Individual National Consultant: NDC 3.0 Plan & MRV Update Support

Description of the AssignmentThe objective of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the lead consultant undertaking the revision of Eswatinis NDC 3.0 Implementation Plan by strengthening implementation planning, costing frameworks, project mapping, MRV systems, VAC integration, and socio-economic dimensions of climate action. The assignment will contribute to the development of a robust, actionable and monitorable implementation framework that enables effective tracking and delivery of NDC 3.0 commitments. The Consultant Shall;Support the translation of NDC 3.0 targets into implementable sector actions and delivery pathways.Strengthen the costing and financing framework underpinning NDC implementation.Support climate finance and project mapping exercises.Enhance the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) framework and data management arrangements.Support integration of NDC adaptation indicators into the national VAC survey process.Incorporate just transition, gender, youth and social inclusion dimensions into implementation planning.Support stakeholder engagement processes and technical validation activities.Provide technical quality assurance to the NDC 3.0 Implementation Plan development process. The ideal candidate should meet / exceed the below requirements;Have a Master’s degree or higher in Climate Change, Environmental Policy, Development Planning, Public Policy, or a related field.Have at least 10 years of proven experience in climate change policy, NDC development/implementation, or low-emission development planning.Demonstrated experience in developing or revising NDC Implementation Plans, MRV frameworks, or climate finance strategies.Proven understanding of UNFCCC processes, particularly NDCs, LT-LEDS, MRV/ETF, and alignment with SDGs and national development goals.Strong experience working with government institutions, development partners, and sectoral stakeholders in Africa, preferably in Eswatini or the SADC region.Knowledge of Eswatini’s national climate architecture, institutional frameworks, and data systems is an advantage.Excellent facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills.Period of assignment/services: 20 Working Days Equal OpportunityAs an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authorityUNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.  Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry. http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.