UNDP Jobs - 81960- National Consultant- Air Quality Analysis Expert

National Consultant- Air Quality Analysis Expert

Location :

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

26-Nov-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Dec 2018 – Apr 2019 Maximum up to 45 consultancy 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

During the past four years UNDP has made a significant improvement in promotion of Energy Efficiency. The focus was the introduction of energy efficiency in public sector across BiH by implementation of replicable energy efficiency projects pilot buildings and introducing EMIS (Energy Management Information System) into more than 4.000 public buildings.

The UNDP implemented Green Energy Development II (GED II) project is a comprehensive initiative aiming to create a favorable environment for investing in Energy Efficiency (EE) and Renewable Energy Sources (RES) measures in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Building on the achievements of the first phase of the project (GED I), GED II seeks to contribute to BiH’s EU accession, promote the reinvestment of savings in local priorities and infrastructure, and to facilitate the employment of domestic workforce. In line with developed Study on Human Development Benefits and Gender Mainstreaming through Energy Efficiency Effects, the results that would be obtained through the indoor air quality analysis would be the next step of benefit identification over human factor.

The overall objective of this assignment is to develop an indoor air quality analysis with influence on health, methodology, measurements and impact by conducting one indoor air quality measurement with Report for one retrofitted public building.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Air Quality Analysis Expert should work in consultation with and under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager (PM). Specifically, his\her responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

Development of Study on benefits of indoor air quality analysis in public buildings on users' health and productivity;
Description of impact of indoor air quality in public buildings on users' health and productivity;
Development of a methodology for measurement of indoor air quality in public buildings;
Measurement of carbon dioxide concentration, air humidity and temperature in a refurbished public building (a building in which energy efficiency measures have been implemented) during different conditions (different level of occupation, diiferent season and outside temperatures etc.);
Analysis and presentation of results;
Recommendations for improvement of indoor air quality in public buildings.

Estimated number of consultancy days: up to forty five (45).

Deliverables/ outputs
The consultant is responsible for the following deliverables:
Deliverable / outputs # of days per task Due date Percentage

Development of Draft Study on benefits of indoor air quality analysis in public buildings on users' health and productivity 15 January 2018;
Development of Final Study on benefits of indoor air quality analysis in public buildings on users' health and productivity 15 April 2018.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling 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 favouritism;
Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;

Functional competencies:

Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities;
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Extensive knowledge of computer applications;
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Ability to work independently as well as part of a fairly big team;
Ability to operate under strict time limits.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications/Education

BA Degree in mechanical engineering

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in areas relevant to environmental protection;
Proven experience in Air Quality Analysis or similar analysis;
Knowledge of the environmental and energy efficiency issues in BiH;
Good understanding of climate change and sustainable development issues.

Languages Requirements

Excellent writing, editing skills in English is a must.

Other Requirements

Prior work experience with UNDP/UN Agencies;
Proof of possession of required measuring equipment.

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 would be considered for the Technical Evaluation
Technical

Ratings based on Shortlisting Criteria 30% 30;
Methodology (document which contains brief explanation on approach to conduct the work), 30% 30;
Prior work experience with UNDP/UN Agencies, 10% 10

Financial 30% 30

Applicants are required to submit an application including:

Proposal:

o Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
o Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work;

Completed and signed the Offeror’s template Confirming Interest and Availability (please follow the link: http://www.ba.undp.org/content/dam/bosnia_and_herzegovina/docs/Operations/Jobs/Offerors%20Letter%20to%20UNDP%20Confirming%20Interest%20and%20Availability.docx);
Latest personal CV, including past experience from similar projects, and email, telephone and any other contact details for references;
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 65 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.