Solar Energy Consultant

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Overview of Position

Background:

The three years (March 2022 – February 2025) joint program “supporting resilient livelihoods, food security & climate adaptation in Yemen, joint program (ERRY III)” financed by EU & SIDA, implemented by FAO, ILO, our client & WFP in six vulnerable governorates. The overall objective of the program is to contribute to reduced vulnerability & strengthened resilience capacity of crisis affected communities in Yemen through creation of sustainable livelihoods & access to basic services. The specific objective (goal) of the program is crisis affected communities are better able to manage local risks & shocks for increased resilience & self reliance. The joint program expected to achieve the following results over the implementation timeframe:

• Outcome 1: Community institutions are strengthened & capacitated on gender sensitive resilience planning, conflict resolution & social cohesion.
• Outcome 2: Vulnerable communities’ benefit from equal access to clean energy solutions, environmental protection & climate adaptive capacity in sustainable manner.
• Outcome 3: Sustainable livelihoods of women & men created through improve productivity, food security & income opportunities.

Objective & purpose of the consultancy:

• Our client in Yemen seeks to hire a Solar Energy Consultant for ERRY III project to support the renewable energy component implementation to promote & provide access to solar energy to most needy people in Yemen. The consultant would support the implementation in various targeted locations by providing technical assistance, reviewing & developing technical specs, drawings, BOQs & operational guidance. The consultant can also be harnessed by program unit for other projects.

Role Objectives

The consultant will work closely with the Project Officer & line manager to support the activities implementation & perform the following tasks:

• Carry out site visits to the nominated facilities to collect required information related to energy need, energy systems, applications & use descriptions, energy future needs, energy consumption & cost & the building drawings.
• Conduct in depth energy need assessment for locations planned for expansion including energy requirement, load, detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQ), drawings & specifications.
• Work with rural communities & local councils & health & education offices at the governorate & district level on addressing institutional arrangements related to the solarization of the targeted public service facilities.
• Verify institutional arrangement with the beneficiaries & related executive offices of the solar systems to ensure proper use, management & control of any misuse or other risks.
• Ensure timely preparation of the activity including community information, input distribution & training plan, preparation of training content & material related to solar capacity building activity, training of facilities representatives & carrying out logistical & administrative arrangements.
• Undertake inspection of the goods & coordinate with the partners & suppliers for effective O&M of the systems.
• Supervise the installation of the solar system, ensuring completion within timelines, contract schedules, specifications & according to approved Purchase Order (PO).
• Provide support & guidance to the contractors / supplier & assist in resolving site problems.
• Provide technical assistance & hand holding support to other implementing partners / PUNOs on the implementation of the solar energy activities.
• Support project team to carry out the baseline, end line, market assessments.
• Conduct a rapid market assessment to check the available solar technology & quality of system components in the local market.
• Record issues, risks & lessons learnt before, during & after projects completion.
• Monitoring & evaluation of above tasks & provide progress & monthly reports.
• Develop appropriate documentation & communication materials before & after interventions in close coordination with the project team including donor requirements & document all processes, lessons learned, success stories, direct impact & recommendations.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Provide technical support in the implementation & establishment of solar micro businesses including:

• Development of technical & financial report for each solar systems.
• Development of technical guideline of implementation for solar systems.
• Development of capacity building materials for the training of all solar systems.

Deliverables : Assessment reports for our clients facilities (up to 20 reports)

• Time frame: 30th April 2024
• Payment alloted to task: 20% of total payment

Deliverables : Handover report of targeted facilities to contractors (up to 20 facilities)

• Time frame: 30th May 2024
• Payment alloted to task: 20% of total payment

Deliverables : Two supervision site visits per facility (20 facilities).

• Time frame: 30th August 2024
• Payment alloted to task: 30% of total payment

Deliverables : Final report (20 facilities).

• Time frame: 30th October 2024
• Payment alloted to task: 30% of total payment

Project Reporting

The successful consultant(s) will report directly to the ERRY III Project Manager & Project Officer. Our client will supervise, evaluate & manage the work of the service provider & make any necessary contractual decisions, while other authorities & entities identified above will only have a consultative role.
Key Competencies

• University degree in the area’s renewable energy, electrical engineering, or other relevant fields with proven 3 years of experience in the field of solar PV installations, including grid connected, off grid, PV diesel & hybrid installations with & without battery storage also have good knowledge of solar products in the local market.
• Good facilitation, training, analytical, comprehension & writing skills.
• Proficiency in English & Arabic.
• Previous experience in the UN system & cooperation with the INGO’s / NGOs.
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point), AutoCAD & other related energy software.
• Demonstrated ability of analytical & drafting work.
• Consistently approaches work with energy & a positive, constructive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure & to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Demonstrates openness to change & ability to manage complexities.
• Self reliant & able to work as a part of a multi cultural team in a stressful situation.
• Demonstrating / safeguarding ethics & integrity.
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge & sound judgment.
• Self development, initiative taking.
• Acting as a team player & facilitating teamwork.
• Facilitating & encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
• Learning & sharing knowledge & encourage the learning of others.
• Promoting learning & knowledge management / sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
• Informed & transparent decision making.
• Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Consistently approaches work with energy & a positive, constructive attitude.
• Builds strong relationships with clients & external actors.
• Demonstrates exceptional ability to remain calm, in control & good humored even under pressure & tight deadlines.
• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” & seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
• Establishes & maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust & respect.
• Meets timeline for delivery of product or services to client.

Team Management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further Information

• Payment on deliverables will only be made when reports, documents produced by the consultant have been reviewed & endorsed by our client in Yemen as having met the required standard.
• The consultant is expected to bring his / her laptop with him / her.
• Consultant is expected to come well equipped with his / her own technological solutions (i.e. roaming mobile, personal email address).
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.