National Expert in Energy Efficiency Commercial Refrigeration Sector

​Requisition ID: 4054 
Grade: SB5 – Local Professional (Mid-Level & Senior) 
Country: Mexico 
Duty Station: Mexico City 
Category: National Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: External
Employment Type: NonStaff-When Act. Employed
Contract Duration: 80 working days over 8 months (When Actually Employed)
Application deadline: 22-Aug-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)  

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Re-advertisement. Candidates who have already submitted their application do not need to re-apply.
 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

• PROJECT 5, Program for Energy Efficiency and low GWP alternatives in commercial refrigeration systems (supermarkets and convenience stores), and,
• PROJECT 6. Program for Energy m Efficiency and low GWP alternatives in AC for buildings (commerce and service).

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Ozone Unit Coordinator and in close cooperation with the project team in the HQ and field location, the expert will be responsible for the performance of the following main duties:

• Design the implementation plan to reduce HFC consumption in commercial refrigeration systems (Supermarkets, Convenience stores and other commercial buildings).
• Support for the implementation of energy management systems in commercial enterprises.
• Support for the development of energy efficiency actions in commercial refrigeration systems (Supermarkets, Convenience stores and other commercial buildings).

Support information

The following information will be provided by the NOU to the consultant for the purpose of the project:

• Precedent studies related to EE while phasing down the HFCs
• Reports on EE regulations and standards for the safety use of low GWP alternatives carried out by the NOU.

Additional information should be obtained by the consultant from other sources such as official pages of EE authorities, CONUEE, DOF, INEGI, Ministry of the Economy, etc.

Verification document

The final report should include:

• A plan to reduce HFC consumption in commercial refrigeration systems (Supermarkets, Convenience stores and other commercial buildings).
• Report of the activities carried out regarding the energy efficiency actions and the energy management systems in CRS.

Considerations:

The final report must be presented in English and Spanish.

All deliverables must comply with the expected quality and must attend comments and recommendations made by the NOU and the implementing agency (UNIDO).

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Advanced degree in  engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial, preferably), applied sciences, economics, environmental sciences or environmental management is required. A Bachelor’s degree plus an additional five years of relevant work experience on top of the minimum requirement may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• At least five (5) years of work experience in any of the following areas: energy efficiency, green cooling and/or sustainability is required.
• Knowledge of implementation of energy management systems is required.
• Knowledge of RAC systems is required.
• Previous experience in stakeholders’ consultation required.
• Experience in evaluation and implementation of projects to replace conventional equipment with high energy efficiency systems is required.
• Knowledge of low-GWP alternatives in refrigeration systems is required.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English are required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core values:

1. WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.
2. WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.
3. WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Core Competencies:

1. WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.
2. WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.
3. WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.
4. WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal.
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.