Result of Service
To support and facilitate the TNA process, a national contractor is being recruited for the execution of activities in relation to energy, transport, waste, and industrial processes and products use (IPPU) and agriculture sectors under the direct supervision of the TNA Coordinator. The contractor shall provide technical services for the assessment of technology needs for climate change mitigation activities in Philippines and shall provide the following outputs: • A portfolio of appropriate technologies for the prioritised sectors. • A Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) report describing the prioritised technologies for climate change mitigation in the energy, transport, waste, agriculture, forestry and industrial processes and products use (IPPU) sectors including the process followed and the rationale. The consultant must identify cross-sectoral technologies with both mitigation and adaptation co-benefits, in coordination with the Adaptation consultant. ● UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre will provide a template for the TNA report. ● A Barrier Analysis and Enabling Framework (BAEF) report on existing barriers for the prioritised mitigation technologies and enabling framework to facilitate the deployment and diffusion of technology priorities. UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre will provide a template for the BA&EF report. ● A Technology Action Plan (TAP) report for mitigation, including 2-4 project ideas for the implementation of the TAP, and one policy brief per technology taken to the TAP in the format agreed for the project with UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre will provide a template for the TAP report and policy briefs. ● The BA&EF and TAP reports should be designed so that they can inform the NDC Implementation Plan (NDCIP), investment pipelines, and donor engagement processes. • Throughout the TNA process, the analysis should be gender-responsive and socially inclusive. The consultant should be guided by the Philippines’ NDC Gender Action Plan. In addition, the BA&EF and TAP reports should include a dedicated section on social and environmental safeguards, outlining potential risks, proposed mitigation measures, and actions to ensure the equitable distribution of benefits. • The consultant shall also compile a long list of potential mitigation technologies per sector to serve as a Technology Portfolio for future updates and subsequent TNA cycles. Field visits and participation in training and capacity-building workshops will be undertaken as part of the activities. Monitoring and Progress Controls In close collaboration with the national TNA team (the composition and responsibilities will be determined by the Philippines Climate Change Commission (CCC) in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other relevant agencies) and the TNA Coordinator and Regional Centre, the contractor will be responsible for inter-alia: a. Organising consultative stakeholder meetings and workshops (TNA validation, BAEF validation and TAP validation). b. Identification and prioritization of technologies for the energy, transport, waste, agriculture and industrial processes and products use (IPPU) sectors. Sector through a participatory process with a broad involvement of relevant stakeholders, including; i. identification and link-up with relevant stakeholders and facilitation of the sectorial working groups to be set-up, ii. identification of institutions for data and other support, and iii. collecting, analysing and synthesizing information and data to prepare technology fact sheets for the sectors. c. Leading the process of analysing with the stakeholder groups, how the prioritised technologies can be implemented in the country and how implementation circumstances could be improved by addressing the barriers and developing an enabling framework based, inter-alia, on undertaking of local market, access to funding sources and other assessments, as may be required; d. Prepare and finalize the TNA, BAEF and TAP reports, with project ideas and policy briefs, and with inputs of stakeholders included. i. Prepare working papers and other TNA related documents as may be required to ease the consultative process and harnessing inputs from stakeholders during meetings and workshops, amongst others. ii. Specify validation workflow (minimum 4 validation events) and require documentation of stakeholder feedback integration. [Note: to include policy recommendations] e. Provision of any other inputs, as may be required, relevant to related parts of the TNA process and output targeted as may be requested by the TNA Coordinator, the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, Regional Centres and the National TNA Committee. The contractor will be required to use the best practices, guidelines, methodologies and technical guidance available through the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and other approved sources. A table is provided for an overview of the tasks to be conducted by the contractor.
