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The aim of the project “Developing an Integrated Approach to a Stepped-Up Energy Saving Programme” No. 00083259, planned for 3 years, is to enhance efficient use of energy resources at the local level in Belarus through application of energy-saving technologies and measures in educational buildings. The objective will be reached through establishing pilot sites demonstrating application of innovative energy efficiency technologies in school buildings, raising awareness and capacity building of local authorities, specialists and local population to carry out energy saving measures at the local level. The project also aims at increasing involvement of local governments and population in implementation of pilot initiatives in the EE area and further replication of best practices.

• To raise awareness and build capacity within communities to carry out energy saving measures at local level that improve energy efficiency and utilize renewable energy sources.
• To establish pilot sites in local communities demonstrating application of innovative energy efficiency technologies in school buildings.
• To ensure active participation of local governments, educational institutions and local population in energy-saving pilot initiatives implementation as well as increase demonstration of best practices, and their replication at the local level.

The objective of the assignment is providing consultation and provision of relevant information required for project team, national partners, developers of energy-efficient school buildings and other stakeholders on the area-based development approaches, to involve local authorities, NGO in the process of pilot sites selection and project monitoring, increasing the knowledge of pupils in the area of EE issues through developing special training and curriculum, to improve the capacities of local authorities to undertake energy-saving investments.

Devoirs et responsabilités

The Area-Based Development Expert will be responsible for creation and facilitation of EE Public Advisory Boards operating under local authorities, development and implementation of a participatory monitoring and evaluation system, assistance in developing local EE strategies.

The Area-Based Development Expert is to perform the following functions:

1.             Capacity building in area-based development for target districts:

·      Preparation of materials for presentations explaining the main provisions of the area-based development approach.

·      Identification of major stakeholders and project partners.

2.             Creation and facilitation of EE Public Advisory Boards operating under local authorities:

·      Development of the Regulation on the Public Advisory Boards.

·      Set in operation of the Public Advisory Board in the target regions.

3.             Development and implementation of a participatory monitoring and evaluation system:

·      Development of the concept of the public monitoring and evaluation system.

·      Development of methodology of the survey of the population in terms of its awareness of energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.

·      Surveys of the population held in at least three regions of Vitebsk, Grodno and Minsk regions in terms of their awareness of energy efficiency and use of the renewable energy sources.

4.             Assistance to the Project Manager in selection on a competitive basis group of teachers (10-14 people) for their further training with a purpose of teaching of the energy efficiency questions.

5.             Jointly with an EE expert preparation a full package of methodological materials necessary for potential applicants (local governments or the educational institutions’ authorities) including initiative project proposal template and guidelines for interested applicants.

6.             Jointly with an EE expert providing guidance (group, individual and on-line) to applicants and issue the clarifications on the application process, if necessary.

7.             Jointly with an EE expert creation of the selection mechanism of the energy efficiency initiatives.

8.             Jointly with an EE expert preparation of the guidelines and manuals for local governments and other stakeholders on energy efficiency issues and participatory approaches to local planning and development.

9.             Jointly with an EE expert and local authorities and other stakeholders to develop Local Energy Efficiency Strategies, in particular based on analysis of the baseline data from the municipality and from the pilot projects for the participating districts.

10.         Preparation of materials for public meetings on the project in the local town halls.

11.         Preparation of the materials for the quarterly newsletters and information stands in the pilot schools.

1.             Methodological materials and application form required for potential applicants (local executive and administrative authorities and administrations of schools), are prepared.

2.             A series of meetings (including presentations, round tables and consultations) with key stakeholders, partners and population to explain the ABD approach. By the end of the project, 80% of key stakeholders in target districts are expected to report that they use basic ABD techniques.

3.             Public Advisory Boards are created and operational in all target districts.

4.             The manuals for local stakeholders on area-based development approach are prepared.

Compétences

• Excellent knowledge of Russian and Belarussian languages is a must;
• Knowledge of written and spoken English;
• Strong report writing skills and experience in writing and presenting reports to a high professional level (which includes graphs, pictures, diagrams, figures and other illustrative tools to enhance the reporting quality);
• Good analytical skills, communications abilities, and ability to motivate other team members and counterparts;
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks;
• Competence in handling relations at all levels of relevant authorities;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Familiarity with UNDP requirements is an advantage.

Qualifications et expériences requises

• University degree related to engineering, power engineering or natural sciences. Advanced degree (e.g., Master level, PhD) in the said fields would be considered as an asset;
• At least 10 years of experience in one of the following fields: energy, energy efficiency improvement, environment or education;
• Solid knowledge (demonstrated by not less than 5 publications and/or professional experience records) about state-of-the-art approaches and best international and domestic practices in the specific areas the Project and its subcomponents are dealing with, in particular the area-based development;
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Adobe products, Internet), experience in handling of web-based mailing and management systems is the must;
• Solid knowledge (demonstrated by relevant publications and/or professional experience records) with national regulations and standards in the field of energy efficiency improvement in buildings;
• Fluency in written and spoken Russian and Belarussian is mandatory, good knowledge of English is an asset.