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LOT E1: LOCAL MINIGRID EXPERT (National Consultancy)

10 Mar, 2023

Objectives and Scope of the Assignment

The primary objective of this assignment is to support the International Minigrid Market Development Expert. Thus, this assignment is expected to: 1) Support the International Minigrid Market Development Expert in the development of feasibility studies (technical designs for minigrid power generation and distribution) and business plans for the pilot projects 2) Provide technical support to the developers during project development and operations 3) Support the Industry Specialist in: i) the identification and prioritization of electrical equipment use in the agriculture-energy nexus; ii) development of a roadmap for promoting local assembly and manufacturing of prioritized equipment; iii) the identification of policy instruments for supporting the roadmap, and iv) contribute to the capacity building of project stakeholders on the means for actualising any potential for local assembly and manufacturing equipment

Consultant Competencies

The required qualifications and experience of the consultant are as follows: · An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field · At least 10 years of relevant work experience across mini grid project technical design and operations, preferably coupled with agricultural productive use · Experience in working with the UN, and UNDP in particular, international organizations, and similar agencies would be an advantage · Clear understanding of - and skills for integrating agriculture productive uses with renewable energy minigrids · Previous experience in conducting similar assignments.

# MileStone
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Inception Report

This includes Methodology and Work plan of activities to be completed during the assignment
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Submission of preliminary reports

• Submission of proposed project business plans from bidders • Submission of Technical designs for minigrid power generation and distribution under Feasibility Studies Reports
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Submission of final report

This will include final business plans from successful bidders

How to apply

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill and the complete online application form including employment and educational history, motivational segment and technical competency questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage

Applicants are required to provide the following information:

  1. Please state highest degree level obtained (PhD, Masters, Bachelors, HND)

  2. Please state the title of the highest degree obtained

  3. Do you have professional certifications?

  4. Details of Professional Certification

  5. Years of Relevant Work Experience

  6. Please add details of experience with UN (or similar international organisation)

  7. Details of other Relevant Work Experience

  8. Any other Relevant Information to Support your Application

Document Required for The Job
  1. CV

  2. Degree Certificates

  3. Professional Certificates

  4. Company profile (only applicable for companies)

  5. Other