UNDP Jobs - 51643- Component 1 Manager (Institutional Capacity Develo

Component 1 Manager (Institutional Capacity Development), Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project (READVERTISEMENT)

Location :

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year initially, with possibility of renewal

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Mar 2015 to Dec 2016

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

Please follow the application instructions below (bearing in mind to upload the P-11 form instead of your CV/resume). APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE FULLY COMPLETED P-11 FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

1) Please click on the "Apply now" button.
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4) On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume. Instead of uploading your Resume, please submit a fully completed and signed (if possible) UNDP Personal History Form (P-11) which can be downloaded at http://www.my.undp.org/content/malaysia/en/home/operations/jobs/.

When completing the Form and, even though not currently requested, please include email addresses for your Supervisors. Without the completed and signed P11, your application will not be considered.
5) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational qualifications are available when contacted.
6) Only applications received on the website with the completed P-11 will be considered for this position.

Whilst we appreciate the individual effort put into your application, only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the BSEEP National Project Manager, BSEEP National Project Director and BSEEP Chief Technical Advisor, the Component Manager for Component 1 will be responsible for the delivery and completion of the activities required in Component 1 of the BSEEP project. The Component Manager will also be required to ensure accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented activities and delivery of outputs.

The Component Manager will work in close collaboration with private stakeholders as well as government stakeholders and UNDP to ensure efficient project performance of project activities as stipulated in the project document. The Component Manager will be expected to make frequent site visits to stakeholder offices, to deliberate new ideas for developing a national building energy database, promote the enforcement of building energy disclosure, assessing and developing trainings to build capacity of the public and private sector in energy management, romote, refine and support the adoption of the developed federal building energy management and organize, promote and refine the developed energy management guidelines.

The Component Manager will report to the National Project Manager on the delivery of the activities in component 1, propose spending for the activities required in component 1, propose the vision/targets of component 1, manage and recommend operational work (i.e assess vendors, draft terms of references, conduct interviews).

The Component Manager for component 1 shall plan, redevelop, analyze, review, implement activities required in the project document. The component manager shall also identify synergy and collaborative areas from all other components and consultants involved in the project, to improve delivery and impact of the deliverables required in component 1 of BSEEP. The component manager will also be required to carry out formulation, management and evaluation of BSEEP and component 1 program activities.

Summary of Key Functions:
-   Formulation and implementation of component 1 strategies related to BSEEP and other components where linkages can be made in the reas assigned.
-   Implementation of strategic partnerships and the resource mobilization strategy with project owners, government agencies,etc.
-   Provision of quality advisory services to the Government and project owners and facilitation of knowledge building and management
-   Support to other components where applicable
-   Administrative support to project and component 1
-   Support to implementation of publications strategy and plan
-   Review, reformulate and redesign outputs produced

1. Formulation and implementation of component 1 strategies related to BSEEP and other components focusing on achievement of the following results:

-   Thorough analysis and research of best practices, documents, policy ideas, implementation plans and recommendations from consultants and around the world
-   Preparation of substantive inputs to progress reports, work plans and other documents as may be requested by the National Project Manager
-   Identification of areas for support and interventions within component 1 to support the achievement of the goals and objective of BSEEP
-   Monitoring and analyze the delivery of activities and propose timely readjustments in portfolio if necessary
-   Identification of demonstration projects in coordination with the project team, active involvement in planning and substantive participation in project formulation and appraisal.
-   Identification of source of information related to building sector energy efficiency, keeping abreast of policy news, technology changes and informing the project team.
-   Carry out inspection, monitoring and evaluation work pertaining to component 1 activities

2. Implementation of strategic partnerships and the resource mobilization strategy with project owners, government agencies, etc:

-   Design and formulation of the activities to meet the objectives and goals of the component and project.
-   Prepare terms of reference as required to procure services and equipment required of component 1
-   Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, government, institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, private sector and civil society based on strategic goals of BSEEP and component 1
-   Analyze, research, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities and prepare budgets to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
-   Undertake advocacy tasks such as preparing statements, advocacy materials, presentations and strategy papers related to component 1 activities.
-   Maintenance of project briefs and activity information for bilateral donors, academia, private sector,

UNDP and the public.
-   Ensure that the project expenditures are made in compliance with UNDP/GEF procedures, BSEEP project objectives and component activities.
-   Proper control of supporting documents for payments and financial reports
-   Maintenance of proper financial records

3. Provision of quality advisory services to the Government and project owners and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on the achievement of the following results:

-   Identification of sources of information related to BSEEP and energy efficiency issues.
-   Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to BSEEP or component 1
-   Strengthening partnership with the private sector, government, and donors for effective implementation of strategies
-   Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country issues and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
-   Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
-   Organization of training from the deliverables of component 1

4. Provides support to the implementation of publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:

-   Organization of training as part of component 1 activities
-   Disseminate information from the results
-   Develop and implement public outreach and promotional programmes
-   Compile and publish online the results of the demonstrations
-   Coordinate and assist other concerned agencies, to plan and carry out public outreach program

5.   Review, reformulate and redesign outputs produced
-   The Component Manager will be expected to make frequent site visits to stakeholder offices, to deliberate new ideas
-   Explore ways for developing a national building energy database,
-   Promote the enforcement of building energy disclosure,
-   Assess and develop trainings to build capacity of the public and private sector in energy management
-   Promote, refine and support the adoption of the developed federal building energy management and organize, promote and refine the developed energy management guidelines.

Impact of Results
The successful completion of the responsibilities above will contribute to meeting the objectives and goals of BSEEP. In particular, the key results have an impact on providing the building industry with evidence on the cost effectiveness, of implementing energy management.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
o   Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
o   Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
o   Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
o   Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:
o   Knowledgeable in energy efficiency design and installation work
o   Demonstrates strong analytical skills,
o   Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus,
o   Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback,
o   Have strong fundamentals in physics or engineering and able to explain it in simple terms to achieve public “buy-in.”
o   Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
o   Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources

Knowledge Management and Learning
o   Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
o   Knowledgeable in energy efficient issues
o   Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
o   Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
o   Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
o   Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
o   Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
o   Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Development and Operational Effectiveness
o   Ability to review data, identify, adjust and report discrepancies
o   Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard
o   Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
o   Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
o   Strong IT skills

Leadership and Self-Management
o   Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
o   Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
o   Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent Engineering/Science, or in any related field, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science with 7 years of experience shall be considered.

Experience:
-   Minimum 5 years of relevant experience,
-   international experience will be an advantage,
-   Experience in working with both the government sector and the private sector in Malaysia, and a clear understanding of current practices in the building industry in Malaysia will be preferred,
-   Knowledgeable in energy efficient technologies, energy policies and energy management procedures of Malaysia will be an advantage
-   Experience with the ESCO business models (energy analysis and audits, energy management, project design and implementation, maintenance and operation, monitoring and evaluation of savings, property/facility management, energy and/or equipment supply, provision of service) will be an advantage.

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Application Information (REMINDER):
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UNDP Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/P11-2012.doc.
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UNDP P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.