Closing date: Friday,
17 June 2016
17 June 2016
Electrical
Energy Sector Consultant
Energy Sector Consultant
Location
:
Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
:
Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Application
Deadline :
17-Jun-16 (Midnight New York, USA)
Deadline :
17-Jun-16 (Midnight New York, USA)
Type
of Contract :
Indi
of Contract :
Indi
Post
Level :
International Consultant
Level :
International Consultant
Languages
Required :
English
Required :
English
Duration
of Initial Contract :
5 man-months
of Initial Contract :
5 man-months
Expected
Duration of Assignment : 11 months to be ended by 31 May 2017
Duration of Assignment : 11 months to be ended by 31 May 2017
Background
The
objective of this preliminary study is to determine scope of work, identify
focus areas and set the boundaries for a comprehensive Demand Side Management
(DSM) study in Malaysia to be undertaken in 2016-2018. Outcomes from the
preliminary study would provide basis and direction for the Economic Planning
Unit (EPU) before embarking into a comprehensive demand-side study.
objective of this preliminary study is to determine scope of work, identify
focus areas and set the boundaries for a comprehensive Demand Side Management
(DSM) study in Malaysia to be undertaken in 2016-2018. Outcomes from the
preliminary study would provide basis and direction for the Economic Planning
Unit (EPU) before embarking into a comprehensive demand-side study.
The
key outcomes of the preliminary project shall be as follows
key outcomes of the preliminary project shall be as follows
- Outcome
1: Baseline Studies on DSM related initiatives; - Outcome
2: Identification of Focus and Boundary Setting; - Outcome
3: Results Framework and Activities for Full Study.
An
electrical energy consultant is required to assist EPU in developing and
finalizing the tender document for the comprehensive DSM study under the
directive of EPU Energy section and UNDP Malaysia.
electrical energy consultant is required to assist EPU in developing and
finalizing the tender document for the comprehensive DSM study under the
directive of EPU Energy section and UNDP Malaysia.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
The
consultancy services aim to support implementation of initiatives in the
electrical energy sector. The tasks to be covered are as follows: Outcome 1:
Baseline Studies on DSM related initiatives in particular, that is related to
electrical energy
consultancy services aim to support implementation of initiatives in the
electrical energy sector. The tasks to be covered are as follows: Outcome 1:
Baseline Studies on DSM related initiatives in particular, that is related to
electrical energy
- Stocktake
key findings and recommendations from the past and existing studies,
policies and roadmaps related to energy as well as energy policy planning
and governance; - Analysis
of Energy Demand and Supply; - Assess
energy development in Malaysia through analysis on energy demand and
supply by sectors and fuel type as well as other energy sources; - Review
all existing national energy policies especially those with regards to
DSM. Covers electricity consumption by commercial, residential and
industrial sectors. (Activities not cover by National Energy Efficiency
Action Plan); - Review
all existing national data monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV)
system and identifying gaps for main DSM data requirements; and - Assess
current governance and market landscape regarding electrical energy usage
and identify focus areas for future hurdles/obstacles analysis.
Outcome
2: Identification of Focus and Boundary Setting on Electrical Energy Use
2: Identification of Focus and Boundary Setting on Electrical Energy Use
- Produce
a preliminary study report that suggests scope of work in detail,
disaggregated at the sectors and sub-sectors level; - Identification
of focus areas disaggregated at the sectors and sub-sectors level; - and
set the boundaries for a comprehensive Demand Side Management (DSM) study
in Malaysia.
Outcome
3: Preparation of the tender document, results framework and activities for
full study related to the scope provided, in relation to the main document to
be assembled by the Project Manager.
3: Preparation of the tender document, results framework and activities for
full study related to the scope provided, in relation to the main document to
be assembled by the Project Manager.
Act
as resource person for EPU/UNDP related to the energy use in the electrical
sector. It will include activities such as
as resource person for EPU/UNDP related to the energy use in the electrical
sector. It will include activities such as
- Participate
in the meeting and discussion with EPU/UNDP on the subject matter; - As
a rapporteur and meeting note-taker during the stakeholder’s consultation; - Work
hand-in-hand with the Project Manager in facilitating the required
workshop; - Prepare
and finalize monitoring and evaluation report needed.
Methodology
The
consultant will work in close consultation with EPU Energy section and UNDP
Malaysia. He/she will report to the National Project Director and Project
Manager of the project. The methodology of finalizing the outputs includes desk
research, discussions, interviews and meetings with relevant stakeholders
including other ministries.
consultant will work in close consultation with EPU Energy section and UNDP
Malaysia. He/she will report to the National Project Director and Project
Manager of the project. The methodology of finalizing the outputs includes desk
research, discussions, interviews and meetings with relevant stakeholders
including other ministries.
