Field Technical Specialist on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Field Technical Specialist on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Job Posting: 01/Jul/2021

Closure Date: 15/Jul/2021, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: REU

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Home-Based

Duration: 50 days on WAE basis until 31 December 2021

Post Number: N/A

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture

Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations, and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination

All selected candidates, therefore, will undergo rigorous reference and background checks

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

Organizational Setting

FAO Ukraine is a project management Office headed by the Regional Programme Leader (RPL) under the operational responsibility of the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia. FAO Ukraine is contributing to the development of national policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Regional Programme Leader for Europe and Central Asia and the Budget Holder, the direct supervision of the Head of Office and the technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer and in close coordination with the International Project Coordinator, the Heads of Field Offices and the Field Technical Expert on Fruits and Vegetables Value Chain, the Field Technical Expert on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy will be responsible for supporting implementation of energy efficiency measures and renewables at agricultural MSMEs and cooperatives within the fruits and vegetables value chain in the Azov coast districts of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Tasks and responsibilities

Specifically, the Field Technical Specialist on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy will carry out the following tasks:

Review the legal and institutional framework of the energy sector in the Azov coast districts of Donetsk and Zaporhizhzhia;

Assess the energy market (demand and supply by energy carriers) in this geographical area, with particular focus on agri-food sector, including the fruits and vegetables value chains;

Assess the potential for renewable energy generation in target regions (biomass, solar, wind, hydro, etc);

Review the supply side of the financial market for energy efficient and renewables investments, including state support programmes, donor-funded projects and commercial loans and identify barriers and risks to financing such investments;

Carry out feasibility studies of the identified technologies and assess their potential for the adoption of these technologies in the agri-food sector, notably for the production of off-season fruits and vegetables;

Identify the factors that drive and constrain the expansion of renewable energy, and provide recommendations for further development in target regions;

Identify key market players and compile the list of local suppliers for energy efficient and renewables technologies;

Conduct sample energy audits in agricultural MSMEs and cooperatives’ sites, and recommend suitable measures and equipment for energy saving and/or generation, both for crop production and food processing purposes;

If applicable, prepare technical specifications and support the procurement of energy equipment for agricultural MSMEs;

Develop and conduct on-line and off-line trainings on energy efficient and renewables measures and technologies for agricultural MSMEs, cooperatives, farmers’ associations and agricultural advisory service organizations;

Provide individual advisory services on energy efficient measures and renewable energy solutions for agricultural MSMEs and cooperatives, as required;

Support the dissemination of information about the energy efficiency and renewables related activities and results achieved through regional and local administrations, agricultural advisory service organizations, web platform, etc.;

Provide day-to-day technical consultancy support and guidance to FAO Field Offices;

Prepare monthly progress reports, including the work progress, problems, recommendations and solutions;

Perform any other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering, electric engineering or another relevant field;

At least 5 years of experience in the field of energy efficiency and/or renewables projects in agri-food sector;

Working knowledge of English and/or Russian;

National of Ukraine or resident in the country with a regular work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Strong knowledge of Ukraine’s socio-economic context and agri-food sector;

Excellent communication and training skills;

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: [email protected]

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