Historique

Promoting Sustainable Biomass Energy Production and Modern BioEnergy Technologies, is a project funded through the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) through its climate change mitigation portfolio. The project consists of the following components: (1) Policy-institutional support for effective implementation; (2) Barrier removal for sustainable fuel wood production; (3) Enabling environment for fuel wood suppliers; (4) Wood-based energy technology development. Project Manager is responsible for the implementation of the project’s four components with the Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy. The 4-year project will operate under the technical supervision of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority and Forest Department. Monitoring and reporting to GEF is the responsibility of both UNDP (for components 1, 3 and 4) and FAO (component 2).

The goal of the project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of fossil fuel for thermal energy generation in the Sri Lanka industrial sector. This goal will be realized through four interlinked components that address the full value chain of bio energy production and conversion. The project aims to remove barriers that hinder the sector growth, such as policy-to-practice gaps, sustainable biomass plantations, sustainable fuel wood processing and supply chain development, increased market share of biomass energy in generation mix and adoption of biomass-based energy technologies in Sri Lanka.

The project is expected to generate global benefits in directly avoided greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of almost 252 kilotons of CO2 due to switching from fossil fuels to wood-based technologies (over the lifetime of 10 years) and almost 756-1,432 ktCO2 as indirect emission reduction impact.

Scope and Objectives

Purpose of this consultancy is to develop a status report on  utilitization of  modern technologies in improving efficiency in biomass energy conversion and related supply chains in Sri Lanka. It is expected to cover following aspects  (but not limited to),  in order to  ensure all relavant points are captured.

Utilization of modern technologies in biomass energy conversion

  • Assess use of different technologies in converting biomass into energy; heat energy (through steam, thermic fluid, etc. ) and/or electricity;
  • Identify efficiency improvements used in facilitating the conversion (eg. Biomass feeding mechanism, use of waste heat in pre-heating etc.);
  • Analysis of institutional constaints in introducing modern bioenergy technologies in different user segments in Sri Lanka.

Technology usage in improving biomass supply chain efficiency

  • Assess technological inputs introduced to improve efficiency of biomass supply chains; in harvesting, collecting, processing etc.; 
  • Assess transport modes used in biomass supply chains and adaptaions introduced for efficiency improvements;
  • Assess modalities and efficiencies in handling and storing of biomass (pre and post processing);
  • Analyse constraints that limit introduction of modern technologies into biomass supply chains (for energy) in Sri Lanka and their effect in improving overall efficiency in supply chains and thereby the market expansion.

Devoirs et responsabilités

The consultant is responsible for developing a status report on  utilitization of  modern technologies in improving efficiency in biomass energy conversion and related supply chains in Sri Lanka containing:

  • Different technologies used to convert biomass into useable enrgy forms and their effciencies;
  • Technological intervensions that have been introduced to improve these conversion efficiencies and their impact in respective industries and other service sectors;
  • Related technological innovations that are available in other parts in the world that could be adopted to Sri Lankan context to improve biomass conversion efficiencies;
  • Local value additions that would result in overall conversion efficiency;
  • Technological inputs introduced to biomass supply chains to make them more efficient and to increase the value in the value chain;
  • Innovations in transport modes and methodologies including packing and handling;
  • Modes of storing, drying and processing, especially targeting at imporving the quality of the biomass supplied (e.g. moisture reduction, appropriate size);
  • Analysis of constraints faced by the industry in introducing modern technologies to improve the biomass supply chains to an status of an established industry;
  • Local and global innovations that could be introduced for overall improvement of biomass value chains;

The consultant is required to undertake field visits as necessary to collect information, interview identified personnel and to get first hand understanding of the current status of the subject area under the study. It is encouraged to use illustrations and photographs where applicable to improve the quality of the report.

Expected Deliverables:

  • Report on the current status of utilitization of  modern technologies to improve efficiency in biomass energy industry in Sri Lanka.

Compétences

Technical work

  • Strong understanding in operations of bioenergy technologies, supply chains, their financial and economic impacts  and a good background knowledge on the energy industry in Sri Lanka;
  • Familiarity with practices worldwide in the biomass supply and conversion;
  • Demonstrated strategic technical and intellectual skills in the substantive area;
  • Computer proficiency, especially related to professional office software packages (Microsoft Office).

Partnerships

  • Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior members of national and private sector institutions;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Excellent written communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize relevant collected data and findings for the preparation of quality analysis for the development of the report;
  • Excellent coordination skills and result oriented collaboration with personnel with different age groups, educational levels, backgrounds – especially for this case, the players in the biomass industry;
  • Excellent communication (both oral and written) and partnership building skills with multi-dimension partners.

Results

  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
  • Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
  • Good team player who has ability to maintain good relationships.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

  • Masters Degree or higher in engineering, energy technology or related field;

Experience:

  • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience in the industry, in energy conversion and technology requirements in the industry, especially in thermal energy applications;
  • Of which minimum 4 years of experience in evaluation of energy efficiency of processes, introducing process improvements for better results.

Language

  • Excellent English language skills;
  • Working knowledge in Sinhala/ Tamil

How to Apply:

The application should contain:

  • A brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work.
  • Updated CV to include qualifications/competencies and relevant past experience in similar projects and contact details of 2 professional referees who can certify your competencies, professionalism, quality of writing, presentation and overall suitability to this TOR
  • Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a combimation of factors including cover letter, the credentials on offer and brief interview (optional) and the offer which gives the best value for money for the UNDP.
  • Please duly fill the below financial proposal  and attach to the last page of the CV along with all other required documentation above or Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.

The proposal should contain:

      All inclusive Lump Sum Fee- LKR …………………………    

     The amount in words :LKR……………………………………………………………………………

Note:

Payments will be based on invoices on achievement of agreed milestones i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR and certification of acceptance by the UNDP. The applicant must factor in all possible costs in his/her “All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee/Daily Fee” financial proposal including his/her consultancy and professional fee, honorarium, communication cost such as telephone/internet usage, printing cost, return travel from home to office, costs of field visits, ad-hoc costs, stationery costs, and any other foreseeable costs in this exercise. No costs other than what has been indicated in the financial proposal will be paid or reimbursed to the consultant. The UNDP will only pay for any unplanned travel outside of this TOR and Duty Station on actual basis and on submission of original bills/invoices and on prior agreement with UNDP officials. Daily perdiums and costs for accommodation/meals/incidental expenses for such travel shall not exceed established local UNDP DSA rates.

For an Individual Contractor who is of 62 years of age or older, and on an assignment requiring travel, be it for the purpose of arriving at the duty station or as an integral duty required under the TOR, a full medical examination and statement of fitness to work must be provided.  Such medical examination costs must be factored in to the financial proposal above.

Payment for Services

Payments will be based on milestones as detailed below.

  • Inception report indicating detailed methodology and the work plan,  25%;
  • Draft report on status of  utilitization of  modern technologies to improveefficiency in biomass energy conversion and related supply chains  50%;
  • Final report incorporating the comments of the PMU   25%.