UNDP Jobs - 49903- International Technical Advisor on Establishing a

International Technical Advisor on Establishing a Functional ESCO Financial Mechanism in Moldova

Location :

Home-based with trips to Chisinau, MOLDOVA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

01-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 years

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

115 working days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The ESCO Moldova project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has an implementation timeframe of 4 years with a budget of 1.3 million US$ allocated by the GEF and 7.615 million US$ allocated as co-financing by project partners.

The project objective is to create a functioning, sustainable and effective market of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) in Moldova by converting existing energy service provider companies into ESCOs, as the basis for scaling up energy efficiency improvements and ultimately climate change mitigation efforts.

The main barriers that the project is trying to address are related to energy efficiency project financing; the eagerness of existing Energy Service Providers to embark on the ESCO business model; institutional barriers at the local level; and EE awareness in the municipal sector.

The ESCO Moldova Project intends to eliminate/address these impediments through the following project components:

Green Urban Development Plan is adopted and emission reduction projects are financed and implemented in Chisinau;
ESCOs are successfully investing in energy projects in the building sector using Energy Performance Contracting modality;
A Financial Mechanism in form of a Loan Guarantee Fund, is set up and functional, providing financing to ESCOs;
ESCO(s) are designing, financing and successfully implementing energy efficiency projects using EPC modality in at least one other city in Moldova outside of Chisinau.

The main targets to be achieved by the end of the project are: a functional ESCO market with a functional LGF in place; ESCO companies created and consolidated; creation of new investments in EE measures that will lead to long term energy consumption savings and 20 EE projects implemented; better conditions in public and residential buildings and overall Chisinau will advance in its sustainable green development.

The Project will contract an International Consultant (IC) who will be involved in Component 1 to 3 over a period of 2 years.

Duties and Responsibilities

The objective of this assignment is to provide technical assistance to the Project Management Unit, the municipality of Chisinau and financing institutions to develop the ESCO business model and roll out the Energy Performance contract modality. These will allow implementing EE projects in selected buildings in the municipal sector, both residential multi-store and public buildings.

For detailed information, please refer to the Terms of Reference.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Functional competencies:

Excellent proven skills in analysis, leadership and overall diplomatic skills;
Good organizational, time management and facilitation skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualification:

Masters’ Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering any other science-based background.

Experience:

At least 7 years of relevant working experience in the field of energy efficiency, ESCO development, EPC modality and EE project financing;
Extensive experience in project management with adequate exposure to financial management, financial mechanism and the banking systems;
Proven experience on preparation of written reports in an accurate and concise manner, and public presentation skills;
Professional experience in Eastern Europe is an asset.

Language requirements:

Have a good command of English;
Knowledge of Romanian or Russian languages would constitute an advantage.

Important notice

The applicant who has the statute of Government Official / Public Servant, prior to appointment will be asked to submit the following documentation:

A no-objection letter in respect of the applicant received from the government; and
The applicant is certified in writing by the government to be on official leave without pay for the duration of the Individual Contract.

A retired government official is not considered in this case a government official, and as such, may be contracted.

The detailed Terms of Reference and procurement Notice can be found at http://www.undp.md/jobs/current_jobs.