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Green Cities: National consultant in Energy Management Information Systems.

Vacancy Number: Pr21/02219

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	04 May 2021, 16:00 (GMT+2:00)
Starting date:	18 May 2021
Reference to the project:	Moldova Sustainable Green Cities - Catalyzing investment in sustainable green cities in the Republic of Moldova using a holistic integrated urban planning approach
Expected Duration of Assignment:	60 working days till September 2021
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Offeror's Letter to UNDP confirming interest and availability UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Mr. Alexandru Rotaru.

Background

The objective of the project is related to the transfer of best international practices of Energy Management Information System (EMIS) and testing it in a group of buildings with a possibility to establish a municipal and national data base on actual consumption of energy, energy raw materials and water in public buildings.

Context:

Energy management information system – EMIS is a computer program or an internet application serving as a basic tool supporting the energy management system in public and commercial buildings. EMIS is intended primarily for monitoring and analyzing data on consumption and costs of energy and water in public buildings under the responsibility of local, regional, and the nation al levels. Nevertheless, irrespective of its primary purpose, its concept design is flexible which enables it to be used with equal success also for buildings which are the responsibility of other institutions and organizations, indirect budget beneficiaries, commercial buildings and public enterprises. The EMIS is designed using the relations data base platform (Oracle) and Web architecture, meaning that it can be accessed from any computer with an online connection using any Internet browsers available in the market. Also, it allows export of the data in XLS and other formats, thus providing data resource for any kind of advanced analysis. Additionally, EMIS has an integrated option of automatic data screening and if any result of the automatic analysis is critical, or out of the set limits (e.g., a dramatic increase in energy or water consumption) EMIS sends alert message to the person(s) in charge thus any unwanted and unnecessary energy or water usage and costs are avoided.

Scope of work

The Consultant will work in close collaboration with Chisinau Municipality, Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA) and under direct supervision of the Green Cities Project Manager and UNDP Country Office in Moldova. Under this activity national consultant is requested to provide full support necessary to pilot EMIS platform as well as providing required support to energy managers for further utilisation.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in Energy, Environment, Engineering, or other closely related field

Years of experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in providing advice to energy management system and energy engineering.
• Proven experience in managing projects related to smart technologies, as well as required tools in energy management.
• Proven knowledge of energy efficiency, energy saving and use of renewable energy development in residential sector.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modelling UN values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills; Excellent analytical skills; Strong oral and writing skills;
• Excellent computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet, Power Point) other advanced programming tools, would constitute an advantage.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Proficiency (verbal and written) in Romanian and English; working level of Russian will be an asset.

Documents to be included

• 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);
• Personal CV, including information about past experience in similar assignments and contact details for referees (at least 3);
• Offeror's Letter confirming Interest and Availability, incorporating the Financial Proposal (in USD, specifying the total lump sum amount as well as the requested amount of the fee per day) in Annex 2.

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 number of anticipated working days).