Nigeria Climate Change Response Programme

Despite the fact that Nigeria is working hard to fulfil its pledges towards UNFCCC and that the NDC implementation is in the process of being finalized, an additional effort shall be made. In particular, a thorough job shall be carried out, focusing on correct measurement of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) data, data quality, completeness and accuracy, climate change mainstreaming into national and sectoral development plans2as well as related adaptation-mitigation co-benefits.

Moreover, effects of climate change should be disseminated and the population and the private sector informed. This is not the case yet, mainly due to the lack of a climate change communication strategy and guidelines.

Finally, waste shall be analysed, quantified, managed and then, when the baseline will be available, tackled as one of the sectors supporting the country in reaching its 45% conditional NDC target.

The overall objective of the project is to support the development and implementation of Nigerian Climate Change Response Program (NCCRP) to guarantee country’s economic growth and development strategies while meeting its conditional 45% NDC targets by 2030.

The specific objective is to contribute to the creation of Nigeria’s GHG emission profile with the aim of pinpointing mitigation actions reducing energy use and costs in favour of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. This will be mainly achieved through the creation of sectoral MRVs (e.g. for energy and waste sectors) and a waste baseline.

The results to be achieved by the Contractor as per different three components will be at the least the followings: 1) The MRV framework is established - Institutionalize the MRV system set up through official binding procedures for all line ministries. - Settle the MRV for the energy and the waste sectors. - Capacity development of data management and reporting procedures.

2) Climate change knowledge is disseminated and increased - Environmental and climate change education is spread - To increase the level of knowledge of Nigerian climate action at the level of Parliament, Assembly and Governmental body - To raise awareness of the Nigerian climate change debate

3) Waste sectoral baseline and related sectoral emission profile are settled at Federal level and at State level. (e.g. Kano State and Ogun State).

Terms of Reference on demand.

Abuja based.

• As a minimum, a relevant university degree, preferably with an MSc, or equivalent, in law, environmental sciences or international relations or other related field.
• Excellent fluency in written and spoken English; required ability to be permanently based in Nigeria for around 4 years.
• As a minimum high quality analytical and document drafting skills, which can be demonstrated by reference to a recent (the previous 3 years) report that he/she has authored.

General professional experience - Demonstrable capacity to efficiently manage a project involving the multiple counterparts/teams, to be proven by experience involving a team of at least 5 members, within the past 8 years. - At least 12 years of professional experience relevant to the purpose of this contract, out of which at least 5 years of experience must be in an African country. - As a minimum, two project references related to the subject matter of the current contract in African countries. - Demonstrable knowledge and very good understanding of the environmental and climate change mechanisms, systems and of the international climate negotiation process. - Knowledge of Nigeria’s situation in the field of environment and/or energy and/or waste management is regarded as a strong advantage.

Specific professional experience - Demonstrable experience in capacity development in African context, as regards any of the following (as demonstrated by list of recent projects of this kind, and brief mention of the responsibility in the project): · Environmental and climate change negotiation process – INDC-NDC, institutional and legislative capacity building. · Developing climate policies and measures. · Demonstrable experience in leading national or multi-national or regional projects related to environment and climate change (including experience in coordination of teams of at least 5 members) of at least 2 years, as well as an understanding of legal and implementation issues, particularly with regard to energy and waste management.

Abuja based.

• As a minimum, a relevant university degree, preferably with an MSc, or equivalent, in environmental sciences, engineering, or economics or other related fields.
• Excellent fluency in written and spoken English.
• As a minimum, relevant GHG inventory experience with a good overview of the UNFCCC reporting and review process and/or general IPCC inventory guidance and/or Monitoring Mechanism Regulation (MMR)/ reporting requirements.
• Working successfully with public authorities including Ministries or regional or local governments, with communication skills that foster cooperation and partnership building.
• As a minimum high quality analytical and document drafting skills, which can be demonstrated by reference to a recent (the previous 3 years) report that he/she has authored.

General professional experience - As a minimum, the Key Expert should demonstrate at least 12 years of professional experience related to the subject matter of the current contract, out of which at least 5 years of experience must be in an African country. - As a minimum, the Key Expert should provide project references in the last 8 years related to the climate change action under the UNFCCC process to which they participated. - Demonstrable deep knowledge and very good understanding of the international climate negotiation process and related mechanisms. Specific professional experience - A minimum of 6 years of experience in jobs requiring a deep knowledge on greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting, compilation and reviewing of national GHG inventory reports, as well as maintaining and managing GHG inventories. - A minimum of 6 years of demonstrated working experience in working on MRV topics (i.e. domestic and/or international ones). - A minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience in implementation and/or enforcement related to a range of topics of the international climate change negotiation process and similar.

Abuja based.

• As a minimum, a relevant university degree, preferably with an MSc, or equivalent, in environmental sciences/management, Solid Waste Management (SWM), Financial Management, engineering or related field.
• Excellent fluency in written and spoken English.
• Management of projects/programmes in the field of SWM, with a special focus on low and middle income economies.
• Working successfully with public authorities including Ministries or regional or local governments in similar assignments.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

General professional experience - As a minimum, the Key Expert should demonstrate at least 12 years of professional experience related to the subject matter of the current contract, out of which at least 5 years of experience must be in an African country. - As a minimum, the Key Expert should provide project references in the last 5 years related to the solid waste management in the African context. - 10 years general professional experience with emphasis on experience in public services sector. - Experience in operating and/or monitoring of public services will be an advantage. - Demonstrable knowledge and good understanding of the international climate negotiation process and related mechanisms will be regarded as a strong advantage.

Specific professional experience - Minimum 12 years’ experience in jobs requiring a deep knowledge on solid waste management protocols, procedures, guidelines and regulation system. - Minimum 10 years’ experience in Communicating Solid Waste Program policies, regulatory interpretations and technical issues. - Working experience within the African regional context dealing with reviewing siting and/or approval of engineering, ground water monitoring plans and/or technical plans for solid waste management sites and/or solid waste treatment and disposal facilities and similar will be regarded as a strong advantage. - Experience in developing, finalizing and overseeing annual solid waste program budget in coordination with national stakeholders will be regarded as a strong advantage.

Abuja based.

• As a minimum, a relevant university degree, preferably with an MSc, or equivalent in journalism, communication, international relations with special knowledge of IT and website systems.
• Excellent fluency in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated expert experience in preparing media and communication strategy, including lobbying and advocacy strategies.

General professional experience - As a minimum, the Key Expert should demonstrate at least 12 years of relevant professional experience related to the subject matter of the current contract, out of which at least 5 years must be in an African country. - As a minimum, the Key Expert should provide 3 project references in the last 8 years related to the climate change and/or environment and/or sustainable development, facilitating contact with media in preparation of international conferences, workshops and other relevant events at which project publications will be presented and discussed. - Demonstrable deep knowledge and very good understanding of the international climate negotiation process and related mechanisms. - Demonstrable deep knowledge in using networking to facilitate the development of public debated on topics presented in the publications, including but not limited to facilitating television and other media appearances.

Specific professional experience - A minimum of 12 years of experience in jobs requiring a deep knowledge on climate negotiation debate matured through participation at international meetings/fora on sustainable development and/or climate change. - A minimum of 6 years of working experience in reforming communication system, in professional and organizational capacity development, including designing and implementing large scale training programs.