Scope of Work and Expected Outputs The scope of work of this TOR for National Consultant includes providing inputs and support in the remaining activities and outputs under Outcomes 4.1 and 4.2, as defined in the FASNETT Project Document (ProDoc). These will be done with guidance and direction by the International Consultant (IC) for Outcomes 4.1 and 4.2 covered by the IC Contract/TOR. Outcome 4.1: - Output 4.1.1: Completed design and development of feasible inclusive financing models and schemes to facilitate financing of EE and RE projects
The Activities under this Output are currently being implemented by the Development Bank of Tuvalu (DBT) for RE/EE users as discussed in the above background. To date, there some grant funds still available until project completion. - Evaluation of the related outputs and outcomes of the Outcome 4.1 activities[1] regarding the FASNETT-assisted financial window in DBT.
- Complete the survey of clients’ feedback on the existing DBT scheme vis-à-vis the project objectives; analyze the results as to the challenges, lessons learned and best practices from the client’s point of view and recommend means of improvement
- Design and develop improved financing models and schemes for a long-term sustainable financing plan for RE/EE users to expand the LC development and CO2 emission reduction potential in the coming years.
Outcome 4.2: - Output 4.2.1: Established and operational low carbon technology (RE/EE) application support program
This Output will involve the design and development of the framework and action plan for the establishment of the overall financial support program for the National Energy Plan as authorized by the Energy Bill/Act under Component 2. While the whole process of adoption and establishment of the overall national–level financial support program might not be workable within the remaining period of FASNETT implementation, a post-project sustainability strategy and plan shall be recommended to the GoT/MTET and, if acceptable, will be committed by the GoT for eventual establishment and implementation. - Output 4.2.2: Developed and recommended financing schemes for implementation and capitalization by the GoT and/or private sector financial institutions.
This Output will elaborate on the detailed financial schemes of the overall financial support program. If the GoT will accept, these schemes can be included the post-project sustainability plan to be turned over to the GoT. - Output 4.2.3: Completed RE and EE technologies application projects financed either through the established financing scheme or by private sector investments.
This Output will involve the listing of possible RE-based power generation projects in line with the ten-year power supply and demand projection developed in Component 2. The listing will include generation capacities, timetable and estimated costs that could be in be integrated to become the financial requirements and investment planning for TEC and non-TEC power installations that can guide the financial resource mobilization by the GoT from government budgets, multilateral funding agencies (e.g. ADB, World Bank, etc.), bilateral donors, grants and private sector financial institutions. The outputs herein can be included in the integrated National Energy Plan. Since the development and adoption of this plan could go beyond the FASNETT timeframe, it can be included in the post-project sustainability plan to be turned over to the GoT. - Output 4.2. 4: Completed evaluation and continuing enhancement of suggested financing policies and schemes for supporting initiatives on low carbon development.
This Output will involve the development and adoption of a framework and action plan for the evaluation and continuing enhancement of the financial policies and schemes developed in Outputs 4.2.2 and 4.2.3. Similarly, this process could go beyond the FASNETT timeframe, the evaluation framework and action plan can be included in the post-project sustainability plan to be turned over to the GoT. Common to Outcomes 4.1 and 4.2 - Output 4.1.2: Completed capacity building to increase confidence of the existing banks (including the Development Bank of Tuvalu) and private sector on technical and financial viability of residential/ commercial climate-resilient EE and RE projects
- This Output will involve the combined capacity building for RE/EE users and financial requirements of the National Energy Plan. It will involve the development and conduct workshops to disseminate info on the RE/EE users financing experience and to train and build capacity of the DBT, DOE, pertinent government agencies, local leaders and private sector regarding the identified and adopted financing plan for the National Energy Plan for technically and financially viable climate-resilient RE/EE applications. This shall foster higher level of confidence and provide information on and access to the established financing schemes in the context of the Tuvalu situation and market.
Deliverables The Activities under the above-mentioned Outputs, shall be implemented according to a proposed Activity Work Plan in order to optimize the time involved so that all outputs will be delivered within the duration of the Project as indicated in the approved time table: Deliverable #1: Inception Report - Overall approach and Activity Work Plan
Deliverable #2: Outputs 4.1.1 and 4.2.1 - Evaluation report of the related outputs and outcomes of the activities regarding the FASNETT-assisted financial window in DBT.
- Report on the survey of clients’ feedback on the existing DBT scheme vis-à-vis the project objectives including analysis from the client’s point of view and recommend means of improvement
- Design and implementation plan for the improved financing models and schemes for a long-term sustainable financing plan for RE/EE users
- Report on the framework and action plan for the establishment of the overall financial support program for the National Energy Plan
Deliverable # 3: Outputs 4.2.2, 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 - Detailed financial schemes of the overall financial support program
- Report on listing of possible RE-based power generation projects in line with the ten-year power supply and demand projection developed in Component 2
- Report on development and adoption of a framework and action plan for the evaluation and continuing enhancement of the financial policies and schemes developed in Outputs 4.2.2 and 4.2.3
Deliverable #4: Output 4.1.2 (Common to Outcomes 4.1 and 4.2) and Summary report on the financial post-project sustainability plan - Report on combined capacity building for RE/EE users and financial requirements of the National Energy Plan and on training/workshops conducted
- Summary report on the overall financial post-project sustainability plan as developed in the related Outputs as discussed above.
Institutional Arrangement In close consultation with the DOE Director (acting as the FASNET National Project Director), the TEC General Manager and the PMU Project Manager and other government counterparts, UNDP and other relevant stakeholders, the National Consultant will perform and take responsibility for the following tasks to be done on-site with guidance and advisorship by the IC for Outcomes 3.1 and 3.2: The National Consultant will work in close coordination with the Project Implementation Support Officer on the day-to-day matters. - Gather data and information and provide inputs and reports to the International Consultant in the implementation of the activities that will result to the abovementioned Outputs
- Draft reports, news articles and provide photographs and documents for dissemination of information in multimedia on the RE/EE Demos and other ongoing and planned RE/EE projects in the country
- Other related tasks by the Consultants that may be identified as lacking by PMU relative to this TOR during the conduct of the activities and regular oversight meeting and monitoring.
- Assist the PMU in arranging meetings with DOE, TEC, IC and stakeholders via internet-based communications and conference platforms, e.g. Zoom, Google meet, etc. for the conduct of the related activities in producing the Outputs
- Document all outputs and activities with pictures and reports including recommendations on areas for improvement and best practices for sustainability and post-project planning .
- All other tasks as maybe assigned by the IC for the successful implementation of the consultancy services.
Duration of the Work - The consultancy duration is for five (4) months and is expected to commence from 1 September 2022;
- The Consultants shall be engaged to undertake the consultancy according to an approved Time Schedule/Activity Work Plan and is expected to complete the work by 31 December 2022.
Duty Station Because of the prevailing pandemic travel restriction and protocols, the IC will work as home-based assignment in providing the leadership, direction and overall responsibility in the accomplishment of the tasks and the expected deliverables, while the NC, to be based in Funafuti, Tuvalu, will provide the data/info gathering, direct support, material inputs and local facilitation, until the IC is possibly permitted to travel to Tuvalu within the duration of the Contract. If any local travel needed, the cost will be reimbursed by the FASNET Project as per actual basis. [1]The Consultant is advised to refer to the UNDP Operational Guide on Low Value Grants, also known as micro-capital grants.
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