International Consultant in Green Urban Design Code.
Vacancy Number: Pr19/01918
Contacts:
Mr. Alexandru Rotaru.
alexandru.rotaru@undp.org
Background
The objective of the project is to activate investments in low carbon green urban development based on an integrated urban planning approach by encouraging innovation, participatory planning and partnerships between a variety of public and private sector entities.
As a tool for this, the project will support the design, launching, and establishment of the Green City Lab (hereafter GCL) to become the leading knowledge management and networking platform, clearinghouse, an inter-mediator of finance and a source of innovations and expertise to catalyze sustainable low carbon green city development in Moldova with a mission to transform Chisinau and other urban centers in Moldova into modern green and smart European cities with improved quality of life for their citizens, while also demonstrating opportunities for sustainable economic growth.
The Green City Lab is expected to be a self-sustaining entity, operating on a commercial basis (as part of the UNDP in initial stage and linked to municipality on a later stage), that does not rely on technical assistance funding alone, so that by the end of the project it can continue to operate and grow.
The direct global environmental benefits of the project are expected to reach at least 200,000 tons of CO2, resulting from the concrete pilot/demonstration projects in the building energy efficiency, transport, and waste sectors. These are complemented by the project’s indirect GHG emission reduction impact at the estimated amount of 2.4 million tons of CO2 by scaling up, replicating and mainstreaming the project results and activities, including those of the Green City Lab.
Scope of work
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and with a support of the national consultant or team of consultants, the international consultant will bring in the best international practices and standards applicable to individual and multi-apartment urban residential housing (e.g. International Green Construction Code (IgCC)) in green building certification process and share his/her knowledge and skills with the national designers and architects through fulfilling the following tasks:
- Propose the structure, outline, and roadmap for the development of the Green design code and certification, and consult/approve it with key partners: Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency Agency, Chisinau Municipal authorities during the first visit to Chisinau (approx. mid-November);
- Validate the initial assessment report of the current situation in partnership developed by the national consultant/’s.
- Develop a Life Cycle Assessment report (LCA) for the selected building. The LCA report must include 100% of the materials, by quantity, for each of the following elements: foundation, horizontal structure, vertical structure and facades, exterior areas, building technologies, and interior elements.
- Lead the development and consultation of the Green design code, in partnership with the national consultant/ team of consultants and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency Agency, Chisinau Municipal authorities, and other institutions according to the approved structure;
- Estimate life-cycle costs and benefits of potential green design applications for the selected building. Costs include initial capital and ongoing maintenance and operating costs.
- Develop a Roadmap and Needs assessment report for strengthening energy efficiency and make greener the urban housing to achieve the international standards for energy consumption in housing
- Support the national expert/experts in presenting the Green design Code at the Chisinau Municipal council meeting or other meetings (if requested);
- Take lead in conducting of one training/workshop on best practices on green design and low-carbon urban buildings for government/municipal staff, practicing architects, designers, building construction engineers and professionals;
- Provide inputs, guidance to the national consultant/’s in development of a technical guide on green design and low-carbon urban buildings applicable to Moldova’ s environment (climatic, economic and social conditions) for government/municipal staff, practicing architects, designers, building construction engineers, professionals, and other interested stakeholders.
- Provide inputs, guidance to the national consultant/’s in development of an operational manual for the evaluators
- Provide inputs, guidance to the national consultant/’s in development of a Brochure on the benefits of the Green Design Code for the general public.
- Elaborate Guide for pollution prevention on construction sites to be used as a base for developing local legislation.
Requirements for experience
Academic qualifications:
- At least a master’s degree (or 5 years University studies) in architecture, urban development and/or other related fields.
Experience:
- At least seven (7) years of professional experience in architecture, green design, construction, urban planning, and low-carbon buildings and/or other related fields in EU or/and CIS;
- At list three (3) years of experience in the international state-of-the-art approaches and best practices in green development in the candidate’s field of expertise;
- Sound knowledge of best international practices on design of energy-efficient/green buildings and energy performance standards in buildings; Demonstrated experience and success in the engagement of and working with the private sector and CSOs in architecture, urban development and/or other related fields;
- Thorough understanding of green design practice and practical experiences in green design deployments.
- Sound knowledge of energy efficiency, energy-saving and use of renewable energy in buildings. Proven experience with design/construction of energy-efficient and green buildings in CIS countries will be an asset;
- Proven experience in cooperation with international organizations or other bodies responsible for formulating smart urban development, at least three (3) similar assignments; previous working experience with UNDP or other international agencies will be an asset;
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills and the related ability for adaptive management with prompt action on the conclusion and recommendations coming out from the assignment;
- Ability and demonstrated success to work in a team, to effectively organize it, and to motivate its members and other project counterparts to effectively work towards the project’s objective and expected outcomes;
- Excellent communication, analytical, facilitation and presentation skills;
- Excellent computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet, PowerPoint).
Language skills
- Proficiency (verbal and written) in English; the working level of Romanian and/or Russian will be an asset.
Documents to be included
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
- Proposal:
- Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
- Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable);
- Financial proposal;
- Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.
- Offeror’s Letter confirming Interest and Availability
Financial proposal
Lump-sum contracts
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fees, taxes, travel costs, accommodation costs, communication, and the number of anticipated working days).
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