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Office/Unit/Project Description
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Office of Information Technology and Management (ITM) is the organization’s primary provider of ICT systems and Green Energy services to a global network of above 155 Country Offices and UNDP partners worldwide. The mission of ITM is to develop Smart Facilities which guarantees efficient, innovative and sustainable management of technologies for UN facilities and other partners, in consistency with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among other technologies, we are committed to offer a framework of best practices, and to deliver resilient, highly available and sustainable green energy solutions and services that enable innovation to flourish throughout the organization. A high degree of integration and inter-operability of different technologies underpins the success of Smart Facilities across the organisation.
Our primary motivations are to accomplish the transition to greener technologies and to increase connectivity in challenging locations, in pursuit of “leaving no one behind”. On a broader level, we do this to maintain organizational productivity using technology, increase stakeholder satisfaction, enhance value-for-money, and deploy projects that serve as a showcase to influence development at local, country or regional level.
The ITM office in Copenhagen is expanding the team to cover all respective green energy services which include, but not limited to, Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI), solar PV installation, energy efficiency, training and capacity building, and waste management. The services are aligned with the organization’s Digital transformation agenda and the Smart Facilities initiative.
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the UNDP ITM Green Energy Team Leader, the Green Energy Specialist will perform the following tasks:
Lead Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Provision of operations and maintenance services which entail online monitoring of live systems, overseeing corrective and preventive maintenance, attending to system performance issues, onboarding newly commissioned systems, production of annual reports, and ensuring improvement in uptime of commissioned PV systems.
Ensure O & M Service Enhancement
Identifying, proposing, and spearheading acquisition and/or development of tools, processes, and services for value-addition to the O & M service with the aim of achieving high client satisfaction and efficiency in service provision. Enhancement of the O&M service should achieve high value-proposition to attract more subscribers.
Lead Energy Assessment & Training:
Lead and play a critical role in energy assessment in assigned locations earmarked for installation of solar PV systems. The bulk of the exercise will be conducted remotely in liaison with an assigned focal point on site. Using provided tools and procedures, conduct data analysis of data collected through Internet of Things (IoT) sensors deployed in Country Offices and information collected through an online App. Linked to energy assessment, conduct hands-on training and capacity building for field-based participants, including webinars for Country Office focal points.Provision of technical advice on Solar PV Implementation.
Provide technical expertise and project management for large scale and/or multi-site solar PV projects, including quality assurance measures for resilient installations. This includes review of proposed technical designs, keeping track of implementation status of each assigned project, and coordinating activities of all stakeholders which may include focal points from government.
Promote Adoption of Green Energy
Take initiative and being proactive in identifying opportunities for implementation of green energy solutions and services in Country Offices. This includes taking advantage of opportunities to make presentations or conduct webinars for different audiences that may benefit from ITM green energy services, creating business cases for presentation to management of potential project sites.
Lead Energy Efficiency
Lead in creating business cases for energy efficiency measures in assigned offices, including providing technical expertise in implementation of the identified measures.
Play an active role in refining processes and procedures for effective support to Country Offices, in line with ISO9001 Quality Management System.
Ensure promotion of eMobility.
Actively participate in efforts towards adoption of eMobility across Country Offices and provide technical support in acquisition, installation, and operation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), particularly grid-integrated chargers.
Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy relevant to the assigned thematic areas.
Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on development and project related issues. Support establishment of knowledge platforms for the project, facilitate innovative mechanisms for dissemination of knowledge from the project, and develop knowledge resources and products to share with project partners and to support UNDP’s engagement in this area.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary forthe efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
Institutional Arrangement
The Green Energy Specialist will be directly reporting to the Global ICT & Green Energy Specialist The Specialist is expected to report project progress in weekly and monthly Green Energy Team meetingsExpected Demonstration of Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition
Audit & Investigation
Investigation
Collection and analysis of
evidence
Ability to extract and analyse all relevant types of evidence and be able to draw reasonable inferences and conclusions. Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making Business Direction and Strategy System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system Business Management Portfolio Management Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals Data Data Analysis Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making Ability to facilitate a process that enables a diverse group of stakeholders to solve a common problem, develop a practice, or create knowledge together Digital Internet of things (IoT) advice Knowledge of how IoT works, and ability to advise on the opportunities and challenges for governments and society Ability to efficiently handle and manage solar PV projects based on PRINCE2 or PMP or other standards Communications Brand & quality managementAbility to position a UNDP brand
and uphold it to a high level of
quality
Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge with teammates and project stakeholdersRequired Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies
Minimum Education requirements
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Green Energy Engineering or related field is required. OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degreeMinimum years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in a technical capacity, particularly solar PV systems, with at least 2 years in a similar environment is required.Required/Desired skills
Knowledge and expertise in designing and sizing hybrid and off-grid solar PV systems using software packages like HOMER, PV*Sol, PVSyst, etc. is an asset. Expertise in solar PV operation and support, including requirements of regular maintenance is desired. Experience in on-site technical assessment of solar PV systems is an asset UN/NGO experience is an added advantageRequired Language (s):
Fluency in English is required Knowledge of one or more additional UN language will be an added advantage.
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