UNDP Jobs - 84217- Energy Systems Project Financing Specialist

Energy Systems Project Financing Specialist

Location :

Yaren, NAURU

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

08-Apr-2019

Application Deadline :

02-Apr-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

42 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

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), acting as an Implementing Agency of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has been requested by the Government of Nauru (GoN) through the Department of Commerce, Industry & Environment (DCIE) to support with the development and implementation the planned GEF Full Size Project (FSP) Supporting Mainstreamed Achievement of Roadmap Targets on Energy in Nauru (SMARTEN). The objective of the planned project is enabling the increased applications of feasible renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies for supporting socio-economic development in Nauru in accordance with the country’s energy roadmap targets. The project consists of four substantial components, namely: 1) Energy Policy & Regulatory Framework Strengthening; 2) Supporting Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Initiatives; 3) Promotion of Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Technologies Applications; and, 4) Improvement of Energy Sector Capacity. The project concept, including a project preparation grant (PPG), was approved by the GEF in June 2018,[1] a logical framework analysis (LFA) workshop was conducted in August 2018, and, in November 2018 the PPG Team Leader - Project Development Specialist visited Nauru for the first time. As part of the detailed project design, inputs from a financing and market specialist are required to prepare the UNDP-GEF Project Document and the GEF CEO Endorsement Request Document.

[1] https://www.thegef.org/sites/default/files/project_documents/Revised_PIF_dpcument.pdf

Duties and Responsibilities

The expected outputs of the consultancy are:

Completed assessment of Nauru’s markets for and financing of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
Completed detailed design of the SMARTEN project’s financing sub-component.
Inputs provided to the detailed design of the technology demonstration and the Energy Policy & Regulatory Framework Strengthening components of the SMARTEN project.

Activities for the consultancy will include, but not necessarily be limited to the following (in relation to specific deliverables):

Inception Note

Write-up a note comprising: a) the successful Contractor’s understanding of the consultancy and associated tasks; b) final proposed work plan for the consultancy; c) identification of issues crucial to the viability of the consultancy; and d) comments on this TOR. Subsequently, if required and approved by the UNDP Pacific – Fiji Office, the Department of Commerce, Industry & Environment (DCIE), Government of Nauru and NUC, activities can be elaborated, modified, etc.

Debriefing Notes

Write-up a report for mission(s) to Nauru summarizing key findings and recommendations vis-à-vis successful completion of this consultancy.

Assessment Report of Markets for and Financing of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technologies in Nauru
Consult relevant national and local level stakeholders from the public and private sectors and civil society, including DCIE, Nauru Utility Corporation (NUC), Department of Justice and Border Control (DJBC), Planning and Aid Division, Republic of Nauru Phosphate Company (RONPHOS), etc.
Consult relevant external stakeholders providing ongoing or planned financial support to energy sector interventions in Nauru, such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Green Climate Fund (GCF), Government of Australia, etc.
Identify and read relevant background documents on Nauru’s energy sector, including the Pacific Regional Energy Assessment 2004 – Nauru National Report (2005), Demonstration Projects to Showcase the Business Angle of Renewable Energy Service Delivery in the Pacific Islands (2005), Feasibility Study: Solar Photovoltaics for Replacing up to 50% of Diesel Generation in Nauru (2013), Nauru Energy Sector Overview (2013), Pacific Lighthouses - Renewable Energy Opportunities and Challenges in the Pacific Islands Region: Nauru (2013), Review of the Nauru Energy Road Map 2014–2020 (2018), and, Nauru Energy Road Map 2018-2020 (2018).
Assess the current utility, industrial, commercial and household markets for and future market potential for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in Nauru.
Assess the financial feasibility of proven and commercially available renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in the various energy end-use sectors.
Asses the current and future financing needs for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies for power and non-power applications in the various energy end-use sectors.
Identify and describe current and potential sources of financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency technology projects.
Assess the current and potential sources of financing vis-à-vis the financing needed to significantly increase the utilization of Nauru’s renewable energy resources and enhancing energy efficiency, meet the Government’s energy and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) reduction targets, and, develop and implement renewable energy and energy efficiency technology projects for power and non-power applications (including from the private sector), and, identify any gaps.
Identify and describe market and financial barriers to address the identified gaps.
Recommend specific solutions, and how to implement such, to remove the identified market and financial barriers, including the budget needed.
Assess the financial feasibility of the application of:
- EE technologies in the energy end-use sectors in Nauru; as well as the financial feasibility of the different EE technology application demonstrations under the project;
- To obtain the detailed Terms of Reference ,please visit the UNDP pacific Website ( www.pacific.undp.org)

Competencies

Minimum 10 years of relevant and practical working experience with renewable energy and/or energy efficiency financing and market development.
Substantial, relevant and practical working experience in UNDP/GEF project development, including design.
Substantial, relevant and practical working experience in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and/or other developing countries. Working experience in Nauru is an asset.
Excellent working knowledge of English.

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum University degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a field relevant to the tasks required.
Proposal Requirements
Technical Proposal
A statement of how the applicant meets the qualifications and experience requirements.
A Detailed CV with contact details of minimum 3 referees
Proposed methodology/approach including preliminary work plan (covering deliverables, key activities and due dates).
Financial Proposal
A completed Offeror’s Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability for the Individual Contractor (IC) Assignment including Annex A: Breakdown of Cost by Components.
Consultant must send a financial proposal based on a Lump Sum Amount. The total amount quoted shall be all-inclusive and include all costs components required to perform the deliverables identified in the TOR, including professional fee, travel costs, living allowance (if any work is to be done outside the Individual Consultants (IC´s) duty station) and any other applicable cost to be incurred by the IC in completing the assignment. The contract price will be fixed output-based price regardless of extension of the herein specified duration. Payments will be done upon completion of the deliverables/outputs. In general, UNDP shall not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. In the event of unforeseeable travel not anticipated in this TOR, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and the IC, prior to travel and will be reimbursed

Terms of Reference and Template for confirmation of interest and Submission of Financial Proposal is available under the procurement section of UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji website (www.pacific.undp.org)

Consultancy Proposal should be sent via email to etenderbox.pacific@undp.org no later than 2nd April 2019 (Fiji Time) clearly stating the title of consultancy applied for. Any proposals received after this date/time will not be accepted.