Background
Background:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Albania invites qualified experts (National ones) to express their interests in possible consultancies under the IC who can deliver professional services within the SWH Project, Component 7: A Comprehensive, Climate-Resilient Approach to Sustainable Hydropower for Albania in the following thematic expertise area:
1.Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Small Hydro Power Plants sector in Albania
Project background:
The objective of the proposed project supported by the Delivery Results Together Fund is to support the development of a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) addressing the development of the SHPP sector at the regional (basin) level in Albania. The project will strengthen the capacity of the Government of Albania to integrate SEAs into energy and environmental decision-making, and it will provide valuable information that is urgently needed by all stakeholders.
The proposed initiative responds to the need of the government of Albania to ensure sustainable development in line with EU accession requirements and multilateral environment agreements. The Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context, which was ratified by Albania in 2005, requires all parties to evaluate the consequences of their draft policies and programs.
UNDP is currently supporting the government to enact a legal framework and action plan for renewable energy that is in line with current government goals; i.e., a secure energy supply, sustainability that takes climate change into consideration, increased foreign investment, and new green jobs. An SEA for the SHPP sector will ensure that these goals are sustainable at the country level and at the local level. The SEA process will also foster broader involvement in energy decision-making by citizens and communities and increase awareness of potential water shortages and other climate impacts.
To implement the project, a MoU is agreed by both, UNDP on behalf of the 2015 One UN Integrated Annual Work plan, Output 4.4 Climate Change, and the Ministry of Energy and Industry in charge for the SHPPs policy, valid until 31st of December, 2016.
Duties and Responsibilities
Objective of the assignment:
A National GIS Consultant needs to fulfil the tasks below:
A. Collect and organize information on the existing and planned SHPPs in Albania
The consultant will collect with the help of the UNDP the following information:
- Geo-referenced positions of SHPPs (using information provided by AKBN, from National Territorial Planning Agency or any other source)
- EIAs and Environmental declarations/permits for all SHPPs (from Ministry of Environment)
- Water-use permits for SHPPs (National Water Council)
- Annual Production Capacity (GWh): planned and actual figures for 2013, 2014, 2015
- Electricity sold to the grid in dry season (GWh): actual figures for electricity sold to grid OSHEE in June-September (2013, 2014, 2015)
The consultant will supplement this information with any other relevant information and will organize this information in simple database (or data management system) and GIS that will allow the SEA team and any other interested stakeholder to quickly obtain information on locations and status of any existing or planned SHPP and supporting materials for it.
• Name or reference number of the SHPP
• Source of information: indicate who and ideally when provided or verified the information in the entry
• GPS coordinates: intake + outflow
• Status: planned, under construction, built
• Type: Impoundment/run-on-river
• Production capacity (MW): reported and actual
• Annual Production Capacity (GWh): planned and actual figures for 2013, 2014, 2015
• Electricity sold to the grid in dry season (GWh): June-September (2013, 2014, 2015)
• Availability of environmental information: Environmental Impact Assessment reports, environmental permits, environmental declarations
• Availability of water use permit: Yes/No
B. Supplement and organize information on environmental baseline context of the SHPPs
The consultant will supplement with the help of the UNDP the following information:
• Areas of high biodiversity value (current and planned protected areas – to be obtained from Ministry of Environment – Protected Areas Department)
• Water bodies (available from Ministry of Environment – Protected Areas Department)
• Areas important for ground water recharge (using available information that should be available at the National Geological Service)
• Green river corridors (using available information, such as the one managed by the NTPA)
• Local land-use plans (from National Territorial Planning Agency)
• Road network (from National Territorial Planning Agency)
• Grid network (from National Territorial Planning Agency)
The consultant will supplement this information with any other relevant information and will organize this information in simple database (or data management system) and GIS that will allow the SEA team and any other interested stakeholder to quickly obtain information on locations and status of any existing or planned SHPP and supporting materials for it.
List of deliverables:
1. Organised relevant information in simple database (or data management system) and GIS that will allow the SEA team and any other interested stakeholder to quickly obtain information on locations and status of any existing or planned SHPP and supporting materials for it (28 September, 2016);
2. Organised relevant information in simple database (or data management system) and GIS on environmental baseline context of the SHPPs (28 October, 2016).
Competencies
Corporate competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
Core Competencies:
Communication - Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Planning & Organizing – Develops clear goals in line with agreed strategies, identifies priorities, foresees risks and makes allowances accordingly.
Organizational Awareness - Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Teamwork - Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and delivers outputs in accordance with agreed time, cost and quality standards.
Functional competencies:
• Strategic vision, strong technical and analytical capabilities;
• Strong reporting and writing abilities;
• Ability to work in a team, develop synergies and establish effective working relations with government counterparts, donors, NGOs and other development partners;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, and negotiating skills, and the ability to cope with situations which may pose conflict;
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
• Ability to accommodate additional demands on short notice;
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
• Ability to manage heavy workload and solve complex problems with minimum supervision.
• Advanced skills and abilities to create and combine data and maps with geographically referenced data.
• Excellent knowledge of GIS databases and GIS software for creating, collating and analysing shapefiles is a must
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Graduate degree in field of Computer Sciences, Geography, Engineering, Planning or related fields.
Work Experience:
• At least 5 years of work experience, preferably with GIS databases and GIS softwares.
• Previous experience within the sector of hydro energy, energy or environmental protection/climate change.
Language:
• Good knowledge of both written and spoken English
Evaluation of Applicants
Only those applications which are responsive and compliant will be evaluated;
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on Combined Scoring method taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal;
Combined weighted scoring: Technical (70%); Financial (30%).
Technical Criteria – 70% of total evaluation – max. 70 points:
• At least 5 years of work experience within the required area – 20 points;
• Proven advanced skills and abilities to create and combine data and maps with geographically referenced data. – max. 20 point;
• Familiarity with GIS databases and GIS software for creating, collating and analysing shapefiles is a must – max. 20 points;
• Familiarity with UNDP mandate and/or approach relevant to the area; experience working with other international organizations or in public sector; experience with public policy or capacity development – max. 5 points;
• Fluency in English– max. 5 points;
Financial Criteria – 30% of total evaluation – max. 30 points.
UNDP applies the ‘Best value for money’ approach - the final selection will be based on the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.
Contracting Arrangements:
The total duration of the assignment will be 20 working days over the period from 1 September 2016 to 30 October 2016. The national consultant will work in close cooperation with the Project team and will report back to the Team Leader of the UNDP Climate Change Program.
Payments:
Payments will be made as specified in the actual contract upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.
Application procedures:
Qualified candidates are requested to apply online via this website. The application should contain:
- Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position and a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work). Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application.
- Filled UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs); form to be downloaded at link: http://www.al.undp.org/content/albania/en/home/operations/jobs.html Please upload the P11 instead of your CV.
- Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability-please fill in the attached form...
- Financial Proposal* - specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement. .*Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and in Albanian currency. It should take into account various expenses incurred by the consultant/contractor during the contract period.
*Kindly note that Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability and Financial Proposal are two separate documents and should be both part of your application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.
How to Submit the Application:
To submit your application online, please follow the steps below:
•Download and complete the UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs);
•Merge your UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs), Financial Proposal Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability and cover letter into a single file. The system does not allow for more than one attachment to be uploaded;
•Click on the Job Title (job vacancy announcement);
•Click “Apply Now” button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and then click “Submit Application;”
•Upload your application/single file as indicated above with the merged documents (underlined above);
You will receive an automatic response to your email confirming receipt of your application by the system.
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.