CONSULTANCY JOB OPENING

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CONSULTANCY JOB OPENING
Issue date: 11 February 2015
VACANCY NOTICE NO.:
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VA/EB/GEF-CCM/2
UNEP/DTIE
Home-based
Consultant-Climate Change Mitigation
6 months
20 February 2015
Organizational Setting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for
addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the
development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and
bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
The overall objective of UNEP's Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) is to encourage
decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies,
practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make
efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade
and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of
policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in
environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities.
The Energy Branch supports developing countries to improve energy efficiency and increase use of
renewable energy as part of their effort to achieve low-carbon and climate resilient development
pathways. It does so by providing guidance on sound policy, technology and investment choices and
thereby assists countries to reduce emissions and drive sustainable development. With its team of
experts and a network of partners, it supports the deployment and scaling up of cutting-edge clean
energy technologies, and removal of financial and other barriers to renewable energy and energy
efficiency.
The ongoing ‘Promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Buildings in Jamaica’ project is
designing and intends to construct a net-zero energy building at the University of the West Indies (UWI).
The University is based on the Mona Campus in Kingston, Jamaica. UNEP/DTIE requires the services of a
consultant to review and advise on the various stages of the design project documents and suggest ways
the project may better achieve its net-zero, resilient and renewable energy goals.
This is a home-based consultancy contract.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Climate Change Mitigation project team, the consultant will undertake the
following activities:
A. Schematic Design Review:
The consultant to review schematic designs to ensure alignment with project's environmental and
performance goals covering:
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A) Net-zero energy (passive design, active systems)
B) Water use (potable, irrigation, and storm water)
C)Renewable energy (solar thermal, PV, biogas)
D) Resiliency to disaster
Expected Output: Short report with comments, participation in conference call with design team
B. Design Development (plans and specifications) Review:
The consultant will focus on suggested systems specifications to ensure compliance with project goals:
A) Passive design components including daylight and site modeling
B) Renewable energy systems (including grid connected and battery systems), biogas systems (including
review of sizing and demand/supply calculations)
Expected Output: Short report with comments, participation in conference call with design team.
C. Construction Documents (plans and specifications) Review
A) Review to see if previous comments have been incorporated
B) Review of Renewable energy system(s)
C) Review of structural elements, MEP systems, and building operation schedules for resiliency to
disaster.
Expected Output: Short report with review comments and final recommendations, call with project
team.
D. Review of RFP documents for General Contractor, Commissioning Agent
A) Review of draft RFP documents for the Building Contractor, Mechanical sub-contractor and other
specialty sub-contractors as needed (Commissioning Agent, Renewable Energy contractor, etc.)
B) Review of scoring system to rank RFPs to ensure project's environmental goals are adequately
addressed.
Expected Output: Suggested changes in track-changes to documents. Conference call with project team.
E. Discussion on Occupant Survey, Operations Manual, one-year performance audit
A) Conference call with project team to discuss the importance of capturing environmental information
into the post occupancy documents.
COMPETENCIES
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is
conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows
persistence and flexibility when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful
situations.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly, concisely and effectively; listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify perceptions, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match
audience; demonstrates proactivity and openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues across institutions to achieve organizational and
strategic goals; willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and
acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own
position.
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• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies
priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time
and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors
and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Considers outputs achieved according
to effectively delivery, as opposed to the amount of time given to tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Consultant should have at a minimum a college degree in architecture or mechanical engineering and a
Professional design license as either Architect or Engineer. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience, at least 5 on low-carbon and zero-energy or bioclimatic design for
commercial buildings. Project experience in tropical or sub-tropical climates is mandatory. Preference is
for candidates with experience in integrated project delivery, construction management experience is a
plus.
Languages:
Work will be undertaken in English and therefore good command of oral and written English is needed
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
All applications to be sent to the following address on or before the deadline of 20 February 2015
Applicants should send a completed United Nations Personal History form (available at
http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc) or Personal History Profile together with a covering letter of one
to two pages summarizing how they meet the requirements of the job to:
e-mail: cicilia.magare@unep.org
UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (ePAS) reports at the time of application to the email address above.
PLEASE QUOTE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: VA/EB/GEF-CCM/2
(Applications without Correct Vacancy Number will not be Considered)
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