Historique

The UNDP in Tajikistan works to facilitate the transformation of Tajikistan’s energy sector, in particular the emergence of independent energy entrepreneurs, which can offer affordable and sustainable energy products and services to the rural population.

In line with UNDP’s Derisking Renewable Energy Investment (DREI) approach, the project consists of three inter-linked components dealing with policy de-risking, financial de-risking and incentives, and a fourth cross-cutting component that addresses knowledge-related gaps. The first component addresses policy barriers faced by Green Energy (GE) enterprises/SMEs by supporting the development and implementation of the enabling policy framework. Under the second component, in partnership with local and international financial institutions, the project facilitates access to GE finance at affordable terms. The third component focuses on the supply chain to develop and improve GE products and services and bring them to the market, including through the provision of targeted investment support to innovative and scalable business models for GE products/service delivery in off-grid rural areas. Under the fourth component, knowledge gaps are addressed on both the supply and demand side of the market.

Currently, UNDP in Tajikistan implements two projects on renewable energy, and the portfolio is expected to grow. These projects are:

1. The UNDP/GEF-funded project “Green Energy Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development” is fully in line with UNDP’s DREI approach, and consists of three inter-linked components dealing with policy de-risking, financial de-risking and incentives, and a fourth cross-cutting component that addresses knowledge-related gaps. The first component addresses policy barriers faced by GE enterprises/SMEs by supporting the development and implementation of enabling policy framework. Under the second component, in partnership with local and international financial institutions, the project will facilitate access to GE finance at affordable terms. The third component focuses on the supply chain to help develop/improve GE products and services and bring them to the market, including through the targeted investment support to innovative and scalable business models for GE products/service delivery in off-grid rural areas. The fourth component addresses knowledge and awareness gaps that are present on both the supply and demand sides of the market.
2. The OFID-funded “Energy Access SMEs Development” project aims to scale-up private sector engagement in energy access by improving the risk-return profile of private investment in energy access products and services. The key objective of the project is to expand energy access and provide reliable, affordable and sustainable energy products and services for the rural population of Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, through promoting scalable, private sector-led business models and de-risking their investment.

Devoirs et responsabilités

PURPOSE

UNDP in Tajikistan is seeking for an International Project Chief Technical Advisor, who, under supervision and guidance of Project Manager (PM) and UNDP Team Leader on Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management and Environment, as well as in close cooperation with the key national stakeholders and other relevant counterparts will be responsible for the effective coordination and management of UNDP/GEF “Green Energy Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development” project and Tajikistan’s component of OFID-funded project “Energy Access SMEs Development”.

THE SCOPE OF WORK

The International Project Chief Technical Advisor will provide an overall technical guidance to the key project outputs, especially at the level of coordination and management to ensure specific deliverables across different project components. Specifically, the Consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks:

• Provide an overall technical guidance to the implementation of the project, and contribution to the work planning on the following project components:
• Component 1: Enabling policy and regulatory framework and capacity development for Green Energy SMEs;
• Component 2: Access to Finance for Green Energy SMEs and/or Energy service users;
• Component 3: Business models for Green Energy SME;
• Component 4: Knowledge Management and M&E;
• Provide technical input in the development of policies, regulations and bylaws;
• Develop and oversee the design of an innovative financing mechanism;
• Undertake an assessment of the monitoring network requirements and provide technical assistance;
• Take part in design and implementation of the RESCO scheme;
• Ensure efficiency in the provision of support to local stakeholders at municipal level;
• Ensure that all project-related issues and risks are identified and reported in a timely manner and suggest related measures;
• Co-ordinate the work of the Project Team, individual consultants and contracted companies;
• Support in organize and implement trainings (through tailored-made seminars and on-the-job) to employees of Implementing Partner and relevant ministries to implement RESCO mechanism;
• Support with organization of information workshops for municipalities and SMEs on innovative financing and on the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved;
• Support Project Manager in the development of an annual work plans based on the multi-year work plan included in the Project Document Annex A, including annual output targets to support the efficient implementation of the project;
• Identify capacity needs of municipal departments/companies and support with conductions of necessary capacity building activities (trainings);
• Contribute towards mainstreaming gender equality throughout all project activities during the project implementation period;
• Provide support in Mid-Term/Final Project Evaluation processes, including external evaluations with reports to be submitted to UNDP and Project Board and identify follow-on actions for consideration to the Project Board;
• Ensure that project outputs have been achieved as appropriate, the project is successfully closed and that project outputs are revisited during the project evaluation process to assess the impact of project outputs on expected outcomes;
• Support the project team in preparing component or output-based concept or strategy papers and implementation manuals or guidelines;
• Support preparation of the results framework for each output and establish performance and impact assessment indicators and system;
• Manage delivery of results by using up-to-date best practices and know-how in the subject area and accordingly plan delivery of resources for the performance year.

For detailed information, please refer to annex 2- Terms of Reference of the below link.

Compétences

Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge and practical experience of the political, social and environmental factors and issues related to renewable energy and energy efficiency development, climate change mitigation and/or low-carbon development in Central Asia, preferably in Tajikistan;
• Skills in facilitation and development of multi-stakeholder workshops and broad-based consultative processes/ programmes/project documents on renewable energy and energy efficiency, climate change mitigation and/or any other environment related disciplines;
• An independent, reliable, responsible self-motivator able work under pressure;
• Excellent communication, team-building and diplomatic skills to develop partnerships;
• Familiarity with UNDP/GEF programming policies.

Corporate Competencies:

• 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;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
• Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

• Postgraduate or other Advanced university degree in the fields of energy and/or environmental management, climate mitigation or other relevant fields.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of demonstrated working experience in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy with design and assessment of investment projects involving low-carbon technologies.
• At least 5 years of working experience in implementation of programmes/projects on renewable energy and energy efficiency with a focus on solar-based applications (PV and SWH).

Language:

• Proficiency in English, excellent analytical and drafting skills; knowledge of written and spoken local language (preferably Russian) is an advantage.

Application Procedure:

Please follow the link to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice: 

http://www.undp.tj/va/upload/va/ICPN%20International%20Project%20Chief%20Technical%20Advisor.docx

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.