The part-time consultant will support the following activities under the DANIDA GPUC project in Mauritius:
A) The consultant should take the lead of data collection to facilitate the technical analysis and assessment of building energy efficiency in Mauritius (Cote d’Or Smart City as the pilot project), with the support and guidance of the EEMO. The detailed tasks include:
• As per the Data Request from the UNEP CCC team, the consultant should take the lead in collecting required data and information with the support from EEMO team. In case the data is not available, the team will provide additional request for alternative data. In that case, it needs to have several rounds of data collection activities.
• Provide relevant background information on the current state of building energy efficiency developments in national and regional level, as well as the specific buildings in pilot project.
• Provide information and review on policies and regulations in Mauritius relevant to building energy efficiency and energy audit.
• Facilitate, through coordination with key national and regional governmental agencies, to define steps and timeline to implement building energy efficiency pilot projects in Cote d’Or Smart City, and to develop a refined plan with the identification of the risks.
B) Coordinate and engage with key local stakeholders
• Map the key local stakeholders in both national and regional level, provide preliminary analysis of ‘Interest vs. Power’ for each local stakeholder, identify the main capability building needs in topics and targeted audiences among these stakeholders.
• Establish contacts with potential regional/national donors, financiers, funders, real estate developers and beneficiaries of building energy efficiency within the pilot region of Cote d’Or Smart City.
• Coordinate with local stakeholders for physical or virtual consultations, site visits and/or other necessary communication calls.
C) Facilitate the implementation of pilot building energy efficiency projects in Cote d’Or smart city
• Support on reviewing and getting feedback from local stakeholders on the reports, tools and other training materials that are developed by the project team. It may also need to coordinate with different ministries, local governmental agencies and private sectors (e.g. real estate developers for different upcoming projects in Cote d’Or Smart City).
• Support to arrange webinars and/or workshops to disseminate the project results.
Summary of Tasks:
• Lead data collection to support technical analysis and assessment of building energy efficiency in Cote d’Or Smart City.
• Coordinate and engage with local stakeholders to build energy efficiency partnerships.
• Facilitate the implementation of pilot projects and disseminate findings through capacity-building activities.
Qualifications/special skills
● A university degree (Bachelor degree or equivalent) preferably in architecture/engineering or related areas is required.
● Master’ s degree preferred.
● Minimum of 4 years professional experience in the buildings sector in Mauritius
● Experience in organizing workshops and/or similar events is required.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for preparing reports, proposals, and presentations, as well as for engaging with stakeholders and presenting complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
– Experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation is necessary. The consultant should have the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, and academic institutions, to gather feedback and incorporate diverse perspectives into the project.
– Proven project management skills are essential. The consultant should be capable of managing timelines, and stakeholder relationships to ensure the successful completion of project deliverables. Overall, the consultant should possess a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, stakeholder engagement abilities, report writing abilities and project management experience relevant to the indicated work to effectively support the project’s objectives.
– Experience in more than one of these sectors is desired. Urban development, land use planning, building energy demand.
– Understanding of Mauritius’ development priorities and policies around building sector and familiarity with climate change priorities
Languages
– Fluency in written and spoken English is required. French is an advantage. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
Work Location
Port Louis, Mauritius (home-based)
Expected duration
16 months
Application deadline: 28/06/2024
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