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Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Expert will work with UNDP, under the direct coordination of the UNDP MPU Regional Programme Coordinators and PU Foams Senior Expert in the elimination of HCFC 141b in the XPS foam sector in Mexico.
Expected Deliverables (Outputs) and missions for the duration of the Contract.
- Deliverable 1 (20 %): Brainstorming sessions with sub-project participants (Termofoam and Plásticos Espumados). Meeting with UNDP representatives and SEMARNAT to report on those sessions and presentation of suggested implementation plans for the sub- projects
Mission 1: Morelia (TERMOFOAM), Atitalaquia (PLASTICOS ESPUMADOS), México City (UNDP & SEMARNAT), (5 days length)
- Deliverable 2 (30 %): Support on detailed specifications, evaluation of bids and selection of appropriate equipment for conversion. Support for the purchase of equipment and installation.
Mission 2: Morelia (TERMOFOAM), Atitalaquia (PLASTICOS ESPUMADOS), (4 days length)
- Deliverable 3 (20 %): Preparation of testing protocols for foaming equipment, Supervision of XPS foam industrial trials
Mission 3: Morelia (TERMOFOAM), Atitalaquia (PLASTICOS ESPUMADOS), (4 days length)
- Deliverable 4 (30 %): Validation of conversion and safety standards.
- Mission 4: Morelia (TERMOFOAM), Atitalaquia (PLASTICOS ESPUMADOS), México City (UNDP & SEMARNAT), (5 days length)
Competencies
Corporate Competencies
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN's values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
- Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment
Functional Competencies
- Ability to analyses policy documents and make constructive policy suggestions;
- Strong interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team;
- Capacity building skills and flexibility depending on the public;
- Demonstration of commitment to the Project’s mission, vision and values;
- Good writing and reporting skills;
- Good presentation skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations, and to meet tight deadlines.
Required Skills And Experience
Education
- Technical degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Mechanics or related field
- Certification or equivalent diploma in industrial processes is desirable.
General Experience
- Working experience of at least 10 years with activities in environmental and/or chemical areas concerning blowing agents selection and replacement for XPS;
- Working experience of at least 5 years in installation of extrusion lines.
- Working experience of at least 5 years in plant design, conversion of blowing agents, optimization of processes
- Knowledge of Montreal Protocol related issues and its associated Policies and Agreements;
- Experience in industrial and environmental-related projects in developing countries is desirable.
Communication Skills
- Fluency in writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English