Consultant to Conduct a Technical Assessment Tender - 35351536

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Country: South Sudan

Summary: Consultant to Conduct a Technical Assessment Report for Renewable Energy

Deadline: 15 Aug 2019

Posting Date: 11 Aug 2019

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 35351536

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Competition: ICB

Financier: United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership: -

Tender Value: Refer Document

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71314100 - Electrical services

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Tender Details

Tenders are invited for International Consultant to Conduct a Technical Assessment Report for Renewable Energy
Duties and Responsibilities
Objective:
The purpose of the assignment is to prepare “an analytical report linking energy services provision with poverty reduction” for Sudan
Scope of Works:
The international consultant will be responsible for completing the following tasks over a period of 45 working days with the technical assistance of the Regional Technical Specialist on Energy from Amman Regional Hub Additionally, two national consultants will be recruited: one to support the field of biomass energy, while the other will support the development of the analytical report focusing on renewable energy. Support includes assisting in drafting the required documents and availing the required data as requested by the international consultant and Regional Technical Specialist.
Preparation and submission of an outline of country assessment report:
The focus area of the report will be to review existing energy policies, legislation, regulation and institutional framework focusing on energy sector. With initial findings, international consultant will identify the gaps, needs and barrier profiles and hence the recommended response to energy sector, and prepare outline of the context in consultation with Regional Technical Specialist and Team Leader of the Sustainable Livelihood Unit, Sudan Country Office.
Preparation and submission of a draft country assessment report:
The detailed country assessment document preparation will also be based on a review of available literature, baseline information, consultations with communities and authorities at the national level. The document will be prepared as per the guidance of Regional Energy Technical Specialist. The International Consultant should demonstrate how the document is is fully aligned with UNDP strategic plans 2018-21 including signature solutions; He/she should develop the baseline of energy (biomass and renewable energy) including information on policies, plans and programs that are active in the country, highlighting opportunities for synergies and coordination between energy and poverty; and indicate risks, and propose measures that address these risks. The consultant should also be able to demonstrate economic viability of the suggested interventions and recommend for current initiatives in renewable energy activities such as National and State PV fund schemes.
Field mission to Sudan for conducting stakeholders’ consultation workshop to validate the country assessment document:
The Consultant should conduct two missions to Sudan and present the draft document in slide presentations and receive stakeholders' feedback, which could be addressed in the finalization of the document. This workshop would be essential for capturing the reactions to the design of the assessment report and validation of the document.
Finalization of the country assessment report:
Incorporation of comments from stakeholders and UNDP Regional Hub and submission of the final report.
Competencies
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;

Ability to work with a multi-cultural and diverse team.

Functional Competencies:
Demonstrated experience in project design

Demonstrated experience in technical issues related to adaptation to climate change

Ability to analyze large amounts of complex and diversified data related to climate change adaptation in least developed countries.

Demonstrated strong coordination and facilitation skills;

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to initiate discussions about climate change adaptation and reliance issues specifically in the water and agricultural sectors.
Required Skills and Experience
At least a master degree in energy, environment, climate change or related disciplines.

Minimum 10 years of experience in energy, climate change and poverty reduction

Minimum of 5 years’ experience with country assessment report on energy sector

Experience with access to energy, energy efficiency and sustainable energy for all programme related matters

Experience with preparation of technical reports, especially for the energy, climate change and poverty reduction sectors

Excellent written and communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize relevant collected data and findings for the preparation of quality project documents and technical feasibility reports
Application Deadline: 15-Aug-19 (Midnight New York, USA)
Additional Category: Climate & Disaster Resilience
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

25-Aug-2019
Duration of Initial Contract :

45 working days
Duration of Initial Contract: 45 working days
Expected Duration of Assignment: 45 working days

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