Background
The purpose of the assignment is to assist in coordination, monitoring and revision of different wood biomass energy thematic outputs and coordinate joint bioenergy activities of the three projects implemented by UNDP, GIZ and USAID EIA project; under the aegis of the joint initiative and in parallel to provide UNDP project support services ensuring high quality, reliability, accuracy and consistency of work. Consultant will also manage communication with all key stakeholders, who will be equally able to express their views and expert opinions, share lessons learned and direct the different thematic areas of the project towards successful and efficient implementation of Project activities.
Responsibilities
- Networking activities including creation of a multidisciplinary coordination body for wood biomass by ensuring participation and ownership of
representatives of line Ministries, RES Agencies, Academia and the private sector
- Drafting the ToR, revision and coordination of drafting and adoption of forest governance mechanisms for FBiH/Cantons and RS with aim to
enable forest governance mechanisms to secure biomass fuel supply of end-users;
- Drafting the ToR, review the draft of the biomass energy strategy and Biomass map and ensure a high quality output;
- Coordinate activities of GIZ and UNDP related to updating/revision of Renewable Energy Action Plans (REAP) in the segment of wood
biomass (data, scenarios, etc.)
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of a Masters’ degree in forestry, mechanical engineering, economics, policy, environmental sciences or a relevant field;
- Minimum five years of relevant experience related to wood biomass or renewable energy issues and cooperation with a multi-sector national
stakeholders;
- Good knowledge of policy within energy and forestry sectors;
- Proficiency in English and local language, excellent analytical and drafting skills.
Deadline: 31 October 2016