Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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.

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
• 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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