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Formatted: Centered, Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Centered Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Environment and Cooperatives Department of Environment Formatted: Font: 12 pt CONSULTING SERVICES COUNTRY: Saint Kitts and Nevis NAME OF PROJECT: Enabling Activities for HFC phase-down in St. Kitts and Nevis ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Updating the ODS Licensing and Quota System (LQS) in St. Kitts and Nevis.

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT/SERVICES: 3 MONTHS 1.


BACKGROUND The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is a well-established Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA).

The Protocol has successfully prevented massive damage to human health and the environment from excessive UV rays from the sun by phasing out the production and consumption of substances that deplete the ozone layer.

As a signatory to the Montreal Protocol, St. Kitts and Nevis is required to ratify the Kigali Amendment.
The Kigali Amendment is an international agreement to gradually reduce the consumption and production of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and entered into force on 1st January, 2019.

Parties who ratify the Kigali Amendment, will be able to access technical, and financial support through the Multilateral Fund to facilitate strengthen of the legislative and policy framework, training of the National Ozone Unit (NOU), Customs and Enforcement Officers and Refrigeration and Air Condition (RAC) technicians.
Parties who ratify the Amendment are also required to update their LQS to include HFCs.

The Ministry of Environment and Cooperatives will be the Executing Agency for this project.

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OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY The objective of this consultancy is to; i.

To strengthen the existing regulatory import/export licensing system to include HFCs and HFC alternatives.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES Consultant The National Ozone team from St. Kitts and Nevis.
Unit shall work under the (NOU) along with a guidance national of expert the or The Consultant shall be responsible for: a.

Conducting a review of the current policies and legislation for the LQS b. Identifying gaps and update of current LQS to include HFCs; c. Reviewing and updating the data reporting systems; d. Conducting an assessment of barriers and challenges in the implementation of the LQS 4.
VENUE, OFFICE AND OTHER SUPPORT The NOU will provide administrative support to the consultant including the organization of the sensitization workshop and coordinate relevant meetings and consultations.

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REPORTING Consultant The (NOU) and may secondly, report to the Director of Environment.

Note: The data compiled by the Consultant shall become the property of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis.

National Ozone report shall Unit the to 6.


DELIVERABLES The International/National Firm or Group will be mainly responsible for the following deliverables: a.

A work plan, complete with timeline of deliverables, at the start of the consultancy; b.

Reports on (1) consultations with the NOU and (ii) key stakeholders c. A report on the current policies and legislation for the LQS c.d.
An assessment report on the LQS to identify gaps, barriers, challenges, opportunities and recommendations include HFCs to and HFC blends in the LQS.

d.e.

Report on reviewed and updated data reporting systems.

There should be periodic reports/updates between the consultant and NOU after each deliverable is met.

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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE The consultant must: • Demonstrate exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, alongside strong synthesis and strategic thinking skills.
• Possess at least five years’ experience the related field.

Applicants with an Undergraduate degree with at least five years’ experience and at least three years’ experience working in the Montreal Protocol or any other related MEA will be considered.

in • Demonstrate prior experience in identifying gaps.

• Prior related work experience in the region would pose as an advantage.
• Must have excellent written and oral English language skills; • Demonstrate ability to work with a wide variety of people from government, non- governmental organizations.

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LANGUAGE All deliverables shall be written in English language.

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REMUNERATION is Consultant The proposal, to following which negotiations will be held with the successful applicant.
In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and experience, regional experience on similar assignments, proposed cost and existing commitments.

financial required submit a 10.
SUBMISSION Submissions must be made to the following address or by email by Thursday May20th, 2022 to: Ms. Vicia Woods National Ozone Officer Department of Environment Ministry of Environment and Cooperatives 3rd Floor Ursula Amory Building Corner of Central and New Street Basseterre St. Kitts Tel: 1-869-466-8535 Email: vicia.woods@gov.kn Cc: kelline.hendrickson@gmail.com Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to the address or emails indicated above.