UNDP Jobs - 83766- International Consultant on design/engineering sol

International Consultant on design/engineering solutions for low-carbon buildings

Location :

Home-based with 12 days mission to Uzbekistan

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2019

Application Deadline :

13-Mar-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

5 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

20 working days

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

Uzbekistan is the most populous and fastest growing country in Central Asia. It is also the most carbon intensive economy in the world. Uzbekistan’s NDC established a target to reduce GDP carbon intensity by 10% by 2030.

In Uzbekistan, buildings (mainly residential) consume the largest amount of energy and are responsible for half of all energy-related GHG emissions. With anticipated steady population increase accompanied by growth of new construction, residential energy consumption and consequently GHG emissions are projected to rise by 20% by 2050. Rural housing plays a significant role in the overall housing sector both because of its growth and because it consists largely of individual family houses, which are less energy-efficient than multi-unit dwellings. Due to high energy losses, these houses consume an average of 320-390 kWh/m2, compared to 150 kWh/m2 in Europe for similar housing units.

At the same time, the building sector offers the largest potential for energy saving and GHG emission reduction, but it is also the most difficult one to address. Furthermore, improving efficiency of energy use and deploying renewable energy sources in buildings can bring a wider range of sustainable development benefits, in particular for Uzbekistan’s growing but predominantly poor rural population.

The objective of UNDP/GEF and the Ministry of Construction of the Republic of Uzbekistan project is to support the Government of Uzbekistan in provision of rural population in the country with improved, affordable and environmentally friendly living conditions. The project design builds directly on previous and ongoing experience with sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient local development in Uzbekistan. Specifically, the project aims at lowering the energy intensity trajectory of Uzbekistan by promoting the construction of new energy-efficient and low-carbon rural housing.

Duties and Responsibilities

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activity 1: 8 working days

Analyze low-carbon designs of the multi-story and multi-apartment rural houses developed by the national design Company «Qishloq Qurilish Loyiha» (QQL), particularly the following house designs: one-story individual family rural house (with 2 and 3 rooms); semi-detached two-story house with 2 apartments (4 rooms); 2-story and 16 apartments (with 2 and 3 rooms); and 4-story and 24 apartments (with 2 and 3 rooms);

Review engineering solutions proposed for use of solar water heater for seasonal hot water needs and PVs for generation of electricity for lighting needs in the above indicated designs of rural housing;

Propose improvements for above indicated designs of PVs and solar water heaters installation at the rural houses, and formulate recommendations on the workable engineering solutions for those building types based on the best international practices;

Activity 2: 12 working days

Conduct one mission (12 days) to Tashkent, Uzbekistan and work with the national designers to tune up the improved designs;

Conduct training-workshop on best practices and workable engineering solutions for use of PVs and SWHs in housing for the specialists of the national design companies.

Expected Outputs/Deliverables:

1. Report on improved designs and engineering solutions proposed for use of solar water heater for seasonal hot water needs and PVs for generation of electricity for lighting needs in the national designs based on best international practices developed, submitted cleared by Task Manager on Building designs, codes and standards and approved by Project Manager (8 w/d and 50% of the total assignment scope of work).

2. Mission report included tuned-up designs developed jointly with national designers, and training workshop findings and recommendations on workable engineering solutions for various types of rural houses based on best international practices, developed, submitted cleared by Task Manager on Building designs, codes and standards and approved by Project Manager (12 w/d and 50% of the total assignment scope of work).

Competencies

Strong analytical skills, result-orientation;
Ability to perform under tight deadlines and timely delivery of good-quality products;
Ability to work in a multinational environment and establish good personal contacts;
Ability to use information and communication technology as a tool and resource;
Knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
Understanding of local conditions and ability to work with local professionals.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the following areas: civil engineering, construction engineering, power engineering, architecture.

Experience:

At least seven (7) years of proven working experience in design of energy efficient and low-carbon building designs, including proficiency in drawings development and reading;
Proven experience with solar photovoltaics and solar water heaters applications in residential housing;
Sound knowledge of best international practices on design/construction of green residential buildings;
Proven experience with technical trainings and relevant capacity building activities;
Proven experience in green housing development in developing countries’ environment; and such experience CIS and/or Central Asian countries is an asset;
Experience with international development organization in promoting green building designs is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Russian is an asset.

Application Process:

Interested candidates need to apply online and upload requested documents (Technical Proposal/Methodology, CV/P11 form, Offeror’s Letter of confirmation and Financial Proposal) in Part 6 of Procurement Notice no later than end of March 13, 2019 (New York time). Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document. Your on-line applications submission will be acknowledged to your email address provided in application. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary.

You can review detailed Procurement Notice, Terms of Reference and download templates from the UNDP Procurement Notices Site following the link http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=53695.

Application submitted via email, incomplete applications or received after the closing date March, 2019) will not be given consideration.

For more detailed information about UNDP Uzbekistan please visit our website at www.uz.undp.org UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates, people with disabilities, and minorities are highly encouraged to apply. UNDP Balance in Manage Policy promotes achievement of gender balance among its staff at all levels.

Requests for clarification must be sent in writing to pu.uz@undp.org, ensuring that the reference number above is included in the subject line. UNDP shall endeavor to provide such responses to clarifications in an expeditious manner, but any delay in such response shall not cause an obligation on the part of UNDP to extend the submission date of the Proposals, unless UNDP deems that such an extension is justified and necessary