LAO PDR: Consultant Trainer in Industrial Energy Efficiency

Vientiane

Organization: GGGI - Global Green Growth Institute
Location: Vientiane
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Renewable Energy sector
- Sustainable trade and development
Closing Date: Closed

LAO PDR: Consultant Trainer in Industrial Energy Efficiency

Based in Seoul, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as "green growth", which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.

Lao Government has published in 2016 the National Policy on Energy Efficiency and Conservation which sets a 10% reduction target in energy consumption by 2030 compared to business-as-usual scenario. The target is included in the 2021 updated Lao Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to UNFCCC. The Government is also implementing its National Green Growth Strategy (NGGS) approved in 2019, and the industrial sector was selected as priority because of its importance for local economic & social development and environmental sustainability. In this context, the Department of Industry and Handicraft at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) together with GGGI are implementing a Readiness Project funded by the Green Climate Fund, titled “Market Preparation for Industrial Energy Efficiency in Lao PDR”. The project aims to address policy gaps for a more energy efficient industrial sector, develop an action plan for private sector investments in industrial energy sector, and improve sectoral expertise. For the latter, GGGI is looking to recruit a Lao national technical expert to deliver training to selected professionals from the public and private sector.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of the assignment is to deliver a training program on Energy Management Systems (EMS), Energy Service Companies (ESCO) and energy auditing skills, with a focus on setting up and operationalizing ESCOs, as well as in undertaking walk-through energy audits at industrial sites. The trainer (Consultant) will first be undertaking a translation of training materials prepared by GGGI and second, delivering a training curriculum as follows:

Energy Efficiency Principles and Energy Management Systems (EMS) – 40 hours;
Energy Auditing Skills – 50 hours;
ESCO Delivery Model – 40 hours.

Venue and equipment necessary for energy auditing will be provided by GGGI. Target participants for the training program are total 16 trainees consisting of government officials from Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Ministry of Energy and Mines, staff from private sector companies/firms, and master’s degree students from relevant fields. Location of the trainings will be in Vientiane Capital but could be switched to an online setting in case of strict COVID restrictions.

It is anticipated that around 8 hours a week of teaching will be needed to deliver the assignment, over between four to six months.

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Description of the assignment, and the results to be achieved by the consultant are summarized in the following table.

Outputs	Activities	Deliverables
Output 1: Translation of training materials in Lao language	Activity 1.1: Undertake English to Lao translation of training materials. See also Additional Information below.	Lao version of training materials
Output 2: Delivery of an industrial energy efficiency training program with a focus on EMS, ESCOs and energy auditing skills.	Activity 2.1: Delivery of a training module on Energy Efficiency Principles and Energy Management System (EMS) for 40 hours of training.	On completion of each activity, consultant should provide the following deliverables: - Participants’ attendance list for each teaching session including session number, date, name of participants, organization, signature - A brief lesson plan for each teaching session including session number, date, lesson goals, learning objectives, structure/activities
	Activity 2.2: Delivery of training module on Energy Auditing for 50 hours of training, including on-site visits at selected factories in Laos.
	Activity 2.3: Delivery of a training module on ESCO Delivery Model for 40 hours of training.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES

Training materials are developed in English by GGGI in Microsoft PowerPoint format. They consist of total 400 slides within eight training modules: Module 1 to 5 - Methodology and Measuring Instruments (Motors, Pumps, Air Compressors, Lighting, Air Conditioner, Diesel generators, Heat recovery and Boilers), Module 6 – Group Exercise, Module 7 – Energy Management System ISO 50001, and Module 8 – ESCO Delivery Model. Other relevant training materials can be added by the trainer if necessary. Training must be delivered in Lao language.

Activities, Work Days, Values and Due Dates:

Activities	Teaching time (hours)	Payment per teaching hour (USD)	Value (USD)	Completion Date
Activity 1.1: Undertake English to Lao translation of ESCO training materials.	N/A	N/A	2,000	4 weeks after start date
Activity 2.1: Delivery of a training module on Energy Efficiency Principles and Energy Management System (EMS)	40	80	3,200	10 weeks after start date
Activity 2.2: Delivery of training module on Energy Auditing including site visits at selected factories	50	80	4,000	12 weeks after start date
Activity 2.3: Delivery of a training module on ESCO	40	80	3,200	20 weeks after start date
TOTAL	130	-	12,400

Payment Schedule:

Milestone	Amount (USD)
Completion of Activity 1.1 / submission of associated deliverables	2,000
Completion of Activity 2.1 / submission of associated deliverables	3,200
Completion of Activity 2.2 / submission of associated deliverables	4,000
Completion of Activity 2.3 / submission of associated deliverables	3,200
TOTAL	12,400

The Consultant shall submit the deliverables in both hard copies and electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application. All deliverables must be in English and must be approved by GGGI. The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed. Within 14 days from the receipt of the comments or modification proposal from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final version of the deliverables.

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

Minimum Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, energy, or relevant field;
5 – 8 years of working experience in area of industrial energy efficiency in Laps and/or ASEAN region;
At least 5 years of experience in providing lectures/trainings at university level in the area of engineering or relevant field would be a significant advantage;
Proven track record in teaching/lecturing and in the design of relevant academic courses;
Fluency in Lao language;
Good command of spoken and written in English.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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