Antecedentes

UNDP CO Montenegro, in partnership with Pljevlja Municipality, is implementing the project Strengthening capacities for increasing energy efficiency and reducing air pollution in Pljevlja municipality. The project focuses on  designing and implementing tailor made and gender-responsive support programs that will: a) increase energy efficiency of the housing sector (individual and collective housing); b) promote the use of environmentally friendly energy sources for heating the housing sector (individual and collective); c) promote the use of heating systems with a higher degree of energy efficiency, and d) improve municipal administrative capacities in the field of  decarbonization through managing the projects in the field of sustainable energy and climate change. The project will contribute to reduced air pollution in the urban area of Pljevlja municipality, as well as improved well-being of local population. 
Through the project, the municipal Project Implementation Unit has been established and is operational. The Model of subsidizing measures for increasing energy efficiency and reducing pollution in the housing sector of the municipality of Pljevlja was developed and adopted. The programme enables subsidies for the implementation of the following energy efficiency measures: 
For family houses (residential buildings of individual housing):

A.1. renovation of the outer shell - thermal insulation of outer walls, roofs and attics 
B.1. renovation of the outer shell - replacement of the outer carpentry/(windows and doors)
C.1. Replacement of the stoves using coal with stoves using pellet

For apartments (housing facilities of collective housing):

A.2. renovation of the outer shell - replacement of the outer carpentry/(windows and doors)
B.2. Replacement of the stoves using coal with stoves using pellet

The first Public Call for citizens was implemented in 2022, where energy efficiency measures were successfully implemented on 60 individual buildings and 21 collective housing buildings 

The extended Public Call has been completed and 84 buildings (family houses/apartments) have been selected to participate in the programme. The activities that follow are:

1. Preparation of detailed bills of quantities for each house/apartment
2. Selection of construction companies to execute the works
3. Selection of the supervision authority
4. Implementation of contracted works and monitoring/supervision of the works
5. Preparation of the final report.

On the top of that, based on the conclusions of the Project Board, the Project Implementation Unit will work on the proposal for including new measure/s in the subsidy programme in order to expand the portfolio of energy efficiency measures.
Hence, UNDP is hiring an experienced engineer with proven knowledge and skills required to impolemente tailor-made energy efficiency support programme/s in Pljevlja, Montenegro.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Objectives of the assignment: 

To provide technical support to the design, implementation and monitoring of the subsidy programme/s in Pljevlja municipality

Job content: Under the direct supervision of the UNDP Programme Manager, the consultant will perform the following tasks:

Prepare technical inputs for the ToRs for the execution of works (Technical specifications for procurement of goods and services)
Participate in the work of the municipal Project Implementation Unit (PIU) on behalf of UNDP
Prepare technical requirements and criteria for new subsidy programme/EE measures
Prepare assessment report on the evaluation of the offers (Evaluation Minutes of the procurement processes)
Supervise and monitor activities carried out by selected contractor/s to ensure compliance with the technical specifications and legal requirements followed by verification of technical documentation produced by vendors (monitoring reports)
Prepare final report on implemented measures and energy/cost savings accomplished.

Deliverables:

Duration and reporting:

The Consultant will be engaged for 70 days in total in the period 5 February 2023 – 20 December 2023. The Consultant is expected to work from home and travel to Pljevlja when agreed with the Proogramme Manager. 

The deliverables shall be submitted in local language. Each deliverable needs to be approved by the UNDP Programme Manager.  All produced materials will be the property of the UNDP and will not be released without prior written consent.

Competencias

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN/UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution skills.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

• University degree in the area of technical sciences (architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or electrotechnics);
• Valid certificate on professional examination for performing energy audits; 

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy investment projects (design, tender preparation and engineering supervision)
• Proven record of professional experience in the development/implementation of energy efficiency finance programmes;
• Familiarity with energy efficiency and energy management systems and technologies and MNE legal system in this field; 
• Proven record on active involvement in similar assignments/projects;
• Experience with UN agencies will be considered as an asset;
• Experience with the usage of various systems analysis methods and techniques;
• Proven experience in working with multiple stakeholders;

Language:

• Fluency in English and Montenegrin (written and spoken);

Other:

• Capability to work effectively under deadline pressure and to take on a range of responsibilities;
• Ability to work in a team, good decision-making skills, communication and writing skills;
• Excellent social, communication, advocacy and reporting skills;

Criteria for selection:

Combined Scoring method will be used. When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: (i) responsive, compliant, acceptable, and (ii) having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

• Technical criteria weight - 70% (Background and education 10%; Relevant previous experience 20%; Substantial knowledge/Required competencies 30%; Required language 10%);
• Financial criteria weight - 30%.

Only offerors obtaining a minimum 490 points for technical criteria will be considered for the financial evaluation. For more information on procurement methodology for Individual Contractors, please refer to Procurement Notice.

Application procedure:

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications by January 22, 2023 by using the Apply now button. The application should contain CV. Please note that UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document, so please make sure that you merge all your documents into a single file.

Only the short-listed applicants will be contacted and requested to submit a letter of interest including a price quotation indicating the lump sum (in EUR) requested for the work envisaged in the section "Description of Responsibilities".