UNDP Jobs - 70715- Provision of individual services of an Energy expe

Provision of individual services of an Energy expert – Short-term consultancy for the update of the energy mitigation actions in the private sector and non-state actors in Lebanon.

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

01-Mar-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 working-days spread over a period of 4 calendar months

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 working-days spread over a period of 4 calendar months

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 project aims to enable Lebanon to prepare, produce and disseminate its Second Biennial Update Report (BUR) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in order to fulfill Lebanon’s commitments as a Non-Annex 1 Party to the Convention. The BUR documents and reports the country’s GHG inventory and the implemented sectoral mitigation actions that are contributing in reducing GHG emissions.
The first BUR has been submitted in October 2015, reporting the GHG emissions for the year 2011 and tracking mitigation actions for the period 2005 -2011.
The purpose of this consultancy is to identify energy mitigation actions implemented by the private sector and non-state actors for the period 2012-2016.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work
The consultant shall compile and update information related to existing mitigation actions undertaken by the private sector and non-state actors to reduce energy related GHG emissions during the years 2012-2016.1
General tasks
The task mentioned below shall be performed in close cooperation with the UNDP/Climate change team and the Ministry of Environment.
The Consultant shall be responsible for carrying out all the necessary data collection work and investigations to compile needed information. The Project Management Team will facilitate data acquisition as needed. The task involved will cover the following items:

Review mitigation actions reported in the 1st BUR2 and update information related to implementation progress (i.e. additional activities achieved, further emission reduction achieved, improved methodology, etc.);
Identify projects, activities, policies and initiatives undertaken by the private sector and non-state actors3 to reduce emissions from the energy sector;

Report these mitigation actions in a tabular format that includes:

Name and description of the mitigation action including information on the nature of the action, coverage, budget (financial costs); and source of funding, qualitative goals and progress indicators;
Information on methodologies and assumptions;
Objectives of the action and steps taken or envisaged to achieve that action;
Information on the progress of implementation of the mitigation actions;
Results achieved such as estimated outcomes and estimated emission reduction;
References and sources of information must be clearly mentioned;
Report gaps and constraints, and/or a narrative of known mitigation actions which could not be quantified or with high uncertainty;
Final deliverables include the mitigation action tables and the background calculations and estimations in excel form.

Methodology of Work
The approach of the consultant shall include data gathering from ESCOs, municipalities, commercial institutions, industries, NGOs and/or technology providers on implemented renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for the years 2012-2016. Identified projects can be funded from national entities, private sector or international organizations. Care should be taken to avoid double counting.
The scope of covered measures includes but is not limited to solar water heaters, PV, pellets manufacturing and other renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that have a potential to reduce GHG emissions.
The methodology of work for calculating emission reduction from the reported projects and activities will consist mainly of using the emission factors adopted in Lebanon’s national inventory as per the IPCC guidelines. Other support material such as the UNFCCC inventory model or any other appropriate model (LEAP, etc.) to calculate emission reductions for the years 2012-2016 could be adopted in mutual accord with the project management team. The project management team will provide support in data collection where needed.
The work is expected to be carried out by one nationally recruited consultant with expertise in energy and climate change as well as adequate technical knowledge and experience.
For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencies

Functional competencies:

High proficiency in Arabic and English languages;
Demonstrable analytical skills, such as an extensive list of publications, etc.;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as ability to establish and maintain good relationship with stakeholders;
Excellent analytical, and facilitation skills; and
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling 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 favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link:

http://www.lb.undp.org/content/lebanon/en/home/operations/procurement/

Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

University degree (at the Masters level) in environment or electrical/ mechanical/ industrial/ chemical sciences/engineering or closely related fields.

Years of experience:

Local relevant experience of not less than 4 years;
Extensive knowledge of and experience in energy and national policies;
Previous experience in preparation of studies, reviews, sectoral recommendations;
Knowledge of IPCC GHG calculation model and guidelines, Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) in National GHG Inventories is a plus.

Language requirements:

Proficiency in English and Arabic languages.

Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link:

http://www.lb.undp.org/content/lebanon/en/home/operations/procurement/

Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete