India Cooling Expert Consultant
Support the Mitigation Branch and UNEP India Office in sustainable urban cooling.
Overview
Support the Mitigation Branch and UNEP India Office in sustainable urban cooling.
You have:
- Academic Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Physics, or a similar discipline is preferable.
- A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of ten years in a relevant field of work, preferably with a focus on energy, cities and the environment.
- Practical experience in multi-stakeholder project development, financing, partnership building, and administration, preferably within the sustainable energy context is desired.
- Fluency in written and oral English is required.
- Knowledge of Hindi is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage.
Contract
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Result of Service
The result of services is to support the Mitigation Branch and UNEP India Office in the implementation of the Cool Coalition workstreams in India on sustainable urban cooling. This will be through assisting with project activities of analytical and technical nature, including a) technical handholding with developers on passive and sustainable cooling delivery , b) undertaking research and supporting the development of knowledge products and tools, c) building energy simulations, d) development of guidelines and training on passive cooling; e) delivering training and handholding; and f) support the development of funding proposals.
Work Location
India
Expected duration
12 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant’s assignment is to provide technical expertise to national and subnational implementation activities on sustainable cooling in India (passive cooling, site design, efficient active cooling) including direct technical support to real estate developers including design charettes, technical handholding and the development of knowledge products, tools, training material and communication pieces. Consultant will be part of the Cooling and Buildings Unit of the Mitigation Branch, Climate Change Division, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Specifically, they are needed to support the delivery of UNEP’s India Cooling Programme which is being implemented by UNEP under the framework of the Cool Coalition.
Qualifications/special skills
Academic Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Physics, or a similar discipline is preferable. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of tenyears in a relevant field of work, preferably with a focus on energy, cities and the environment. Practical experience in multi-stakeholder project development, financing, partnership building, and administration, preferably within the sustainable energy context is desired. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of Hindi is required. Knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience in sustainable urban cooling projects. | This question assesses your relevant experience in the field. | Provide specific examples of projects you have worked on and your contributions. |
| How do you approach training stakeholders on sustainable practices? | The interviewer wants to understand your training methodology. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a multi-stakeholder project you led? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What technical tools do you use for energy simulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on trends in energy policy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with real estate developers. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle resistance from stakeholders during a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are the biggest challenges you see in urban cooling solutions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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