____________________________________________________________________________ CONSULTANCY JOB OPENING Issue date: 11 February 2015 VACANCY NOTICE NO.: ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: DUTY STATION: FUNCTIONAL TITLE: DURATION: CLOSING DATE: 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: Page 1 of 2 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. Page 2 of 2 • 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: [email protected] 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) The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS. Page 2 of 2