The Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism is releasing a public announcement for an International Adaptation Expert within the project ‘Development of the Fourth National Communication and the First Biennial Transparency Report of Montenegro to the UNFCCC’.

Background information

The Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism is in the process of preparing the Fourth National Communication (NC4) and the First Transparent Report (1BTR) on Montenegro’s progress and actions related to climate change. The aim of this initiative is to provide a comprehensive and transparent assessment of the country's efforts in addressing climate change, as well as to ensure the integration of gender perspectives throughout the reports and fulfil its obligations to the Convention.

The expert will be hired under a consulting contract from October 2023 until June 2024 (80 working days).

Objective of the assignment

The objective of hiring an International Adaptation Expert is to enhance Montenegro's capacity to address climate change adaptation through the integration of vulnerability assessments, climate scenarios, and equitable adaptation measures. The expert will provide technical guidance, training, and expertise to ensure that the FNC, 1TNC, and the NDC3 adaptation component are comprehensive, informed, and aligned with international best practices. The expert will be responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance in developing a vulnerability analysis for sectors not covered by the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). Additionally, the expert will contribute to climate scenario development, capacity-building activities, and the formulation of an adaptation roadmap for the implementation of the third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3) up to 2030.

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

Education:

• University degree – Advanced degree in environmental science, climate change adaptation, or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven expertise and a minimum of 10 years of experience in climate change adaptation, vulnerability assessments, and the development of adaptation strategies and roadmaps.

• Familiarity with the international climate change framework, including the Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).

• Experience in conducting vulnerability assessments and climate scenario development in the context of climate change adaptation.

• Strong understanding of gender and social inclusion considerations in climate change adaptation, with experience in integrating equitable adaptation measures.

• Excellent analytical, research, and report writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.

• Previous experience working with government agencies, international organizations, or similar projects related to climate change adaptation would be an advantage.

Language:

• Fluency in English with good writing, presentation and communication skills. Knowledge of the Montenegrin language will be considered an advantage. 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 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 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.