Expected
Outputs
Outputs
- A
baseline report for stocktaking the current domestic situation on Energy
Use in the electrical sector; - A
report which will identify focus area and boundary setting on Energy Use
for electrical sector component for the principal DSM Study; - The
tender document for the main DSM study incorporating scope, baseline
situation and boundaries of the DSM study; - Discussion
notes, presentation materials and reports for meetings, workshops, and
consultations with stakeholders.
Duration: The consultancy will
take place from 1 July 2016 to 31 May 2017
take place from 1 July 2016 to 31 May 2017
Deliverables
and Timeline
and Timeline
The
Consultant shall be responsible for the delivery, content, technical quality,
and accuracy of the reports in accordance to the timeline in Annex I-III.
Consultant shall be responsible for the delivery, content, technical quality,
and accuracy of the reports in accordance to the timeline in Annex I-III.
Competencies
Functional
Competencies
Competencies
- Knowledgeable
of the electrical energy usage, regulatory aspects and market structure in
other countries; - Knowledgeable
of GHG emissions reduction in the energy sector in Malaysia; - Demonstrates
strong analytical skills; - Consistently
approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Development
and Operational Effectiveness
and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability
to analyse technical requirements in electrical energy sector; - Strong
analytical skills.
Management
and Leadership
and Leadership
- Focuses
on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback; - Supports
teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills; - Consistently
approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; - Demonstrates
strong oral and written communication skills; - Builds
strong relationships with clients and external actors; - Calm,
in control and good humoured even under pressure; - Demonstrates
openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Education
- Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Statistics, Economics or other technical or
Science-based background;
Professional
Experience
Experience
- Minimum
5 years of working experience (in technical analysis and/or including
formulation of policy papers) in the energy sector in Malaysia; - Experience
and able to demonstrate the understanding of engineering economics
analysis and/or research on energy pattern of electrical sector and/or
sector-wide approach to DSM and energy policy will be preferred; - Hands-on
experience in energy industries (power sector and energy-intensive
industries) will be preferred; - Experience
in GHG emission reduction programme or climate change mitigation in the
energy sector will be preferred; - Knowledge
of the electric energy situation including regulatory aspects and market
structure in other countries will be preferred
Language
Requirement
Requirement
- Proficient
in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Application
Process
Process
Schedule
of Payments and Scoring Criteria
of Payments and Scoring Criteria
- The
fee is payable upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of the deliverables
by the EPU and UNDP Malaysia. Breakdown and schedule of payment are
written in Annex I-III.
How
to Apply
to Apply
- Kindly
download the Letter of Confirmation of interest and availability,
Financial Proposal Template, P11 form and General Terms & Conditions
mentioned below; - Completed
Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability; - Personal
CV or a P11 Personal History Form, indicating all past experience
from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone
number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references; - Read
and agree to the General Terms & Conditions; - Click
the ‘apply’ icon and complete what is required; - Brief
description of approach to work/technical proposal
of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the
assignment, and a proposed methodology on how they will approach and
complete the assignment; (max 1 page) - Financial
Proposal
(Annex I-III) that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price,
supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided. If an
applicant is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she
expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of
releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the applicant
must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly
incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP. - Scan
all documents into 1 pdf folder and then upload; - For
clarification question, please email to procurement.my@undp.org. The
clarification question deadline is three (3) days before the closing. When
emailing for clarification questions, please put ‘MyIC/2016/017′ as
the subject matter. - Incomplete
applications will be excluded from further consideration.
Forms
and General terms & conditions to be downloaded
and General terms & conditions to be downloaded
- The
UN Personal History Form (P11) is available
at:http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/P11%20for%20SC%20&%20IC.doc?download - Letter
of Confirmation of Interest and Availability at http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/Letter%20of%20Interest%20_Annex%201.docx?download - The
Financial Proposal Template at
http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/MyIC_2016_017%20Financial%20Proposal_Annex%20I-III.docx?download - The
General Terms & Conditions for Individual contract is available
at:http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/General%20Conditions%20of%20Contract%20for%20IC.pdf?download - The
General Terms & Conditions for Reimbursement Loan Agreement is
available
at:http://www.my.undp.org/content/dam/malaysia/docs/Procurement/Reimbursable%20Loan%20Agreement%20_%20Terms%20&%20Conditions.pdf?download
Important
Note
Note
- This
Consultancy position is only accepted online. Email submission is not
valid; - Applicant
must READ and ACCEPT the General Terms and Conditions; - The
system DOES NOT accept multiple document upload. Please scan all the
documents and save into one (1) PDF file and upload.
UNDP
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality
and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons
with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality
and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons
with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.