Service Center Page, Jobs

A team of 6 (six) engineers to provide technical support and expertise to the project team in implementation of energy efficiency and renewable measures (emergency support).

Vacancy Number: Pr22/02599

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	27 Oct 2022, 16:30 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	31 Oct 2022, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	03 Nov 2022, 16:30 (GMT+2:00)
Starting date:	01 Nov 2022
Reference to the project:	Energy Security/FPI
Expected Duration of Assignment:	November 2022 – August 2023
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Online" button, no later than 27 October 2022, 16:30 (Moldova local time). Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: silvia.pana-carp@undp.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants. Note: The potential candidates should clearly state in the Application Letter for which of the positions they apply. The candidates may apply for more than one positions, and this should be clearly stipulated in the Application Letter. One Individual Consultant can combine 2 positions in case he/she demonstrate that is Technically Certified for both positions.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Procurement Notice OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP CONFIRMING INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) ASSIGNMENT UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Ms. Silvia Pana-Carp.

Background

Moldova is part of the EU’s European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) and in the Eastern Partnership framework, which aims at strengthening individual and regional relationships between the EU and countries in its neighborhood. Moldova is also part of the Energy Community Treaty since 2010 and has signed the Association Agreement with EU in June 2014, including the DCFTA which entered into force in 2016. As a follow-up, Moldova is required to ensure transposition of the EU acquis Communautaire, which underpins the EU energy legislation on electricity, gas, oil, renewables, energy efficiency and environment. The country has recently synchronized its electricity network with the ENTSO-E to connect to European electricity market.

The acute gas supply crisis in Moldova has also been subject of discussions within the Moldova-EU Association Council meeting on October 28, 2021. The EU and Moldova stressed the importance of resilience against any potential efforts by third parties to use energy as a geopolitical lever. The Association Council recalled the importance of continued energy market reform to strengthen competition and transparency in this sector. The EU has urged Moldova to ensure that the energy sector reform demonstrates full respect of the Energy Community acquis and is in line with the EU Third Energy Package. The EU side confirmed its support to the objective of Moldova for integration into the EU energy system and market, an important step being the recent synchronization of its electricity network with the Continental European Network (CEN).

Under these circumstances, the Government of Moldova will be assisted to tackle the current energy crisis and energy poverty and addressing prioritized systemic elements in the energy sector to cope with potential future energy crisis. In partnership with EU, UNDP Moldova will therefore, support the Government of Moldova: 

• To tackle the current energy crisis and energy poverty, and addressing prioritized systemic elements in the energy sector to cope with potential future energy crisis
• To support the Government of Moldova in building its capacities towards strengthening the national energy security, as well as in improving the legal and regulatory framework and operationalizing specific rapid large-scale interventions to tackle energy poverty and support most vulnerable and affected groups of population and businesses.

In this context, UNDP Moldova is seeking to recruit a team of Engineers to provide expertise and technical assistance in implementation of project activities on the dimension of construction works.

• Position 1 – Lead engineer/Team Leader
• Position 2 – 2 (two) Technical supervisors, certified for Category no. 1 “Civil, industrial, and agro-zootechnical constructions” with relevant experience in the field of civil constructions;
• Position 3 – One (1) Technical supervisor, certified for specialized works, Category no. 1) „Installations and internal networks: b) heating installations and networks” and/or Technical supervisor certified for civil construction Category no. 1 “Civil, industrial, and agro-zootechnical constructions” with relevant experience in interior heat energy supply networks;
• Position 4 - 2 (two) Technical supervisors, certified for specialized works, Category no. 2) “Installations and external networks: g) installations and electricity supply networks” and/or technical supervisors, certified for specialized works, Category no. 3) “Installations and external electrical networks” with relevant experience in photovoltaic installations.

For details, please refer to the Terms of Reference. 

Scope of work

The scope of the current assignment is to provide expertise to the project team in contracting the design and/or construction companies for works and technical assistance in monitor the progress of implementation the construction works foreseen in the component 4 of the project.

More specific, the team of Engineers are expected to perform the following tasks:

1. Provide technical assistance for contracting the technical design services (support for preparation of the specifications, support for the evaluation etc.).
2. Provide support for contracting the works (support for preparation of the specifications, support for the evaluation etc.).
3. Monitoring the constructions works.
4. Provide technical assistance to beneficiaries during the implementation of works.
5. Ensuring that for each construction site all required documentation and permits are obtained.
6. Conduct the committees at the substantial and final phase of completion of works.

For details, please refer to the Terms of Reference. 

