The purpose of this consultancy is to participate in the implementation of GCF Readiness project “Capacity Building in Carbon Markets and Article 6” (LAC-RS-019) in Panama, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and El Salvador and the "Advancing a Regional Approach to the Green Hydrogen Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean" (LAC-RS-018) for B countries (Bolivia, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay). The consultant is expected to provide technical information related to the progress of project implementation and budget expenditure, including the analysis of procurement and hiring processes. Conduct the policy development, including reviewing and analyzing issues and trends on hydrogen economy development, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies to the related work areas. Specifically, the consultant will coordinate the GCF Readiness implementation in Bolivia, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay. Contribute to the implementation of H2LAC (Platform for the Development of Green Hydrogen in Latin America and the Caribbean) capacity building and knowledge platform through research on green hydrogen, organization and delivery of online and face-to-face training activities. Collect relevant information on hydrogen and sustainable energy innovations, financing and policy and transform it into recommendations for countries, cities and decision-makers in Latin America and the Caribbean. Outputs and Deliverables Output 1. Stakeholder engagement mechanisms are established to support the planning, programming and implementation of GCF-funded activities. Output 2. National and regional technical capacities, knowledge and governance are strengthened for green hydrogen. Output 3. South-south cooperation is enhanced by strengthening the regional hydrogen capacity-building platform. Output 4. The planning and execution of the GCF Readiness projects are successful, with all project goals committed to the GCF being achieved, while adhering to the stringent quality standards set by UNEP. Deliverables: • Product No. 1. One report on the benefits and drawbacks of using green hydrogen as an energy carrier to support the decarbonization of the economy, including its potential environmental impacts. • Product No. 2. One report on the regional workshop organized by the LAC-RS-018 project, including summary, highlights, lessons learned and commitments among participating countries. • Product No. 3. One report about the status of the national interinstitutional working groups in the seven participating countries of the LAC-RS-018 project, including recommendations and future work towards their establishment. • Product No. 4. One report with the results of the concept note and coordination of a virtual regional webinar about the synergies between the market-based instruments available in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the development of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in Latin America and Caribbean countries. • Product No. 5. One report with the results of the collaboration with H2LAC in the framework of the LAC-RS-018 project, in terms of documents provided, number of downloads, and people trained in the events organized with this organization. • Product No. 6. One monitoring report of LAC-RS-018 and LAC-RS-019 projects, including activities developed, milestones, and challenges faced during the reporting period of implementation. • Product No. 7. Four financial reports, one per quarter, on the budget execution and commitments for the LAC-RS-018 and LAC-RS-019 projects, including a description of the procurement and the recruitment carried out during the evaluation period. Specific tasks and responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the UNEP’s Programme Management Officer for Energy Efficiency of the Climate Change Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the consultant shall perform the following activities: Provide technical assessment on the benefits and drawbacks of using green hydrogen as an energy carrier to support the decarbonization of the economy, including its potential environmental impacts, to promote technical dialogue within UNEP. Collaborate closely with the project managers of the two GCF projects in conducting efficient and transparent bidding and contracting processes for hiring consultants, organizing workshops, and arranging necessary trips. Analyze the status of the national interinstitutional working groups in the seven participating countries of the LAC-RS-018 project and provide technical advice on their establishment and/or strengthening. Collaborate with the project manager of the LAC-RS-018 project in the coordination with the regional hydrogen capacity-building platform, H2LAC, to enhance south-south cooperation. Provide technical and financial information related to the progress of project implementation and budget expenditure, including the analysis of procurement and hiring processes, for the two GCF projects. Provide technical expertise in the revision of technical deliverables developed in the two GCF projects. Provide guidance in the preparation of meetings of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) in the two GCF projects. Prepare the necessary technical and financial information for the progress reports that are required by the GCF, UNEP, and relevant stakeholders. Prepare the necessary technical and financial information if modifications to the implementation plan and budget approved by the GCF are needed.