UNDP Jobs - 72536- Re-advertisement- National Consultant (For Termina

Re-advertisement- National Consultant (For Terminal Evaluation Of Biomass Power Project), For Indian Nationals Only

Location :

Home based with travel as per assignment, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

03-Jun-2017

Application Deadline :

29-May-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

25 working days till June 2017

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

Note- It is a Re-advertisement, who have applied earlier need not apply again.

It is proposed to conduct terminal evaluation of UNDP-GEF-MNRE project “Removal of barriers to Biomass Power Generation”. A team of 2 consultants will be engaged to conduct the terminal evaluation. One of them as international and the other is national consultant. The international consultant will be designated as the Team Leader and will be responsible for finalizing the report. The consultants shall have prior experience in evaluating similar projects. Experience with GEF financed projects is an advantage.

In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, all full and medium-sized UNDP support GEF financed projects are required to undergo a terminal evaluation upon completion of implementation. These terms of reference (TOR) sets out the expectations for a Terminal Evaluation (TE) of the Removal of Barriers to Biomass Power Generation in India Phase-I (PIMS 740)

Duties and Responsibilities

The project was designed with the overall development goal of improving the electricity supply using renewable energy sources without increasing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through wide-scale application of biomass power generation technologies by removing barriers to the increased use of power energy sources for generating electricity for its own consumption and export to grid.

The immediate project objectives of the project are to accelerate the adoption of environmentally sustainable biomass power technologies (combustion /gasification) technologies by removal of the key identified barriers, thereby laying the foundation for large-scale commercialization of biomass power. This is envisaged through exploitation of captive and distributed biomass materials in niche areas (including captive power use and open access power sale), through demonstration of model investment projects (MIPs) demonstrating development models and establishment of sustainable business/support services network and undertaking enabling activities for removal of the identified key barriers.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Highly knowledgeable of participatory monitoring, review and evaluation processes, and experience in review and evaluation of technical assistance projects with major donor agencies;
Familiar with biomass energy policies, technologies and power projects in India and abroad through management and / or implementation or through consultancies in review and evaluation of donor funded projects.
Understanding of CO2 emission reduction calculations (including IPCC, GEF procedure), especially from the energy audit and implementation of its recommendations, that contribute to global benefits;
Ability and experience to work with multi-disciplinary and national teams, and deliver quality reports within the given time;
Writing and communication will be in English, and he/she must have excellent communication skills in English. The consultant must bring his/her own computer/ laptop and related equipment.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Higher standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty;
Demonstrates commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualification

Master degree in relevant field.

Professional Qualification:

Professional background in project evaluation of biomass energy systems and technologies, especially in biomass combustion, gasification and cogeneration power plants. Should have experience in evaluation of grid connected and decentralized biomass power projects is needed. Should have minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in biomass sector is essential. Experience of monitoring and evaluating donor driven projects (preferably GEF, World Bank, or UN); knowledge of biomass power sector is desired. Should have been involved in at least two GEF project evaluation.

Language:

Writing and communication will be in English, and he/she must have excellent communication skills in English.

Payment Schedule:

10% on submission and approval of the TE inception report;
30% on submission and approval of the 1ST draft terminal evaluation report;
60% on submission and approval (UNDP-CO and UNDP RTA) of the final terminal evaluation report.

Evaluation Criteria:

As given in detailed ToR.

Evaluation Criteria:

As given in detailed ToR.

Applications Process:

· As given in detailed ToR.

For any clarification please write to sandeep.sharma@undp.org

Detailed ToR can be accessed at the following link:

http://www.in.undp.org/content/dam/india/docs/procurement/Detailed%20TOR%20National%20Consultant.pdf