Requirements for experience

Position 1: Lead engineer/Team Leader

The incumbent should prove sound knowledge in civil engineering, local/Moldovan construction norms and standards, national building laws, as well as extensive experience in implementing energy refurbishment projects in buildings.

Education

University Degree in civil engineering, energy, architecture or other relevant related area.

Experience and knowledge

• Work experience: at least seven (7) years of work experience in the field of civil engineering;
• Extensive experience in construction of small-scale infrastructure and civil works, preferably buildings renovation;
• Strong knowledge and extensive experience of software similar to WinSmeta;
• In depth knowledge of national legislation pertaining to the construction works;
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, development partners, UN Agencies would be an advantage.

Competences and skills

• Language skills: excellent command of written and spoken Romanian and Russian is required; knowledge of English is an asset;
• Computer proficiency, including knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point) and electronic communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, ZOOM, Google meet;
• High level of responsibility and organization capacities, creative approach to solving issues;
• Excellent communication and reporting skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

Position 2 – 2 (two) Technical supervisors, certified for Category no. 1 “Civil, industrial, and agro-zootechnical constructions” with relevant experience in the field of civil constructions/ (Green Home)

Education

• University Degree in civil engineering, architecture or other relevant related area.

Experience and knowledge

• Authorized Technical supervisor on civil constructions.
• Work experience: at least seven years (7) of work experience in the field of civil engineering;
• Extensive experience in construction of small scale infrastructure and civil works, preferably buildings renovation;
• Strong knowledge and extensive experience of software similar to WinSmeta;
• In depth knowledge of national legislation pertaining to the construction works.
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, development partners, UN Agencies would be an advantage.

Competences and skills

• Language skills: excellent command of written and spoken Romanian and Russian is required;
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel);
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, development partners, UN Agencies would be an advantage;
• High level of responsibility and organization capacities, creative approach to solving issues;
• Excellent communication and reporting skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

Position 3 - Technical supervisor, certified for specialized works, Category no. 1) „Installations and internal networks: b) heating installations and networks” and/or technical supervisor certified for civil construction Category no. 1 “Civil, industrial, and agro-zootechnical constructions” with relevant experience in interior heat energy supply networks/(District Heating System);

Education

• University Degree in civil engineering, energy, architecture or other relevant related area;

Experience and knowledge

• Authorized Technical supervisor on civil constructions;
• Work experience: at least seven years (7) of work experience in the field of civil engineering;
• Extensive experience in renovation the internal heating systems in buildings;
• Strong knowledge and extensive experience of software similar to WinSmeta;
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, development partners, UN Agencies would be an advantage;
• In depth knowledge of national legislation pertaining to the construction works;
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, development partners, UN Agencies would be an advantage.

Competences and skills

• Language skills: excellent command of written and spoken Romanian and Russian is required;
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel);
• High level of responsibility and organization capacities, creative approach to solving issues;
• Excellent communication and reporting skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

Position 4 - 2 (two) Technical supervisors, certified for specialized works, Category no. 2) “Installations and external networks: g) installations and electricity supply networks” and/or technical supervisors, certified for specialized works, Category no. 3) “Installations and external electrical networks” with relevant experience in photovoltaic installations/(PVC).

Education

• University Degree in civil engineering, energy, architecture or other relevant related area.

Experience and knowledge

• Authorized Technical supervisor for external electrical installations and networks;
• Work experience: at least seven years (7) of work experience in the field of external electrical installations and networks;
• At least 3 years of hands on experience in Photovoltaic installations.
• Experience in at least 3 projects for obtaining the corresponding documents (Actele de corespundere) from National Agency for Energy Regulation;
• Strong knowledge and extensive experience of software similar to WinSmeta;
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, development partners, UN Agencies would be an advantage.
• In depth knowledge of national legislation pertaining to the electricity works.

 Competences and skills

• Language skills: excellent command of written and spoken Romanian and Russian is required;
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel);
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, development partners, UN Agencies would be an advantage;
• High level of responsibility and organization capacities, creative approach to solving issues
• Excellent communication and reporting skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

All engineers have to demonstrate commitment to the core values of the United Nations, in particular, respecting differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, and sexual orientation, or other status.

The United Nations in Moldova is committed to workforce diversity. Women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as refugees and other non-citizens legally entitled to work in the Republic of Moldova, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:  

1. OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP CONFIRMING INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) ASSIGNMENT

2. CV, including information about experience in similar assignments with at least 3 references. 
3. The copies of technical attestations.

Financial proposal

Financial proposal

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).