Expected duration
Part-time / 15 months
Duties and Responsibilities
UNEP-CCC is a leading international advisory institution on energy, climate and sustainable development. Its work focuses on assisting developing countries and emerging economies transition towards more low carbon development paths and supports integration of climate-resilience in national development. UNEP-CCC is actively engaged in implementing UN Environment’s Climate Change Strategy and Energy Programme. Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) is a set of country-driven activities leading to the identification, prioritization and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies for mitigation and adaptation to climate change. The TNA project is implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme and the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, supported by UNOPS, on behalf of the Global Environment Facility. To support and facilitate the TNA process, national consultants are being recruited for the execution of activities in relation to climate change mitigation in – energy, transport, waste, agriculture, forestry and industrial processes and products use (IPPU) sectors. The consultant shall work closely with the National TNA Team, whose composition and responsibilities will be determined by the Philippines Climate Change Commission (CCC) in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other relevant agencies. The current Global TNA project, deriving from window (i) of the Strategic Program on Technology Transfer, is designed to support countries to carry out improved Technology Needs Assessments within the framework of the UNFCCC. The project supports countries that wish to update an earlier TNA as well as those embarking on a TNA for the first time. The purpose of the TNA project is to assist participant developing country Parties identify and analyse priority technology needs, which can form the basis for a portfolio of environmentally sound technology (EST) projects and programmes to facilitate the transfer of, and access to, the ESTs and know-how in the implementation of Article 4.5 of the UNFCCC Convention. Hence TNAs are central to the work of Parties to the Convention on technology transfer and present an opportunity to track an evolving need for new equipment and facility, techniques, practical knowledge and skills, which are necessary to mitigate GHG emissions and/or reduce the vulnerability of sectors and livelihoods to the adverse impacts of climate change and to increase their resilience. These measures are aligned with the Philippine NDC mitigation targets and NDC Implementation Plan, specifically through measures in the energy, transport, waste, and industrial processes and products use (IPPU) sectors. The TNA shall also consider relevant technologies under the Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) sector, consistent with the Philippine GHG Inventory Management and Reporting System (EO 174 s. 2014) and NDC implementation measures. Philippines completed its first TNA in 2018, which generated insights into country’s technological priorities for addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation. This project is the second TNA for Philippines and is designed to build upon the outcomes of the initial exercise. The TNA shall be consistent with and directly contribute to the implementation of policies and measures (PAMs) under the Philippines’ NDC, particularly its mitigation commitments as outlined above. Outputs should also demonstrate synergies with the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2023–2050, given the recognized adaptation co-benefits in sectors such as energy, transport, and agriculture. The main objectives of the project are: ● To identify and prioritise through country-driven participatory processes, technologies that can contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation goals of the participant countries, while meeting their national sustainable development goals and priorities; ● To identify barriers hindering the acquisition, deployment, and diffusion of the prioritised appropriate technologies; ● To develop Technology Action Plans specifying activities and enabling frameworks to overcome the barriers and facilitate the development and transfer, adoption and diffusion of selected technologies in the participant countries and policy briefs summarizing the policy relevant actions within the Technology Action Plans in a short and user-friendly way; ● To develop concept notes for attracting funding to implement selected technologies in priority areas of national relevance. International travel might be required for this consultancy. International travel to capacity Building Workshops will be covered by the hiring entity. Project related domestic travel is limited and shall not be covered by the hiring entity. Tasks Deliverables Timeframe (tentative) Additional remarks Payments 1.1 Identify priority technologies for mitigation Review of existing documents at the national level (National Adaptation Plan of the Philippines 2023 - 2050, relevant sectoral policies, national Communications, previous TNAs, etc.). For countries updating earlier TNAs, this may comprise identifying areas which require revision, new technologies, and new national conditions with relevance to achieving the NDCs. In close collaboration with the TNA coordinator and the other TNA consultants, the expert will support and facilitate: ● working groups consisting of technical experts and practitioners within the sector ● through a participatory process, the identification of relevant technologies ● based on a multi-criteria analysis, the prioritization of the selected technologies (between 8 and 12 technologies per sector) Portfolio of 8-12 technologies for mitigation in the energy, transport, waste, agriculture, forestry and industrial processes and products use (IPPU) sectors 31. December 2025 Detailed methodological guidelines will be provided at a regional capacity building workshop. 