montenegrin institutions meet these obligations and especially new transparency requirements under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement. A parallel and complementary need, which this project will cater to, is to strengthen Montenegrin institutional and regulatory frameworks that are more aligned with the European Union’s Monitoring Mechanism Regulation for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Emissions Trading System.

The expert will be hired under a consulting contract from October 2023 – July 2025 (7 days a month during that period).

Objective of the assignment

The overall objective and expected outcome of this set of activities is support the learning-by-doing workshops by facilitating the comprehension of technical documents written in English, ensuring effective communication during meetings and workshops, and aiding in the understanding of technical terms and jargon associated with climate change.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Under the direct supervision of the project manager, the expert will be in charge of the activities given in the terms of reference attached to this announcement.

Education and experience

• University degree in English, Translation, Interpretation, or a related field. Advanced degree desirable.

• Previous experience in providing training and translation/interpretation services related to climate change topics

• Strong understanding of climate change terminology, especially in the areas of mitigation, adaptation, finance, and MRV

• Familiarity with gender mainstreaming issues in the context of climate change is a plus

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment

• Flexibility to travel as required to support workshops and meetings.

Further information can be found in the terms of reference attached to the announcement.

How to apply

Applicants should submit:

• Application in the prescribed form (attached to the announcement);
• CV;
• List of references related to relevant experience;
• Confirmation of availability for the estimated time of engagement (attached to the announcement);
• Statement on the veracity of the data (attached to the announcement).

Note for applications of civil servants

Hiring a civil servant is possible only in the case of a very justified short-term engagement of civil servants from: state universities, research institutions and specialized state institutions with unique expertise. For such cases, decisions on the possibility of engagement will be made after the approval of UNDP.

The shortlisted candidate is obliged to provide a letter of approval from the institution in which he is employed, proving that the institution gives consent to the engagement and confirmation that he is no longer employed by the institution in question.

Evaluation of applications

The evaluation of the applications received will be performed by the expert commission formed by the Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism. The selected candidates will be invited to an interview with the commission. Candidates will be informed in writing about the decision of the commission on the selection of the best candidate.

Contract conclusion

Once the applications are evaluated by the expert commission of the Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism, the Ministry will sign a contract with the selected candidate for the purpose of his/her engagement within the project.

Application submission

The application with the complete documentation must be sent electronically until October 11^th, 2023 at 11 AM, in both Montenegrin and English language, to the e-mail address jovana.drobnjak@mepg.gov.me with a copy to kabinet@mepg.gov.me, radovan.bojovic@mepg.gov.me and drobnjakjovana@ymail.com

The application documents in Montenegrin language can be downloaded at:

https://www.gov.me/clanak/javni-oglas-za-prevodioca-za-engleski-jezik

The contact person in the Ministry is Jovana Drobnjak, e-mail jovana.drobnjak@mepg.gov.me and drobnjakjovana@ymail.com

Applications that do not meet all the requirements of this announcement will not be taken into consideration.