UNDP Jobs - 79250- Economic Analyses of Energy Efficiency Infrastruct

Economic Analyses of Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Measures for 45 public buildings, national consultant

Location :

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Jun-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

July 2018 – March 2019 (approximately 120 business days)

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

Purpose
The purpose of this initiative is to analyze and all aspects of proposed investments as a result of detailed energy audits and provide recommendations for best techno-economic scenario that includes payback period, IRR, NPV and profitability index.

Objective
The main objective of these analyses is to identify cost-effective energy saving measures and to promote energy conservation in public buildings, and therefore reduce the rate of expenditures of public money and reduce GHG emissions.

Background Information
During the past three years UNDP has made a significant contribution in promotion of energy efficiency in BiH. The focus has been given to the introduction of energy efficiency in the public building sector across Bosnia and Herzegovina by implementation of 38 energy efficiency infrastructure projects (total investment 3,8 million USD) and applying EMIS (Energy Management Information System) into more than 260 public buildings. These activities resulted in annual CO2 emission reduction of about 2,200 tones, total annual costs savings of 660,000 USD, better living quality, creation of “green jobs” (660 man months), increased awareness and understanding for energy efficiency and its resulting benefits.
Based on this experience and obvious results UNDP continues to promote and work on energy efficiency in public sector together with government of B&H on local and national level through different activities such as performance of energy audits, training for public administration management, EMIS installation, development of EE action plans, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of work

The selected candidate will be responsible for the providing of the following:

Analyze energy savings and proposed investments for 45 public buildings;
Conduct detailed techno-economic analyses for 45 public buildings;
Conduct detailed financial analyses for 45 public buildings, including payback period, IRR, NPV and Profitability index;
Based on financial analyses provide recommendations for best thermo-economic scenario.

Estimated number of consultancy days: one hundred and twenty (120).

The consultant is responsible for the following deliverables:

Deliverables/outputs

Deliverables (outputs)/Deadline

Analyze energy savings and proposed investments for 45 public buildings
Conduct detailed techno-economic analyses for 45 public buildings December 10, 2018
Conduct detailed financial analyses for 45 public buildings, including payback period, IRR, NPV and Profitability index.
Based on financial analyses provide recommendations for best thermo-economic scenario.Provide detailed report on findings March 30, 2019

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards.
Demonstrates professional competence and its conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional competencies:

Results-Orientation: Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals, generates innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations.
Quality of Work: Consistently ensures timeliness and quality of work.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations, both orally and in writing, in a clear and persuasive style tailored to match different audiences.
Client orientation: Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with national partners and stakeholder. Ability to identify beneficiaries’ needs, and to match them with appropriate solutions.
Teamwork: Ability to interact, establish and maintain effective working relations with a culturally diverse team, both as a team member and as a team leader, to build trust, and to manage in a deliberate, transparent and predictable way.
Building trust: Deals openly, honestly and transparently with issues, resources and people.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications/Education

University degree in Economy, Financial Management or Business Administration

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience of designing and delivering of analysis methods in the field of environment, climate change and EE;
Experience in economic development
Experience in financial management
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge on mainstreaming gender equality into environmental, climate change and EE issues.

Languages Requirements

Fluency in both written and spoken B/H/S languages is a must
Fluency in both written and spoken English language is a must

Criteria:

Criteria Weight Max. Point

Ratings based on Shortlisting Criteria 30% 30;
Methodology 45% 45;
Excellent knowledge of local and English language demonstrated in submitted documents 10% 10;
Prior work experience with UNDP/UN Agencies 15% 15.

Evaluation

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology:

Cumulative analysis

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

* Technical Criteria weight-70%
* Financial Criteria weight- 30%

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 60 points for technical criteria assessment would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Applicants are required to submit an application including:

Completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (downloadable from http://www.ba.undp.org/content/bosnia_and_herzegovina/en/home/operations/jobs.html);
Financial proposal which will separately specify professional fee, indicating number of anticipated working days, travel costs (air-ticket or use of private vehicle), living allowance, and all other applicable costs.

Please scan all above mentioned documents and upload as one attachment only online through this website.

Note:

For an assignment requiring travel, consultants of 62 years or more require full medical examination and statement of fitness to work to engage in the consultancy.
Due to large number of potential applicants, only competitively selected candidates will be contacted for remaining steps of the service procurement process.