10% 1.2. Prepare report on priority technologies (TNA report) Prepare TNA report, which will be validated by TNA coordinator and TNA team through workshops, and the TNA Steering Committee. TNA report The prioritization of technologies within the selected priority sector is the first analytical step in the TNA process. The conclusions of this step should be reported in the TNA report. The overall length of the report is not expected to exceed thirty pages per sector. 1. February 2026 Detailed methodological guidelines for prioritising technologies will be provided at a regional capacity building workshop. Outline for TNA report to be provided by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. 10% 3. Conduct a barrier and enabling frameworks analysis for the deployment and diffusion of the prioritised technologies (BAEF report) The expert will conduct: ● Analysis of market and barriers for development, deployment and diffusion of priority technologies for the 8-12 technologies chosen for mitigation ● Identify measures to overcome barriers ● Propose enabling frameworks to overcome barriers identified for the 8-12 chosen technologies BAEF report The BAEF report provides a detailed understanding of the barriers facing these technologies in each country, followed by a clear analysis of what rules, regulations and incentives are required to overcome them, collectively referred to as the ‘enabling framework. The overall length of the report is not expected to exceed thirty pages per sector. 31 July 2026 Detailed methodological guidelines for the barrier and enabling frameworks analysis will be provided at a regional capacity building workshop. Outline for BAEF report to be provided by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. 50% 4. Prepare a Technology Action Plan (TAP) In collaboration with the TNA coordinator, TNA team and stakeholders, the expert will: ● Develop technology action plans for the deployment and diffusion of the prioritised technologies in the country ● Propose project/programme concepts based on the priority technologies, for future funding TAP report The TAP report is based on the measures identified in the TNA for overcoming the barriers to technology implementation, and it specifies how to implement these measures, including who is responsible, when and from where for securing funding. As such, a TAP serves as a bridge between the analysis of the prioritised technologies and their implementation. The overall length of the report is not expected to exceed thirty pages per sector. 1. December 2026 Detailed methodological guidelines for the TAP will be provided at a regional capacity building workshop. Outline for TAP report to be provided by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. 18% 5. Prepare policy briefs and co-organise dissemination event Based on the work previously delivered in the TNA project, the expert will prepare policy briefs, support their dissemination and present them in a national TNA dissemination and donor engagement event organised by the National TNA coordinator. 1 Policy brief per technology taken to the TAP The policy briefs aim to summarise the policy relevant actions within each TAP in a short document that can be shared with policy-makers, decision-makers and potential donors. Each policy brief should have a length that does not exceed 4 pages. 1. Feb 2027 Outline for policy briefs to be provided by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. 12% 1st deliverable – 1. February 2026 – Submission of Portfolio of 8-12 technologies for climate change mitigation in the energy, transport, waste, agriculture and industrial processes and products use (IPPU) sectors and submission of the TNA report 2nd deliverable -–31 July 2026 – Submission of BAEF report 3rd deliverable – 1. Dec 2026 – Submission of TAP report 4th deliverable – 1. Feb 2027 - 1 Policy brief per technology taken to the TAP
Qualifications/special skills
The contractor should possess at least a postgraduate degree in environmental science, engineering, climate science and or other climate-related fields. The contractor should possess expertise in the fields of climate mitigation, ideally in the energy, transport, waste, and industrial processes and products use (IPPU), agriculture and forestry sectors. The expert should possess at least 5 years of work experience in the energy, transport, waste, agriculture, forestry and industrial processes and products use (IPPU) sectors or related fields. The expert should have applied experience in climate mitigation, with strong understanding of the Philippines context. In addition, the consultant should have a strong background in identifying and evaluating technologies that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions At least 5 years practical experience in relevant fields, including research analysis and project management and at least 7 years of relevant work experience with Bachelors degree. Experience in a national climate agency or related organization is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
