Application Deadline : 12 Feb 2013
Starting Date :1 April 2013 (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) is seeking applications from the qualified candidates for the post of Consultant on Building Codes and Rating Systems. Initial contract period will be of 30 working days. Proficiency in English, including excellent analytical and presentation skills is essential and skill in written and spoken Russian is strongly preferred. This job is home-based with one mission to Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Academic qualifications in building science and/or thermal engineering. The candidate shall also have knowledge of economics and/or policy regarding energy efficiency in buildings.
- At least 10 years of practical experience in development, assessment, and application of building codes and rating systems for energy efficiency.
- Wide familiarity with current best practices in energy-efficient building design, with regard to both heating and cooling as well as other relevant issues
- Proven experience in preparing and conducting training relevant to building codes and building rating systems
- Working experience in developing countries and CIS countries is an asset.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English, including excellent analytical and presentation skills. Skill in written and spoken Russian is strongly preferred.
Submission of applications:
Methodology:
All applicants shall submit a detailed methodology indicating phases, tasks, methods, techniques, time, resources, accessibility and tools to be applied for successful completion of assignment.
Financial proposal for implementation of the assignment:
All applicants shall submit a detailed, carefully considered and justified financial statement based on a lump sum, which should include: a consultancy fee, administrative expenses (if applicable), travel expenses (if applicable), and/or any other expenses the applicants deem necessary to incur during assignment.
Additional requirements for recommended contractor:
Recommended contractors aged 62 and older, if the travel is required, shall undergo a full medical examination including x-ray, and obtain medical clearance from the UN-approved doctor prior to taking up their assignment. The medical examination is to be cleared by the UN physicians, and shall be paid by the consultant.
Payment Conditions:
This is a lump sum contract that should include costs of consultancy and travel costs required to produce the above deliverables. The final schedule will be agreed upon in the beginning of consultancy.
Payment will be released in three installments: 40% (Phase 1 deliverables), 30% (Phase 2 deliverables), and 30% (Phase 3 deliverables) upon timely submission of respective deliverables and their acceptance by the Programme Specialist on Environment.
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