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Technical Advisor (Solar Energy) | |
Location : | Gaborone, BOTSWANA |
Application Deadline : | 27-Mar-09 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Type of Contract : | ALD International |
Post Level : | ALD-3 |
Languages Required : | English |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 01-May-2009 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | One year |
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. |
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The Government of Botswana and UNDP are currently seeking motivated candidates with appropriate experience for the post of Renewable Energy (Solar PV) Technical Advisor for the Renewable Energy-based Rural Electrification Programme (RE Botswana). The RE Botswana is a 5 year full-size project funded by the Government of Botswana and Global Environment Facility (GEF) which commenced in June 2006. The project aims at improving the quality of life in rural households and reducing local and global environmental problems related to the use of unsustainable energy sources. These aims will be addressed by promoting Solar Photo-Voltaic (PV) energy for lighting and communications and low emission technologies such as efficient stoves, LPG and ethanol-based fuels for cooking. Included in the project are activities designed to: remove barriers to the large-scale utilisation of Solar PV; help establish the Solar PV programme at Botswana Power Corporation (BPC); and encourage the development of the private sector in the provision of rural energy services. A key output of this strategy is the establishment of a rural energy services company, called BPC Lesedi for the commercial provision of the basic energy services described above. To facilitate efficient replication, improve opportunities for investment and enhance involvement of private sector, this company will operate as a business format franchise.
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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The Technical Advisor (TA) will report to the Chairperson of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) – the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources via the Director of Energy Affairs, the focal point for responsibility and accountability in the Government. The Technical Advisor will work closely with the Project Manager (PM) who is internally appointed by BPC and responsible for day-to-day management and successfully running the project. The TA will be based at BPC in the RE-Botswana project team. In general, the TA will provide technical expertise primarily relating to solar electricity, rural energy services, technical training and capacity building. The TA must provide guidance and advice to ensure the successful delivery of expected outputs and the technical assurance of the project. More specifically the duties of TA will include, but not limited to, the following:
This will include direct support for the following project components:
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Competencies |
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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
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Required Skills and Experience |
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The Technical Advisor will have the following qualifications:
The TA will have the following experience:
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