National Energy Efficiency Analyst (TBS) – NPSA8 at United Nations Development

National Energy Efficiency Analyst (TBS) – NPSA8 at United Nations Development… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at United Nations Development.

Descriptions;

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement new regulations for Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and label classifications of selected energy consuming products.
• Assessment of MEPS already entered into force in developed countries, neighbouring countries and Regional programs on Standards (African Union/East Africa and SADC).
• Assessment local manufacturing production of the selected products; in particular, technological, and financial resources and the time needed for updating local production lines to be in line with standards already introduced in other countries should be duly taken into consideration;
• Financial and technical assessment on the opportunity of increasing minimum energy performance requirements over time;
• Proposal of a clear time path for the implementation of the MEPS system (testing laboratory, monitoring and control system, updating local production lines, etc.);
• Assessment of possible incentives/tax credit for local manufacturers (in particular to go further the standards) to guarantee product affordability;
• Support the adoption and enactment of a national Energy Efficiency labelling system if applicable and/or the acceptance of existing labels in imported products and appliances if applicable.
• Define processes and procedures to monitor, revise and update MEPS regulation and develop a periodic market study on the performances of the products available in the market;
• Design the MEPS, adopt policy, Labelling Regulatory Framework and realization of a final consultative workshop;
  Identify incentives, financial and fiscal supportive framework in favour of local manufacturers and end users;
• Organize a national and public workshop to present and discuss MEPS policy framework and labelling proposed and next activities of Action.
• Define the testing procedures at TBS for new selected energy consuming products and provide technical advice for the procurement of new testing facilities at TBS and development of new testing capabilities of TBS, MOE, TIRDO, DIT and Ministry of Industry and Trade personnel and implement verification and enforcement systems.
• Design and adopt of a policy support and framework: regulatory, financial, fiscal supportive framework and incentives;
• Learning and replication, including technical advice for the procurement of possible new testing facilities and implementation of capacity building activities.
• Develop and implement monitoring, verification, and enforcement scheme
• 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.

Education:

• A Master’s degree in project management, M&E, energy planning, or related disciplines including environmental management is required. OR A Bachelor’s degree in project management, M&E, energy planning, or related disciplines including environmental management is required.
• Minimum of 0 years (Masters) or 2 years (Bachelor degree) of professional experience in energy-related programmes, project management, monitoring, implementation and evaluation is require;
• 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;
• 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;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed technical and quantitative analysis;

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Application Deadline: 15th May 2022.