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 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 an Energy Policy, Legislation, Regulation and Institutional Specialist are required to prepare the UNDP-GEF Project Document and the GEF CEO Endorsement Request Document.
Objectives
- To assess, and recommend, policies and regulations, as well as institutional framework in the country in regards energy matters.
- To review Nauru’s current energy policies, legislation, regulation, and, institutional framework.
- To design in detail the Energy Policy & Regulatory Framework Strengthening component of the planned Supporting Mainstreamed Achievement of Roadmap Targets on Energy in Nauru (SMARTEN) project.
To design in detail the sub-component on institutional strengthening of the planned SMARTEN project.
[1] https://www.thegef.org/sites/default/files/project_documents/Revised_PIF_dpcument.pdf
Duties and Responsibilities
The expected outputs of the consultancy are:
- Nauru’s energy policies, legislation, regulation, and, institutional framework reviewed.
- Detailed design of the SMARTEN project’s Energy Policy & Regulatory Framework Strengthening component completed.
- Detailed design of the SMARTEN project’s sub-component on institutional strengthening completed.
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 note for all missions to Nauru summarizing key findings and recommendations vis-à-vis successful completion of this consultancy.
Review Report of Nauru’s Energy Policies, Legislation, Regulations and Institutional framework
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 support to energy sector interventions related to policy, legislation, regulation and/or institutional arrangements, such as Asian Development Bank (ADB), Government of Australia, etc.
Identify and read relevant background documents on Nauru’s energy sector, including Review of the Nauru Energy Road Map 2014 – 2020 (2018), Legislative Gap Analysis Report - Nauru Energy Sector (2018), Nauru Energy Road Map 2018-2020 (2018), and, Review of NUC Regulatory Gaps and Draft NUC Subsidiary Legislations (2019).
Assess existing and planned energy policies, legislation, regulations and institutional framework vis-à-vis significantly increasing the utilization of the country’s renewable energy resources and enhancing energy efficiency, meeting the Government’s energy and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) reduction targets, and, designing, financing and implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency technology projects for power and non-power applications, including from the private sector.
Identify and describe any gaps in existing and planned energy policies, legislation, regulations and institutional framework.
Identify and describe the barriers to address the identified policy, legislative, regulatory and institutional gaps, particularly the policy/regulatory and institutional barriers to the design, development, financing and implementation of RE technology projects for power and non-power applications, as well as barriers to current/future opportunities for the implementation of RE and EE projects by the private sector.
Recommend specific solutions to remove the identified policy, legislative, regulatory and institutional barriers, such as the introduction of new policy instruments, institutional reforms, etc.
Identify and evaluate the general status of the attitude and outlook in Nauru’s energy generation and energy end-use sectors regarding RE and EE technology applications in support of socio-economic development, and anticipated future RE technology developments and applications;
Review of national energy balance, energy demand analysis and forecast;
Assess low carbon (LC) development and implementation mechanisms compatible to the Nauruan context, and recommendations for the development of guides and reference documents on LC development planning, design and implementation;
Recommend LC development standards, policies and implementing rules and regulations (IRRs) on the promotion and incorporation of EE & RE applications in development planning and implementation;
Recommend policies on sustainable energy supply and utilization services;
For a detailed Terms of Reference ,please visit undp pacific website ( www.pacific.undp.org)
Competencies
- Minimum 10 years of relevant and practical working experience with energy policy, legislation, regulations and/or institutional arrangements.
- 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 spoken & written English.
- Experience in contributing to UNDP/GEF project formulation/design work focusing on policy and institutional barrier removal
- Knowledge of other donors’ including EU, ADB and WB project implementation focusing on policy, regulatory and institutional capacity development
- Ability to conduct research and analysis skills
Highly developed inter-personal, negotiation and teamwork skills, networking aptitude.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum University degree (or equivalent) in Renewable Energy, Energy Management, Project Management, Public Policy, International Development or a field relevant to the tasks required.
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
Detailed 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.