UNDP Jobs - 55670- Rating Tool Application Consultant

Rating Tool Application Consultant

Location :

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

29-May-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 man-month

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

The Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project (BSEEP) has for its goal the reduction in the annual growth rate of GHG emissions from the Malaysia buildings sector. The project objective is the improvement of the energy utilization efficiency in Malaysian buildings, particularly those in the commercial and government sectors, by promoting the energy conserving design of new buildings and by improving the energy utilization efficiency in the operation of existing buildings. The realization of this objective will be facilitated through the removal of barriers to the uptake of building energy efficiency technologies, systems, and practices.

This work is part of component 4 of BSEEP where BSEEP has developed a set of rules and rating framework to benchmark the energy intensity of office buildings.

Visit www.jkr.gov.my/bseep for further information.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

The primary jobscope is to identify suitable office buildings to apply and demonstrate the ease of use and impact of BSEEP’s energy efficiency rating for buildings. The consultant(s) is expected to carry out the calculations an measurement of the energy intensity of the identified building in accordance to the rules and rate the identified building. The consultant(s) si also expected to facilitate the coordination work among stakeholders including organizing seminars/workshops/training courses and delivering effective presentations.

The consultant(s) will be required to:

Identify suitable office buildings to be rated:

The consultant(s) is expected to identify at least three (3) suitable office buildings with which the assessment tool developed by BSEEP can be applied. The consultant(s) is expected to produce a report to detail the rational of the building selection and to highlight any operational issues which may be encountered in the selection of the building. The consultant is also expected to produce a list of equipment required to carryout any on site measurements and its associated costs.

Review of BSEEP’s energy efficiency assessment tool for office buildings:

The consultant(s) is expected to review the already developed energy efficiency assessment tool for office buildings to identify gaps and issues to the widespread use of the tool. The consultant(s) is also expected to propose metrics and solutions to bridge the gaps and issues. Suitable avenues for widespread adoption and use is also required.

Calculation of energy efficiency rating of buildings:

Based on the assessment tool and rules developed by BSEEP, the consultant is required to prepare the necessary documentation, collect the necessary data and calculate the energy rating of the identified buildings.

Dissemination of energy efficiency rating of buildings:

Upon the completion of the calculation of the energy efficiency rating of buildings, develop and deliver through a series of meetings to explain the results of the calculation and to inform stakeholders at the meeting the gaps and issues to the widespread use of the tool.

Methodology

The consultant will report to the National Project Manager and will work closely with the BSEEP project team based at the Environment and Energy division of the Public Works Department (JKR). The methodology includes coordination work, data collection, desk research, interviews, meetings and workshops with relevant stakeholders, and discussions with relevant agencies, Governments and UNDP Malaysia.

Expected Outputs

Corresponding to the scope of work, the consultant is expected to produce:

Three (3) reports on each identified office building detailing the rational of the building selection and to highlight any operational issues which may be encountered in the selection of the building. The report is also expected to produce a list of equipment required to carryout any on site measurements and its associated costs;
A report to review BSEEP’s energy efficiency assessment tool for office buildings with details on the gaps and issues to the widespread use of the tool. The report is expected to propose metrics and solutions to bridge the gaps and issues. Suitable avenues for widespread adoption and use is also required;
Three (3) reports with the calculation of the energy efficiency rating of the identified buildings;
Three (3) presentation slides and delivery of three (3) workshops for the dissemination of the results of the energy efficiency rating of the identified buildings.

Duration

The consultancy is expected to take place from from June to September 2015.

Deliverables and Timeline

The consultant will be responsible for the delivery, content, technical quality and accuracy of the reports and presentation materials. All deliverables shall be submitted to UNDP Malaysia and BSEEP Project Management Unit at Environment and Energy division of the Public Works Department.

Terms of Payment

The fee is payable upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of the deliverables by Project Management Unit and UNDP Malaysia. Breakdown of deliverables and percentage is in annex 1.

Documents to be included when submitting the proposal

Interested individuals must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

Proposal on how your qualifications and experience can lead towards the successful deliverable of this assignment within the required timeframe, and provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the assignment;
Financial Proposal as provided. Alternatives are allowed for Financial proposal template, it is available at http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/MyIC-2015-016%20Annex%20I-II.docx;
Personal CV including areas of expertise and past experience in similar projects and at least three (3) references in the format of UN Personal History Form (P11 form). The UN Personal History Form (P11) is available; at:http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/P11%20for%20SC%20&%20IC.doc.

Note:

Please scan, save and upload all documents (proposals and P11 Form) into one PDF file. (The system does not allow more than 1 attachment);
For clarification question, please email to procurement.my@undp.org and put the reference number MyIC_2015_016 as the Subject Title.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP, and partner organizations;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Excellent knowledge of energy efficiency;
Demonstrates strong analytical skills;
Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus;
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;
Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to apply assessment tool development procedures;
Ability to analyze technical requirements in energy efficiency and energy management applications;
Ability to apply organizational policies and procedures;
Strong analytical skills.

Management and Leadership:

Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Supports teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering;
Masters degree will have an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of working experience;
Experienced in building commissioning or building design is a must;
Practising engineer in the building industry with the ability to identify suitable type of buildings is a must;
International experience will be added advantage;
Commissioning specialist certifications and accreditations is an advantage;
Experienced in development and use of building rating tool will be an advantage.

Language:

Proficient in English;
Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia will be an added advantage.