Approximately 15 percent of PNG’s population has access to electricity. This presents an opportunity to leapfrog old technologies and move toward renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Aside from the potential to reduce current and future greenhouse gas emissions, these technologies may hold viable solutions to address PNG’s power-short situation.

PNG’s energy sector is characterized by a substantial production and consumption of petroleum. Crude oil production, while declining from its peak in 2007, in the past few yea rs has again increased and now surpasses that mark. Natural gas production is growing rapidly in response to Government policy. Projected compound annual growth in primary energy consumption between 2013 and 2040 is roughly six percent. The greatest share of primary energy consumption is represented by petroleum oil products, which make up approximately 57 percent of domestic consumption.

The industrial sector is PNG’s largest end user of energy. Industrial energy consumption is expected to continue to grow at a substantial rate. The second largest user of energy in PNG is the transportation sector. With agriculture and residential consumption making up a smaller share of end use. As the economy grows however, that share is expected to increase.

UNDP in partnership with the Global Environment Facility is delivering the Facilitating Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Applications for Greenhouse Emission Reduction Project or FREAGER (the ‘Project’). An ambitious endeavour, it aims to demonstrate the potential of renewable and energy efficient technologies in PNG. It will be delivered under four components. These components are:

Analysis, assessment and improvements in energy policy and regulations.
The demonstration of the benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies through pilot projects.
The development of models to better finance renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions among communities.
Efforts to increase normative change on the use of renewable energy and greater energy efficiency among decisions makers.

Together they will aim to demonstrate a range of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies to encourage their broader replication and up-take.

Key objectives

The Technical Expert will work together with the project management unit and support the Climate Change Development Authority to prepare and conduct training for renewable energy technicians and entrepreneurs. These trainings will be conducted in Port Moresby, Wewak, Goroka and Lae, Papua New Guinea.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The Technical Expert will report to the Head of Programme. S/He will be responsible for the preparation and conducting of a successful training programme for renewable energy technicians and entrepreneurs in Port Moresby, Goroka, Wewak and Lae, Papua New Guinea. This entails:

Organization and conduct of workshop for selected technical personnel on costing, sourcing, and technical aspects of preparing and implementing solar PV mini-grid projects
Organization and conduct of workshop for selected technical personnel on costing, sourcing, and technical aspects of preparing and implementing micro/ mini-hydro mini-grid projects.
Organization and conduct of workshop for selected technical personnel on building energy audits and building energy efficiency retrofits, including costing, sourcing, and technical aspects of preparing and implementing the retrofits.
Organization and conduct of workshop for selected technical personnel on industrial energy audits and industrial energy efficiency retrofits, including costing, sourcing, and technical aspects of preparing and implementing the retrofits.

Deliverables

Key milestones or deliverables

Report due

Payment Percentage

Review and Approvals

Payment upon submission and acceptance of the following deliverables:

An inception report outlining the methodology and approach to be utilized in the conduct of the trainings in the different geographical locations.

28 March 2022

Head of Programme

Payment upon submission and acceptance of the following deliverables:

Complete training package to be used for training.
List of names of participants for training.
Agreed training schedule for each training session.

18 April 2022

Head of Programme

Payment upon submission and acceptance of the following deliverables:

Training sessions conducted as per agreed schedule.
Report outlining lessons learnt for each training conducted.

4 June 2022

Head of Programme

Reporting and payment terms

The technical expert will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme or delegate and in close coordination with National Project Manager for FREAGER Project.

Submission of specific deliverables will be completed in accordance with the above schedule unless revised timelines are mutually agreed by UNDP and the technical expert. Acceptance of deliverables will be determined by UNDP Deputy Resident Representative or delegate.

Milestone payments will be made upon submission and acceptance of specific deliverables.

Resources Provided

The technical expert shall provide his/her own working equipment (hardware and software) and baseline connectivity except in situations where specialised equipment is required in-country (e.g. satellite phone, office printing) where upon the Country Office shall avail as required. All cost related to the hire of training venue and trainees will be provided for by UNDP Country Office.

