Position: National Energy Efficiency Analyst (EWURA/TIRDO)-NPSA8
Job Description
Background
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UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) is the UN’s global development network whose focus is to help countries build and share solutions to the challenges of sustainable development as informed by the 2030 sustainable development agenda. The overall focus for UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Tanzania is to support the Government of Tanzania to improve the lives of the people through strategic programmatic areas of Inclusive Democratic Governance, Inclusive Economic Growth and Sustainable Livelihoods and Environment Sustainability, Climate Change and Resilience.
UNDP and the European Union have recently signed a Contribution Agreement to support the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Energy and collaborating partners to achieve the overall objective of ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all in Tanzania. The project will fast track implementation of key Energy Efficiency actions and prepare a comprehensive Energy Efficiency Action Plan (EEAP), which will be integrated with the Tanzania Energy Efficiency Strategy (TEES) in support of the National Energy Policy and strategic goals set by the Tanzania National Development Vision 2025. In addition to EEAP, other key actions under this project are included.
- Development of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Labelling,
- Development and implementation of a framework for energy performance certification in large buildings,
- Enhancement of Energy Consumption Data of Large Energy Consumers,
- Development and implementation of a framework for the management of large energy consumers,
- Development of professional qualifications and skills in Energy Management and Audit,
- Creation of Energy Efficiency Awareness of the Public
- Strengthening of coordination on EEAP implementation.
The project is expected to help the country in strengthening Legal, Regulatory, Institutional framework, and administrative actions to support implementation and introduction of Energy Efficiency actions; help large energy consumers and general users to identify and implement quantifiable investments in Energy Efficiency; help in capacity and skills development, jobs creation and increase employability in the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy services and technology sector, particularly for women and youth; and increase public awareness, access to information, stakeholder dialogue and visibility of financial, economic, and societal benefits of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
The National Energy Efficiency Expert will support the implementation of the project in general and advice on the best opportunities for delivering projects’ outcomes. The Expert will be specifically responsible to coordinate the development and implementation of a framework for management of large energy consumers. The Expert will work with the Tanzania Industrial Research Development Organization (TIRDO) (for the capacity building activities) and Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) (for identifying, classifying, and notifying large energy consumers).
Duties and Responsibilities
- The National Energy Efficiency Expert will will be responsible for delivering the following tasks:
- Develop the methodology and a set of quantitative and qualitative criteria to identify, classify and notify large energy consumers.
- Define and mainstream in the legislation the duties, responsibilities, and obligations for large energy consumers;
- Identify and recommend energy management and energy efficiency measures for public institutions and utilities;
- Design, develop and implement capacity building activities for selected personnel of large energy consumers.
- Technical advice for the procurement of new laboratory equipment for TIRDO and EWURA to implement the capacity building activities, development of equipment use capabilities and enhancement of training capabilities and energy audits of TIRDO and EWURA personnel.
- Develop and implement Monitoring and Verification Scheme including the identification of the national bodies that will implement the verification and enforcement systems.
- Provide technical backstopping to experts, consultants and supervise their delivery in line with their contractual agreements and ToRs; ensuring that payments are made accordingly.
- Identify, in a timely manner any problems, needs and opportunities, alert PCU and PMU, undertake appropriate actions within hers/his mandate and possibility, and propose measures to be undertaken at project level;
- Organizing and facilitating meetings, in person, online conference calls and the like;
- organizing and delivering capacity building and knowledge development for effective result deliveries under biannual/annual program plans.
- Maintaining effective project reporting and communication internally and externally inline;
- Prepare and regularly update the Work plan related to the project component and submit it to the project board for approval.
- Monitors project’s progress, measure performance and budget, and prepares progress reports.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Institutional Arrangement
The Expert will be embedded within the Tanzania Industrial Research Development Organization (TIRDO) and the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Aurthotity (EWURA), and will report will to the Project Manager and the UNDP Project Focal Point. The Expert will work closely with the rest of the experts and relevant institutions.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Achieve Results: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
Think Innovatively: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
Learn Continuously: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.
Adapt with Agility: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
Act with Determination: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
Engage and Partner: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.
Technical /Functional Competencies:
- Portfolio management: Ability to select, priorities and control the organizations programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as- usual, while optimizing return on investment.
- Project management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
- Resource mobilization: Ability to allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical in line with principles of accountability and integrity.
- Operations Management: Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organizational /project’s business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.
- Result based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
- Communications: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
- Effective decision making: Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A Master’s degree in Project Management, Energy Planning, Energy Engineering, or related disciplines is required or bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Energy Planning, Energy Engineering or related disciplines is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 0 years (master’s degree) or 2 years (bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in energy-related programmes, project management, monitoring, implementation and evaluation is required;
- Experience working with UNDP will be an added advantage;
- Good knowledge of the programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation);
- Political awareness and understanding of socio-economic factors;
- Good knowledge of PC software (including a word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office;
Research and analytical skills;
- Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing the quality and efficiency of process execution;
- Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders;
- Demonstrate ability to conduct detailed technical and quantitative analysis;
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to manage competing priorities;
- Ability to oversee the work of and provide guidance to staff;
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behavior;
Language: Excellent command of English and Swahili is a requirement.
Travel: Regular travels to Dar es salaam, Morogoro and Arusha are expected.
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The deadline for submitting the application is 13 May 2022.
