Background

Bangladesh has a population of more than 150 million, an annual electricity use of approximately 21408 GWH/yr., peak electricity demand of 6500 MW, and an electricity growth rate of approximately 8% per year. Domestic consumption is around 53 percent of Electricity in evening peak hour. Currently Energy Standards for Electric Fans, Refrigerators, Air-Conditioners and Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), Electronic Ballast & Electric Motor are being developed in Bangladesh (BSTI), and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) have also been developed. At present, Star Label Grading System has been introduced for Electrical Appliances (BRESL products). Already 3 renowned Manufacturers of CFL & 1 Mfg of Electric Fan got Star Label Grading (1-5 Stars) and started marketing. Bangladesh has plans to initiate energy labeling programs for a number of products, but cannot initiate tangible programs on labeling and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) without the Global Environment Facility (GEF) technical assistance both regionally and nationally. The BRESL Project is aimed at rapidly accelerating the adoption and implementation of Energy Standards & Labeling (ES&L) program in Asia. The current baseline scenario is as follows; Bangladesh continues to develop ES&L programs at a slow pace and hindered by the some barriers in financing, policy, technology, and information. Under a National Energy Policy (NEP) special importance is given to Energy Efficiency, awareness campaigns & gradual implementation of ES&L programs, The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has been entrusted with the responsibility for implementation of ES&L with UNDP Country Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Training and Capacity Building of Government Departments, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Associations and Laboratories as per the following points taken under consideration:

• Overview on technical aspects of proposed standards and labeling program for six appliances i.e. Air conditioner, Refrigerator, Electric Motor, Electric Fan, Electronic/Magnetic Ballast and CFL;
• Overview on potential linkages between different government organizations at different stages;
• Brief information about the energy labeling criteria, scope, referred standards, label design etc.;
• Overview on necessary steps related to Monitoring, Verification and Enforcement strategy for ensuring effectiveness and integrity within the S&L program;
• Overview on potential market transformation strategies;
• Overview on potential impact over trade norms so as to initiate necessary amendments in the policies;
• Reporting mechanisms;
• Manufacturers, related associations, component suppliers and laboratories are the key stakeholders under S&L program. Active participation from these stakeholders is very important to achieve desired target from S&L program.
• Capacity building of test laboratories.

Detailed training on technical aspects of the program for respective six appliances which shall include information on:

• Referred standard;
• Test procedures;
• Scope of program;
• Label specifications;
• Process for registration with SREDA/BSTI.

Process for providing information to SREDA about production and selling of efficient products, potential  challenges pertaining to technical, operation, financial areas, etc.
Identify product specific emerging technologies in international market and its feasibility with respect to Bangladesh.
Mechanisms to maintain confidentiality of information (Mfg. wise Trade secret).
Overview on step-wise mechanism to engage small, medium and large scale manufacturers and suppliers within the program boundary so as to widen the acceptance of S&L program.

Scope of Work and Deliverables
The scope covers a total of 6 end using appliances such as:

• Air-conditioners;
• Refrigerators;
• Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL);
• Electromagnetic & Electronic Ballast;
• Electric motors;
• Electric fans.

Number of working days Required:

• 10 days (over a period of 1 month):

The assignment will focus on the following areas and activities:

• Development of test procedure with details methodology for 6 products;
• Feasibility study of market for CFL & electric fan as per star label awarded Mfgs. by BSTI;
• Existing status of grading system (like Star Label& other types) of E. Motor available in the market for imported & locally assembled products;
• Recommendation and revision of existing standards of all BRESL products;
• Testing strategy through R&D(dimension/size) of for all products;
• Rendering Training and development of course curriculum for Training of Trainer (ToT) for 6 products;
• The Primary Activity of International consultant shall entail to provide over all technical assistance for adopting Local & International standard on 6 products;
• Comparing Standards of leading country with ES&L national standards, IEC/SLS, IS will formulate a report which will help the harmonization of ES&L standards of 6 products.

Number of working days required: 5 days (over a period of 15 days):

• Methodology to be used includes secondary literature survey and interaction with manufacturers, dealers, Industry and Associations like BEA, BEMMA, BELMA etc.;
• BRESL Product wise assessment required for training of personnel involved with manufacturer & authorized person of Regulatory Body;
• Testing methodology;
• Equipment requirement and recommendations on existing lab facility for improvement.

Number of working days required: 5 days (over a period of 15 days):

• Major activities include the preparation of capacity needs assessment on ES&L development, implementation and enforcement;
• Analysis report for capacity need assessment by collecting data locally from relevant sources;
• The relevant sources may be taken into account as Ministry of Power Energy & Mineral Recourses (MoPEMR)-specially with Energy Division, Government utilities Department like DESCO, DPDC, DESA, Dealers and National Standard Body (NSB) like BSTI, BCSIR;
• Technical support may also be taken from BUET and Dhaka University and other related institutions for need assessment;
• As per TWG responsibility, the assignment entails the Institutional support strategy from Manufacturer, on job Counterpart Expert of BSTI and National Expert;
• Review and formulation of action plan for next 2 yrs. project period as per consultation with National Counterpart Expert and other members of TWG.

Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and expected places of travel:

• The assignment will be for 20 working days over a period of 02 months. Travel is expected outside Dhaka if necessary;
• The Duty Station will be the BRESL Project office at BSTI Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Expected Outputs/Services:

• Evolve better understanding among policymakers on elements of S&L regulation;
• Evolve better understanding over the roles and responsibilities of different government organization. Identify the areas, where different government organization shall establish a linkage so as to implement S&L program more effectively;
• Understanding towards strategies to facilitate effective monitoring, verification and enforcement for the upcoming standards in Bangladesh, strategies to enhance consumer protection measures;
• Strategies to enhance the penetration of higher efficient appliances in Bangladesh through market transformation programs;
• Understanding on initiatives that shall be taken so as to avoid manufacturing/dumping of inefficient products in Bangladesh;
• Evolve better understanding about the S&L program and energy standards developed for Bangladesh;
• Understanding towards potential market opportunities for higher efficient products;
• Strategies to overcome technical and financial barriers in terms of manufacturing the energy efficient products;
• Understanding towards benchmarking the products as per the defined test procedures and energy rating criteria;
  Key challenges under the S&L program;
• International case studies which would assist the local manufacturers at Bangladesh in adopting the S&L program.

Completed products under each Area and Activity
Completed and Comprehensive/Elaborated Documents on:

• Air-conditioners;
• Refrigerators;
• Electric motors;
• Electric fans;
• Electromagnetic & Electronic Ballast;
• Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL).

Indicative time frame: Stipulated Time given above.

Source of Information:

• Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institutions (BSTI) for all standards;
• BUET;
• Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR); 
• Bangladesh Electric Manufacturing and Merchandizing Association (BEMMA); 
• Bangladesh Electrical Light Manufacturing Association (BELMA);
• Bangladesh Electrical Association (BEA);
• Ministry of Industries and Ministry of Energy Power and Mineral Resources (MoPEMR);
• Bangladesh Refrigeration & Air conditioners Merchants Association (BRAMA);
• Bangladesh Electrical Appliances Market in Dhaka;
• Industrial visit ;

Supervision and Performance Evaluation:

Climate Change Specialist and Program Manager BRESL, CO UNDP and Project Manager BRESL will be responsible for review / evaluate the performance and approve the deliverables / outputs provided the International Consultant will solely be responsible for guiding and monitoring of Local Consultant (Refrigerators, Electric motors and Electric fans) and Local Consultant (CFL, Electronic Ballast and Air Conditioners) for report consolidation and performing the training as a Trainer for the relevant stakeholders.

Competencies

Functional competencies:

Professionalism:

• Flexibility to make ad-hoc changes as and when the need arises; ability to perform under stress; willingness to keep flexible working hours;

Teamwork:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as a team member, in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect ;

Communications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in EE Engineering/Mechanical Engineering (ME)/Masters in Applied Physics and Electronics /Post-Doctoral degree in EEE/Post-Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or Fellow ship from any foreign University.

Experiences:

• Preference should be given if the candidate is experienced on Energy Efficiency or Energy related Field for at least 10 years’ experience within & outside the country. Working with Government and UN system would be an added priority;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and experience in working effectively in a multicultural environment;
• Thorough understanding of the BRESL agenda in the context of Bangladesh and others BRESL countries negotiations, challenges and opportunities;
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Energy Efficiency, Environment Policies and Governance systems in Bangladesh including significant publications;
• Knowledge and practical exposure in participatory approaches;
• Extensive experience in report development;
• Experience in the policy development processes with closely related to Standardization and Labeling of BRESL product;
• A team-player and self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision, with sound judgment;
• Need creativity for training course design in details, experience as a Trainer for the participants of related field of 6 products.

Language Skill:

• Excellent knowledge of the English language, with exceptional writing, presentation and communication skills;

Evaluation of the candidates:

The candidates will be evaluated through Cumulative Analysis method.

When using the weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

• Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and; Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
  
• Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% in technical evaluation will be considered eligible for financial evaluation.
  

Technical Evaluation Criteria (Total 70 marks):

• Relevant experience in Programme design and report development (20 marks);
• Knowledge and education in Energy related field (20 marks);
• Publication/knowledge about BRESL products in terms of Standards and labeling process (15 marks)
• Exposure in participatory approaches (5 marks);
• Experience in the policy development process associated with carbon emission and sustainable environment issues (10 marks).

Financial Evaluation (Total 30 marks):

All technically qualified proposals will be scored out 30 based on the formula provided below. The maximum points (30) will be assigned to the lowest financial proposal. All other proposals receive points according to the following formula:
p = y (μ/z)
Where:

• p = points for the financial proposal being evaluated;
• y = maximum number of points for the financial proposal;
• μ = price of the lowest priced proposal;
• z = price of the proposal being evaluated.
  

FC = 62000