Call for experts (A/R desk reviewers)

In accordance with the "Procedures for submission and consideration of a proposed new methodology for afforestation and reforestation project activities " agreed by the Executive Board, whenever a proposed new A/R methodology is submitted to the secretariat, AR WG may select two A/R methodology experts from a roster of experts, to be maintained by the secretariat, to undertake a desk review to appraise the validity of the proposed new A/R methodology.

• Roster of Experts
  • Experts should meet the competence requirements (23 KB) to be selected for the roster of experts
  • The selection of the applicants to be included in the roster is the responsibility of the AR WG
  • The UNFCCC roster of experts for CDM A/R methodologies is maintained by the secretariat
  • To apply to the roster of experts please see below

• Apply to the roster of experts
  • Interested applicants should:
    • meet the competence requirements (23 KB) established in the procedures for submission and consideration of a proposed new methodology
    • complete the electronic United Nations Personal History Form (within the online application below)
    • submit an online application through the link below

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• Selection process for a desk review
  • A desk review has to be undertaken for each proposed new A/R methodology
  • Experts who are in the roster of experts may be selected for a desk review to appraise the validity of a proposed new methodology
  • The selection of desk reviewers is the responsibility of the AR WG
• Work conditions for a desk reviewer
  • Being included in the roster of experts does not imply that the expert will undertake a desk review
  • The amount paid for a "lead" desk review is a daily fee of US$400 for three days (total amount US$ 1,200) and for a "second" desk review is a daily fee of US$400 for two days (total amount US$800)
  • The selected expert has ten days to undertake the desk review
  • The "Independent contractor agreement for CDM methodology experts (desk reviewers)" can only be made between the UNFCCC and an individual (desk reviewer)
  • The terms of payment will be effective, according with the United Nations Rules and Regulations, after satisfactory submission of the recommendation to the AR WG by using the corresponding forms in the identified period of time (10 days).
  • As the contract can only be made between the UNFCCC and an individual, the account to which the fee should be transferred needs to be in the name of the Desk Reviewer

* Competence requirements are part of the "Procedures for submission and consideration of a proposed new methodology for afforestation and reforestation project activities "

According to the Decision 3/CMP.1 (735 KB), the Executive Board may establish committees, panels or working groups to assist it in the performance of its functions. The Executive Board shall draw on the expertise necessary to perform its functions, including from the UNFCCC roster of experts. In this context, it shall take fully into account the consideration of regional balance (Rule 32 of the rules of procedures of the Executive Board) Decision 4/CMP.1 (735 KB).