Competencies

Competencies

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. and
Treats all people fairly without fear or favour.
High level of computer literacy is essential (in particular, word processing and presentation software). Knowledge of GIS is an asset.
Excellent speaking and writing skills in English are necessary.
High level planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and advice senior management on tackling difficult scenarios.
Leadership qualities, including the ability to make sound judgment, meet challenges constructively and creatively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to establish strong cooperative relationships with senior government officials, civil society and donors.
Ability to quickly adapt to change, and to remain calm under pressure.
Proven cross-cultural communication and the ability to function effectively in an international, multicultural environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, science and/or other relevant discipline.
At least 10 years of experience working in developing public infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea.
Experience conducting training for technicians.
Experience with entrepreneur skills development in the electricity industry.
Expertise and knowledge in costing, sourcing, and technical aspects of preparing and implementing renewable energy based mini-grid projects.
Experience on climate change and energy sector specifically on renewable energy and energy efficiency in Papua New Guinea is preferable.
Strong facilitation and coordination skill.
Experience working with setting up of renewable energy schemes in Papua New Guinea is highly desirable.

Evaluation Cumulative analysis

The proposals will be evaluated using the cumulative analysis method with a split 70% technical and 30% financial scoring. The proposal with the highest cumulative scoring will be awarded the contract. Applications will be evaluated technically, and points are attributed based on how well the proposal meets the requirements of the Terms of Reference using the guidelines detailed in the table below:

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract may be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

a) Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

* Technical Criteria weighting. 70%

* Financial Criteria weighting. 30%

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the Technical Evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation. Interviews may be conducted as part of technical assessment for shortlisted proposals.

Criteria

Points

Percentage

Qualification

15%

Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Engineering, Science, or other relevant discipline.

Experience

44%

At least 10 years of experience working in developing public infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea.
Experience working with setting up of renewable energy schemes in Papua New Guinea is highly desirable.

Experience conducting training for technicians.
Experience with entrepreneur skills development in the electricity industry.

Strong facilitation and coordination skill.

Expertise and knowledge in costing, sourcing, and technical aspects of preparing and implementing renewable energy based mini-grid projects.

Experience on climate change and energy sector specifically on renewable energy and energy efficiency in Papua New Guinea is preferable.

Competencies

11%

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. and
Treats all people fairly without fear or favour.
High level of computer literacy is essential (in particular word processing and presentation software). Knowledge of GIS is an asset.
Excellent speaking and writing skills in English are necessary.
High level planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and advice senior management on tackling difficult scenarios.
Leadership qualities, including the ability to make sound judgment, meet challenges constructively and creatively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to establish strong cooperative relationships with senior government officials, civil society and donors.
Ability to quickly adapt to change, and to remain calm under pressure. and
Proven cross-cultural communication and the ability to function effectively in an international, multicultural environment.

Technical Criteria

70%

**If necessary, interviews shall also be conducted as part of the technical evaluation to ascertain best value for money.

Financial Criteria – Lowest Price

30%

Total

100%

Documents to be included when submitting Consultancy Proposals

The following documents may be requested:

Current curriculum vitae outlining relevant experience.
Three-page statement of how the consultant will deliver the services highlighting methodology and approach.
Price Proposal.
Duly executed Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP, which can be accessed from this UNDP PNG Procurement page. Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided. If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must stipulate that arrangement at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP.

Lump-sum contracts

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump-sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in instalments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump-sum amount (including travel, living expenses, and number of anticipated working days).

Travel

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging, and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

Submission Instructions

Completed proposals should be submitted to procurement.png@undp.org, no later than 08 March 2022. For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to procurement.pg@undp.org

Please be guided by the instructions provided in this document above while preparing your submission.

Incomplete proposals and failure to comply with proposal submission instruction may not be considered or may result in disqualification of proposal.

UNDP looks forward to receiving your Proposal and thank you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities.

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