Background

Despite available political will to promote the energy efficiency on a country level, the adoption of some policy papers (for instance, “Strategy of the RK on transition to green economy”), available regulatory and legal framework on energy efficiency in the construction (building code, rules, etc.), it still frequently happens that the construction results do not meet the up-to-date energy efficiency standards. The constructed buildings use too much heat energy for heating, ventilation and hot water supply. Practically, the buildings with a high class of energy efficiency are not designed and constructed. Meanwhile, there are several Affordable Housing Programs, actively implemented round the country, which construction is performed from the state budget. It should be expected that construction of such housing must be exclusively performed following the energy efficiency norms and standards especially considering that socially vulnerable population will live in such buildings and get benefits in a form of payment savings for public utilities in case of compliance with energy efficiency during design and construction.
 
A State Program on housing modernization and development has been implemented in Kazakhstan according to which the renovations in residential multi-apartments are made with elements of thermal modernization. Nevertheless, the mass-wide practice demonstrates that renovations are often performed without energy saving measures (façade insulation, roof insulation, EE renovation of heat consumption systems, pipelines insulation, etc.).

UNDP/GEF Project has developed a logical diagram for design and construction process of residential multi-apartments (from generation of project idea to its commissioning), to be build according to the State Programs in Kazakhstan. The analysis of diagram has revealed, in particular, that:

  • The Client does not specify the energy efficiency class in technical specification (despite the valid Governmental Decree);
  • Engineering companies have insufficient design potential on established energy efficiency class;
  • The Client does not conduct examination of energy saving and improvement of energy efficiency under pre-design and (or) design (design and estimate) documentation;
  • There is no energy audit for constructed buildings.
This is not a full list of barriers to energy efficiency that can be existed during the design and construction of residential buildings in the country. There are, also, specific barriers during renovations of RMA by the State Program. In fact, the neighboring countries of Customs Union (for example, the Republic of Belarus, the Russian Federation) as well as Eastern European countries have already overcome some of barriers given above, and the process of design and construction is carried out with more precise observation of energy efficiency norms and standards.
Taking into account the above mentioned, it is essential to engage an international consultant for preparation of report on experience of countries in Customs Union and Eastern Europe in arrangement of energy efficient design and construction processes for residential buildings, as well as conduction of objective analysis of such process in Kazakhstan with development of necessary recommendations on its improvement for aims of energy efficiency promotion

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective:

To prepare a report on experience of countries of the Customs Union and Eastern Europe in arrangement of  energy efficient design and construction processes for residential buildings as well as conduction of objective analysis of such process in Kazakhstan with development of necessary recommendations on its improvement for aim of energy efficiency promote.

Scope of work:

  • Compilation of information and drafting the report with analysis of experience of Customs Union and Eastern Europe countries on arrangement of energy efficient design and construction processes for new buildings and reconstruction of existing residential buildings;
  • Analysis of design and construction process for new buildings in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including a survey on main barriers to energy efficiency promotion;
  • Analysis of reconstruction process for existing residential buildings in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including a survey of main barriers to energy efficiency promotion;
  • Drafting the recommendations for improvement of energy efficient design and construction processes for existing residential buildings for aims of energy efficiency promotion;
  • Presentation of basic results of the analysis made in Astana city.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:
  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
  • Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional competencies:
  • Good communication skills;
  • Team-worker. 

Required Skills and Experience

Academic qualification: 

  • University degree in the field of  economy and/or finances.

Work experience:

  • As minimum 10 years of work experience post diploma;
  • As minimum 5 years of work experience in housing and construction sectors;
  • Experience in implementation of investment projects in civil construction (sketch plan, design management, examination, construction, commissioning, maintenance);
  • Expertise in drafting the analytical reports, regulatory documents, etc.;
  • Expertise in technical supervision for construction stages.

Language requirements:

  • Knowledge of Russian is mandatory.

Important note:

For detailed information please refer to UNDP Kazakhstan web site.