UNDP Jobs - 54840- Consultant for Energy Efficiency Transaction Advis

Consultant for Energy Efficiency Transaction Advisory Services

Location :

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-Apr-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

9 months

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 Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project (BSEEP) has for its goal the reduction in the annual growth rate of GHG emissions from the Malaysia buildings sector. The project objective is the improvement of the energy utilization efficiency in Malaysian buildings, particularly those in the commercial and government sectors, by promoting the energy conserving design of new buildings and by improving the energy utilization efficiency in the operation of existing buildings. The realization of this objective will be facilitated through the removal of barriers to the uptake of building energy efficiency technologies, systems, and practices.

This consultancy will facilitate the uptake of Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) and arrange financing for a few selected ESCO EPC demonstration projects.

Visit www.jkr.gov.my/bseep for further information about BSEEP.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

The primary job scope is to provide transaction advisory services to at least three (3) energy efficiency projects from structuring to raising finance. Those demonstration projects shall be selected together with the project team and shall be using an energy performance contracting model. Another scope is to identify and recommend suitable financing solutions and to formulate financing schemes to increase the uptake of ESCO EPC. The consultant is also expected to lead a workshop to build capacity of a nominated organization by disseminating lessons learned and structuring processes in order to ensure the nominated organization has the expertise to provide transaction services after the end of the BSEEP project.

Screening & Due diligence:

After an initial high-level screening of EE investment opportunities identified by the Project Team, the Consultant shall shortlist the most promising opportunities and then after Project Team approval undertake at least three (3) detailed due diligence in preparation for transaction support services. Detailed evaluation matrices should be developed and must include methodology to determine the likelihood of commercial success of the identified energy performance contracts. The preliminary report should identify strengths, weaknesses and list the tasks that will be required to increase chances to reach financial close (ie. Structuring, risk mitigation, improved investment memo, etc).

Structuring & Investment Documentation:

Building upon the gaps identified, the Consultant shall structure the selected EE projects to improve bankability and develop at least three (3) investment grade business plans before initiating the fund-reaising process. Each business plan must at a minimum include the following:

Capability and Creditworthiness analysis of parties involved;
Description of the project, technical solutions and proposed structure;
Statistical significance of the energy performance targets;
Investment required and financing terms;
Detailed financial analsyis;
Risk analysis and mitigation;
Exist Strategy if any.

Capital-raising:

Building upon the business plans, develop three (3) comprehensive fund-raising strategies with a list of targeted investors / financiers and the rationale. It is expected that the Consultant will identify financiers, lead the fund-raising road show, pitch the investment opportunities and support the transactions up to financial close. It is anticipated that the Consultant will play a key role in bridging the language gap between project developers, building owners, ESCOs and financiers.

Capacity building of Transaction advisory services:

After the completion of capital raising, the Consultant is required to document best practices, lessons learned, ways of improvement and roles of each contracting parties to be used as a template/model by an institution (which will be identified with the Project Team) to build its capacity to provide similar transaction advisory services to other energy performance contracting projects. Such documentation must subsequently be imparted through a workshop.

Methodology

The consultant will report to the National Project Manager and will work closely with the BSEEP project team based at the Environment and Energy division of the Public Works Department, Kuala Lumpur. The consultant is expected to participate in the meeting with the building owners/developers. Meetings with any government agencies will be guided by the BSEEP team as and when necessary. It is important for the consultant to submit drafts of the report prior to finalization. It is also important for the consultant to be aware of the financing products and schemes being developed by BSEEP.

Expected Outputs

The consultant is expected to produce:

Three (3) reports with the due diligence, screening of viability and evaluation of the opportunity of the identified energy performance contracts;
Three (3) investment grade business plans;
Three (3) reports with the comprehensive fund-raising strategies with the associated minutes of facilitation meetings;
Training materials to build advisory services capacity for an institution which will be identified by BSEEP.

Deliverables and Timeline

The consultant will be responsible for the delivery, content, technical quality and accuracy of the reports, model(s) and training materials. All deliverables shall be submitted to UNDP Malaysia and BSEEP Project Management Unit at Environment and Energy division of the Public Works Department

Documents to be included when submitting the proposal
Interested individuals must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

Proposal on how your qualifications and experience can lead towards the successful deliverable of this assignment within the required timeframe, and provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the assignment;
Financial Proposal as provided. Alternatives are allowed; For Financial proposal template, it is available at http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/MyIC_2015_012%20Annex%20I-II.docx
Personal CV including areas of expertise and past experience in similar projects and at least three (3) references in the format of UN Personal History Form (P11 form). The UN Personal History Form (P11) is available; at:http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/P11%20for%20SC%20&%20IC.doc

Note:

Please scan, save and upload all documents (proposals and P11 Form) into one PDF file. (The system does not allow more than 1 attachment).
For clarification question, please email to procurement.my@undp.org and put the reference number MyIC_2015_012 as the Subject Title.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP, and partner organizations;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Excellent knowledge of energy efficiency;
Excellent three dimensional building modelling skills;
Excellent lighting simulation skills;
Demonstrates strong analytical skills;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to analyze technical requirements in energy efficiency and energy management applications;
Strong analytical skills.

Management and Leadership:

Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Supports teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

The consultant should have the following expertise and experience

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any Business Management, Economics, Engineering or any other field;
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

Minimum 10 years experience successfully raising capital for energy projects in developing countries;
Extensive network in Malaysia especially in the financing community is a must;
Experience in financing energy efficiency projects under shared savings and EPC schemes an advantage;
Knowledgeable in energy policies, regulation and energy management procedures in Malaysia is an advantage;
Experience in drawing up investment documentation and implementing workshops, awareness training and seminars will be an advantage.

Language Requirement:

Proficient in English;
Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia will be an added advantage.